
The Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring two egg hunts on March 24, one for children ages 2-10 in Moody Park, and one for all ages for kids with special needs.
The annual Easter EGG-stravaganza egg hunt in Bellevue Park is sponsored by the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department and is free and open to the public.
Take your little ones to this free storytime, where they'll enjoy an interactive reading of favorite children's books, following by a related hands-on activity.
See a live bald eagle up close presented by the World Bird Sanctuary during Eagle Sundays. Visitors can also see eagles, other raptors, trumpeter swams and other waterfowl in the wild at the Riverlands from inside the Audubon Center.
Take in some eagle viewing at the meeting of the great rivers at Pere Marquette State Park.
In addition to fun stories, sometimes there will be special guests storytellers and themed storytime events.
Celebrate fall at the Great Godfrey Maze. The annual Fall Corn Festival features lots of fun for all ages, including wagon rides, the Cow Train, pony rides, a petting zoo, clowns and balloon twisters, a treasure hunt in the corn crib, live music, a corn on the cob eating contest, Little Miss and Mister Maze contest and more.
Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States. Your family can enjoy guided walking tours, bonsai, cooking, martial arts and origami demonstrations, sumo wrestling, and special activities for kids.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.