St. Louis

Your kids can bring their favorite stuffies to the St. Louis Aquarium for a little TLC during the Stuffie Care Clinic. During the clinic, kids become little veterinarians – giving their stuffies a gentle check-up – while they learn how animals are cared for by the staff at the aquarium. Special guest "surgeons" from City Sewing Room will be on hand to patch up any rips or tears to beloved stuffies too!

The new Sloth Atrium, a re-imagined, open-air habitat inside the historic Primate House, opens on April 15. It provides unobstructed views of the two-toed sloths, including Rolo, a one-year-old making his debut at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Join the Nine PBS team for a fun morning of crafts, games, PBS characters and fun learning all centered around the mighty Mississippi! The Mississippi Morning: Nine PBS Playdate in Alton is a free family event your kiddos will love. Plus, you'll meet favorite PBS KIDS characters, Daniel Tiger, Elinor, and Nature Cat—perfect for high fives, photos, and big smiles.

Come see the Nature Playscape in Forest Park filled with books, puppets, flannel boards & flannels, and young families at Read, Play, Grow! This unique "come and go as you please" outdoor event for kids ages 0-5 and their families is designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with their children while connecting with nature.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun with the Saint Louis Public Library at Citygarden during Citygarden Storytime.

Come on out to the Ruth Porter Mall Park for a Storybook Walk Party! Meet at the Delmar/DeBaliviere trailhead for a group read of the new story for the month, “Another Word for Neighbor” by Angela Pham Krans, and outdoor activities.

In this self-led activity, visitors to the Play & Create Space can design a unique kaychain using baubles, beads, and even chess pieces to attach to your keys, backpack, or gym bag! All supplies are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in.