St. Louis County

Explore the new Fisher Price Toy Box Indoor Play Area at South County Center during this free grand opening event. 

Kids can enjoy the new play area and have a meet-and-greet with Fisher Price Little People Eddie and Sophie! There will also be crafts, lunch specials and more. Free. 

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 8 and 9. 

More information: shopsouthcountycenter.com

Kids will learn how to use natural ingredients to dye Easter eggs at this workshop.

Kids can come in between 10 a.m. and noon and use natural egg dying kits to dye their own eggs, and while the dye is settling, they'll decorate some eggs that have already been dyed and share a tasty snack. Each child will learn with four colored eggs. 

Registration is recommended because there is a limit of 25 kids for this workshop. At Whole Foods Market Town and Country. To register call 636-527-1160.

Powder Valley is a wonderful place to watch the deer, squirrels and birds. But what about the creatures that live underground?

This nature program, for ages 6-10, begins in the classroom with instruction and observations. Then, the group will go out to the forest to "dig in" and see what they can find. 

10 a.m. to noon at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Free. 

More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov

The cold winds of winter have almost blown over, but how do we know when Spring has arrived? Kids ages 3-7 can learn about the signs of spring in song, art and stories. 

After learning the signs, they'll take a short hike to see if they can spot them. 

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. At Columbia Botton Conservation Area. Free.

More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov

Birds are starting to make their way back from their winter homes, so it's time to celebrate birds by learning about their special traits. Kids can learn what makes a bird a bird, make some binoculars and go outside to spot birds in the wild.

For ages 3 to 6.

10 to 11 a.m. at Rockwoods Reservation in Wildwood. More information: mdc.mo.gov

Join the Ballwin Parks & Rec Department for a free introductory course in tennis for kids. 

At Tennis Play Day, kids will learn basic tennis skills and take part in activities that introduce them to the rules of the game. Tennis Play Day is free for kids ages 3 and up and parents. Raquets will be limited so please bring one if you have one. 

The Wilson School presents Dr. Debra Harris as part of its ongoing speaker series for parents. Harris will provide insight into "Difficult Conversations with Your Child: Knowing When to Talk and What to Say in a Changing World."