Get ready to rock and roar with your little one at this free Kindermusik class at the Community Music School of Webster Groves.
Kids ages 2-5 will enjoy the musical adventures from Disney Jr,'s new series The Lion Guard as they explore the African savannahs to the beat of some of their favorite tunes. You can also bring The Lion Guard fun home with a playful mask, tattoos and buttons.
9:30 and 11 a.m. Free. At the Community Music School of Webster Groves. Reservations are required.
Explore texture and color through weaving! Let nature be your guide as you and your child work together to incorporate natural and manmade materials into your own woven work of art.
The workshop, held at Laumeier Sculpture Park, is for kids ages 4-7 with an adult.
Saturday, April 9, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and to register online, go to laumeier.org
See a collection of one-act plays written by fifth graders at the WiseWrite Festival of One-Act Plays, now in its 20th year. The WiseWrite Festival is free and open to all.
The festival, presented by Springboard, is the culmination of many weeks of learning, brainstorming, writing, editing, practicing, reading, coaching and tweaking by students and their Springboard instructors and teachers. Using character development, plot analysis, theatricality and more, students increase literacy skills while bringing their stories to life as original plays.
The city of Wildwood will host its annual Spring Balloon Glow featuring family activities, including photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts for children, giveaways, spring flowers and more.
The event also features a four-story hot air balloon, live music, mystery cash giveaways for kids ages 10 and under and family photo opportunities. Sponsored by the Wildwood Business Association. Proceeds benefit the Wildwood Family YMCA.
At Wildwood Town Center. 7 to 9 p.m.
More information: wildwoodba.org
Delve into the life of young Mary Lennox in this classic tale performed by children ages 8-16 at the West County Family YMCA.
In the story, Mary Lennox, a difficult child who loses her parents, finds a new family. With the help of this family, friends and a secret garden, she learns the value of hard work, friendship and love.
Presented by Chesterfield Community Theater. Performances are Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m.
The Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo includes speakers, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, clinics and three floors of exhibitors geared to parents who home school.
There are special presentations and resources for all age students, even high schoolers, as well as for struggling learners, special needs students and more.
April 7-9 at the First Evangelical Free Church of St. Louis County in Manchester.
More information, hours and speakers: service-life.com
Your kids can throw on their best cape and go to The Magic House
for a breakfast fit for a superhero! Kids are welcome to dress like their favorite superhero and enjoy a superhero-themed morning filled with action-packed activities.
They'll also have the opportunity to meet their favorite superheroes, like Batman and Spiderman. After a delicious breakfast, there will be private playtime in the Super Kids Save the World exhibit.
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.