The Magic House will be blooming with eco-friendly activities in preparation for Earth Day! Put your green thumbs to work as you plant seeds in planter pods and make your own recycled paper. The Museum's Art Studio and Make-It Workshop will also feature "green" activities that are sure to inspire creativity and environmental responsibility.
Hop on over to Play Street Museum for a Pint-Sized Easter Party with PEEPS! In addition to playtime in the museum, little ones will enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt, craft a chalk bunny, and also make their own sundaes with lots of toppings!
Kickoff spring with stories to spark your child's imagination at StoryFest! Come celebrate the wonder-filled joy of stories as you gather in the courtyard of Congregation Shaare Emeth for an afternoon full of books, storytelling renowned storyteller Bobby Norfolk, local author Julie Turnipseed and more.
Take your little sweethearts to Play Street Museum for Valentine Slime Experiments and Playtime! In addition to playtime, little sweeties will get to make a batch of Valentine-themed slime and take home a special Valentine treat.
Celebrate the magic of the holidays the entire month of December at the Holiday Magic experience at The Magic House! Holiday Magic features festive decorations, lots of interactive outdoor attractions like Gingerbread Village (where you can meet and take pictures taken with Santa!), a Wonder Woods Maze, Snowball Carnival, and special holiday programs inside the museum. Dec. 24 hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Halloween is bigger and more boo-tiful than ever at The Magic House! Visit The Magic House for Halloween Magic, featuring outdoor experiences, decorating mini pumpkins, a not-so-spooky spiderweb maze, fun yard games, Halloween-themed trike town and all of your favorite Magic House exhibits – with a Halloween twist!
Visit the Garden Center at Eckert Farms in Belleville and have your kids' pictures taken with Santa.
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting its annual Spring Fling for families on April 20. The fun includes an up-close look at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses, wagon rides through the 165-acre state-of-the-art horse farm and animal rehabilitation facility, and lots more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.
Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.