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.
The popular Stingrays at Caribbean Cove exhibit opens for the 2026 season at the Saint Louis Zoo on April 3.
Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park for Art & Nature Day. Activities are for all ages, including nature play in the Family Play Space, Throw & Grow seed balls, plant bags, and no-sew apron crafts, gallery talks and more.
Kids will feel like they've jumped into a fairy tale at the Princess & Unicorn Tea Party. This magical morning brings together princesses and unicorns to a royal tea party and princess sing-a-long! Arts and crafts projects will be led by Elsa and Belle, and attendees will meet a real unicorn accompanied by adorable little bunnies!
In Art in the Park: Bee Mines, families will learn about bees, then create a pair of bees flying around a flower. The purpose is to create a diptych or unified masterpiece together as a duo: adult and child. No experience is needed and all supplies are provided. For ages 8 and up.
Monthly Messy Mondays are a huge hit with little ones! And you don't have any cleanup.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
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 Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.