fun things to do in STL with kids

The exhibit is inspired by the art and characters of the beloved children's book author and illustrator, Mo Willems. Many familiar characters will be featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Activities will give children the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the rich social and emotional lives of the author's characters. 

Children in 5th grade and under are invited to hunt eggs, play games, hear the Easter story, make crafts and more at the Easter Eggstravaganza at Manchester UMC in Manchester. Registation is required.

This free Easter Egg Hunt includes face painting, bounce houses and lots of eggs to hunt. It's sponsored by the St. Charles County Fire & Rescue and the Professional Firefighters of Central County Fire and Rescue. 

Kids of all ages can hunt for more than 6,000 eggs, have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy bounce houses, balloon artists and face painting at this free egg hunt.

See thousands of eggs fall from a helicopter at this free egg hunt at Rascal's Stadium in north O'Fallon, Mo. Children will be devided into groups according to age for the egg hunt. Registration is required. 

At this free Born to Read program for kids ages birth to 8 years and their parents or caregivers, each family will receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last. 

More than 200 different species of owls share our earth. Meet several of them while learning about the importance of their existence at this free program.