The Honest to Goodness Truth is a story by award-winning black author and St. Louisan Patricia McKissack. The adaptation is by Gregory Carr, a professor at Harris Stowe. This home-grown tale features a smart, confident young woman named Libby who learns a valuable lesson about telling the truth with compassion.
The African savannah comes to life with Simba and Mala, Pumbaa and Timon, and more unforgettable characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring coming-of-age story. The performance is free.
Kids can make an Easter basket and hunt for eggs to exchange for treats at this free Easter Egg Hunt.
Treasure Island is a fast-paced, pirate-filled adventurous adaptation of a literary classic performed live on stage by the Hempstead Stage Company. This free performance is designed for the whole family and is focused on the shorter attention spans of young children.
Children are never too young to code, go on a learning adventure with robots, make code-a-pillar to go in all different directions or teach Dash & Dot how to do cool tricks.
Bring your kids to a free production of Rumpelstiltskin performed by Edie's Fairy Tale Theater.
2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium. Free.
More information: slpl.org
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $5.
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.
Take memorable photos with Santa at The Missouri Botanical Garden's Garden Glow light display. During these special evenings, you and your family can take photos with Santa at Christmas-card worthy photo spots amid the sparkling wonderland of Garden Glow.