The Lantern Festival is a yearly tradition in China, culminating in the Chinese
New Year Celebration. With the help of the St. Louis Modern Chinese School and the Chinese Culture and Education Services, the magic of the Lantern Festival is coming to The Magic House.
Children and families can celebrate with Chinese face painting, Lunar Calendar arts and crafts, and, on Saturday, a Chinese Tea Ceremony and Lion Dance. Visitor can also experience the new Children's China exhibit at The Magic House.
Activities are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 8 and are free with Magic House admission.
For more information and a detailed schedule, go to magichouse.org
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.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.