Explore science through the magical world of Harry Potter at First Friday: Harry Potter at the Saint Louis Science Center! Participate in wizarding activities and demonstrations, browse Harry Potter-inspired arts and crafts, see magic shows, live owls, photo opportunities, Harry Potter mini masquerade, experience a magical escape room and lots more. Costumes are welcomed.
Admission and most activities are free. Parking is $5 in the Oakland Lot. Member parking is free. Free parking is available at the Forest Park Community College garage and McDonnell Planetarium lot.
6 to 10 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information and a full schedule of activities: slsc.org
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.