Early childhood is the best time to introduce your child to the outdoors. Take advantage
of the natural beauty of Shaw Nature Reserve to hike and do other nature activities at Tykes Trek. Each week you'll explore a different part of the Reserve. Prior registration is required.
For ages 3 to 5. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Shaw Nature Reserve. $7 for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve. $9 for the general public.
More information and to register: missouribotanicalgarden.org
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Join in the fun at this community festival that includes live music, a carnival, a children's activity area, local vendors, food trucks and more.
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.
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.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.