In honor of National Summer Learning Day, The Magic House is hosting the Ultimate Block Party in the museum's front play garden with special guests, including the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Ultimate Block Party is designed to bring families, children and educators together to encourage playful learning. At the event, The Magic House will showcase two of its most popular outreach programs - Bubbles and Busy Bodies. Some fun community partners will also be on hand: the St. Louis Cardinals, First Robotics and the World Chess Hall of Fame, to share some of their favorite fun activities!
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with Magic House admission.
More information: magichouse.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.
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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.