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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. 

Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program. 

Kids can meet a friendly CHAMP Therapy Dog and read to them to enhance their reading skills!

 

Whether your teen is a music lover or movie buff, this immersive performance will change the way they hear their favorite soundtracks.

 

Families can enjoy an Easter egg hunt adventure around Edwardsville, collecting eggs to fill their egg carton at each stop. The Eggstravaganza includes a visit with the Easter Bunny at the Nickel Plate Station. 

 

The PlantTech Jam is free hands-on science, tinkering, and robotics fun for the whole family. This interactive event, held at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, features science innovation and technology related activities for all ages. 

 

 

St. Charles Community College invites parents and kids to attend the 2026 Summer Camp Celebration, a free, family-friendly event designed to help families plan an exciting summer.

 

Kids in grades K-5 can celebrate St. Patrick's Day by creating their own trap designed for leprechauns! 

 

Bring your little ones for a "fin"tastic story time complete with a craft/experiment and a light snack before heading to the pool for Little Splashers swim time!

No school on President's Day? No problem! Visit Vetta Sports for a FREE Kickaroos Open House. Let your little ones (ages 18 months to 6 years) try a Kickaroos or ISL class for free. 

 

Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun.

 

The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.

 

Everyone is welcome at the Dive-In Movie at the Lodge of Des Peres. Enjoy a family movie while you float in one of the tubes or just play in the water in the indoor pool. 

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.