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Visit the Saint Louis Zoo for Bear Awarness Weekend and learn about the ways you can help save Sun Bears, Andean Bear and Grizzly Bear species, participate in a a bear scavenger hunt and lots more. 

Kids can enjoy an egg hunt, petting zoo, crafts, music and refreshments. The Easter Bunny will even be available for photo opps.

Preschoolers, age 3-5, are invited to Wild Wednesday, a fun morning that includes exploring, crafting, story time and a snack.

Celebrate Easter at a pizza party with Peter Cotton Tail. There will be a special magic show featuring Boingo the Bunny, and opportunities for photos with the bunny. 

Tots and parents will enjoy a variety of instruments with a focus on rhythm and much more in this parent/child music program. For ages 2-5.

Preschoolers can take a trip through the solar system and make their very own mini rocket! This workshop is free and is presented by Mad Science of St. Louis.

Find out how dirt made your lunch, investigate a worm's habitat, and even meet a few new wiggly friends.

Kids love dinosaurs, and during this special workshop, little ones will hear stories about dinosaurs and stomp like a dinosaur as they celebrate all things prehistoric.

Discover how music and imagination work hand in hand as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra takes you and your kids on a journey through make-believe. Hear family favorites by the legendary John Williams, including Superman March, E.T. Flying Theme and much more. Plus, visit the instrument playground for photos with a princess and superhero! 

Who doesn't love a birthday party? Especially one that celebrates Dr. Seuss! Come and create a Wocket in my Pocket and a Pink Ink Drink at this special Mommy and Me event.

The Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring two egg hunts on March 24, one for children ages 2-10 in Moody Park, and one for all ages for kids with special needs.

The annual Easter EGG-stravaganza egg hunt in Bellevue Park is sponsored by the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department and is free and open to the public.

Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary hosts this story hour for preschoolers. They'll read "I Am a Little Tiger" by Francois Crozat and "Little Tiger" by Laura Rigo.

At the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie on Saturday, March 24, kids 13 and under can hunt for thousands of candy-filled eggs hidden throughout the park’s 25-acre facility. The Youth Activity Park Easter Egg Hunt features a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as face painting, games, activities and more. Registration is required.

Calling all families of middle schoolers! Learn the physics of behind sharks, cheetahs, electric fish and more at this free Family Fun Day. You'll learn about the physics of all of these super animals through experiments and hands-on activities. 

Children can hunt for eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy games and other activities at this free egg hunt sponsored by the Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Department and the Lake Saint Louis Mother's Club. This egg hunt is free and starts at 10 a.m. in Founder's Park. The hunt will be held rain or shine. For ages 10 and under.

More information: lakesaintlouis.com    

Make sure your child's care seat is installed correctly at this free Car Seat Safety Check. Appointments are required.

The Poke-HUNT starts with a live Pokémon show in the World Bird Sanctuary amphitheater featuring Braviary, Pidgeot, Mandibuzz, Noctowl, Rowlet, Talonflame and Merkrow, followed by a Poke-HUNT where kids will be able to search the grounds for their very own Pokémon characters that they can keep.