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Parents of children with complex education needs and/or medical needs are invited to learn ways to work effectively with the doctors, teachers, and therapists that are part of their children's daily lives at this free workshop. 

Educators and parents are invited to hear from Miriam Academy staff how to teach and practice many topics that teens need to be successful socially. Some of the topics to be discussed include: setting boudaries, active listening, reciprocal conversation, problem solving, collaboration and self-advocacy. 

Celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny and watch him arrive by train, and have your child's picture taken with him.

This special night time egg hunt includes dinner, games and an egg hunt in the dark.

Experience a morning of pampering just for moms! At Mom's Morning Out, you'll enjoy complimentary braids and waves from Blo Blow Dry Bar, massages, mini facials, brow touch ups, snacks and mimosas.

In this live, free stage production, a young orphan girl who comes to live with her uncle in the English countryside discovers a garden filled with memories that has been locked for years.

The tales of African American folklore come to life as Kunama Mtendaji drums, sings, dances and tells stories from the United States, Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean.

Enjoy the world's most famous beagle and the Peanuts gang in Charles Schulz' endearing musical creation, Snoopy, The Musical.

Bring the whole family for a beautiful afternoon of kite flying in open fields featuring giant show kites, colorful sky displays and team ballet flying demos.

Each week, Butterfly House staff will highlight a different beneficial insect through fun facts, crafts, games, and other family-friendly activities.

Join in on a free storytime featuring new, favorite and classic children's books. A different story is featured every week.

Come to St. Louis’ oldest Irish neighborhood to honor St. Patty during the Annual Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Dogtown parade features colorful floats and many St. Louis Irish families marching under their family crests and banners.

12:30 p.m. The parade route begins at the corner of Tamm and Oakland Avenues in Dogtown and ends at Tamm and Manchester.

More information: stlhibernians.com.

Kids can discover amazing things about the snakes and lizards that live in Missouri at this free program. Kids will observe live snakes and lizards and even touch some. 

Are snakes really slimy? How do they move, smell, hear and catch food? Little ones (ages 4-6) can learn about snakes and observe live snakes found in Missouri. They'll even be able to touch a snake if they want to,.

Come prepared to take a short hike to see if any snakes can be observed in their natural habitat. For ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver.

9:30-11 a.m. Free. At August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. For reservations, call 636-441-4554.

Found at Sea is an exploration of a child's feelings as her parents go through a divorce. This free presentation is recommended for families with children in grades 2-5.

Celebrated Alvin Ailey dancer/choreographer Matthew Rushing's Uptown creates an episodic tour through 1920s Harlem, bringing to life the rich artistic activity of the era. For ages 7 and up.