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Annual Dogtown St. Patrick's Day Parade

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.

 

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Goodness Snakes Alive

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.

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Uptown at COCA

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. 

 

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About An (App)etite for STEM

About An (App)etite for STEM is designed for middle and high school students and will get even those inexperienced with app development excited about STEM subjects! No coding experience is required.

 

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Breakfast with the Bunny at IKEA

Enjoy an all-you-an-eat delicious breakfast with the one and only Easter Bunny at IKEA! Bring your kids for a morning of food and fun that includes taking pictures with the bunny and fun family activities. 

 

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MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Competition

Kids who love baseball are invited to participate in the MLB Pitch, Hit and Run competition with a chance to advance to the sectionals, the Team Championships and the nationals at the MLB All Star Game.

This is a free, one-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14. 9 to 11 a.m. with registration opening at 8:30 a.m.

At the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. 

More information and to pre-register: chesterfield.mo.us

 

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Your Young Artist Could Win the First Carriage Ride of the Season

Tower Grove Park's new Clydesdale, Moonshine, will be ready to begin leading carriage rides on April 1, and the park is hosting a Children's Art Contest to select who will receive the first ride.

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Test Anxiety: How to Slay the Dragon

It’s test day and your little one has a whole list of reasons why he can’t go to school. Tummy ache, headache, too tired…and sadly, the real reason is he’s afraid of the big, scary test he’s heard so much about.

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Shakespeare Festival’s Latest Production for Kids Opens up a Dialogue About Divorce

Watching their parents go through a divorce can leave children confused, sad and angry.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual. 

 

 

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo

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. 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym.  They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

 

 

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Auditions for the St. Louis Children's Choirs
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Friendly and fun, auditions at The St. Louis Children’s Choirs are a great way for us to get to know one another. Auditions consist of your child singing a short song followed by a short informational meeting. A singer's ensemble placement is based on age, skill, maturity, and availability. The St. Louis Children's Choirs has an ensemble for every singer!

 

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