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Webster Groves Family Enrichment and Summer Opportunities Fair

Talk with representatives from summer camps across the St. Louis area at this free camp fair. The fair is hosted by the Webster Groves School District and open to parents and families in any school district.

Camps from across the St. Louis area will have representatives on hand, including the Saint Louis Science Center, STAGES St. Louis, Mad Science of St. Louis, STL Camps and lots more. You'll find camps, summer opportunities and volunteer opportunities for kids from preschool through grade 12.

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Super Kids Earth Day Evening

Calling all superheroes! The earth needs kids' help! Join The Magic House and Gateway Greening for a Super Kids Earth Day celebration. 

Kids can get their hands dirty as they plant seeds to start their own garden at home. They'll learn about where food comes from, how composting can reduce your trash and why saving the planet can be down and dirty fun!

4 to 7 p.m. at The Magic House. Included with regular admission.

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Free CraftTech Makerspace Sundays at Craft Alliance

Bring your family to free Makerspace Sundays at Craft Alliance and experience the 3D Makerbot printers, Liquid 3D printer, 3D scanner, CNC Router and CAD software in the Boeing Graphics Studio.

An instructor will be on hand to help you explore the programs, the 3D printer, laser cutter and other digital technology.

Sessions are free and they fill up fast. Registration is required by the Thursday prior to class. Held on Sundays through May 15 (no class March 27).

1-4 p.m. at Craft Alliance in Grand Center.

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Annie Jr.

Leaping Lizards! STAGES St. Louis is proud to present its second annual production of Annie Jr. live on stage.

Watch as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's most loved musicals.

Performances are Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

More information: stagesstlouis.org

 

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Goldilocks

In this fun, new musical take on the well-known tale, Goldilocks learns some much-needed lessons about friendship and acceptance when she meets Freddy, a bear with a penchant for science.

Presented by the Imaginary Theatre Company. For ages 5-10. 

Free. The performance begins at 6:30 at the Headquarters Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Doors open at 6 p.m.

More information: slcl.org

 

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Plie Playtime

Plié and play in this introductory ballet class for both boys and girls. While learning basic ballet steps, children will explore famous fairy tale ballets. This program presented by the St. Louis County Library and STAGES St. Louis

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Rapunzel Puppet Show

Paul Mesner Puppets presents a "veggie" different take on the traditional story of Rapunzel. Will Rapunzel escape her evil captor and "leaf" happily ever "alfalfa?"

 

Part of the ST Art @ Your Library series. For ages 3-10.

 

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Rocket Launch Workshop

Kids will have a blast as they design and launch a rocket and study the effect of trajectory and pressure at this free workshop.

 

Part of the ST Art @ Your Library series. For ages 8-12.

 

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Animal Tales

Kids who love animals will love Animal Tales. In this program, they'll hear stories with animal characters in them, then meet the live versions of those animals! This program is presented by the St. Louis County Library and Saint Louis Zoo

 

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Balloon Twisting Workshop for Kids

Kids can bring out their inner sculptor at this free balloon twisting workshop. They'll learn how to twist a basic balloon dog, a simple hat, a huge octopus and more. Presented by Circus Kaput. At the St. Louis County Library.

Part of the ST Art @ Your Library series. For ages 8-12.

The Balloon Twisting workshop takes place:

March 23 at 2 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch

March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

Free, but registration is required. 

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Amazing Astronomy

In this amazing workshop, kids will learn how to connect modern science with myth and ancient starlight as they map the stars and study the motion of our galazy.

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Super Heroes School Daze Camp

School Daze Camps at Artscope are a great way for kids to spend their days when school is out. Kids will make fabulous art projects, explore Tower Grove Park, play games, sing songs and make new friends. 

 

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Masters of the Sky

Learn about the majestic wonders of the sky - eagles, owls, falcons, vultures and hawks, at the Masters of the Sky show taking place at the National Great Rivers Museum. 

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Prepare to Take Flight: Above and Beyond Lands at the Saint Louis Science Center

For a kid whose feet are planted firmly on the ground, there are few things as amazing as the opportunity to take flight. A car or a train can take you only so far, but a plane or a spaceship can take you pretty much anywhere.

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St. Louis Earth Day Festival in Forest Park
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026

Enjoy live music, performance art, local food. a climbing wall, and hands-on activities for the whole family, as well as artists, aerial performers, educational exhibitors, diverse cuisine featuring local, organic, vegetarian and vegan options and more. Please bring your own bag to collect vendor information.

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Tons of Transportation
Saturday, April 25, 2026

Kids of all ages are invited to climb on and explore dump trucks, backhoes, fire trucks, police cruisers, an excavator and more at Tons of Transportation.

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Fancy Tea at The Butterfly House
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026

Don't be late for this very important date! The Fancy Tea Party at the St. Louis Carousel and The Butterfly House will have you feeling fancy and acting silly while enjoying tasty treats, delightful drinks, and fun crafts with Wonderland's most curious guest. Visitors can go in search of the while rabbit as adventure takes you through the gardens of The Butterfly House.

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