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Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.

More than a dozen ice carvers will fill two blocks of North Main Street in St. Charles and create works of ice art at this outdoor ice-carving festival.

Children of all ages are invited to a festive egg hunt sponsored by the St. Charles County Parks Department. The hunt includes crafts and visits with the Easter Bunny. Every child should bring their own basket. Pre-registration is required.

Join Craft Alliance every Third Saturday of the month for a free, hands-on craft workshop designed for kids ages 5 and up, along with their parents or caregivers. Led by professional teaching artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios — exploring clay, fiber, textiles, metals, and more.
No registration required—just drop in and get creative!

Get ready to light up the night! Join friends at The Lodge Des Peres for a Family Disco Glow in the Dark Dance Party – an evening packed with music, movement, and glowing fun for all ages.

Visit the St. Peters Rec Plex for this unique Easter event! Participants in the Easter Egg Dive will swim or dive to collect eggs floating or weighted in the Leisure Pool (eggs will be weighted for older kids). When their heat is over, they will trade their eggs in for candy!

Learn about the unique, nature-based preschool program at the Saint Louis Zoo during this Open House.

Visit the St. Peters Rec Plex for its Open House and enjoy free swimming and diving, basketball, gaming, ice skating and ice skating.

Hop on over to Des Peres Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, where your kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have their picture taken with him. The event is free. 

Kids and teens ages 7-14 can join in on a unique egg hunt in the indoor pool at The Lodge Des Peres. Registration is required. 

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

Kids ages 5 and up can participate in a beginner-friendly cookie decorating workshop with Busy B Bakery. They'll decorate festive Valentine's Day sugar cookies with royal icing - no baking, color mixing or complicated techniques required. All cookies, icing, and tools will be supplied.

Explore the fun and messy world of clay as a team! Work beside your child to create a wheel-thrown piece following an instructor demonstration. Learn how to add hand-built embellishments and collaborate on color to make your project truly special.

Learn more about The College School's dynamic, experiential curriculum, meet parents and teachers during this one-hour quick tour.