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Sensory-Friendly Nights are for guests with sensory sensitivities and their families. These special nights will mirror the traditional Animals Aglow experience and will include sensory maps, quiet zones and trained Zoo staff to assist individuals with sensory sensitivities.

Learn about the services and resources available for individuals with autism and their families at this free Community Autism Expo. Visitors can speak with representatives from local support agencies and learn about resources available at the library too.

At this special Very Hungry Caterpillar-themed story time, kids can meet the caterpillar and pose for photo ops, participate in caterpillar-themed activities, collect special giveaways and lots more.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Shamrock & Roll, a free afternoon of music, food trucks, and fun in Shaw Park for the whole family.

Welcome St. Louis author Ian Sullivan for a storytime and trivia (with prizes) to celebrate his new children's book, How Forest Park Was Made. Find out fun facts and revel in the beauty of Forest Park. 

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with an egg hunt. Search for uniquely decorated eggs hidden in the children's area and exchange them for prizes at the circulation desk. 

The Spring Egg Hunt in Wildwood will be held on the new Village Green and is open to all. Bring your own basket and arrive before 10 a.m. to greet the Bunny and hunt for thousands of eggs! 

The Easter Bunny has been busy filling thousands of eggs with candy and prizes for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heartland Park in Wentzville. Children should bring their own baskets, and will be grouped according to age for the hunts. 

Bring your kids to Vlasis Park in Ballwin for a fun, free egg hunt that features a very special guest: The Easter Bunny!

See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises! 

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting its annual Spring Fling for families on April 18. The fun includes an up-close look at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses, wagon rides through the 165-acre state-of-the-art horse farm and animal rehabilitation facility, and lots more.

Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine at Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden reopens for the season at the Missouri Botanical Garden for the general public. The garden introduces youngsters at their most impressionable age to the significance of plants and nature in fun and innovative ways. 

March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

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.

Kids will feel like they've jumped into a fairy tale at the Princess & Unicorn Tea Party. This magical morning brings together princesses and unicorns to a royal tea party and princess sing-a-long! Arts and crafts projects will be led by Elsa and Belle, and attendees will meet a real unicorn accompanied by adorable little bunnies!

It's Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park! See a police car, tow truck, bulldozer, fire truck and much more up close during this hands-on, free event. Kids can climb in and look around and let their imaginations take them on a ride. 

Grab a rod and reel and bring your kids to Des Peres Park for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids ages 3-12 can participate in morning fishing, the Longest Fish Contest, and most fish caught in each age division. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Registration is required.

Hop into story time with Peter Rabbit at The Magic House! This Peter Rabbit-themed story time is interactive and includes a surprise appearance by Peter Rabbit himself. 

Hear ye, Hear ye! Aspiring princes and princesses are invited to a Royal Ball and Enchanted Evening at The Magic House! Meet and pose for pictures with your favorite storybook princesses and take part in fun royal activities.