Latest News

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.

Bring the whole family to Purina Farms for its annual, and very popular, Springtime Village! Celebrate the arrival of Spring with all the fun of the farm, including animal demonstrations, Incredible Dog Shows, inflatable bouncers, photos with Peter Rabbit, pony rides and lots more! New this year: reservations are not needed.

At this free Born to Read program for kids ages birth to 8 years and their parents or caregivers, each family will receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last. 

Celebrate Spring with fun on the farm at Purina Farms! The Visitor Center at Purina Farms opens on March 23 with a celebration for all ages. Enjoy cupcakes (while supplies last), and scavenger hunts, meet adoptable dogs and puppies, and meet Purina Farms' new mascot, Checkerboard Charlie! 

The African savannah comes to life with Simba and Mala, Pumbaa and Timon, and more unforgettable characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring coming-of-age story. The performance is free. 

Kids can make an Easter basket and hunt for eggs to exchange for treats at this free Easter Egg Hunt. 

Play Date Theater is a great way to introduce young children to the art of theater. Kids learn theater etiquette while being entertained by performers who understand the interests and abilities of young children. The performance is free. No reservations are required. 

Shop for close-out, clearance and almost one-of-a-kind items from St. Louis area museum gift shops at this annual event.

Chelsea Clinton will appear at the Saint Louis Zoo for an evening event and book signing as part of a national tour in support of her new children's book, Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe.