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Interested in Washington University's Pre-College Programs? Join the summer Pre-College Programs director, Becki Baker, for a coffee (or tea) informal Q&A about Wash U's Pre-College Programs. This series of online events focuses on different aspects of attending the summer programs for middle and high school students.

Come celebrate the arrival of Spring in this socially-distant event taking place March 26-28 at Purina Farms! Here's your chance to drive through the rolling hills of Purina Farms while enjoying "eggcellent" activities, roving entertainers, and saying hi to a variety of animals along the way. Plus, pose for a special springtime photo you'll treasure for years. 

Experience St. Louis County as it was a century ago at this free tour of the homes in Faust Historic Village. 

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Lucky Jamboree! Kids can enjoy a relay race, shamrock hunt, dance party and more.

Celebrate in the most egg-cellent way with egg-sclusive egg hunts held at the Magic House in the front garden. Children will hunt and collect up to 8 eggs filled with tasty candy treats during their visit to The Magic House. Your reservation includes all-day admission too! 

In this virtual program presented by the St. Louis County Library, local artist Cbabi Bayoc will teach kids to draw their own Black hero.

Visit The Magic House's MADE for Kids for a private Pipe Cleaner Character Creation, led by MADE mentor Tyler Henderson. Featuring all the supplies needed to create your very own super hero, Tyler will show your kids the tricks and super skills to create their very own super hero, inspired by some of his creations featured at MADE for Kids.

Have a roaring good time at Dino-Nite at The Magic House! Open exclusively for 15 families per evening, Dino-Nite features private playtime throughout the museum including Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit, a private visit with Buddy, the star of Dinosaur Train, plus a delicious pizza and dessert fit for a dinosaur appetite for your family to enjoy during this special evening. 

Join New City School on February 17 for a virtual Spotlight On: Upper Division. Learn about the curriculum and what a day in the life is like for students in 3rd through 6th grade. Connect with Head of School Alexis Wright and Upper Division Head Laurie Smilack, as well as members of the faculty. You'll also hear from a panel of current students about their experience learning and growing at New City School. Participants will learn from Dr. Andrew Butler, Chair of the Department of Education at Washington University and current New City School parent, about how current brain science and education research supports the teaching methods used at New City School.

The Dance Season Preview at COCA offers audiences a peek inside what dancers at COCA have been developing over the past year. The performance features COCA's three Pre-Professional Division student dance companies – Ballet Eclectica, COCAdance and COCA Hip Hop Crew – in a mix of excerpts and full works. 

Learn about the Saint Louis Zoo's Grevy's zebras, how they are cared for, and how the Saint Louis Zoo is working to save wild Grevy's zebras in Kenya during International Zebra Day. 

From the ancient past to the distant future, join the Saint Louis Science Center for a virtual trip exploring the real science behind your favorite stories of time travel. First Friday from Home: Time Travel will explore everything from Bill and Ted to Dr. Who to Interstellar and everything in between!

Join in on some creative fun on President's Day at this art workshop at Yucandu Art Studio. 

Introduce children to the magic of opera with Opera on the Go!, a program that combines live performances with engaging workshops on stage makeup, lighting design, and singing. Opera on the Go featuring the Pirates of Penzance is a family friendly presentation and includes a 30-minute abidgement of Gilbert and Sullivan's comedy The Pirates of Penzance. 

Join The Magic House for Clay Play Day featuring all things ceramic! The Magic House staff artists will share their ceramic skills as they perform pottery wheel demonstrations throughout the day. Visitors are invited to get their hands messy by creating their own masterpiece using hand building techniques in the museum's Art Studio.

Grab your child's spot for this special Frozen-themed playtime. Dress as your favorite princess (if you wish) and get ready to play, make some snow slime, and take part in some super fun and super cold Frozen activities.

Enjoy a special weekday playtime on Martin Luther King Jr. Day during Dare to Dream Playtime.

Calling all puppy lovers and smitten kittens! You love your pet, so this Valentine's Day let it show with a special "kissing booth" photo opp you'll treasure for years. And this socially distant event helps support homeless pets!