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Elementary and middle schoolers can connect with their creative peers during The League of Extraordinary Makers virtual art classes from Artscope! 

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.

Release a butterfly into the conservatory, visit the butterflies in the calm early morning, and enjoy breakfast with the butterflies during Rise and Shine with the Butterflies at The Butterfly House. 

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. 

This free Spanish-language program from the Missouri History Museum is now online.

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts. 

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 but registration is required. Children will be separated into age groups to decrease crowding. Face masks are required for adults and children. 

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. 

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