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Daytime Playtime at Olympia Gymnastics

Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.

 

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Fairy Garden Workshop at Yucandu Art Studio
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024

Fairy dust and sparkly wings . . . this workshop is filled with magical things! The Fairy Garden Workshop at Yucandu Art Studio comes with tiny plants, pots, pebbles and miniature decorations. Kids can create their magical mini gardens, complete with an extra sparkly touch of fairy magic! 

 

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Wee Weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Friday, April 19, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other. 

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COCA's The Kid at the Edge of Everything
Friday, April 19, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024

In this new production from COCA, the Center of Creative Arts, 12-year-old Simon lives an overwhelming and overscheduled life, but they really want to find a place where they can stop and think. At the same time, on the other side of the universe, The Kid at the Edge of Everything lives alone, bored, and isolated. Following a startling sequence of events involving "lots and lots of fireworks" and a rocket ship, their worlds collide, changing the trajectory of the children's lives forever.

 

 

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Spring Fling at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting its annual Spring Fling for families on April 20. 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.

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St. Charles County Parks Easter Egg Hunt

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.

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Potty Training 101
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Is it time to potty train your toddler? The St. Louis County Library is offering Potty Training 101 to parents of children ages 2-3. This free workshop for parent and child includes a potty-themed storytime, and parents & caregivers will receive information to get them started on the potty training process. Attendees will also receive a potty seat, step stool, training pants and a potty-themed board book. 

 

 

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps now enrolling. 

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Family Workshop: Bee Hotels
Saturday, April 20, 2024

Celebrate Laumeier’s Earth Day Week by visiting the Park with a family member and getting creative! Spend time with a family member learning how to build a bee hotel that can be filled with hollow tubes, nesting blocks and natural materials that will keep solitary bees warm during the winter months. 

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Spring Egg Hunt in Wildwood

The Spring Egg Hunt at Fairway Elementary School in Wildwood is set for Saturday, March 23 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! Additional activities include bounce houses and face painting. 

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Youth Egg Hunt in Vago Park
Saturday, March 30, 2024

Kids ages 10 and under can hunt for eggs, win prizes and meet the Easter Bunny at this egg hunt open to all, held in Vago Park, Maryland Heights. Pre-registration is required. 

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim

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.

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Spring Training Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

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! 

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Daytime Playtime at Olympia Gymnastics

Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.

 

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Books for Babies

This special story is geared to little ones ages 6 months to 2 years with a parent or caregiver. In addition to stories, there will be lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more!

 

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