Celebrate the beginning of Spring at this all-new, free event at the Saint Louis Science Center. Have fun in the outdoors with a scavenger hunt in the very hands-on GROW Exhibit, meet a farmer, get up close and personal with a cow, enjoy free samples and prizes, and lots more.
The Scavenger Hunt is open to all ages. Kids can make their way through the GROW exhibit to check off items on the scavenger hunt list and turn in the completed list for fun prizes.
Visitors can also:
• Meet a real farmer and explore how milk gets to your table.
• Get up close and personal with a cow and learn about dairy farms.
• Enjoy samples of Prairie Farms' new Peeps Milk.
• Take part in taste-testing, coloring activities and photo opps!
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the GROW Exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center. Free.
More information: slsc.org
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, and have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.
Santa's Reindeer have been busy hiding candy canes in Kirkwood Park. Some have prizes attached to them. Kids can come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt starts at 10 a.m., and after the hunt, kids can take pictures with Santa. Pre-registration is required.