Let your imagination run wild in this magical, musical extravaganza as you join the Cat in the Hat and enter the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss. Seussical is perfect for young audiences and brings to life their favorite Seussian characters including Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Maizie La Bird, and the little boy with the big imagination - Jojo, who will whisk audience members away to the invisible world of the Whos.
Based on the internationally beloved children's books Horton Hears a Who and Horton Hatches an Egg, Seussical boasts a triumphant score from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty of Once On This Island and Ragtime fame.
Celebrate the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community in this not-to-be-missed musical treat for the young and young at heart!
Presented by STAGES Performing Arts Academy. Don't miss the pre-show experience featuring games and activities for kids. Showing at Westport Playhouse with afternoon and evening shows through July 2.
For showtimes and tickets, visit stagesstlouis.org
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
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.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
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!