Easter Egg Helicopter Drop

See thousands of eggs fall from a helicopter at this free egg hunt at Rascal's Stadium in north O'Fallon, Mo. Children will be devided into groups according to age for the egg hunt. Registration is required. 

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Seedfolks at COCA

Seedfolks, a "spoken musical," chronicles a diverse, immigrant community working together through struggles and triumphs. After a young Vietnamese girl plants beans in a vacant lot to connect with the memory of her father, she unintentionally creates a community garden that begins to bridge divides across her neighborhood. 

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Purina Farms Springtime Village: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

During its annual Springtime Village from April 10-14 and 17-20, Purina Farms is celebrating the return of spring with live entertainment, baby animals, photos with Peter Rabbit, Incredible Dog Shows, costumed characters, food trucks, magic shows, and lots more. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your family's day at the farm. 

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Time to Celebrate Spring in St. Louis! See Our Top Picks for Family Fun in April

With egg-themed events held throughout St. Louis, weekends in April are as packed with fun as your kids’ Easter baskets. But the excitement isn’t all focused on the bunny—this month features kid-friendly theatre productions, Earth Day celebrations and STEM-related activities that will open up a world of fun for your little ones.

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays. 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym.  They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

 

 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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