Butterfly Magic with the Fishin' Magicians

Egg. Larva. Pupa. Butterfly. That's magic! The Fishin' Magicians make learning this basic science fun for all ages using magic, puppets and humor.

Join the adventure with them and Pipevine, the caterpillar, as they help kids understand the importance of butterflies and caterpillars in ecosystems. 

7 to 9 p.m. Free, but reservations are required by the day of the event. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. For reservations call 314-301-1500.

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Keeping up with the Gaineses – And Failing Miserably

There’s no cuter couple in the remodeling world than HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper. Each week, from their adorable renovated farmhouse, surrounded by four perfect children and a flock of chickens, they turn the downtrodden houses of Waco, Texas into the most beautiful homes on the block, all while they playfully bicker and flirt.

 

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First Food Alternatives to Rice Cereal

For many years, rice cereal has been recommended as a standard first food for babies. It is high in iron, unlikely to cause allergies and can be easily mixed with breast milk or formula. So when our pediatrician suggested several years ago that our infant daughter skip rice cereal entirely, I was more than a bit surprised.

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Just Like You at the Zoo

Join St. Louis Children's Hospital at the Saint Louis Zoo for activities that teach children why it's important for people - and zoo animals - to take care of their bodies. 

At Just Like You at the Zoo, children collect animal cards at four stations throughout the Zoo. After the cards are collected, they win a prize. Register for this event at the north or south entrances of the Zoo.

Just Like You at the Zoo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 22 at the Saint Louis Zoo. 

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Spring Wild Flower Hike for Families

Explore the Phantom Forest and Bittersweet Woods Conservation areas during this spring hike for all ages. You'll enjoy the freedom and fun of nature while bonding with your kids during these themed hikes, sponsored by the City of Des Peres and the Lodge of Des Peres. 

During this hike, you'll learn how animals in the forest hide in plain site. 

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum
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Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme. 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

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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