
Witness high-flying canine athletes, experience up-close encounters with farm animals, or visit adoptable cats and dogs all at the Purina Farms Visitor Center, located just 30 minutes west of St. Louis! Officially opening for the 2024 season on April 20 & 21, guests who visit opening weekend will get the first look at the newly renovated Visitor Center lobby. Visit on Saturdays this season to attend the NEW magic show focused on responsible pet ownership.
At the annual Bookworm Brunch, Chris' Cakes will be flipping their famous pancakes as families experience an enchanted story time with a very special guest, The Miracle Princess! Visitors will also meet live caterpillars and make memorable crafts.
Celebrate Father's Day at the Dads, Dogs, and Donuts event at the Butterfly House. Your family will enjoy delicious "chow," decorate donuts, and participate in fun activities featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog! Registration is required.
Celebrate Ted Drewes 95th anniversary with activities for the whole family, plus delicious frozen custard! The St. Louis family-favorite institution invites everyone to celebrate this milestone with them and enjoy complimentary snacks, giveaways, surprises and custard.
Triumphant unites COCA’s Pre-Professional dance companies as they take their season-ending bows and COCA’s graduating seniors grace the stage one last time.
Find creative and unique gifts at the annual Craft Alliance Student/Faculty Craft Sale.
Bring the whole family to the Summer Camp Kick Off at Craft Alliance and experience a hands-on preview of the fun your kids can have this summer at Craft Alliance art camps and family programs. There will also be a special performance by kid-favorite musician Marko Polo!
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!
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Tiny Trekkers is a weekly nature-based program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Nature Institute. Preschoolers explore the nearly 500 acres of preserves through hands-on experiences out in nature. Kids stomp through creeks, use nets to catch and observe insects, taste edible plants, and learn about the natural world.