It’s spring break for us this week. It’s Wednesday. And I’m out of things to do. We’ve been shopping, to the movies, to Blueberry Hill and to a "fancy girls' lunch." The thing is, everything she wants to do costs money. OK, maybe I’m part of that. I’ve been a parent for 21 years. I’ve been to the Saint Louis Zoo so many times I was giving directions to out-of-town guests last summer.
So, what is there to do? Here are our criteria: free or low-cost, no crowds, fun for a 6-year-old girl and her burnt-out mom. Hurry. I have three more days, and summer is peeking its evil head around the corner.
By Sharon Linde, bored parent and Education Blogger for SmartParenting
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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Toddlers and their grownups can learn, create and play during Toddler Thursday at Mastodon State Historic Site. Each session explores a different topic related to nature and includes activities and a craft.
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.