Babies and Toddlers

Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame this Valentine's Day for fun, complimentary arts and crafts in the Play and Create space! Bring family, friends, or loved ones to make chess-themed valentines, scratchboard hearts, ornaments, and more.

It's Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park! See a police car, tow truck, bulldozer, fire truck and much more up close during this hands-on, free event. Kids can climb in and look around and let their imaginations take them on a ride. 

Learn about the services and resources available for individuals with autism and their families at this free Community Autism Expo. Visitors can speak with representatives from local support agencies and learn about resources available at the library too.

Play Days at the Nature Playscape include fun, free activities from The Magic House with new themes each month. Plus, enjoy music and bubble magic from The Bubble Bus! 

Find yourself immersed in a sea of blue as the Tropical Conservancy at The Butterfly House is flooded with 1500 Blue Morpho Butterflies during Morpho Mardi Gras. Join the party at the Bugs on Parade, make a masquerade mask, and inaugurate the season with the majestic creatures. The Opening Weekend Carnival also includes the Frog Princess, crafts, games, and a musical "petting zoo."

Visit The District in Chesterfield for an afternoon of BIG fun at Big Truck Day at The Hub. Kids can explore and learn about massive trucks, from firetrucks to big earth movers and more. 

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure, discovery, and nature fun at the Wildlife Rescue Center's annual Open House. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the center cares for over 2,000 wild orphans every spring and lots more.