
This special event at The Hub in Chesterfield features young vendors ages 4-18, selling handmade goods. From crafts and artwork to tasty treats and unique creations, you'll find incredible products, all made by talented young business owners.
Kaleidoscope Crown, written by playwright Ashleigh Akilah Rucker, tells the inspiring story of a young girl who awakens to a shocking new ability: with every new emotion, her hair transforms into vibrant, multicolor tresses. This extraordinary change disrupts the uniformity and peace of her small traditional village, prompting both her and those around her to confront their perceptions of beauty and individuality. This live performance at COCA is for ages 6 and up.
At the Maryville Center for Access and Achievement, we’re all about making learning exciting, hands-on, and unforgettable! From virtual reality adventures to drone exploration, from game development to robotics, our programs are designed to spark curiosity and fuel innovation. Whether your child dreams of designing the next big video game, coding a futuristic app, or piloting drones like a pro, they’ll get real-world experience with cutting-edge technology in a fun and supportive environment. Led by expert instructors who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of tech leaders, our interactive programs build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking—skills that will set them up for success in today’s digital world.
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.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt includes animals for petting, tractor rides around the farm, planting seeds to take home, ice a cookie, gifts from the bunny, and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny.
Hop into spring by bringing your family for a fun breakfast with the Bunny and other costumed characters at the Saint Louis Zoo. Guests can pose for photos with the bunny, and children 12 and under receive a gift from the bunny's gift basket. Reservations are required.
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!
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.
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.
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. Now open nightly through May 11!
Meet the star of the beloved Pete the Cat books by James Dean and pose for a picture. Meet Pete the Cat is part of Children's Book Week at the St. Louis County Library.