Elementary Age

International Zebra Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Learn about the Saint Louis Zoo's Grevy's zebras, how they are cared for, and how the Saint Louis Zoo is working to save wild Grevy's zebras in Kenya during International Zebra Day.

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First Fridays From Home with the Saint Louis Science Center

From the ancient past to the distant future, join the Saint Louis Science Center for a virtual trip exploring the real science behind your favorite stories of time travel. First Friday from Home: Time Travel will explore everything from Bill and Ted to Dr. Who to Interstellar and everything in between!

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Opera on the Go featuring the Pirates of Penzance

Introduce children to the magic of opera with Opera on the Go!, a program that combines live performances with engaging workshops on stage makeup, lighting design, and singing. Opera on the Go featuring the Pirates of Penzance is a family friendly presentation and includes a 30-minute abidgement of Gilbert and Sullivan's comedy The Pirates of Penzance.

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Clay Play Day

Join The Magic House for Clay Play Day featuring all things ceramic! The Magic House staff artists will share their ceramic skills as they perform pottery wheel demonstrations throughout the day. Visitors are invited to get their hands messy by creating their own masterpiece using hand building techniques in the museum's Art Studio.

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Weekday Playtime: Dare to Dream Like Martin Luther King, Jr.

Enjoy a special weekday playtime on Martin Luther King Jr. Day during Dare to Dream Playtime.

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Pucker Up for Pets Drive Up

Calling all puppy lovers and smitten kittens! You love your pet, so this Valentine's Day let it show with a special "kissing booth" photo opp you'll treasure for years. And this socially distant event helps support homeless pets!

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Clay Class: Wheel Throwing for Ages 8-15 at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Kids and teens ages 8-15 can learn the basics of using a potter's wheel to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures in Clay Class: Wheel Throwing at Laumeier Sculpture Park. They'll study the fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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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St. Louis Birthday Bash at the Missouri History Museum

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun.

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Preschool Science: Science Tots at the Saint Louis Science Center

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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.

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President's Day Camp at the Saint Louis Zoo

Monday, February 16, 2026

Color can be seen all around us in nature, especially when looking at the animals. At President's Day Camp: Animal Artists at the Saint Louis Zoo, campers will learn about how art is used for animal enrichment at the Zoo. Get your paints, crayons, and markers ready and create colorful masterpieces!

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School's Out Camp at Artscope

Monday, February 16, 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026

When school is closed, Artscope's School's Out Camp is open! When school is out, enroll your child in Artscope's School's Out camps. These one-day camps offer creative and enriching fun for kids during school days off.

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From the moment they step onto a ninja training course, kids snap into activation mode – using their athletic skills to jump, climb, and balance their way through physical challenges and activating their minds to out-maneuver the puzzle of obstacles that stand in their way of victory. That combination is a powerful one and equips kids with the confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and creative thinking skills they need throughout their lives. And now, with the opening of Ninja Central, a top-tier ninja training facility in Maryland Heights, even more young athletes will get the chance to reach their full potential.

Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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What does home sound like to you? On Sunday, March 1, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments. During Music Without Boundaries, your family will explore new sounds, recognize familiar ones, and celebrate how music connects us all. This concert is most enjoyed by ages 6+. Don't miss pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Music Without Boundaries will be held at Powell Hall.

For more information and tickets, visit slso.org

Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun. Families will want to attend on Saturday when the Red and Black Brass Band kicks off the festivities at 10 a.m. Then head to the History Clubhouse for storytelling at 10:30 a.m. This program is trilingual so everyone can participate—offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

All-day activities include playing classic backyard games like washers and cornhole, exploring the sensory table to touch artifacts that represent St. Louis and its symbols, and crafts like making birthday hats and custom flags for your neighborhood. Don’t miss the special pop-up food vendors for lunch, and browse the wares of local makers for gifts and souvenirs of the day. Explore the World’s Fair and Collected exhibits, including a new gallery that showcases things “Made in St. Louis.” The St. Louis Birthday Bash is happening February 14th and 15th at the Missouri History Museum. LEARN MORE

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