Elementary Age

Flowers are popping and trees are blooming so it's time for Spring Art and Craft Jam at Artscope!

Enjoy a morning of parent and child sensory friendly fun including story time, themed activities and a structured session in the Miriam School sensory gym.

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Easter Celebration at Play Street Museum

Join the new Play Street Museum for an Easter Celebration on April 13. Kiddos can enjoy playtime, an Easter egg hunt, and can decorate their very own Easter Bunny house using icing and tons of Easter candy! Registration is required.

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Easter Eggstravaganza at Manchester UMC

Children in 5th grade and under are invited to hunt eggs, play games, hear the Easter story, make crafts and more at the Easter Eggstravaganza at Manchester UMC in Manchester. Registation is required.

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Central St. Charles County Fire & Rescue Easter Egg Hunt

This free Easter Egg Hunt includes face painting, bounce houses and lots of eggs to hunt. It's sponsored by the St. Charles County Fire & Rescue and the Professional Firefighters of Central County Fire and Rescue.

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Big St. Charles Easter Egg Event

Kids of all ages can hunt for more than 6,000 eggs, have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy bounce houses, balloon artists and face painting at this free egg hunt.

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Easter Egg Helicopter Drop

See thousands of eggs fall from a helicopter at this free egg hunt at Rascal's Stadium in north O'Fallon, Mo. Children will be devided into groups according to age for the egg hunt. Registration is required.

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Preschool Science Series: Storybook STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.

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Science Storytime at the Saint Louis Science Center

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.

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Kindergarten Prep

Monday, November 18, 2024

Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis

Monday, November 18, 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Monday, January 13, 2025

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in our mini meadow.

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Paws for Reading from the St. Louis County Library

Monday, November 18, 2024

Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.

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