Elementary Age

The Ugly Duckling Musical and Egg Hunt

Bring your little ones to enjoy a free live performance of the classic fairy tale The Ugly Duckling performed by Edie's Fairytale Theatre, along with a fun egg hunt.

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Meet the Easter Bunny at We Rock the Spectrum

Kids can meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy an Easter egg hunt, crafts, yummy treats and open play at We Rock the Spectrum Gym. Pre-registration is required.

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Easter Bunny Arrival Party at Chesterfield Mall

Celebrate the arrival of the Easter Bunny and watch him arrive by train, and have your child's picture taken with him.

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The Secret Garden

In this live, free stage production, a young orphan girl who comes to live with her uncle in the English countryside discovers a garden filled with memories that has been locked for years.

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Words from the Drum

The tales of African American folklore come to life as Kunama Mtendaji drums, sings, dances and tells stories from the United States, Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean.

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Snoopy, The Musical

Enjoy the world's most famous beagle and the Peanuts gang in Charles Schulz' endearing musical creation, Snoopy, The Musical.

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Spring Fling at The Butterfly House

Each week, Butterfly House staff will highlight a different beneficial insect through fun facts, crafts, games, and other family-friendly activities.

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Free Family Saturday at the St. Louis Artists Guild

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.

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Science Saturday at Forsyth School

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Science Saturdays combine stories and science make-and-take activities for science-inspired fun! Science Saturdays are geared toward with children who are candidates for Pre Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten.

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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

Saturday, November 16, 2024

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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Open House at The College School

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Explore classrooms, meet expert faculty, and learn all about the benefits of experiential learning for Preschool through Eighth Grade.

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Join The College School in Webster Groves for their Admissions Open House on Saturday, November 16 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Explore classrooms, meet expert faculty, and learn all about the benefits of experiential learning for Preschool through Eighth Grade. Enjoy curated coffee, cocoa and cookies from the Coffee Culture truck. Register at thecollegeschool.org.

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids eat FREE per adult meal purchased from 5 to 9 p.m. (Dine-in only, for kids 12 and under) Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes!

For more information and reservations: cardinalsnation.com

Gather your pack – your kids and your cold-nosed companions – for a pet-friendly visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Cold-Nosed Candids are for families and their cats and dogs to have their photos taken while they frolic through the snow provided by the Bubble Bus! You'll enjoy photos with Santa, frolic in the flurries, a gift shop and additional festivities! Cold-Nosed Candids will be held December 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at Purina Farms. Registration is required. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Spots are limited. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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