Middle Schoolers

Find out about the interesting lives of black bears in Missouri, play the “Bear Necessities” survival game, and learn to be “Bear Aware” to help keep both bears and people safe.

Grab your fishing poles and join local firefighters and EMS crews for Ladders and Lures! All ages are welcome. There will be fire trucks, ambulances and the new mobile firehouse for kids to check out. All will learn fire safety and enjoy fishing time together. Fishing poles will be available for rent.

The Magic House's satellite location, MADE for Kids, is hosting an entreprenuer showcase featuring young African American entreprenuers from Young Biz Kids as well as an educational oppourtunity to learn more about the Juneteenth holiday. 

Bring the whole family to enjoy a free morning of crafts, snacks and performances at the Sheldon Art Galleries, outside on the Steward Family Plaza. 

In March, more than 100 volunteers from the Edwardsville community planted 100 trees to get the Edwardsville Children’s Museum Micro Forest off the ground. On April 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., ECM will plant a second round of trees in celebration of Earth Day, and your family is invited to join the effort.

Lend your heart and your hands to bring hope and support to pets and people in crisis at the Purina Farms Pet Project Day. This is a wonderful opportunity for your whole family to volunteer together! Join Purina Farms for a day of community service featuring 10 different projects that benefit two local greater St. Louis organizations.

Come and meet Spider-Man and other favorite superheroes at The Magic House and MADE for Kids! They'll be visiting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both locations.