At the Firefly Festival, families will join staff for guided tours, discover the secrets of glow-in-the-dark animals, find out ways to help fireflies around your home, and learn to speak firefly with the firefly code game. You'll wrap up the night by joining The Butterfly House entomologists in the park to see real fireflies.
Kids ages 2-4 are invited to explore the world of invertebrates at the Butterfly House.
Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo!
Wiggle your way to Play Street Museum for a bug-themed event you won't want to miss! Guests will learn about squirmy worms and bugs. Each child will make their own "dirt & worms" to eat, search for bugs in sensory bins, go on a bug hunt with dirt, and end the session with story time. There will also be plenty of time for free play. Each child will also go home with their own "little bug keeper."
Everyone likes a treat, and the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo are no exception! Visitors can watch these special "egg hunt" enrichment activities and learn about their favorite animals. Plus, kids can participate in a digital scavenger hunt of their own.
Bring a blanket and join the St. Louis Public Library for outdoor storytime in Tower Grove Park in conjunction with the Saturday morning Farmer's Market. Meet near the south playground.
Bring a blanket and join the St. Louis Public Library for a free storytime at Francis Park.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
Your kids can enjoy a nature-themed story, a wildlife walk, and create a craft using nature's art supplies at the Nature Tots Storybook Hour.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
See spectacular performances and fun & educational demonstrations by kid-favorite entertainers like Babaloo and Oh My Gosh Josh and Mad Science.
Explore Ballwin's parks with your toddler or preschooler with the Little Explorers program, held twice a month. Each Little Explorers outdoor class includes a craft, snack, and lots of activities to get you and your toddler moving and exploring!