Illinois Metro East
4th of July Crafts at Edwardsville Children's Museum
Celebrate the July 4th holiday at the Edwardsville Children's Museum, where guests can make adorable July 4th-themed crafts and check out the amazing additions to the Discovery Garden.
Discovery Garden Expansion + 3 New Outdoor Exhibits Open at Edwardsville Children's Museum
In its ongoing mission to educate and inspire curiosity in young learners, Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its Discovery Garden Expansion. Following a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., the community is invited to explore three new exhibits that honor history, celebrate nature, and set the scene for non-stop fun.
Memorial Day Weekend Festival at Eckerts
Activities include strawberry picking, festival foods, the children’s playground, a petting zoo, carnival rides, wagon rides and more.
Fire Trucks and Fun
Come see fire trucks, meet firefighters, enjoy fire-station-themed crafts & games, visit dress-up and sensory stations, and more at the Fire Trucks & Fun event at the Edwardsville Children's Museum. There will also be time for face painting and playtime in the museum!
Strawberry Festival at Eckerts
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, wagon rides, the children's playground and lots more.
Just Between Friends Spring & Summer Kids & Maternity Sale
JBF O'Fallon/Belleville is a twice-a-year, pop-up kids & maternity consignment sale where local families can shop and save hundreds of dollars on everything you need to raise kids.
Easter Egg-Citement at Eckert's
Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt includes animals for petting, tractor rides around the farm, planting seeds to take home, ice a cookie, gifts from the bunny, and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny.
