
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.
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!
The Kids Fair/Curious Kids Series is back every Saturday at Eckerts Farm in Belleville. The Kids Fair is filled with all kinds of fun activities for children of all ages. From kids’ entertainment, games and hands on activities, your family will have a fun-filled day. Each Saturday will be a different theme to keep things exciting. Activities will be held indoors and are geared to kids ages 2-12.
The Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) invites the community to get their first look – and first listen – of “Stories of the Nickel Plate” during a special opening event from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes free admission to ECM and Nickel Plate Station and children’s train rides around the ECM campus.
This special day includes hands-on activities, crafts, storytelling, games, face painting and more for kids of all ages.
Get ready to get wet at Camp Splish Splash! There will be sensory bins with water beads, bubbles, and lots of different types of water play.
Registered participants will have the opportunity to view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers, as well as attend a live Bald Eagle program.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Families are invited to join ECM for its FREE Ka-Chow! Cars Event and experience the fun of Radiator Springs and Route 66 right in Edwardsville. Sponsored by the City of Edwardsville, Ka-Chow! includes free admission to the Edwardsville Children's Museum and a meet-and-greet with Lightning McQueen himself.