The Easter Bunny is coming to the Youth Activity Park on April 13 and kids can celebrate with free egg hunts for more than 4,000 candy and toy-filled eggs and other fun activities for kids of all abilities.
Each age group will be included in hunting for the Golden Egg, and the lucky discoverers get the grand prize. Children with mobility equipment may hunt for eggs using magnetic sticks; those with visual disabilities will hunt for beeping eggs.
Photos with the Easter Bunny and egg-themed games will round out the activities. Registration is limited. Scheduled egg hunts:
10:30 a.m.: Children ages 3 and under
11:15 a.m.: Children ages 4-6
12 p.m.: Children age 7-12
Free. Bring your own baskets. Held at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie.
More information and to register: call 636-561-4964.
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.
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.
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.
Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in our mini meadow.
Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.