Remember the old days of mud pits and mud pies? Here is the chance to relive some of the joys of your childhood with your children. Powder Valley will provide the dirt, you bring the clean clothes for the ride home.
Enjoy a free movie at the Edwardsville City Park Band Shell (by the library) at sunset.
Join Angela Speck, Director of Astronomy at the University of Missouri-Columbia, as she explains the upcoming solar eclipse and explains the best ways to view it at this free event.
After a story read by a firefighter, kids will watch a movie, then have the opportunity to climb on the firetrucks and ask the firefighters any questions they may have about fire safety.
Kids can learn more about the Solar Eclipse of 2017 (coming up Aug. 21) that will be visible in our region, including ways to safely view it and what to expect during the eclipse.
Bring your dancing shoes and join Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove for a high-energy, interactive concert guaranteed to get the whole family rockin'.
Children 12 and under can register for Chalk Land, a kid-friendly area where kids can discover their inner artist with sidewalk chalking drawings, face painting, arts & crafts, music and more.
See Beauty and the Beast, the classic story of a young woman and a prince trapped under an enchantress' spell, which only needs the power of love to break, performed live on stage.
Join the Cat in the Hat and enter the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss at this live on stage musical that's perfect for audiences of all ages.
Kids can step into the one-of-a-kind Curiosity Cube to perform their own interactive science experiments focused on STEM learning and fun.
Kids can let their imaginations run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO parts at this free Intro to STEM workshop.
Children will enjoy an evening of food, refreshments, interactive puzzles and mind-boggling problem-solving activities at Pizza, Puzzles & Popsicles at the Wilson School.
The Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artist Market, featuring more than 75 local vendors, is held every Saturday, rain or shine, through November 4.
This four-day festival features carnival rides, games, the Bubble Bus, food, live music, stage performances for all ages and a parade with Louie from the St. Louis Blues and Ruffy from the River City Rascals as Grand Marshals.
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 the mini meadow.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!