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The Lantern Festival is a yearly tradition in China, culminating in the Chinese New Year Celebration. With the help of the St. Louis Modern Chinese School and the Chinese Culture and Education Services, the magic of the Lantern Festival is coming to The Magic House.

Cheer Legendz presents its annual Legendary Talent Show on March 7. This popular event features singers, musicians, dancers, magicians, comedians and various other performers.

Entrants are welcome to register in advance to perform. There is a $20 fee per performance. Acts must be 3 minutes of less and be suitable for family audiences. All ages are welcome and the competition is open to all.

Admission to the show is $5 at the door (cash only). At Cheer Legendz in the Chesterfield Valley.

On March 13, a new film, Journey to Space, launches at the Saint Louis Science Center.

Preschoolers can celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss at this party designed just for the little ones. There will be Dr. Seuss crafts and activities, reading and a snack. For ages 3-5.

Cost is $10 per child. Adults are free. Pre-registration is required.

10 to 11:30 a.m. More information and registration: fentonmo.org

As part of National Engineers' Week, the Saint Louis Science Center is hosting Engineering Career Day. Teens, children and their families can check our formula racing cars, local robotics creations and other exciting hands-on activities and demonstrations from local engineering companies, colleges and organizations.

Free. More information: slsc.org

Parents can speak one-on-one with camp directors and counselors representing Catholic schools, parishes, residential camps and summer day camps at this free fair. There will also be lots of activities for kids, including face painting, a magic show, Mad Science experiments, music and stage performances. 

At Saint Louis University High School, Danis Fieldhouse. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Catholic Parent Magazine.

Author Carol Swartout Klein will be autographing and selling the paperback of her book Painting for Peace in Ferguson.

The 48-page children’s book will be available for $15.95.

The St. Louis Audubon Society hosts this festival that includes activities for kids, bird walks, information tables, and workshops about birds in our backyards.

Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Park Visitor and Education Center.

More information: forestparkforever.org

Little ones can saddle up and hear stories about the wild, wild west!

Storytelling at the Museum engages the youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and introduces them to a museum setting in a really fun way using traditional and contemporary story books. Children will also enjoy hands-on crafts and other activities.

Visit the Missouri History Museum with your kids and enjoy a free movie in front of a big screen. You'll also enjoy some light snacks.

Scheduled films include:

Feb. 14: Shrek

March 7: An American Tale

Movies begin at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free.

More information: mohistory.org

Their songs captured our hearts and their story will inspire you forever. An extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature's most awe-inspiring marine mammals, Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the remote islands of Tonga for an up-close look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young.

Bring your kids to get up close to an American Bald Eagle. Your family can ask questions and take pictures while you see this majestic bird up close.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford, Ill. Free.

More information: confluencetower.com

Parents are invited to this free presentation and discussion on backpack safety and general health. Dr. Krystal Rupp, a chiropractic physician, will discuss appropriate weight and placement of backpacks, how to adjust straps correctly, stretching techniques for children, and offer nutrition suggestions.

6:30 p.m. at The Magic House. Registration is required.

More information: magichouse.org