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This drop-in playtime is for parents or caregivers and toddlers who are not yet in school (ages 0-5). Tot Time includes fun activities, story times, group games and arts & crafts. 

Get your family together and play some themed bingo! Bring your own food and drinks. Light refreshments will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to bingo winners.

The Egg-Stravaganza Egg Hunt in Chesterfield will feature thousands of eggs, the Easter Bunny himself, craft activities and lots more. 

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.

Preschool Storytime is geared to ages 2-5.

A rainbow appeared and dropped gold coins everywhere! The Leprechauns are holding a Lucky Leprechaun Hunt because they need your help to find them all. 

Calling all budding scientists! Let's experiment, measure, and mix things up a bit with a morning full of exploration at Mad Science Time. Kids will get to be hands-on experimenting. All activities can be explored freely and playtime is included. 

Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues is happening this January 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a unique, family-friendly celebration of St. Louis’ love for Mardi Gras, blues music, and the vibrant blue morpho butterflies. 

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis is comprised of more than 120 units, including marching bands, floats, huge cartoon character balloons, more than 5,000 marchers and lots of clowns.

Buddy is back at The Magic House! Beginning January 27, families can once again make tracks to The Magic House to experience Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit. Based on the popular PBS Kids TV series, this limited-engagement exhibit, created by The Magic House in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, takes kids on a time-traveling adventure back to the time of dinosaurs.

Enjoy a story time and time with the animals at Castlewood Stables. This special storytime includes indoor and outdoor activities, interacting with, brushing and feeding the animals on the farm. 

This free library program is all about the benefits of play! Parents or caregivers will engage with their little ones, ages 0-36 months, in hands-on activities designed to emphasize the benefits of play. Each child will receive a free book to take home.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the holiday weekend with a variety of experiences at the Missouri History Museum. Families are invited on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for youth activism workshops, meaningful conversations on race and social justice, storytelling, movement with Mama Lisa, and craft workshops.

Enjoy a fun day of gymnastics and ninja activities at School Day Closing Camps at Olympia Gymnastics. 

Join Vetta Sports for a day of soccer fun! Kickaroos is hosting an Open House on January 15 for families who would like to try Kickaroos for the first time. Free trial classes will be offered for kids age 18 months to 6 years.

Join your SLSO for a fun-filled Saturday morning that will have you and your youngest music-lovers dancing in your seats! The Lion and the Mouse is the perfect first introduction to orchestral music. The fully interactive, 30-minute concert will feature a story, movement activities, and dancers from COCA. This is not your ordinary symphony concert, this is an immersive experience created especially for children ages 3-6.

Kids of all abilities can run, jump, explore the equipment, and learn new skills at this Sensory-Friendly Open Gym.

Visit Mastodon State Historic Site for Story Time programs featuring stories and activities related to various park topics.