Kids can get creative as they build blanket forts, enjoy face painting, listen to folk tales, watch puppet shows and other kid- and family-friendly activities at the Temporal Cities Blanket Fort Festival. The festival aims to harness the creativity of many to build a large, interactive playscape the whole family can enjoy.
There will also be live music, a jungle-themed sing-a-long and rhythm & groove percussion experience in the Magical Musical Forest for Kids, laughter yoga workshops, craft experiences, a costume celebration and more.
1-7 p.m. in Benton Park. Free. Find more information on the event's Facebook page.
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
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.
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.