Kids grow fast—way faster than your budget. Keeping up with your kid’s needs can be overwhelming & expensive. You want to give your family what they need, and say "Yes" to the things they want. But, how?! Just Between Friends O’Fallon/Belleville can help! JBF O'Fallon/Belleville is a twice-a-year, pop-up kids & maternity consignment sale where local families can shop and save hundreds of dollars on everything they need to raise confident, stylish, good-looking kids! Shop the Just Between Friends STL Metro East Spring & Summer Sale on April 16-19 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville.
Items are 50-90% off retail!
The sale schedule is:
Wednesday, April 16: Early Shopping, tickets required & limited
Thursday, April 17: Opening Night: 4-8 p.m. Tickets recommended
Friday, April 18: Opening Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets not required
Friday, April 18: Evening - 6 to 8 p.m. Half Price Sale. Tickets are required & limited
Saturday, April 19: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to the public; tickets not required; most items an additional 50% off
Get tickets and the full schedule here: jbfstlmetroeast.ticketspice.com
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
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!
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The Spring series of concerts features favorite bands, food trucks, and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m.
