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World Elephant Day at the Zoo

Learn about the members of the Saint Louis Zoo's three-generation Asian elephant family, participate in interactive elephant-themed activities and talk with their caretakers during World Elephant Day at the Zoo.

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Free Outdoor Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free outdoor movie in Whitecliff Park in Crestwood. Popcorn will be provided while supplies last!

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Ellisville Police Annual Kids Safety Day

There will be hands-on demonstrations in animal safety, internet safety, bicycle safety, and K-9 demonstrations. Kids can also explore police and fire safety equipment and vehicles, meet police officers, and have fun with balloons, a clown, magician, carnival games and face painting.

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24th Annual Mosaics Fine Art Festival

This free outdoor arts festival offers a variety of art and educational opportunities for all ages, including the Children's Village, Art for Youth Gallery, Mentor Me exhibit for art teachers and students, and Showcase Programs from other community art programs.

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Passport to Korea

Presented in collaboration with the Saint Louis Art Museum as part of the museum's Family Sundays program, Passport to Korea offers a chance to make traditional Korean arts and crafts, learn about the Korean alphabet, play games and more. Watch K-Pop dance performances from the Pyro Dance Team, and hear Korean stories in the storytelling corner. Free tours of the museum's Korean art collection also available.

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Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Missouri History Museum

This free celebration is a collaboration with Hispanic Festivals, Inc., and features fun activities for the whole family, including storytellling in Spanish, live music, dance performances, craft making, face painting, souvenir printmaking, food and drink vendors, a procession through Forest Park, and a free performance of Frida Libre by Metro Theater Company.

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Eureka Safety Day

At this free safety-focused event, families can enjoy free hot dogs, see the County Police Helicopter, pick up safety information from SSM Health, St. Louis Children's Hospital, the Rockwood Drug Free Coalition, the Missouri Poison Control Center and more. Plus, there will be games and prizes for kids.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

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.

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Preschool Science Series: Storybook STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center

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.

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Free Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025

At Free Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance, families create together in each of the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, metals and graphic arts. These free workshops are led by professional artists and are for families with kids ages 5 and up. They are open to the public and all family structures are welcome. Please dress for a fun and sometimes messy art experience!

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Science Storytime at the Saint Louis Science Center

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.

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