Babies and Toddlers

Raptor Awareness Show at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

Event Date: 
Sun, 06/09/2013
Learn about native birds of prey through a demonstration and flight show presented by naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary.

Learn about native birds of prey through a demonstration and flight show presented by naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary.

Activities are free. 2 p.m. at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, IL  62234.

More information: 618-346-5160 or www.cahokiamounds.org

Derby Day & Fundraiser at the Saint Louis Carousel

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/04/2013
Kids can enjoy $1 carousel rides, magicians, a cakewalk and lots more, and threre will be food trucks and the Run for the Roses.

Enjoy fun for the whole family at this fundraiser for the beautification of Faust Park. Kids can enjoy $1 carousel rides, magicians, a cakewalk and lots more, and threre will be food trucks and the Run for the Roses.

Free. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Faust Park, 15189 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield.

For more information see the St. Louis Carousel Facebook page

You and Me Under the Canopy

Event Date: 
Wed, 05/22/2013
Bring your little ones to enjoy a nature adventure at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center

Bring your little ones to enjoy a nature adventure. This outing is perfect for parents or caregivers and kids ages birth to 8. Dress for the weather because this adventure begins with a hike with a naturalist to a special place in the forest.

Then you'll enjoy stories under the canopy. Reservations are not required and siblings are welcome. 10 to11 a.m.

Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood. For more information and reservations call 314-301-1500.

St. Louis County Greekfest

Event Date: 
Fri, 05/24/2013 - Mon, 05/27/2013
Greek Fest features live Greek music and dancing, a marketplace, and fantastic Greek food.

The Annual St. Louis County Greekfest is being held again this year on Memorial Day Weekend.

Greek Fest features live Greek music and dancing, a marketplace, and fantastic Greek food.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 24-27 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1755 Des Peres Road, St. Louis, 63131. Admission and parking are free.

More information: www.stlgreekfest.com

Discover Nature Families: Nature Games

Event Date: 
Wed, 05/01/2013
This drop-in class will teach families a variety of games that can be played outdoors with few or no materials required.

This drop-in class will teach families a variety of games that can be played outdoors with few or no materials required. Stop by the Nature Explore Classroom for a few minutes, or an hour, to hear what our volunteer Teacher Naturalists have to teach you about these fun and easy nature games that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. No registration is required.

9:30 a.m. to noon. At Shaw Nature Reserve, Highway 100, south of I-44 at exit #253, Gray Summit, MO  63039.

Story Hour with PAWS Support Dogs

Event Date: 
Tue, 05/21/2013
Kids can take part in the PAWS Reading Program and pet the dogs.

Kids will listen to stories with a few dogs from the PAWS Reading Program, which helps kids get comfortable with reading aloud by reading to dogs. Then they'll get to pet the dogs if the want to.

Free. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Whole Foods Town and Country, 141 and Clayton Road in Town and Country Crossing.

More information: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Story Hour with PAWS Support Dogs

Event Date: 
Mon, 05/20/2013
Kids can take part in the PAWS Reading Program and pet the dogs.

Kids will listen to stories with a few dogs from the PAWS Reading Program, which helps kids get comfortable with reading aloud by reading to dogs. Then they'll get to pet the dogs if the want to.

Free. 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Whole Foods Town and Country, 141 and Clayton Road in Town and Country Crossing.

More information: www.wholefoodsmarket.com

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Today's Featured Camp

Magic House Summer Camp

Make your child's summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience. Campers participate in fun, educational activities, explore The Magic House and more. A different theme is featured each day and even the snack becomes part of the hands-on fun!

Weeklong half-day camp is available for ages 4 to 9 from June through August. Plus, this summer the curtain will go up on a unique camping experience — Camp Curtain Call! Children ages 8-11 are invited to experience the magic of live theater during a weeklong drama camp at The Magic House. Visit www.magichouse.org for details and to make your reservation.

Go to the Summer Camp Guide

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