If you're thinking about enrolling your little one in Summer Camp or Kickaroos class at Vetta Sports, sign up for a FREE trial class give it a test run!

Join us for these trial classes on Saturday, May 18.

At a time when a child’s day is filled with iPods, the Wii and Netflix, there’s still a moment in the evening, when a parent and child snuggle in bed and crack open a book, that technology goes out the window and one’s imagination runs wild.

To celebrate a child’s love of reading, St. Louis County Library will host six children and young adult authors in recognition of Children’s Book Week, May 13-19. Popular writers such as Ridley Pearson, Heather Brewer and Eoin Colfer, will personally lead parents and kids alike through their popular adventures and inspiring stories.

For young book lovers, award-winning local author Jennifer Ward will read to kids from her latest book, What Will Hatch? on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.

For this mom of one and a former teacher, What Will Hatch?, her 17th published book, is the culmination of years of hard work and a dream of a lifetime.

I learned the hard way that I cannot tell my kids that we are going to The Magic House until we are literally pulling our mini van into the parking lot. As soon as the “ma” passes through my lips their eyes start to twitch and confetti explodes out of their ears.

If I give them any advance warning whatsoever, every waking minute leading up to the time we leave is spent like this:

If your child immediately falls in love with every dog and cat they meet, considers their pet one of their best friends, and has a passion for improving the lives of pets around them, then Purina Farms is holding a contest that's designed just for them.

When my daughter was little, she and I participated in just about every class or activity available to the toddler-preschool set on a weekday morning. Little Gym? Check. StrollerFit? Check. Art classes? Check. Story time at the library? Check. Mommy and Me playgroups? Check. I could go on and on.
 

The Magic House is building up tons of sand and excitement for the most "sandsational" exhibit ever constructed in St. Louis. Beginning May 16, visitors won't have to go any further than The Magic House's backyard to experience a day at the beach, because the popular Sandcastle Beach exhibit is returning.

With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House's backyard is being transformed once again into a beachfront park.

The Saint Louis Science Center invites you to join the party celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium with a new exhibition, special programs, laser shows and retro prices for star shows in the Planetarium.