RECYCLE! Learn about recycling and see how much fun it can be, 10:30 a.m., at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. in Oakland. Registration required. Recommended for ages 3-7. For more details or to register, call 822-0051.
Storytelling in the Galleries: American Indian Lore. Free. 10:30 a.m. Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. More information: www.mohistory.org
Free Family Night at The Magic House. Enjoy the more than 100 hands-on exhibits at St. Louis' Children's Museum during this free family night. Two adults and up to four of their own children will be admitted free between 5:30 and 9 p.m. Sponsored by Target. The Magic House, 516 Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood. More information: 314-822-8900 or www.magichouse,org
Saturday
SHREDFEST. 9 a.m. to noon, Southwest Bank is hosting Shredfest, a series of free events where the public is invited to bring outdated documents to designated branch locations to have them disposed of safely and securely by a commercial shredding company. US Postal Inspectors will be on hand to provide information and education. Limit two boxes or bags per person or company. Locations: Southwest Bank, 13205 Manchester Road in Des Peres, a half mile west of I-270; and Southwest Bank, 2301 S. Kingshighway, St. Louis, on the corner of Kingshighway and Southwest.
Visit www.mysouthwestbank.com/shredfest for more details and future dates and locations.
Botanical Garden FREE MORNING. Admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden is FREE every Wednesday and Saturday morning. From 9am - Noon, St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents (bring proof of residency) can get into the garden for free all year. Free admission may not be available during special events. http://www.mobot.org
YMCA Healthy Kids Day. 10 am-1 pm. Most St. Louis area YMCA branches are hosting events. Resources and ideas for your family to have fun and be healthy. Plus, free family events and information about summer camps. Visit the YMCA website for more details. http://www.ymcastlouis.org/HKD09
Healthy Kids Day. St. Louis area YMCAs will celebrate Healthy Kids Day today - a free, activity-filled festival open to all. Activities include sample fitness, dance and tumbling classes, anti-smoking, nutrition and medicine safety booths, healthy snacks, magiciansm health screenings, child safety kits, summer camp information and more. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at your local YMCA branch. For more information and locations, visit www.ymcastlouis.org.BEE TREE PARK HIKE. Join The Open Space Council for a hike in Bee Tree Park in South County on Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon. The park is located at 2701 Finestown Road south of Telegraph Road along the Mississippi River. Registration not required. For more information, call Amy at 636-451-6090 or visit http://www.openspacecouncilstl.org.
CAR SEAT SAFETY EVENT. SSM St. Clare Health Center is hosting a car seat safety event on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fenton Fire House, 845 Gregory Lane. Certified car seat safety technicians will offer instruction and free installation following guidelines set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Program is open to all families with young children who require car or booster seats. Expectant parents also are invited to have their car seat installed in advance of their new arrival. For more information, call 636-343-4188.
CHILDRENS FESTIVAL. St. Louis Community College-Meramec hosts the 11th Annual Meramec Children’s Festival on Saturday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Student Center Quad on the Meramec campus, 11333 Big Bend Road in Kirkwood. Free Admission! Call 984-7529 for more information or visit www.stlcc.edu/mc and click on the calendar link. Main Events: Sing along with well-known children’s entertainer Babaloo! Be amazed by festival favorite Juggling Jeff! Experience the World Bird Sanctuary. Plus fun activities sponsored by student clubs and local organizations and businesses.
KIDS CLOTHING SWAP. Christ Community Church, 5293 S. Lindbergh at Baptist Church Road, will hold a Kids Clothing Swap on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants should bring clean children's clothing (sizes newborn through juniors), in good condition with no rips, tears, visible stains, etc. There are no minimum requirements on how many items to bring or how many to take, but be courteous and generous. Bring a bag. For more details, call 843-4600.
GRANTS FARM OPENS. Grant’s Farm, located at Gravois and Grant roads, opens its 55th season with several new attractions to thrill guests of all ages, Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19. A brightly-colored, carousel featuring various “animals” for children to ride is now located in the Tier Garten. Also new is “Elephant Encounter,” which allows guests to tour the elephant facilities and meet an African elephant up close and personal. The carousel ride is $2 per person and tickets for the “Elephant Encounter” are available before the 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. elephant shows at $5 per person. During the spring schedule: April 18 to May 3, Grant's Farm will operate 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. Parking is $11 per car and $35 for buses, RVs and oversized vehicles. For more information on schedules and events, call 843-1700 or visit the Grant's Farm Web site at www.grantsfarm.com.
The Birds are Back. Go bird watching and learn to identify and find birds during spring migration. Bring a set of binoculars and field guides if you have them. For ages 10 and up. Reservations required. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, 2360 Highway D, St. Charles. More information: 636-441-4554.
Bluebirds in Missouri. Make a trip to Rockwoods Reservation to learn about the Eastern bluebird. From common bird to state symbol, learn why the bluebird fascinates us and how we can help increase its population. Bring a hammer to make a bluebird house for your home. For families with children ages 7 and up. 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations required. Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood. More information: 636-458-2236.
Who Lives in a Rotten Log? Families can take a close up look at the weird-looking critters that live in the dark recesses of a rotten log. Discover the important role they play in the life cycle of a tree and find out how the benefit the whole forest. 10-11:30 a.m. Reservations required. Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, 801 Strodman Road, St. Louis. More information: 314-877-6014.
Children's Festival. The 11th Annual Meramec Children's Festival includes musical guests, arts & crafts and plenty of fun-filled activities that will engage your child's imagination and creativity. Sing along with Babaloo, explore the World Bird Sanctuary, be amazed at Juggling Jeff! Information tables provided by local organizations and agencies will provide ongoing fun and learning throughout the day. Free. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Meramec Campus of St. Louis Community College, 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood. More information: www.stlcc.edu
Get Your BREADSAVER CARD. Join Cornbread at the following locations. Be sure to get yours before they run out! Saturday April 18th 9:30am - 11:30am at Carol house located at 2332 Millpark Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 /Saturday April 18th 12:30p - 2:30p at Boemler Chevrolet located at 4040 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO 63010.
The Mother of Twins Club(bi-annual baby and kids sale). 1-3 pm. Lindbergh High School. 4900 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis MO 63126. $1 per person, including infants and children. For their safety, those involved in the sale recommend that children not be brought into the sale area.
Storytelling in the Galleries: American Indian Lore. Free. 1 p.m. Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. More information: www.mohistory.org
Eco Expo. This event is designed to help define the swarm of eco buzzwords like green, sustainable, and eco-friendly and put them into action. It features a model "green" home, cooking demonstrations, children's area and more. Learn to sort through the hype and make actual changes to become better global citizens. Exhibitors will offer ideas, samples and teach toopics pertaining to sustainability. Free admission. Sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden. At the Saint Louis Science Center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information: www.slsc.org
Rocks in Rockwoods. How can a tree grow out of a cliff? Why do certain plants grow where they grow? Kids ages 5-10 can search Rockwoods for answers. 2-3 p.m. Reservations required. Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood. More information: 636-458-2236.
Sunday
Green Art - Earth Day. What better way to celebrate planet Earth than making art with recycled materials. In celebration of Earth Day, join artist Rudy Zapf for an adventure in art. 3-4 p.m. Free. Part of COCA's Free @ 3 Series. At the Center of Creative Arts (COCA), 524 Trinity Ave., University City. More information: 314-725-6555 or www.cocastl.org
Eco Expo. This event is designed to help define the swarm of eco buzzwords like green, sustainable, and eco-friendly and put them into action. It features a model "green" home, cooking demonstrations, children's area and more. Learn to sort through the hype and make actual changes to become better global citizens. Exhibitors will offer ideas, samples and teach toopics pertaining to sustainability. Free admission. Sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden. At the Saint Louis Science Center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information: www.slsc.org
Art Museum Family Sunday. http://www.slam.org Hands-on art activities and a family tour through the galleries. This month's theme is Spring Fever! 1-4 pm.
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