Get Out of the Cold and into the Fun
These family-friendly activities will warm up everyone.
Have you had enough of the cold and snow? Grab your family and warm up with these fun indoor activities:
Where/When: St. Louis County Library, Headquarters, East Room, 1640 S. Lindbergh Friday, February 11, 2011, 1—2 p.m.
Why Go: Shake off the winter blues with musical activities designed for your preschoolers. Experience music in a variety of ways with finger plays, movement activities and songs. Perfect for ages 2 through 6 years
Pricing: Free
More information: (314) 994-3300
Where/When: Whole Foods Market, Town and Country; Café area
Saturday, February 12, 2011; 1 p.m.—3 p.m.
Why Go: Family members of all ages can try their hand at bingo; a new game starts every 20 minutes. Prizes for adults include items from the store; kids receive fun Valentine’s Day cards to hand out to their friends.
Pricing: Free.
More information: (314) 781-0900
Bugaloo: Nature’s Shapes and Colors
Where/When: Lopata Learning Lab, The Butterfly House - Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield;
Sunday, February 13, 2011, 11 a.m.—2 p.m.
Why Go: The temperature is 85 degrees! And there’s nothing like a burst of color to brighten the grays of winter. Celebrate the shapes and colors of Mother Nature with fun books, learning games, hands-on discoveries and insects. For children ages 2 to 4 with their families.
Pricing: $6.00 general admission; $4.50 seniors (65+); $4.00 children 3-12; free children 2 and under; free Missouri Botanical Garden members
More information: (636) 530-0076
Where/When: The Living World at the Saint Louis Zoo
Sundays, February 13, 20, and 27, 2011; 11 a.m.—4 p.m.
Why Go: Have fun while learning about good dental health. Participate in a variety of activities: Land of Smiles stage show where each child will receive a free goodie bag; party with Radio Disney; stroll with the penguins. Activities are geared toward kids 2-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No reservations are needed.
Pricing: Admission to the Zoo and Winter Zoo activities is free.
More information: (314) 781-0900
Celebrate Rainforests and 50 years of the Climatron®
Where/When: Brookings Interpretive Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd.
Now through Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011
Open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last weekday entry at 2 p.m.),
Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Bask in the tropical warmth that is the Climatron. Enjoy family activities including interactive learning games, puppet theaters, role-playing, puzzle-solving, trivia challenges, and hand-crafted souvenirs or gifts to make and take home.
Pricing: $8 adults; $4 St. Louis City/County residents; free children ages 12 and under. Free Garden members.
More information: (314) 577-5100, 1-800-642-8842 toll free
What are your favorite activities to beat the winter blues?
Tell us in the comments.
