April is the time to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. You can catch a baseball game at Busch Stadium, spend a day at Six Flags or go to the area's largest book fair. Here are the top events in April 2012 in St. Louis.
For other ideas on what to do in St. Louis, see Free Spring Events and Activities in St. Louis.
Children's Garden Opens
Your children can learn to appreciate the environment in a fun way at the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Kids can search for wildlife in a swamp or pretend to be a riverboat captain on the Mississippi River. Tickets to the Children's Garden are $3 for Garden members ages 3-12 and $5 for non-members. Adults and children 13 and older get in free.
Opens April 1, 2012
Missouri Botanical Garden
Breakfast with the Bunny
The Easter Bunny will hop into the St. Louis Zoo to have breakfast with local children this month. The event also includes photos and treat bags for the kids, and free parking for parents. The cost is $22 for adults and $20 for children. Zoo members get a $2 discount. There are seatings at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Advanced reservations are required.
April 1 & 7, 2012
St. Louis Zoo
For more on Easter in St. Louis, see Top Egg Hunts and Other Easter Events in St. Louis and Where to Go for Easter Brunch in St. Louis.
Cavalia
Cavalia is coming to St. Louis. The equestrian show combines performing arts, acrobatics and special effects into one unique performance. The show features 45 horses and 38 artists from around the world. It will be performed under a big top next to Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis. General admission tickets are $34.50 to $99.50.
Through April 16, 2012
Downtown St. Louis
Six Flags Opens
If you've been waiting all winter to ride The Boss or the Screamin' Eagle, your wait is over. Six Flags St. Louis is open weekends starting in April. Later this summer, you can also enjoy the fun at Hurricane Harbor.
Weekends beginning April 6, 2012
Eureka
Cardinals' Home Opener
The World Champion St. Louis Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for the 2012 season on April 13. The Cardinals' home opener is against the Chicago Cubs at 2:15 p.m.
April 13, 2012
Busch Stadium
Go! St. Louis Marathon & Fitness Weekend
You don't have to run the marathon to be part of the Go! St. Louis Marathon & Fitness Weekend. The event features activities for those of all different fitness levels. On Friday, there's a health and fitness expo at Chaifetz Arena. On Saturday, it's the Children's Fun Run, 5K Walk/Run and a Mature Mile in Forest Park. Then on Sunday, come out to cheer on the thousands of runners participating in the St. Louis Marathon.
April 13-15, 2012
Downtown & Forest Park
SouthSide Gala Dinner & Auction
SouthSide Early Childhood Center is a local organization dedicated to helping at-risk children and families. You can help too by attending SouthSide's 2012 Gala Dinner & Auction at the Chase Park Plaza. The evening features drinks, a gourmet dinner and entertainment from Jive & Wail Dueling Pianos. Tickets are $75 for young professionals (ages 21-35) and $125 for adults.
April 14, 2012
Central West End
St. Charles Home & Garden Show
For anyone who's putting off those home improvement projects, get inspired at the St. Charles Home and Garden Show. Browse through more than 200 booths of the latest ideas for decorating and landscaping. Admission and parking are free.
April 20-22, 2012
St. Charles Convention Center
The Bob Costas Benefit
Kevin Costner and Dana Carvey are headlining this year's Bob Costas Benefit at the Fox Theatre. Money raised goes to Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Tickets are $25 to $150.
April 21, 2012
Fox Theatre
Earth Day Celebrations
St. Louis celebrates Earth Day with a big festival in Forest Park. There's a full day of local music, live performances, workshops and eco-art activities for the kids. Admission to the festival is free. The Missouri Botanical Garden and the Butterfly House are also marking Earth Day with special events. The Botanical Garden will have a full day of "green" entertainment and exhibits. The Butterfly House is "Buggin' Out for Earth Day" with kid-friendly crafts and other activities.
April 22, 2012
Forest Park
April 28, 2012
Botanical Garden
