This information is organized by day/time that way if you are looking for an activity last minute you can find your options easier. If there was a facebook event/library calendar created for the activity, I linked it in purple. Please make sure you select the exact date you are wanting when you go to the event page.
*If you are looking for more specific classes, check out the Indoor Activities Section. It has information regarding art, gymnastics, acting, and dance classes.
Last Updated: 12/30/23
Monday:
- Tot Skate at Edwardsville YMCA: Mondays 9:30-11:30am. Designed for children 5 and under and their parents to socialize and have fun! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. This event only takes place when school is in session. FREE for members and nonmembers. FREE skate rental.
- Storytime at Tri-Township Library (Troy): Mondays 10am-11am. They read a story, dance, sing, and play. Meets in person at the library. FREE.
- Preschool Storytime at Louis Latzer Public Library: Mondays at 10am. Join them in the children’s library for stories and a craft. Ages 2-5. FREE.
- Story Time at Granite City Library (2145 Johnson Rd Six Mile Regional Library in Granite City): Mondays at 10am. Enjoy stories, music, and crafts. FREE.
Tuesday:
- Roll-n-Read at Wood River Library: Tuesdays at 9am at the Round House (633 N Wood River Ave). Runs September through May. Stories and Tumbling combined. Program is for kids 5 years old and younger. No registration or residency required. FREE.
- Tot Skate at Edwardsville YMCA: Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am. Designed for children 5 and under and their parents to socialize and have fun! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. Event only takes place when school is in session. FREE for members and nonmembers. FREE skate rental.
- Playgroup at the Weinheimer Community Center (Highland): Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am to 10:45am during the school year. Drop-in fee: $4 per child (cash or check). Punch cards purchased at the KRC: 10 Visits $40 or 20 Visits $75.
- Preschool Storytime at Louis Latzer Public Library: Tuesdays at 10am. Join them in the children’s library for stories and a craft. Ages 2-5. FREE.
- Toddler Tuesday at We Rock the Spectrum (1015 Century Dr Edwardsville): Tuesdays 10am-1pm. Ages 1-3. Information can be found on their facebook page. $10 per child for Open Play.
- Children’s Preschool Storytime at Collinsville Library: Tuesdays at 10am. FREE.
- Preschool Story Time at Bethalto Public Library: Tuesdays at 10am and 1pm. Weekly story times build children’s early literacy skills with stories, songs, movement, and crafts. Program lasts 30 minutes followed by craft time. FREE.
- Toddler Story Time at Roxana Public Library: Tuesdays 10:30-11am. FREE.
- Legos at Six Mile Regional Library District (Granite City): Every Tuesday 5-7pm in the children’s department. FREE.
- Lego Club at Louis Latzer Public Library (Highland): Tuesdays at 6pm. They will meet each week for an hour. FREE.
Activities on Certain Tuesdays:
- Lego Club with Gracie Lou at Tri-Township Library (Troy): Tuesday, January 9th 6-7pm. Use the library’s legos to build something for a certain theme. Creations will be displayed in the library. FREE.
- Kindermusik at Tri-Township Library (Troy): Tuesday, January 23rd 10am-10:45am. Music based education program that uses music to help children learn. Classes provide playful, nurturing environment where children can learn by singing, moving, playing instruments, and listening to stories. FREE.
- Books for Babies Lapsit at Edwardsville Public Library: Tuesdays at 10am. Restarting weekly January 23rd to March 26th. Enjoy stories, songs, and bubbles with your little one and story time friends. Ages 0-23 months. FREE.
- Lego Club at Edwardsville Public Library: Tuesday, January 25th 4-5pm Ages 5-12. Drop in during the hour to build something. All creations to be displayed in the youth library until the next lego club. FREE.
Wednesday:
- Toddler Time at Mac’s Family Fun Time (Highland): Wednesdays 9am-11:30am and 12-2:30pm. Toddler Time is intended for children 6 and under with a parent/caregiver. Admission to toddler time includes a playground pass, 2 snacks, 1 drink, and 1 mini cone. Grown-ups can add a fountain drink and a dish of custard for themselves for $5. Each week they will have a variety of snacks and drinks to choose from. Information found on the Mac’s Family Fun Time facebook page. Admission: $15/ single visit or $40 for the whole session (9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27).
- Tot Skate at Edwardsville YMCA: Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am. Designed for children 5 and under and their parents to socialize and have fun! Parents can walk or push strollers. Kids can skate and bring their favorite push toys or riding toys. Two wheeled bikes are allowed only with training wheels. Event only takes place when school is in session. FREE for members and nonmembers. FREE skate rental.
- Toddler Open Play at Prima Dance & Tumbling (Edwardsville):Wednesdays from 9:30am to 11am. Bounce House, Roller Coaster, Trampoline, Balance Beam, balls, and a climber with a slide. $7/Child. Pre-registration recommended.
- Children’s Baby Boogie (Collinsville Library): Wednesdays at 10am. FREE.
- Family Story Time at Edwardsville Public Library: Wednesdays, January 24th- March 27th weekly at 6:30pm. All ages welcome. FREE.
Activities on Certain Wednesdays:
- Momentum Lactation Mom Life Meet Ups (Edwardsville): Third Wednesday of each month. 9:30-10:30am. If you are a new mom in need of some support, great conversation, new mom friends, or just the opportunity to go to the bathroom without being interrupted, this event can help. Free to attend and free weight check.
- Toddler Tales (Wood River Public Library): Once a month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. (September – May) 10:00 to 10:30am. Join us each month for a story, craft, and activity with a central theme. No cost or registration. Best suited for children 18mo-3yr. FREE.
- Pokemon Hangout at Edwardsville Public Library: Wednesday, January 17th 4-5pm. Ages 7-12. Gather to practice your trading card game skills, try themed actvities, and more. FREE. Registration Required.
- Time for Twos Storytime at Edwardsville Public Library: Wednesdays at 10am. Share stories, songs, & bubbles together with friends each week starting back Jan. 24th – March 27th. No registration required. FREE.
Thursday:
- Playgroup at the Weinheimer Community Center (Highland): Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am to 10:45am during the school year. Drop-in fee: $4 per child (cash or check). Punch cards purchased at the KRC: 10 Visits $40 or 20 Visits $75.
- Children’s Play Group with Tri-Township Public Library (Troy): Thursdays at 10am in the library. Geared towards children 0-5. FREE.
- Jungle Daytime Playtime Open Gym at Pride of Illinois Gymnastics in Collinsville: Thursdays 10-11:30am. Obstacle Course that changes weekly. Adult caregivers supervise their kiddos with instructors nearby to assist. Geared for 2-6 year olds. Price $8.00 per child. Enroll per weekly session or use a punch pass.
- Stay & Play at Roxana Public Library: Thursdays 12-12:30pm. FREE.
Activities on Certain Thursdays:
- Kid’s Bingo at Tri-Township Library (Troy): Thursday, January 4th 3:30-4:30pm. Open to all school age children. FREE.
- Drop-In Play Time Sensory Fun! at Edwardsville Public Library: Thursday, January 18th 10-11am. Ages 1-5. Event is open to all families. FREE.
- Preschool Storytime at Edwardsville Public Library: Thursdays at 10am. Will resume January 25th-March 28th. Share stories, songs, & bubbles together with friends each week! No registration required. FREE.
- Lego Club at Edwardsville Public Library: Thursday, Jan. 25th 4-5pm. Ages 5-12. FREE.
Friday:
- WeeJam at Wood River Library: Every Friday at 9:30am for dancing, music, and bubbles. It is best for kids 5 and younger. Open to anyone. FREE.
- Toddler Time (8 years and under) at Korte Rec Center in Highland: Fridays 10:30-11:30am. There is a play area with water slides. It is open for members and non-members. Reserve a spot online or call (618)651-1386. Members are Free and Non-Members $1 discount off daily admission. Non members with discount – Adults: $7.50 ($6.50 for ages 60+) and Youth: $6.50. Children 2 and under are FREE with a paying adult.
Activities on Certain Fridays:
- Moms Group at First Baptist Maryville: Moms typically meets the first and third Fridays of the month from 9am-11am. Session goes from September 15th to April 5th. Moms is a group for mothers of all ages, with children from birth to teenagers. At Moms, you’ll find an encouraging atmosphere where we speak the truth in love, equip one another by studying God’s Word, and create community so that we are able to more effectively raise up our families for Jesus Christ. Registration is $80 total (split into two payments—one now and one in January) or $75 if you pay in full at this time. The registration fee includes your book, membership packet, activity supplies, special speakers, and children’s program supplies. The children’s program is provided by First Baptist Maryville Preschool Ministry (Discovery Town). Children may be dropped off starting at 8:45 a.m.