Winter is here in full force, and while the water parks and walk through zoos may be shut down for the season, there is still plenty of indoor fun to be had in Cape Girardeau for little ones! Discovery Playhouse is a great spot to spend a chilly afternoon, all cozied up inside this children’s ... Read More
Hummingbirds are getting ready for their annual fall migration to Central America. See these tiny creatures before they leave up close at the Nature Center‘s Hummingbird Banding, this Saturday August 29 from 8 a.m. – noon! “This event is truly a special opportunity for children and adults to get up close to a hummingbird,” said ... Read More
Take advantage of outdoor fun in Cape Girardeau with your kiddos when the weather is nice with these Family Fun attractions! Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center Splash down 5 brand new slides at Cape Splash if you’re feeling adventurous, or kick back on the 700 foot lazy river if you’re feeling not-so-adventurous; Cape Splash has ... Read More
Have fun in Cape Girardeau with your family without spending a fortune – here are 7 free things to do with your kiddos! 1. Take a walk on the Born Learning trail around the lagoon at Capaha Park, where activities engage your little ones at every step. They’ll be boosting their language and literacy skills through ... Read More
Last summer we talked about 7 Ways to Beat the Heat at Cape Splash, and this summer we can add 5 more to that list – 5 new slides are debuting during the 2015 season! New slides include a 3 lane 319 foot long mat racer where you can race your friends to the ... Read More
I’m a huge animal fanatic. A trip to the zoo is always a good idea. Of course a herd of cows grazing in a pasture under our big blue Missouri sky is gorgeous, but petting a mother kangaroo while she carries her baby joey in her pouch triumphs over a cow any day. Unfortunately, airline ... Read More
Indoor fun abounds at Orange Monkey and LeBounce in Cape Girardeau! Here are a handful of ways you can catch air at these playful spots: 1. The 2 story zip line at Orange Monkey. You won’t only be catching air, you’ll be soaring through it! 2. 6,000 square feet of indoor inflatable fun at LeBounce, ... Read More
Where can your family find over 350 animals and more than 50 different species (many of which you can pet and feed)? Lazy L Safari Park is a one-of-a-kind walk-through zoo where you can get up close and personal with the animals! Your little ones can discover baby lemurs that are jumping and swinging all ... Read More
Your little ones can try their hand at all kinds of future careers during their visit to Discovery Playhouse – learning through the love of play! 1. Banking – A real drive through tube, a teller counter, safe deposit boxes and a currency education activity let kids get hands on with good financial habits. The ... Read More
Summertime in Southeast Missouri calls for long stretches of cool, refreshing water all laid out at your feet while you sip an icy drink in the shade, right? This is not a flimsy mirage, you can do all of that and more at Cape Splash here in Cape Girardeau! Here are seven ways you can ... Read More
