Preschoolers are full of wonder and energy! To help you occupy active minds, we’ve rounded up our top five events for toddlers and preschoolers happening in the metro. From special storytimes to celebrations and more, you’ll have plenty of exciting ways to keep the youngest in the family busy all month long.

Here are our top five picks for things to do with toddlers & preschoolers this month:

March 3

FREE Community Early Literacy Event with Mariana Llanos at Rainbow Fleet (1105 NW 45th St) features story time with local, dual language author Mariana Llanos as she reads her award-winning picture book, “Run, Little Chaski!” 9:30-11 a.m.

March 4

FREE ReadOKC On the Go Bus at the Belle Isle Library (5501 N Villa Ave) features the ReadOKC book bus, children’s book author Tammi Sauer, the Sugar Free Allstars and other special guests, plus games and activities. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 7 

Little Scientists at Sam Noble Museum (2401 Chautauqua Ave, Norman) features stories, games, songs, crafts and museum exploration based on a theme. March’s themes are Rainforest Adventure and Beautiful Birds. For ages 3-5 with an adults. $15-$20 per adult/child pair; $5-$10 per each additional child. 9:30-11 a.m. Also held March 21.

March 10-12

Jurassic Quest at State Fair Park (3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd) features an interactive adventure with realistic dinosaurs, dinosaur-themed rides and attractions, live dinosaur shows and interactive science and art activities. Adults, $24; kids, (2-12), $24-$39. Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

March 13-17

Spring Break Pop-Ins at Myriad Botanical Gardens (301 W Reno Ave) features hands-on activities and come-and-go experiences including stories, crafts and other adventures. Best suited for ages 3-12 but all ages are welcome. 10 a.m.- noon.

Looking for more fun events? Check out our calendar. Or browse our best of the month editor’s picks.