Kids can observe gravity's constant acceleration through bowling ball juggling, gyroscope stability through plate spinning, centripetal force with cowboy lariats and much more at this free Science of Circus workshop presented by Circus Kaput. For ages 8-12.
Science of Circus will be presented at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
November 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
November 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at at the Meramec Valley Branch
November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
December 27 at 2 p.m. at the Thornhill Branch
More information: slcl.org
Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting its annual Spring Fling for families on April 20. The fun includes an up-close look at the Longmeadow Rescue Ranch horses, wagon rides through the 165-acre state-of-the-art horse farm and animal rehabilitation facility, and lots more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.
Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.