Kids will create slime using the Mad Science recipe, then enter the Slime Olympics! They'll take home their own concoction of Mad Science slime. For ages 5-12. Free but registration is required. Part of the StArt @ Your Library series of the St. Louis County Library.
Slime Time will be held:
Wednesday, May 3 at 4 p.m. at Headquarters Branch.
Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch.
Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch.
Wednesday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m. at the Thornhill Branch.
Tuesday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch.
Tuesday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch.
More information and registration: slcl.org
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, wagon rides, the children's playground and lots more.
Don't be late for this very important date! the Fancy Tea Party at the Butterfly House will have you feeling fancy and acting silly while celebrating mommies, grammies and aunties. Bring your kiddos to enjoy tasty treats, delightful drinks, fun crafts and more.
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.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!