Elementary Age

COCA Kitchen: COCAfamily: Secret Ingredient

Saturday, June 8, 2019

At this family workshop, a COCA Chef-Instructor will reveal a secret ingredient for the day. Then, using items from the COCA pantry, your family imagines and creates a delicious dish. The day ends in a friendly competition to declare which family is full of top chefs!

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Father's Day Lunch at the Saint Louis Zoo

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Treat dad like a king this Father's Day at this barbecue and beer lunch at the Saint Louis Zoo.

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Squirmy, Slimy, Scaly, Slithery Creatures Kids Love

Saturday, August 10, 2019

Leapin' Lizards! Kids will have a wild time when The Magic House plays host to creatures big and small, from a mighty python to a not-so-tiny tarantula!

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Visiting Artist Series at The Magic House: Book Making

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Families are invited to join book artist Melanie Daniels in the Art Studio at The Magic House to learn the ABCs of making pocket-sized books from recycled materials based on the alphabet.

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Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House - Summer Sports

Friday, July 5, 2019

On the first Friday of the month kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House. Kids 12 and under who complete a fitness challenge upon arrival can earn free admission to the event. Registration is required.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum every Sunday afternoon for free hands-on art activities with fun themes, special performances, engaging demonstrations and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries.

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Firefly Festival at The Butterfly House

Friday, June 21, 2019

At the Firefly Festival, families can take a glow walk around the tropical conservatory, an outdoor firefly walk in Faust Park, and take part in fun crafts and games.

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Elephant and Piggie Party: A Mo Willems Celebration

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Families and kids can wiggle-waggle and robot-walk with Elephant and Piggie from the books, explore the new Mo Willems exhibit, enjoy private playtime throughout The Magic House and partake in fun take-home activities.

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Create and Play at the St. Louis Carousel in Faust Park

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Kids can have fun riding the Carousel, make a craft, play with toys and play with each other at Create and Play at the St. Louis Carousel.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Mad Mixtures

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Get ready for some simple chemistry fun with Mad Science! At this free workshop, preschoolers will learn simple chemistry concepts and make some modeling dough to take home.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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Kids should roll up their sleeves, put on their makers caps and get ready to create! Make It Camp from Mad Science offers extreme, hand-on science fun. Campers will build their own geodesic dome large enough for the entire camp to sit in. Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake, rattle and roll challenge? Campers will also explore the world of birds and beasts with birdhouse building, a super bug investigation, owl pellet dissection, fun in the chemistry lab and lots more. Campers even experiment with photography and make their own chromatography-dyed t-shirt. Make It Camp is a week packed with non-stop science fun! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Lend a hand to help homeless pets during the Purina Pet Project Day on June 9! All projects are suitable for pet lovers of all ages. Proceeds and items assembled by participants will benefit local animal welfare organizations. Families can meet adoptable pets, take photos with pets at the photo station, assemble dog beds, make cat toys, make a pet blanket, decorate a treat jar, make animal masks, help compile welcome home kits for shelter pets, play fun, pet-centered games, and lots more! No reservations are necessary, and admission and parking are free! Participants can purchase an activity ticket for $5 and receive a goody bag. The Purina Pet Project Day will be held June 9 at Purina Farms. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. LEARN MORE

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