Elementary Age

Monday, January 28, 2019

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Monday, February 4, 2019

Bring your whole family to this free family yoga session to relax through peaceful play, stories and songs right before bedtime.

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Living in Space

Monday, February 4, 2019

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Space adventures await at this free, out-of-this world workshop! Kids will complete an important space mission and build a model space station.

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

Thursday, March 28, 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

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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Penguin Goes to Flight School The Musical

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Saturday, February 9, 2019

It's the first day of flight school, where they teach birds to fly. Penguin has the soul of an eagle and is ready to live on the wind. But he wasn't built to soar, as the other birds constantly remind him. Will he learn to fly, or will he fail to make his dreams come true?

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Story Time on the Farm

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Head to Eckerts Farm for a free Story Time for little ones.

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Bald Eagle Festival

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Enjoy shows that feature the Bald Eagle and other birds from the World Bird Sanctuary at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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Eagle Watch and Trail Walk

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Spend some time with the Friends of Fort Belle Fontaine Park observing the eagles. A live eagle and other birds of prey from the World Bird Sanctuary will be on site.

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Tuesday Tails

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals.

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Free Chess Lessons for Kids at the Library

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Thursday, January 24, 2019

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis is offering free group chess instruction to kids and teens at various branches of the St. Louis County Library.

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Preschool Science at the Saint Louis Science Center

Engage your young scientist in science-related learning at the Saint Louis Science Center's Preschool Science Series. Through interactive stories and hands-on exploration, children learn about science, as well as language, problem-solving and social skills.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Bring your babies and toddlers to this new, free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Storytelling in the Museum

Preschoolers will hear stories and make a craft at this free program at the Missouri History Museum.

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