Elementary Age

Academy of Science BioBlitz

This is your family's chance to experience a great family adventure while you learn about everything from birds to butterflies, crickets to katydids! Participants in BioBlitz will join teams of scientists and skilled naturalists to study biodiversity in a fun, hands-on way.

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Family Hike and Play Day

Bring your whole family to learn, explore and play on the farm at Family Hike and Play Day at Willoughby Farm. Explore the nature trails and then enjoy games around the farm yard. 

 

Cost is $2 per person with a maximum of $10 per family.

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Science of the Circus

Are you curious about the physics of aerial arts and dance? How jugglers hone their craft? The mechanics of magic? Learn all this and more through presentations by professional scientists and performing artists. There will be opportunities for audience participation throughout.

 Hands-on activities begin at 3 p.m. and the program begins at 3:15 p.m.

Guests are welcome to stay after and try Aerial Silks.

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Remote Control Mania Kidz Night Out

A Bricks 4 Kidz Night Out is a high-energy evening full of LEGO entertainment for kids in grades K-5. The theme of this Night Out is remote control mania. Kids will love to see their creations in motion using LEGO wireless remote controls.

They'll use fascinating and challenging LEGO conponents to create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines and more. We'll also do crafts and provide pizza and drinks.

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Minecraft Kidz Night Out at Bricks 4 Kidz

A Bricks 4 Kidz Night Out is a high-energy evening full of LEGO entertainment for kids ages 6-12. The theme of the night is Minecraft. Kids will craft key elements with LEGO bricks, build monsters, and construct their own world of Minecraft. Each child will take home a mini LEGO creeper from the popular game. Pizza and drinks are also provided.

5 to 8 p.m. at the Bridgeton Community Center. Cost is $34 for residents and $38 for non-residents. 

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Spectacular Spiders

Kids ages 6 and up can learn more about the interesting lives of these eight-legged hunters. If possible, this program will include a spider hike, so please dress for the weather.

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Baby Art Crawl
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Your baby can paint and scribble with other babies and create a big fun mess at the Baby Art Crawl. This free, one-hour event is sponsored by the St. Louis County Library.

 

 

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Music & Movement
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. 

 

 

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