Middle Schoolers

Designed for children ages 3 to 11, Kings, Queens and Castles features an array of interactive elements including a medieval castle complete with turret slides, a giant chess board floor and life-size chess pieces, the chance to make custom made fanciful crowns, oversized interlocking bricks to build the castle wall, a custom digital memory book app and more.

Celebrate the new chess exhibit at The Magic House – Kings, Queens and Castles – at this very special event featuring Jugging Jeff.

The Magic House is hosting a low-stakes introduction to chess tournament play for children in grades 1-8 who want to gain experience in tournament play.

Celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of Kade's Playground, a universally accessible playground where limitations are forgotten and differences are celebrated. 

Celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" by going on a pirate treasure hunt at Creve Coeur Park and see if you can find the hidden treasure on the beach.

Charge your phones and load up on pokey balls in preparation for a group hike at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.

Kids ages 6 and up can learn about lizards, such as: What do they eat? Do lizards really lose their tails? They'll also take part in fun lizard activities and crafts. 

9:30 to 11 a.m.  Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500 for reservations.