To help limit the spread of Coronavirus and to support public health efforts, many family attractions have closed temporarily. Some are opening with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings here. In the meantime, we invite our readers to enjoy virtual events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. When you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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Sunday Funday Free Group Exercise Sampler
Stop in to The Lodge Des Peres and take in free exercise sampler classes for Sunday Funday.
The Lodge Fitness Team will showcase some of the new exercise classes being offered in 30 minute sessions from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sessions are open to all, members and nonmembers, residents and non-residents. Free.
Sessions include zumba, yoga, pilates and group strength. In the Lodge group exercise studio. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. Child care is not available.
Once Upon a Tea Party
Little ladies and their mothers are invited to attend an afternoon of fun at Once Upon a Tea Party. Each young lady is asked to dress up as her favorite princess or wear their favorite dress.
You'll enjoy a special visit from your favorite princesses, story time, tea, and you'll make a craft. Cost is $10 for residents of Fenton and members of Riverchase, and $12 for the general public. At Riverchase in Fenton.
1-2:30 p.m. for
More information: fentonmo.org or call 636-343-0067.
Frozen in February Dinner Dance
Girls can ask their favorite Valentine guy (dad, grandfather, uncle, etc.) to this enchanted evening at The Lodge of Des Peres. Couples will enjoy a special dinner, dancing, a photo opportunity and party favors.
Elsa and Anna from Frozen will be special guests and will entertain and pose for pictures with guests. Don't miss this very enchanted evening!
For ages 3-10. 5:30 to 8 p.m. More information and to register: desperesmo.org
Jewish Camp JamFest
Celebrate Jewish camping and Jewish music at this new event at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. At the Jewish Camp JamFest, families can learn about day and sleep-away camps and hear great music from the nationally recognized Jewish children's musician Craig Parks.
1 to 4 p.m. Free. More information: jccstl.com
Family Med School Basics
Families can spend a morning at the Saint Louis Science Center with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) and Physical and Athletic Training Programs at Saint Louis University.
Activities include a virtual tour of the major organs and body systems utilizing a fully dissected human cadaver and hands-on anatomical dissections. There will also be discussions of some medically important disease processes and ways to stay healthy and unjury-free. Ideal for parents and their children in grade 5 and up.
Sessions include:
Tales from the Sugar Bush
Join the naturalists at Rockwoods Reservation for a story time around the sugar bush. Little ones will learn about maple trees and how sugar is made,
Everyone will get a taste of pure Rockwoods maple syrup. This storytime will hopefully be held outside, so dress for the weather.
For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. At Rockwoods Reservation.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Owl Prowl at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Step into the nocturnal world of owls at the Owl Prowl at Powder Valley. Discover what owls eat and the unique adaptations that owls possess for life at night.
You'll also learn about the different species of owls that frequent Missouri and what makes them special. Explore the night forest as you search for these amazing creatures during an evening of owling. Please dress for the weather.
Free. For families with kids ages 7 and up. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.
