This one-day, free program is designed to teach participants the basic fundamentals of football.
Each child will be given one-on-one and group style instruction by an experienced coaching staff. A full-court scrimmage game will be held at the conclusion of the training session. For ages 4-12. Free. Sponsored by St. Louis County Parks. 10 a.m. to noon.
The beat goes on! Kids can listen as Adam Rugo plays the djembe, a goblet-shaped hand drum originating from West Africa, then shake, rattle and roll with Rugo as he plays a variety of African percussion instruments.
Calling all cosmic explorers! Disney Junior has partnered with the Saint Louis Science Center to provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs for kids ages 2-8 and their families.
With Miles from Tomorrowland: Galactech Missions, kids can construct a toolbelt for Miles, program a robot, or help create a blastboard! Everyone who completes a mission will receive a special Galactech Badge!
Preschoolers can join in on a fun session of preschool yoga and stories with Miss Michaela from Joga Yoga. Free, but registration is required.
At Richmond Heights Memorial Library. 10 a.m.
More information and to register: mlc.stl.org
Enjoy all the fun of Citygarden plus creative art projects for kids from the Contemporary Art Museum Art Bus.
Your kids will love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains so dress them to get wet!
Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.
More information: citygardenstl.org
Kids can discover the world of flowers and trees as they travel through indoor and outdoor nature stations at their own pace.
For all ages. Two sessions: at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Preschoolers will learn how all living things are intricately connected to nature through hearing a story and taking a short hike. A take-home craft is included in the program.
For ages 3-6. 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights, a Kids Winter Wonderland, a nightly parade featuring the World-Famous Clydesdales, and lots of family-friendly activities.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.