Teens and Tweens

DigiGirlz High Tech Camp

DigiGirlz High Tech Camp is a free once-day class for girls entering grades 8-12 to explore careers in technology. Pre-registration is required.

Participants will meet successful women from the technology industry to learn about their career experiences and inspirations. Presented by Microsoft and the Saint Louis Science Center, DigiGirlz High Tech Camp includes tech demonstrations, networking and hands-on workshops. Girls will also have the chance to win amazing prizes.

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Beauty Bash

Enjoy a day of pampering and makeovers and bonding time with your daughter at this spa-day event that benefits people who are living with cancer. There will also be fun activities for kids.

The 4th annual Beauty Bash, held at the Saint Louis Galleria, includes fun spa-day activities such as makeovers, manicures, massages and hair styles for guests of all ages, plus activities for kids, like a balloon artist, clown and face painter. There will also be a photo booth featuring Disney princesses!

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Firefly Night at Rockwoods Reservation

Come hand out with the fireflies and experience a natural light show at Firefly Night! Reservations are required.

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Pokemon Go Hike

Charge your phone and load up on pokey balls in preparation for this group Pokemon Go hike! Reservations are required.

You're bound to find some new Pokemon and maybe even hatch an egg or two on this five-mile hike for ages 12 and up. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Crafts for Tweens

Tweens ages 9-12 can spend time with their friends as they make their own ear bud case at this free craft workshop.

2 to 3 p.m. At the Kirkwood Public Library.

More information: mlc-stl.org

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Discover Nighttime Insects: Black Lighting

Explore the insects that fly at night that we can't see during the day in this family workshop run by entomologists at The Butterfly House.

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Word Play: Free Summer Chalk Art Workshops

Chalk Riot presents WordPlay, free summer chalk art workshops for ages 12-17.

No sign up is necessary for these two-hour workshops. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothes that can get dirty.

Word Play will be held at the St. Louis County Library at the following times and locations:

August 31 at 4 p.m. at Headquarters Branch

Find more information here or call 314-994-3300, ext. 2234.

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Open House at Miriam School and Learning Center

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Discover a community dedicated to empowering neurodivergent students at Miriam School and Learning Center. Miriam School is renowned for its personalized approach to education, supporting students with diverse learning needs including ADHD, autism, speech/language disorders, anxiety, specific learning disabilities, and sensory processing differences.

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Music Without Boundaries: A St. Louis Symphony Concert for Kids

Sunday, March 1, 2026

What does home sound like to you? During Music Without Boundaries, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments.

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J Day Camps Open House

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026

At these free events, families can learn about the new camp offerings at the J, register to win a buy-one-get-one camp week, enjoy snacks, music, kids' activities and more.

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Preschool Science: Science Tots at the Saint Louis Science Center

Monday, March 2, 2026

Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.

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Discovery Club at the St. Louis County Library

Discovery Club is an exploration of all kinds of science! Kids ages 7-11 will navigate through the sciences with projects, experiments and activities at this free program. Themes include robots, roller coasters, potato batteries and more.

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What does home sound like to you? On Sunday, March 1, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments. During Music Without Boundaries, your family will explore new sounds, recognize familiar ones, and celebrate how music connects us all. This concert is most enjoyed by ages 6+. Don't miss pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Music Without Boundaries will be held at Powell Hall.

For more information and tickets, visit slso.org

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