Teens and Tweens

SciFest: Animal Kingdom Expo

SciFest: Animal Kingdom Expo is an all-day event all about animals! Visitors will learn about animal science and care both at home and in the wild. Visit with animals and a variety of animal care and conservation experts. Find out more about animal-related career and volunteer opportunities you can pursue right her in the St. Louis area.

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Walking Tour at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Tours are interactive and designed for participants to come away with an appreciation of the complex relationship among art, nature and humans. For all ages.

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Teen Workshop Open Studio at the Saint Louis Art Museum

The Teen Workshop Open Studio at the Saint Louis Art Museum is an opportunity for teens, ages 14-18, to make art with their peers, inspired by the works in the museum. All supplies are provided and no art experience, tickets or reservations are required.

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Spring Fling at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch

Spring Fling fun includes kids' activities, riding demonstrations, farm tours, wagon rides, Rescue Ranch Rides, the Right Horse Roadshow, equine-related vendors and food and refreshments available for sale. You'll also get to meet the Barn Buddies, and Twister, the famous horse who paints!

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Wagon Days at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019

The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for all ages.

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Visitor Center 2019 Season Opening Celebration at Purina Farms

Celebrate Spring with fun on the farm at Purina Farms! The Visitor Center at Purina Farms opens on March 23 with a celebration for all ages. Enjoy cupcakes (while supplies last), and scavenger hunts, meet adoptable dogs and puppies, and meet Purina Farms' new mascot, Checkerboard Charlie!

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Faust Historic Village Open House

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Experience St. Louis County as it was a century ago at this free tour of the homes in Faust Historic Village.

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Elephant and Piggie Party: A Mo Willems Celebration

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Families and kids can wiggle-waggle and robot-walk with Elephant and Piggie from the books, explore the new Mo Willems exhibit, enjoy private playtime throughout The Magic House and partake in fun take-home activities.

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Create and Play at the St. Louis Carousel in Faust Park

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Kids can have fun riding the Carousel, make a craft, play with toys and play with each other at Create and Play at the St. Louis Carousel.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Mad Mixtures

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Get ready for some simple chemistry fun with Mad Science! At this free workshop, preschoolers will learn simple chemistry concepts and make some modeling dough to take home.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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Kids should roll up their sleeves, put on their makers caps and get ready to create! Make It Camp from Mad Science offers extreme, hand-on science fun. Campers will build their own geodesic dome large enough for the entire camp to sit in. Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake, rattle and roll challenge? Campers will also explore the world of birds and beasts with birdhouse building, a super bug investigation, owl pellet dissection, fun in the chemistry lab and lots more. Campers even experiment with photography and make their own chromatography-dyed t-shirt. Make It Camp is a week packed with non-stop science fun! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Lend a hand to help homeless pets during the Purina Pet Project Day on June 9! All projects are suitable for pet lovers of all ages. Proceeds and items assembled by participants will benefit local animal welfare organizations. Families can meet adoptable pets, take photos with pets at the photo station, assemble dog beds, make cat toys, make a pet blanket, decorate a treat jar, make animal masks, help compile welcome home kits for shelter pets, play fun, pet-centered games, and lots more! No reservations are necessary, and admission and parking are free! Participants can purchase an activity ticket for $5 and receive a goody bag. The Purina Pet Project Day will be held June 9 at Purina Farms. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. LEARN MORE

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