North County

Bring your preschooler for a free story time and playtime at the Ferguson Library sponsored by the Ferguson-Florissant Parents as Teachers. 

Storyteller Sherry Norfolk leads families through and interactive. global exploration of folktales about the sun, moon and stars.

This live theater experience and all-new musical adventure is based on Barbara Park's popular book and is appropriate for all audiences.

Join in the New Year's Day fun at with a special countdown, dance party, singing and special entertainment by Celia. 

At this free, hands-on workshop, kids and a parent can make a crate toolbox and paint it their favorite color. 

Enjoy fall at historic Fort Belle Fontaine on a hay wagon where costumed re-enactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, World War II and other periods explain their uniforms and equipment.

History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine are $7 a person and limited space is available. Some walking is required. Advance reservations are required.

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

More information and reservations: stlouisco.com

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.