South County
Parent-Child Workshop: Painting: All About Color
Enjoy a fun afternoon exploring color with your child at this parent and child workshop. You'll learn to mix acrylic paints and put color to canvas as you create a family masterpiece together.
Saturday, June 11, 2 to 4:30 p.m. For kids ages 4-7 with a parent or caregiver. Cost is $45.
At Laumeier Sculpture Park. More information: laumeier.org
Weave Like a Birdy Parent-Child Workshop
Explore texture and color through weaving! Let nature be your guide as you and your child work together to incorporate natural and manmade materials into your own woven work of art.
The workshop, held at Laumeier Sculpture Park, is for kids ages 4-7 with an adult.
Saturday, April 9, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information and to register online, go to laumeier.org
Indoor Play Area Grand Opening at South County Mall
Explore the new Fisher Price Toy Box Indoor Play Area at South County Center during this free grand opening event.
Kids can enjoy the new play area and have a meet-and-greet with Fisher Price Little People Eddie and Sophie! There will also be crafts, lunch specials and more. Free.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 8 and 9.
More information: shopsouthcountycenter.com
Food Truck Party at the Plaza
The St. Loius Food Truck Association and the City of Crestwood present Food Trucks at the Plaza on April 16. There will be live music, many of your favorite food trucks and lots of fun!
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. 11 to dark at Crestwood Plaza. More information can be found here.
Rhythms and Folklore of Africa
Enjoy the rhythms and stories of Africa with storyteller and performer Kenya Ajanaku at this exciting, free program for all ages. Part of the Black History Month celebration at the St. Louis County Library.
Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch
Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch
Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch
Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
More information: slcl.org
Put It Together
Discover the endless possibilities of found objects as you collaborate and create a one-of-a-kind sculpture that expresses your family's unique style.
The workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park is for kids ages 4-12 with an adult.
1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information and to register online, go to laumeier.org
Nite of Lights Give and Glow Celebration
Grant's Trail in the Gravois Greenway will be illuminated for the third annual Crestwood Nite of Lights: Give and Glow Celebration. Bring your friends and family to see the greenway lit by luminaries between Big Bend and Watson Road.
The celebration also includes bonfires, tours of the historic Sappington House, complimentary hot chocolate, spiced cider, cookies and live music.
