South County

Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park for a free day celebrating art and nature. At Discover Laumeier, you'll have the opportunity to create art inspired by nature, explore connections between art and the natural environment and discover unique artworks by renowned artists. 

Immerse yourself in nature as part of your creative process and let Laumeier Sculpture Park spark your joy and inspire your painting. Each registrant will receive a 16 x 20 canvas and all materials necessary for painting in the outdoors.

Kids of all ages are invited to bring a basket and hunt eggs and visit with Peter Cottontail at Whitecliff Park in Crestwood. Pre-registration is required. 

The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is back in person this year and features local, regional and national artists plus a Creation Location where kids can make their own art.

Visit your local YMCA for the Summer Job Fair and get interviewed on the spot! The Gateway Region YMCA is hosting job fairs at participating locations on March 14 and March 23. For a limited time, the YMCA is offering sign-on bonuses of $100, $200 and more for many positions, including camp counselor, lifeguard and swim instructor.

Create art that is unexpected and unique using recycled and found objects at this family workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Learn about the importance of repurposing different materials while working with a family member to construct interesting sculptures for your home garden or lawn. You may inspire your neighbors to do the same! Registration is required.

Create a photo without a camera at this family workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park! At Playing with Light, you'll make stripes, spots and watch mysterious shadows appear with the help of chance, luck and happy accidents. Experiment in a darkroom setup while learning about the unique history of camera-less photography and its pioneers.