It's amazing that one tiny acorn can grow into an enomous oak tree. Little ones, ages 3 to 6, will investigate the life of an oak tree and its importance in the forest then go on a hike to search for oak trees and acorns.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free, but reservations are required.
At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500 for reservations.
Bring your family, a blanket, and some snacks to the Ballwin Golf Course for a free showing of Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Watch Luke Skywalker as he trains with Yoda all while avoiding being captured by Darth Vader. The movie is free.
At Ballwin Golf Course. 8:30 p.m.
More information: ballwin.mo.us
Enjoy live music, lots of kids' activities, food and drink vendors, raffles, a silent auction and lots more.
Discover the critters and creepy-crawlers that inhabit Laumeier Sculpture Park at night!
Learn about monarch caterpillars as they prepare to transform into beautiful butterflies during this parent-child workshop.
Celebrate Fall at this free community festival that features a little bit of everything for all ages. Enjoy hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin races, a pet costume contest, live bluegrass music and a family movie under the stars.
Kids can learn all about their favorite prehistoric creatures at Digging for Dinosaurs, a free workshop for preschoolers age 3-5.
Presented by Mad Science of St. Louis, in this workshop, get an up-close look at a dinosaur tooth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig. Registration is required.
Digging for Dinosaurs will be held:
Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Grand Glaize Branch.
More information and registration: slcl.org
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.
Monthly Messy Mondays are a huge hit with little ones! And you don't have any cleanup.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!