West County
Chinese Culture Day at The Magic House
Visitors to The Magic House can participate in hands-on arts and crafts
projects, simple cooking demonstrations and chopstick games and contest during Chinese Culture Day.
Supported by the St. Louis Modern Chinese School. Activities are free with Magic House admission.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mud Day
NOTE: The Missouri Department of Conservation announced on 6/19 that Mud Day has been cancelled due to projected flooding of the Meramec River. More information can be found at mdc.mo.gov
It's all about fun in the mud at Mud Day! At this free event, kids will
Mammal Mania
Kids ages 6 and up will learn about mammals living in Missouri, touch animal pelts and skulls. Part of the Super Summer Series at Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood.
10 to 11 a.m.
Free. For reservations, call 314-301-1500.
More information: mdc.mo.gov
Nature: Friend or Foe?
Kids ages 6 and up will learn how to identify some common outdoor hazards and safely enjoy the great outdoors. Part of the Super Summer Series at Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood.
10 to 11 a.m. Free, but reservations are required.
For reservations, call 314-301-1500.
More information: mdc.mo.gov
Reptiles Rock
What makes an animal a reptile? Find out, and touch live reptiles in this fun program. Families, scout and camp groups are welcome to attend this fun, free auditorium event. For ages 6 and up.
10 to 11 a.m.
At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500
for reservations.
Honk
Join the TripleThreats of STAGES Performing Arts Academy in Chesterfield 
for their production of Honk, a musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling.
Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 10 at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 per person for general admission seating.
At STAGES Performing Arts Academy in Chesterfield.
Safety Town Open House Registration Night
Safety Town is a nationally recognized preschool safety program that teaches 4, 5, and 6-year-olds about a wide variety of safety issues, including bicycle safey, water safety, school bus safety and stranger danger. The program includes classroom activities as well as outside, hands-on activities in the miniature Safety Town city.
The program is hosted and staffed by the Chesterfield Police Department in cooperation with the Chesterfield Rotary, Chesterfield Kiwanis and the Parkway School District. The program is conducted for six, two-week sessions during the summer months.
