education

Learn about St. Louis' newest high school for students with learning disabilities at this informational meeting. Miriam Academy, which will begin with an inaugural 9th grade class in the fall of 2016, will educate high school students with learning challenges in an environment designed to help them excel.

Preschool age children and their adult partner will explore, investigate, and do science together during Build It! Preschool at the Saint Louis Science Center.

Build It! Preschool gives preschoolers a chance to engineer a sleek aircraft, a sturdy house and a steady bridge using recycled materials. Each week features a different building challenge and structure to take home. 

Kids and their parents are invited to explore different types of techology at this free Technology Night at the Ferguson Library.

Kids in kindergarden through 8th grade and their parents can learn about 3D printers and how they work, MaKey MaKeys and lots more.

Free. 4-6 p.m. More information: ferguson.lib.mo.us

Watch St. Louis city high school students compete in the St. Louis regional Competition of Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest in which the winner will advance to the state championships. 

Wonder Works is an exhibit area created especially for young children, and takes curious minds and busy bodies on a fun, learning adventure filled with hands-on, feet-on activities. 

Parents are invited to attend the Spooktacular Kindergarten Fair to learn about Charter School opportunities in St. Louis. Bring your kids in costume for trick or treating while you learn about kindergarten options. 

Schools represented include: The Biome School, St. Louis Language Immersion Schools, Confluence Charter Schools, City Garden Montessori, Gateway Science Academy, Lafayette Preparatory Academy, EAGLE College Prep and more. 

At Tower Grove Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.