Enjoy live performances, trolley rides through the neighborhood, story times, arts & crafts and more at the Arts and Literary Festival at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. There will be a special story and an opportunity to meet Llama Llama, the star of Anna Dewdney's beloved picture books too.
The Jeanie Bryan Puppets will present "Monster Magic," and Ballet 314 will present "Llama Llama and Friends."
August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Foundry Art Centre and the St. Charles City-County Library.
Learn more and register at the library's web site.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Families are invited to join ECM for its FREE Ka-Chow! Cars Event and experience the fun of Radiator Springs and Route 66 right in Edwardsville. Sponsored by the City of Edwardsville, Ka-Chow! includes free admission to the Edwardsville Children's Museum and a meet-and-greet with Lightning McQueen himself.
