Kids can bring out their inner sculptors and learn how to twist the basic balloon dog, a simple balloon hat, a huge octopus and more at this free workshop led by the pros at Circus Kaput. Kids will take home their creations and show off their work. For ages 8-12. Free, but registration is required.
Balloon Twisting Workshop will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 13 at 10 a.m. at the Samuel Sachs Branch
October 16 at 6 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
October 27 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
November 17 at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
November 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch
More information and to register: slcl.org
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
The lights turn down and the music turns up as kids, teens and families hit the ice during DJ Skate Night.
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.