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
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
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