Creative Play + Story Time at Craft Alliance

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Visit Craft Alliance for a drop-in story time and fun, hands-on crafts at Story Time + Creative Play. These drop-in session are free and designed for kids ages 5-9. Following story time, young artists will enjoy creative play with a Craft Alliance teaching artist.

Select Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

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Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Elementary Age, Preschool

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