First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center include free parking and fun activities centered around a theme. This month: Journey to Middle Earth. You'll see amazing science demonstrations, Planetarium shows, Center Stage activities, special movie showings and more.
At Journey to Middle Earth, you'll see demonstrations by the local Historical European Martial Arts group, go on an interactive Ring Quest, brush up on your Elvish and much more. You can also visit the new exhibit, GROW, check out local beverages at the Fermentation Station, pedal a mini-tractor, test out new games with local game developers and lots more.
End your evening with a free showing of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in the OMNIMAX Theater.
6 to 10 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. For a full schedule of activities, go to slsc.org
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.