Kids can learn how a botanist works as they use tools to dissect flowers and explore how flowers benefit the world. They'll also make a tiny bouquet and plant a flower to take home at this workshop sponsored by the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Free. For ages 5-11. Registration is required.
Flower Scientist will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
August 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
August 16 at 4:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
August 23 at 2 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
August 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
September 16 at 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
September 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
For more information and to register: slcl.org
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.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
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.
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.
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.