Kids will learn the basic elements of musical theater by singing, dancing and acting to Broadway hits like "The Lion King," The Jungle Book," and "Tarzan." For ages 3-7. Presented by STAGES Performing Arts Academy. Part of the St. Louis County Library StArt @ Your Library series. Free, but registration is required.
Jungle Jams will be held:
Thursday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch
Friday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the Samuel C. Sachs Branch
Monday, June 5 at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
Tuesday, June 6 at 3:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
For more information and registration: slcl.org
Festival of Nations is St. Louis' biggest multicultural celebration. Enjoy a wide variety of live music, international fare, and gift booths featuring fair trade gifts and handmade crafts. Guests can also enjoy children's activities.
Leapin' Lizards! Kids will have a wild time when The Magic House plays host to creatures big and small, from a mighty python to a tiny gecko!
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
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.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.