Kids can use their observation skills to discover the wonderful biodiversity in their own communities while meeting animals that make their home in Missouri and Illinois. This workshop is presented by the Saint Louis Zoo and is for ages 5-8.
Neigborhood Naturalist will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thornhill Branch
Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch
Monday, Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
More information: slcl.org
Registration is required. Visit your branch's web site to register online: slcl.org/branches
Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States. Your family can enjoy guided walking tours, bonsai, cooking, martial arts and origami demonstrations, sumo wrestling, and special activities for kids.
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.
See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer! Free performances are happening Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Union Station's Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel.
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!
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.