In a new twist on creating art, kids ages 9-13 can record their voice and paint a masterpiece using the sound waves they produce. This free art program will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
Tuesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Glaize Branch
Monday, August 19 at 4 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
Monday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch and the Florissant Valley Branch
Thursday, August 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
Saturday, September 14 at 1 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch
Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch
Saturday, September 21 at 2 p.m. at the Mid-County Branch
Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
Registration is required. More information and to register: slcl.org
The St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Africa and African people. Children's activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, mask-making and educational workshops. In conjunction with the festival, the Saint Louis Zoo will have special activities focused on a different African animal each day.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
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.
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.
Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.