This special story time features David Backes, St. Louis Blues captain and co-founder, along with his wife Kelly, of Athletes for Animals. Backes will read Oh, The Pets You Can Get by Dr. Seuss and talk to children about his compassion for animals, the importance of pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.
All ages are welcome. Please note, this is not an autographing/signing event and no outside memorabilia will be allowed. A group photo will be taken with Backes and all of the kids together at the end of the story hour.
Free. Reservations are not required.
2 to 3 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in Town and Country.
More information: wholefoodsmarket.com
Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
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!
Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.
This 7,000 square-foot makerspace is designed for kids to play, explore create and collaborate. Visitors have a chance to "paint" on the digital easel, use a pottery wheel to create a clay creation, design for a 3D printer, launch air rockets, build robots and circuits and more!