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Kids ages 7-11 can create a map of their world, real or imagined at this free class.

This class teaches children how to draw the popular Angry Birds characters with step-by-step instructions.

Adventure awaits at Forever Forest, a nationally traveling exhibit that explores how we use the forest to live, work, and play in harmony. Kids can help construct a mini home by adding wood siding, flooring and more; explore a tree-top climber, and climb aboard a realistic kid-sized replica of a Union Pacific train engine. 

It's like story hour but with kid-friendly comics! Apotheosis Comics is breaking out the reading rug and picking the most fun book of the week to read for this interactive, free story time which is followed by classic Saturday morning cartoons. 

Explore the magnificent world of bugs and butterflies and learn about plant and animals relationships at this Butterfly House Adventure. Designed for kids ages 6 to 12, this class includes a take-home craft and time for families to connect with nature. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Escape to the farm for a fun filled day in the GROW gallery at the Saint Louis Science Center. Hang out with a dairy cow, rabbits, sheep, goats and chickens, and take part in fun activities for all ages.

Edie's Fairytale Theater presents a free performance of The Three Little Pigs, a musical geared to children ages 2-10 and their families.

Dress up for the costume contest, have snacks and drinks, and make Harry Potter-inspired pottery and canvases. 

Kids will have a great time learning all about being superheros. They'll play games, make crafts and have a fun superhero dinner too. 

Hitch up the wagons and head out to Prairie Day at Shaw Nature Reserve for this fun-filled family event. 

Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the World Bird Sanctuary, live animal shows, a farmers marker, straw maze, kids crafts, Butterfly House programs and more at this free open house.

The annual Manchester Arts Festival is a free outdoor festival that features art booths, hands-on art making stations, a storytelling and poetry grove, music pavilion and food and refreshments and more. 

The annual Oktoberfest in St. Charles features live music, dancing, lots of great food, and a Children's Area packed with fun for your kids. 

Learn about wild birds, what they eat, where their food comes from and more from the bird keepers at the World Bird Sanctuary.

Visit the Field House Musem for a day of family fun.

Visit the Creve Coeur Farmers Market for local produce and crafted goods, and, at Princess Day, kids can have their picture taken with Ariel and dance "under the sea!" 

Don't forget to wear your superhero costume for games, crafts and a special photo with Captain America and Wonder Woman. Registration is required.