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Families are invited to enjoy a free art event presented by the Foundry Art Centre and Saint Charles Riverfront Arts.

Kids can explore new books and ideas through traditional folk tales, fairy tales and art at the Foundry Art Centre's Children's Book Club.

Bring your kids to Energized for Learning, a free family event that's focused on fitness and health (and fun with the Bubble Bus).

Celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" by going on a pirate treasure hunt at Creve Coeur Park and see if you can find the hidden treasure on the beach.

Enjoy some sweet parent-and-me time with your preschooler as you create your own delicious cupcake treats.

Learn about weather, how to identify animal tracks or make your own nature art at the St. Louis Mercantile Library's Audubon and Beyond Family Day.

ArtSparks is a new program for parents and preschool-age kids that promotes the development of cognition, language, motor and social/emotional skills in young children through art projects and play.

Laumeier Sculpture Park's multi-generational Parent & Child workshops are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together. Children - along with a parent, grandparent or caregiver - explore new artistic media, develop a meaningful bond and create memories to last a lifetime. One registration includes one adult and one child.

Spend the day at the historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center learning about life on the Missouri frontier.

Bring your furry friend and test your paddling prowess on the Post-Dispatch Lake at The Boathouse in Forest Park.

No pooch? No problem! Spectators are welcome. 

Heats are at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. with the championship heat at 3:30 p.m. The entry fee is $40 per dog and master team.

A portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to Forest Park Forever.

More information: boathouseforestpark.com

Charge your phones and load up on pokey balls in preparation for a group hike at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area.

Preschoolers can experience fishing for the first time at this free fishing experience in Forest Park sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Reservations are required.

Kids ages 6 and up can learn about lizards, such as: What do they eat? Do lizards really lose their tails? They'll also take part in fun lizard activities and crafts. 

9:30 to 11 a.m.  Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500 for reservations.

Enjoy learning to cast, catch fish and take fish off the hook at this Forest Park workshop for kids and adults with disabilites.

Try The Point for free! Enjoy complimentary use of the fitness facilities, take a yoga, spinning or water arobics class and check out the kids activity center.

See the new playground at Taylor Park and enjoy a hot dog station, ice cream truck, jugglers and other carnival fare.

This Election Day, The Magic House is inviting kids to take part in the electoral process at a Kids Special Election in the museum's Star-Spangled Center.

See the recycled masterpieces created as part of the Global Cardboard Challenge at this special Cardboard Creation Showcase.