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Kings, Queens and Castles: Final Days!
Kings, Queens and Castles is an innovative exhibition that brings the chess board to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy.
Acorn to Oak Tree
It's amazing that one tiny acorn can grow into an enomous oak tree. Little ones, ages 3 to 6, will investigate the life of an oak tree and its importance in the forest then go on a hike to search for oak trees and acorns.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free, but reservations are required.
At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500 for reservations.
Magnificent Monarchs
Celebrate the Monarch butterfly with games and crafts, and learn how to attract them.
Inside Look at Shaw Nature Reserve: Wilderness Wagon Tour
Learn about the history of Shaw Nature Reserve on this tour around the property and behind the scenes in the historic buildings.
Free Family Fun Day at Vetta Sports
Bring your kids for a day of free, action-packed fun at the Free Family Funs Day at Vetta Sports. There will be soccer demos, carnival games, a balloon twister, face painting, great snacks, inflatable bouncers, superhero prizes and lots more.
Movie at the Ballwin Golf Course: Star Wars
Bring your family, a blanket, and some snacks to the Ballwin Golf Course for a free showing of Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Watch Luke Skywalker as he trains with Yoda all while avoiding being captured by Darth Vader. The movie is free.
At Ballwin Golf Course. 8:30 p.m.
More information: ballwin.mo.us
Hold the Line for Flamion
Enjoy live music, lots of kids' activities, food and drink vendors, raffles, a silent auction and lots more.
Movie in Lafayette Park: Guardians of the Galaxy
Enjoy a free showing of Guardians of the Galaxy, games, arts & crafts. and more in Lafayette Park.
Entertainment starts at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m.
More information: lafeyettesquare.org
Movie in Lafayette Park: Brave
Enjoy a free family movie in Lafayette Park complete with pre-movie activities, including games and arts & crafts.
Tonight's movie: Brave. Activities begin at 6:30. The movie begins at 8 p.m.
More information: lafayettesquare.org
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Discover the critters and creepy-crawlers that inhabit Laumeier Sculpture Park at night!
Rock, Fossil, Quake: A Celebration of Earth Science
Dig into the current research in seismology, geology and paleontology, see a 66 million year old dinosaur footprint, learn about Missouri's Supervolcano and lots more during Rock, Fossil, Quake: A Celebration of Earth Science, a free event at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Monarch Mania
Learn about monarch caterpillars as they prepare to transform into beautiful butterflies during this parent-child workshop.
Open House at Vetta Sports
Stop in to Vetta Sports for a free open house, featuring soccer demo classes for kids, fun on inflatables, raffles and prizes and other fun activities for kids.
Soccer demos will be led by Coach Dave Fernandez.
Open Houses will be held:
Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vetta Sports Sportsplex in Belleville, Ill.
Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vetta Sports O'Fallon, Ill.
Free and open to all.
More information: vettasports.com
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Race at Des Peres Park
Celebrate Fall at this free community festival that features a little bit of everything for all ages. Enjoy hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin races, a pet costume contest, live bluegrass music and a family movie under the stars.
Back-to-School Splash
Close out the summer with a big splash! Before the pools close, kids can join their friends at this special Back-to-School Splash that includes carnival-themed games, giveaways and lots of swimming.
Cost is $3 per person; $2 for ages 2 and under.
4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility in St. Charles.
More information and to register: stcharlesparks.com
Family Med School: FUNdamentals
Kids in fifth grade and up, along with their parents, can spend an afternoon learning about the heart and cardiovascular system in this hands-on experience with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science from Washington University.
Pokemon Go Night at the Saint Louis Science Center
Catch 'em all and try to be the best there ever was during Pokemon Go Night at the Saint Louis Science Center. There will be amazing science demonstrations, Pokemon-themed food and drink specials and more.
The Science Center will be open late 'til 8 with lure modules set at their Pokestops all night. Show your team pride by battling for control of the gym located at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. The Planetarium will be lighted in the team color of whoever controls it at the end of the night! Don't miss the demos from local augmented reality and virtual reality developers.
Digging for Dinosaurs
Kids can learn all about their favorite prehistoric creatures at Digging for Dinosaurs, a free workshop for preschoolers age 3-5.
Presented by Mad Science of St. Louis, in this workshop, get an up-close look at a dinosaur tooth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig. Registration is required.
Digging for Dinosaurs will be held:
Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Grand Glaize Branch.
More information and registration: slcl.org
