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Explore the insects that fly at night that we can't see during the day in this family workshop run by entomologists at The Butterfly House.

Chalk Riot presents WordPlay, free summer chalk art workshops for ages 12-17.

No sign up is necessary for these two-hour workshops. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothes that can get dirty.

Word Play will be held at the St. Louis County Library at the following times and locations:

August 31 at 4 p.m. at Headquarters Branch

Find more information here or call 314-994-3300, ext. 2234.

Enjoy all the fun of Citygarden plus creative art projects for kids from the Contemporary Art Museum Art Bus.

Your kids will love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains so dress them to get wet!

Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.

More information: citygardenstl.org

Celebrate Citygarden's 7th year at the Flamingo Fest. Wear pink in honor of Citygarden's flamingo population, and get ready to dance, get wet and have fun! 

The fest features DJ Lamar Harris for a two-hour dance extravaganza, the Bubble Bus and lots of childrens' activities.

Your kids will also love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains, so dress them to get wet! 

Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.

Let your child experience Little Medical School, inspiring tomorrow's doctors today! This one-day class offer a fun, innovative opportunity to role play and use tools real doctors use.

Little Medical School curriculums are aligned with STEM objectives, and bring medicine, science and the importance of health to children in an entertaining, exciting and fun way. Through hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and games, children are engaged as they explore the exciting world of medicine.

For children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. 

Kids can discover the world of flowers and trees as they travel through indoor and outdoor nature stations at their own pace.

For all ages. Two sessions: at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Reservations are required.

More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov

What could be more fun in July than to see what cool things live in an aquatic habitat?

Kids ages 6-12 can learn about an aquatic food chain and how human can affect it. There will also be time to interact with a real aquatic environment. 

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. Free.

More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov

Preschoolers will learn how all living things are intricately connected to nature through hearing a story and taking a short hike. A take-home craft is included in the program. 

For ages 3-6. 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Reservations are required.

More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
 

Join in the fun at this all-American festival, the Red, White & You Celebration, complete with popular food trucks, a Kids' Zone, a dazzling fireworks display and live music.

The Eureka Red, White & You Celebration's Kids' Zone includes a petting zoo, moon bouce, face painting, inflatable tee ball and more. Live music will be provided by "That 80s Band."

The celebration begins at 5 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 9:30 at the Lion/Legion Park.

Bring your kids to a free production of Rumpelstiltskin performed by Edie's Fairy Tale Theater.

2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium. Free.

More information: slpl.org

Anna and Elsa from Frozen will meet and greet little fans and pose for photos on the top two levels of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower. 

There will also be Frozen balloon art provided by Jay "The Balloon Dude."

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $1 for children and $2 for adults.

More information: confluencetower.com

See a stunning fireworks display from the top two levels of the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower. 

Tickets are $20 for the top level and $15 for the middle level. Seating is limited. 

More information and tickets: confluencetower.com

Celebrate the July 4th holiday a bit early at this fireworks display at the St. Louis Regional Airport.

The display begins at 9:15 p.m. Free.

More information: visitalton.com

See a free afternoon movie at the library: Minions!

No registration necessary. 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch.

More information and registration: slcl.org

Christian the Magician presents a family-friendly, zany magic show for all ages with lots of audience participation.

10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Lewis and Clark Branch.

Free. More information: slcl.org

During Farm Animals, your preschooler will learn about farm animals and the role they play in food production.

Kids can help Korso the Curious magician conjure up some comedy at this free magic show.

10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Grant's View Branch. No registration necessary.

More information: slcl.org

Comedy, improv, juggling, jump roping and audience participation await your kids at this interactive show featuring the amazing Juggling Jeff!

Feee. 10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Florissant Valley Branch. 

More information: slcl.org

Your kids will want to get up and dance when Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove takes the stage for this high-energy, interactive concert that will get your whole family on their feet.

This free concert takes place at the St. Louis County Library, Headquarters Branch. Early arrival is recommended.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

More information: slcl.org

Your family can learn all about hummingbirds, plus enjoy crafts & activities for kids, food and art vendors, live music, wine tastings and more at this annual festival.

Visitors can watch as local hummingbird experts measure, weigh and band the birds, and can also take a tour of the historic Lodge. Admission is free.

At Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, Ill. More information: visitalton.com