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Surviving the Day as a Stay-at-Home Parent

As much as we love our kids, staying home with them full-time can be physically and emotionally draining. Young children have a knack for making messes, and their urgent demands never seem to end.

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Green with Indie Craft Show

Green with Indie is St. Louis' largest arts and crafts show that features the best in regional crafts with an eco-friendly focus. 

Organized by the St. Louis Craft Mafia, Green with Indie is a one-day, family-friendly event showcasing more than 70 handmade artists and vintage sellers. All wares are earth-friendly, salvaged, upcycled, recycled, homegrown, homemade, revamped or refurbished. 

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PlayDate: Tiny Weavings

Plan a play date with your favorite kiddo! Join Perennial for a creative morning class making tiny weavings from upcycled materials. 

In this workshop, parents or caregivers and their kids will collaborate to make their own loom and make a little woven pot holder from t-shirt yarn. Take your loom home and make more tiny weavings! This workshop is best suited to kids ages 6-12. Cost is $25 per child/adult pair for non-members; $20 for members.

More information and to sign up: perennialstl.org

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Reenactment of the Dred and Harriet Scott Case

The enslaved Scott family, including Dred, Harriet and their daughters, sued for their freedom from slavery prior to the Civil War. See a reenactment of the case in one of the restored courtrooms at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis.

Rangers will facilitate the reenactment and participants will read printed scripts, taking on the roles of the people involved in Mr. and Mrs. Scott's 1850 trial.

Free. 2 p.m. at the Old Courthouse. More information: nps.gov

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Dred Scott Portrait Painting

Learn about the historic Dred Scott case and how it led to the American Civil War while creating art. Visitors will work with a park ranger who is also a professional artist to paint an oil portrait of Dred Scott.

The image is based on one of the few surviving images of Mr. Scott from the period. Supplies are provided.

Free. 1 p.m. at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. More information: nps.gov

 

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Fairytale Friday

Preschoolers, age 3-5 are invited to Fairytale Friday to celebrate their love of fairytales. Kids are welcome to come dressed in their favorite fairytale costumes too!

At Fairytale Friday, little ones will enjoy a craft, story time, a snack and more. At Riverchase in Fenton.

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per child. To register, call Riverchase at 636-343-0067.

More information: fentonmo.org/parks

 

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Winter Story Fest Celebrates Reading, Helps Put Books in Every Kid's Hands

Every Tuesday morning at God’s Creation Development Center in North St. Louis, the preschool rooms start buzzing in anticipation of a special visitor. Shouts of “Ms.

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in February

Spring may be just around the corner, but winter isn’t over yet. Get out of the house and cure your cabin fever this February with these top eight essential events for St.

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Rhythms and Folklore of Africa

Enjoy the rhythms and stories of Africa with storyteller and performer Kenya Ajanaku at this exciting, free program for all ages. Part of the Black History Month celebration at the St. Louis County Library. 

Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch

Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch

Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch

Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch

More information: slcl.org

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African Percussion Workshop

At this free workshop, kids can expand their cultural knowledge and learn the techniques and rhythms of authentic instruments, such as the djembe, caxixi, agogo, and kalimba. 

For ages 8 and up. Presented by Freedom Arts and Education as part of the Black History Month celebration at the St. Louis County Library. The workshop will be held:

Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch

Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch

Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Headquarters Branch

Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Rock Road Branch

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Volunteer Open House

If you're interested in volunteer opportunities and science, the Volunteer Open House at the Saint Louis Science Center is for you. Some family volunteer opportunities are available.

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St. Louis Camp Fairs Help Families Plan Summer Fun

Finding the right summer camps for your kids is something most parents take as the first step to planning their summer. Family vacations often come in second after scheduling several weeks or the entire summer full of camp experiences for the kids. And the St. Louis area offers an incredibly wide variety of camps to choose from.

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Webster Groves Family Enrichment and Summer Opportunities Fair

Talk with representatives from summer camps across the St. Louis area at this free camp fair. The fair is hosted by the Webster Groves School District and open to parents and families in any school district.

Camps from across the St. Louis area will have representatives on hand, including the Saint Louis Science Center, STAGES St. Louis, Mad Science of St. Louis, STL Camps and lots more. You'll find camps, summer opportunities and volunteer opportunities for kids from preschool through grade 12.

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Super Kids Earth Day Evening

Calling all superheroes! The earth needs kids' help! Join The Magic House and Gateway Greening for a Super Kids Earth Day celebration. 

Kids can get their hands dirty as they plant seeds to start their own garden at home. They'll learn about where food comes from, how composting can reduce your trash and why saving the planet can be down and dirty fun!

4 to 7 p.m. at The Magic House. Included with regular admission.

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Free CraftTech Makerspace Sundays at Craft Alliance

Bring your family to free Makerspace Sundays at Craft Alliance and experience the 3D Makerbot printers, Liquid 3D printer, 3D scanner, CNC Router and CAD software in the Boeing Graphics Studio.

An instructor will be on hand to help you explore the programs, the 3D printer, laser cutter and other digital technology.

Sessions are free and they fill up fast. Registration is required by the Thursday prior to class. Held on Sundays through May 15 (no class March 27).

1-4 p.m. at Craft Alliance in Grand Center.

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Annie Jr.

Leaping Lizards! STAGES St. Louis is proud to present its second annual production of Annie Jr. live on stage.

Watch as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's most loved musicals.

Performances are Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

More information: stagesstlouis.org

 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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