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Discover Nighttime Insects: Black Lighting
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.
Word Play: Free Summer Chalk Art Workshops
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.
CAM Art Bus at Citygarden
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
Flamingo Fest at Citygarden
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.
Little Medical School One-Day Class
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.
Discover Nature Summer: Flowers and Trees
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
Aquatic Adventures
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
Nature's Connections
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
Red, White & You Celebration
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.
Play Date Theater: Rumpelstiltskin
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
Frozen at the Tower
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
Fireworks at the Confluence
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
Summer Movie: Minions
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
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
Preschool Science Series: Farm Animals
During Farm Animals, your preschooler will learn about farm animals and the role they play in food production.
Korso the Curious Magic Show
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
The Juggling Jeff Show
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
Family Concert Featuring Mr. Stinky Feet
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
Hummingbird Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge
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
Benton Park 150th Anniversary Festival
Enjoy a wide variety of live music, make-and-take art project for kids provided by Artscope, food, and fun at this community festival celebrating 150 years of the Benton Park neighborhood.
The festival begins at 11 a.m. with a full schedule of local bands at the Benton Park Pavilllion and Lagoon at the corner of Jefferson and Arsenal.
Free. More information: bpnastl.org
