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Learn about the beats in music and how different rhythms create different music styles with classical favorites. Hear your favorites, such as Tchaikovsky's Waltz from Sleeping Beauty, Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King, selections from beethoven's Fifth and Ninth symphonies and more.

3 p.m. at Powell Hall. Part of the 2015-2016 series of Family Concerts by the St. Louis Symphony. 

Explore the inventive world of Dr. Seuss as only the St. Louis Symphony can! Use your imagination as the orchestra takes your ears on a wondrous adventure through the beloved stories of Dr. Seuss, featuring guests artists. With a merry romp written for each story, this is a concert to be loved by Seuss fans of all ages. Tickets start at just $8.

3 p.m. at Powell Hall. Part of the 2015-2016 series of Family Concerts by the St. Louis Symphony. 

At the Schlafly Winter Farmers Market you'll find greens, turnips, scallions and other fresh winter produce, along with a great selection of meat and cheese vendors, baked goods and other locally-made specialty products.

8:30 a.m. to noon indoors at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.

More information: schlafly.com

The Winter Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market is a continuation of the popular summer and fall markets held at The Meadows of Lake Saint Louis shopping center.

The market, held once a month on Saturday mornings. features local, seasonal produce, and handcrafted goods from local artisans.

9 a.m. to noon at the Meadows of Lake Saint Louis.

More information: lakesaintlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com

The Junior League of St. Louis presents Charlotte's Web live on stage as part of the St. Louis Family Theater Series.

Stop in to The Lodge Des Peres and take in free exercise sampler classes for Sunday Funday.

The Lodge Fitness Team will showcase some of the new exercise classes being offered in 30 minute sessions from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sessions are open to all, members and nonmembers, residents and non-residents.  Free.

Sessions include zumba, yoga, pilates and group strength. In the Lodge group exercise studio. For adults and teens ages 16 and up. Child care is not available.

Little ladies and their mothers are invited to attend an afternoon of fun at Once Upon a Tea Party. Each young lady is asked to dress up as her favorite princess or wear their favorite dress.

You'll enjoy a special visit from your favorite princesses, story time, tea, and you'll make a craft. Cost is $10 for residents of Fenton and members of Riverchase, and $12 for the general public. At Riverchase in Fenton.

1-2:30 p.m. for 

More information: fentonmo.org or call 636-343-0067.

Superhero Weekend means that Marvel Universe LIVE is in town, and super fans are invited to have breakfast with the superheros at the Hard Rock Cafe. 

Superhero characters from Enchanted Events will be at the Hard Rock Cafe on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9 and 10, for a breakfast buffet from 9 to 11 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. 

Kids of all ages are invited to meet their favorite superheros at this free meet & greet at the Hard Rock Cafe. Marvel Universe LIVE is in town at the Scottrade Center, but before the show, superheros from Enchanted Events will be on hand at the Hard Rock to meet fans.

The meet & greet is free and begins at 4 p.m. No reservations are needed.

For more information, call 314-621-7625.

Note: This event is not affiliated with the Marvel Universe show. 

Girls can ask their favorite Valentine guy (dad, grandfather, uncle, etc.) to this enchanted evening at The Lodge of Des Peres. Couples will enjoy a special dinner, dancing, a photo opportunity and party favors.

Elsa and Anna from Frozen will be special guests and will entertain and pose for pictures with guests. Don't miss this very enchanted evening!

For ages 3-10. 5:30 to 8 p.m. More information and to register: desperesmo.org

Celebrate Jewish camping and Jewish music at this new event at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. At the Jewish Camp JamFest, families can learn about day and sleep-away camps and hear great music from the nationally recognized Jewish children's musician Craig Parks.

1 to 4 p.m. Free. More information: jccstl.com

Families can spend a morning at the Saint Louis Science Center with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) and Physical and Athletic Training Programs at Saint Louis University. 

Activities include a virtual tour of the major organs and body systems utilizing a fully dissected human cadaver and hands-on anatomical dissections. There will also be discussions of some medically important disease processes and ways to stay healthy and unjury-free. Ideal for parents and their children in grade 5 and up.

Sessions include:

Kids ages 5-12 can get ready for the big game at this football-themed party. They'll participate in games, crafts, make s'mores around a campfire and each some delicious football-themed treats. 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Webster Park Community Building in St. Charles. Cost is $15 per child. 

More information and to register: stcharlesparks.com

At this free hands-on workshop, kids ages 5 to 12 can build a wooden valentines mailbox to hold all of their valentines just in time for Valentine's Day. All supplies will be provided.

Participants will receive a free Kids Workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. 

9 a.m. to noon at local Home Depot stores. To register and find the workshop nearest you, go to homedepot.com/workshops

Girls in grades 3-8 are invited to this workshop led by professional photographer Cathy Lander-Goldberg, author of Photo Explorations: A Girl's Guide to Self-Discovery Through Photography, Writing and Drawing, to create a portrait reflecting their inner selves.

Then, participants will write about the portrait and create a collage using the image. Girls should bring a copy of a favorite childhood photo to the workshop to incorporate into their artwork. 

12:30 to 2 p.m. at Art Unleashed in Chesterfield. Cost is $25 per person.

Circus Harmony presents its 11th annual confluence of music and circus arts. This year's show is titled Giocoso, a musical term meaning joyful. The show fetures original and world music, local and international young performers in a presentation that celebrates working together to create something beautiful and inspirational.

Catch the flying children in the all new show that will make your spirit soar! Giocoso is presented at City Museum. Show dates and times are:

Watch the St. Louis Blues play on a giant TV screen while you skate at the Shaw Park Ice Rink. FOX Sports Midwest will broadcast its pregame, postgame and intermission shows live from rinkside. 

Snacks and refreshments are available for purchase and a skating pass and skate rental is included with ticket purchase. Tickets are $10 and available through Brown Paper Tickets. 

At Shaw Park Ice Rink in Clayton. 5 p.m.