NOTE: The Missouri Department of Conservation announced on 6/19 that Mud Day has been cancelled due to projected flooding of the Meramec River. More information can be found at mdc.mo.gov
It's all about fun in the mud at Mud Day! At this free event, kids will
learn about soil, dirt and mud and the essential roles they play in our world. There will also be mud art, a mud kitchen and piles of mud to play in.
Come prepared to get muddy, and bring a towel or a change of clothes for the ride home. Mud Day will take place rain or shine behind the Sunset Hills Athletic Fields. Sponsored by the city of Sunset Hills and Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.
Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are NOT required.
More information: mdc.mo.gov
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
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.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.