Kids can observe gravity's constant acceleration through bowling ball juggling, gyroscope stability through plate spinning, centripetal force with cowboy lariats and much more at this free Science of Circus workshop presented by Circus Kaput. For ages 8-12.
Science of Circus will be presented at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
November 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Natural Bridge Branch
November 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
November 20 at 6:30 p.m. at at the Meramec Valley Branch
November 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
December 27 at 2 p.m. at the Thornhill Branch
More information: slcl.org
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.