This beloved seven-time Tony-Award winning musical features a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music, including Brand New Day and Home, to create a refreshing update to a timeless classic. The Black Rep's Ron Himes joins COCA to direct Dorothy and her crew as they adventure through the Land of Oz in an upbeat, family-friendly retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
For ages 5 and up.
Shows on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 and 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 22 at 1 and 5 p.m.
Tickets and more information: cocastl.org
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!