Using single-board Raspberry Pi computers, teens and tweens can learn basic computer science and programming by building real computers with their very own hands. This free workshop is for ages 10-14 and is presented by Freedom Arts and Education. Registration is required.
Computer Building will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
Saturday, February 24 at 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
Tuesday, February 27 at 6 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
Monday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
Friday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at the Rock Road Branch
More information and to register: slcl.org
It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.
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.
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.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!