Kids ages 5-8 can explore the creation of sound and take home their own homemade instruments. This free workshop is presented by DaySpring School of the Arts and held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch
May 29 at 2 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch
June 2 at 10 a.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch
June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Brancb
June 16 at 10 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
Free, but registration is required. More information: slcl.org
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, wagon rides, the children's playground and lots more.
Don't be late for this very important date! the Fancy Tea Party at the Butterfly House will have you feeling fancy and acting silly while celebrating mommies, grammies and aunties. Bring your kiddos to enjoy tasty treats, delightful drinks, fun crafts 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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!