Join the DaySpring Arts & Education for a roaring good time as they celebrate the animal kingdom in concert. Experience the arts in motion during the "Guess the Animal" music recital as artist Jack Whitney produces animal art live on stage. Make a masterpiece yourself and then see how the instruments work with a hands-on instrument petting zoo.
Watch local professionals like the Equinox Chamber Players, Jermaine Smith of opera fame and John Kasica of the St. Louis Symphony as they present musical works inspired by animals. Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and other animal-inspired works such as Carnival of the Animals will be sure to capture the attention of even your wildest little ones. Wild Kingdom music and arts experience is an adventure for your whole herd!
5 p.m. Cost is $8-$12 per person. At DaySpring Arts & Education.
More information and tickets: dayspringarts.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.
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.
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.
At Free Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance, families create together in each of the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, metals and graphic arts. These free workshops are led by professional artists and are for families with kids ages 5 and up. They are open to the public and all family structures are welcome. Please dress for a fun and sometimes messy art experience!