Kids are invited to go on a backyard adventure with the Saint Louis Zoo at this free workshop. Meet some backyard animals and explore a wormery! This workshop is presented by the Saint Louis Zoo and will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 5 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch
October 6 at 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
October 11 at 10 a.m. at the Grant's View Branch
October 20 at 10 a.m. at the Rock Road Branch
November 3 at 2 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch
November 7 at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
December 20 at 10 a.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch
For ages 3-7. Registration is required.
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.