Celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" by being a pirate! Come to Creve Coeur Park and follow the pirate clues (GPS coordinates around the park, which will lead you to the final "treasure" hidden in the beach. "X" marks the spot, then use your hands or bring a plastic shovel and dig to unearth the treasure. You'll need a GPS or smartphone with GPS capability. Reservations are required. Cost is $8 per person. Sponsored by St. Louis County Parks.
September 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.
More information: stlouisco.com or call 314-615-8822.
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.