Children of all ages are invited to a special BookFest St. Louis Storytime with A. Lafaye, author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including "No Frogs in School." Lafaye will be joined by Columbia, Missouri's Deborah Zemke, illustrator of "The Absolutely, Positively NO Princesses Book." In addition to the reading, this even will feature costumed characters, photo opportunities, and more.
This special BookFest St. Louis Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22 at the Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. Free.
More information: bookfeststl.com
The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for all ages.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much 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.
Discover a deep appreciation for the great outdoors at SciFest: The Great Outdoors Expo. You'll meet STEM experts and organizations related to outside life, activity, work and play. Discover new outdoor hobbies and activities that you and your family can enjoy.
Families can explore bubble play, outdoor art, parachute games, sports activities, STEM Lab explorations and more, all designed to highlight how play and reading shape children’s growth.