During Shark Day Paint and Play, kids can express their creativity by painting their own masterpiece on a canvas and have some time to play. Allowing opportunities for kids to express themselves through art improves problem-solving skills, allows time for creative thinking and develops confidence.
Shark Day Paint and Play will be held on Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Play Street Museum in St. Charles. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: stlouis.playstreetmuseum.com
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Join in the fun at this community festival that includes live music, a carnival, a children's activity area, local vendors, food trucks 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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.