Kids can learn about their friendly, neighborhood spiders and their amazing senses. Then they'll paint spider webs using their own sense of touch, just like spiders. Spidey Senses is a free workshops for kids ages 6 to 11 presented by The Butterfly House. Registration is required.
Spidey Senses will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
January 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grant's View Branch
January 25 at 2 p.m. at the Rock Road Branch
February 3 at 7 p.m. at the Thornhill Branch
February 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
March 16 at 1 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch
March 24 at 5 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
March 30 at 6 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch
For more information and to register, go to slcl.org
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.