Preschool Science Series: Life Underground
Your preschooler will dig deep and discover plants, animals and a few surprises that can be found underground during the Life Underground Preschool Science Series.
Family Tree Community Fair
Touchette Regional Hospital will once again hold its annual health event and back-to-school kickoff for families in the Metro East. This fifth annual event includes free school supplies, free boys' haircuts and health screenings for the entire family.
In addition, there will be games, kids' activities, food and prizes. The Family Tree Community fair is free and runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Touchette Regional Hospital.
More information: touchette.org
Learn to Punt, Pass and Kick
This one-day, free program is designed to teach participants the basic fundamentals of football.
Each child will be given one-on-one and group style instruction by an experienced coaching staff. A full-court scrimmage game will be held at the conclusion of the training session. For ages 4-12. Free. Sponsored by St. Louis County Parks. 10 a.m. to noon.
History Campout and Movie
Bring your kids to this rare opportunity to learn about American history overnight at a fun family campout. During the day, you'll learn about the history of Jefferson Barracks and in the evening, after dinner, you'll enjoy a movie and a night visit to the museum.
Dinner is not provided. The required adult to child ratio is 1:2. Check in at the JB Visitor's Center between 9-10 a.m. to receive your assigned camping area. Registration is required.
African Percussion Performances at The Magic House
The beat goes on! Kids can listen as Adam Rugo plays the djembe, a goblet-shaped hand drum originating from West Africa, then shake, rattle and roll with Rugo as he plays a variety of African percussion instruments.
Aquaboogie
There's fun for the whole family at Aquaboogie at the water park at St. Vincent park. Enjoy open swin and water activities, food music and more.
Sponsored by Beyond Housing and Great Rivers Greenway. 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Vincent Park.
More information: greatriversgreenway.org
Art on the Promenade
Enjoy live music and demonstrations by different types of artists at this outdoor event celebrating the arts.
Artists include painters, muralists, a cariacature artist, henna artist, balloon artist and more.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town and Country Crossing.
More information: townandcountrycrossing.com
