Music & Movie Night in Ritz Park
Enjoy a free movie and live music in Ritz Park.
Once each month, South Grand hosts this free event. The schedule includes:
June 17: Movie: Labrinth (9 p.m.), Music by the Saturday Brothers (7:30 p.m.).
July 15: Movie: Top Gun (9 p.m.). Music by The Bottlesnakes (7:30 p.m.).
Aug. 19: Movie: Finding Nemo (9 p.m.). Music by Southwest Watson.
More information: southgrand.org
Open-Ended Nature Play in Forest Park
Little ones with big imaginations will have a blast on this nature adventure on Picnic Island in Forest Park.
Bordered by shallow, cascading waterways, a suspension bridge, shade trees and a rock garden, Picnic Island is the perfect place for creative nature adventure. At this program, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, kids ages 0-6 will explore this beautiful paradise as they create their own story. Bring a hat, water bottle and wear shoes that can get wet.
Getting Antsy
What kind of animal eats more insects than birds? What moves more dirt around than earthworms? What lives an even more structured social life than bees? Hint: it has 6 legs and lives underground.
It’s the ant! In this program kids will discover more about ants and their astonishing variety of lifestyles. For ages 6 and up.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Start summer with an extravaganza of fun for the whole family and kick off a summer of reading at the same time.
The St. Louis County Library is holding Summer Reading Kick-Off Parties at four branches during the first week of June. Parties will include snow cones, face painting, a climbing walls and lots more. All activities are free.
1-4 p.m. at the following branches:
June 1: Grant's View Branch.
June 2: Daniel Boone Branch.
June 3: Florissant Valley Branch.
June 4: Headquarters Branch.
Shrek the Musical Jr.
In Shrek the Musical Jr., follow the adventures of an ogre who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that to succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
This very family-friendly performance is presented by COCA.
Two performances: Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 to $10.
More information and tickets: cocastl.org
National Donut Day at Jazz St. Louis
Celebrate National Donut Day at this free donut tasting, complete with kids' activities and live jazz music.
Stop in to Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz at the Bistro) from 8 to 11 a.m. for donut tastings from 15 local shops, beverages from Starbucks and Oberweis, photo booth fun, a variety of kids' activities and great jazz.
Free. See the event on Facebook
