WiseWrite Festival of One-Act Plays
See a collection of one-act plays written by fifth graders at the WiseWrite Festival of One-Act Plays, now in its 20th year. The WiseWrite Festival is free and open to all.
The festival, presented by Springboard, is the culmination of many weeks of learning, brainstorming, writing, editing, practicing, reading, coaching and tweaking by students and their Springboard instructors and teachers. Using character development, plot analysis, theatricality and more, students increase literacy skills while bringing their stories to life as original plays.
Spring Balloon Glow
The city of Wildwood will host its annual Spring Balloon Glow featuring family activities, including photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts for children, giveaways, spring flowers and more.
The event also features a four-story hot air balloon, live music, mystery cash giveaways for kids ages 10 and under and family photo opportunities. Sponsored by the Wildwood Business Association. Proceeds benefit the Wildwood Family YMCA.
At Wildwood Town Center. 7 to 9 p.m.
More information: wildwoodba.org
Pi Mathstravaganza
Celebrate Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live at the Pi Mathstravaganza! There will be hands-on activities, puzzles and demonstrations showcasing math and Pi and how much fun math can really be.
At the Saint Louis Science Center. Saturday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday, March 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
More information: slsc.org
The Secret Garden
Delve into the life of young Mary Lennox in this classic tale performed by children ages 8-16 at the West County Family YMCA.
In the story, Mary Lennox, a difficult child who loses her parents, finds a new family. With the help of this family, friends and a secret garden, she learns the value of hard work, friendship and love.
Presented by Chesterfield Community Theater. Performances are Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m.
Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo
The Greater St. Louis Area Home Educators Expo includes speakers, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, clinics and three floors of exhibitors geared to parents who home school.
There are special presentations and resources for all age students, even high schoolers, as well as for struggling learners, special needs students and more.
April 7-9 at the First Evangelical Free Church of St. Louis County in Manchester.
More information, hours and speakers: service-life.com
