Girls can ask their favorite Valentine guy (dad, grandfather, uncle, etc.) to this enchanted evening at The Lodge of Des Peres. Couples will enjoy a special dinner, dancing, a photo opportunity and party favors.
Elsa and Anna from Frozen will be special guests and will entertain and pose for pictures with guests. Don't miss this very enchanted evening!
For ages 3-10. 5:30 to 8 p.m. More information and to register: desperesmo.org
Celebrate Jewish camping and Jewish music at this new event at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. At the Jewish Camp JamFest, families can learn about day and sleep-away camps and hear great music from the nationally recognized Jewish children's musician Craig Parks.
1 to 4 p.m. Free. More information: jccstl.com
Families can spend a morning at the Saint Louis Science Center with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) and Physical and Athletic Training Programs at Saint Louis University.
Activities include a virtual tour of the major organs and body systems utilizing a fully dissected human cadaver and hands-on anatomical dissections. There will also be discussions of some medically important disease processes and ways to stay healthy and unjury-free. Ideal for parents and their children in grade 5 and up.
Sessions include:
Kids ages 5-12 can get ready for the big game at this football-themed party. They'll participate in games, crafts, make s'mores around a campfire and each some delicious football-themed treats.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Webster Park Community Building in St. Charles. Cost is $15 per child.
More information and to register: stcharlesparks.com
At this free hands-on workshop, kids ages 5 to 12 can build a wooden valentines mailbox to hold all of their valentines just in time for Valentine's Day. All supplies will be provided.
Participants will receive a free Kids Workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.
9 a.m. to noon at local Home Depot stores. To register and find the workshop nearest you, go to homedepot.com/workshops
Girls in grades 3-8 are invited to this workshop led by professional photographer Cathy Lander-Goldberg, author of Photo Explorations: A Girl's Guide to Self-Discovery Through Photography, Writing and Drawing, to create a portrait reflecting their inner selves.
Then, participants will write about the portrait and create a collage using the image. Girls should bring a copy of a favorite childhood photo to the workshop to incorporate into their artwork.
12:30 to 2 p.m. at Art Unleashed in Chesterfield. Cost is $25 per person.
The Lodge Des Peres offers Dancing Darlings youth dance classes each year. Our program spans the school year starting in September and ending with a wonderful recital in April. The program is affordable and centrally located for your convenience.
The Lodge Des Peres offers a variety of fitness, sports, aquatic, dance and art programs for both kids and adults throughout the year. Drop in and use our gymnasium, indoor wave pool, lap pool or fitness center for fun indoor activities when the St. Louis weather gets extreme.
Continue Reading »Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!