Teens and Tweens

Seedfolks, a "spoken musical," chronicles a diverse, immigrant community working together through struggles and triumphs. After a young Vietnamese girl plants beans in a vacant lot to connect with the memory of her father, she unintentionally creates a community garden that begins to bridge divides across her neighborhood. 

SciFest: Animal Kingdom Expo is an all-day event all about animals! Visitors will learn about animal science and care both at home and in the wild. Visit with animals and a variety of animal care and conservation experts. Find out more about animal-related career and volunteer opportunities you can pursue right her in the St. Louis area. 

The Teen Workshop Open Studio at the Saint Louis Art Museum is an opportunity for teens, ages 14-18, to make art with their peers, inspired by the works in the museum. All supplies are provided and no art experience, tickets or reservations are required. 

Celebrate Spring with fun on the farm at Purina Farms! The Visitor Center at Purina Farms opens on March 23 with a celebration for all ages. Enjoy cupcakes (while supplies last), and scavenger hunts, meet adoptable dogs and puppies, and meet Purina Farms' new mascot, Checkerboard Charlie! 

Free activities for kids include superhero games, caped crusader crafts, robot demonstrations with Rockwood Teams, interactive STEM activities with Code Ninjas and "Little Ninja" training with Premier Martial Arts. 

The festival features exhibitors from conservation organizations, vendors selling recycled art and craft items, tree seedling giveaways and more. A recycling drive-through will take place in the south parking lot from 9 a.m to noon.