St. Louis
African Film Festival Youth Matinee
Experience South Africa during the 10th annual Washington University African
Film Festival Matinee. Films include The Case of the Disappearing Daddy, Kanyekanye, and Khumba.
In The Case of the Disappearing Daddy (4 minutes), little Amy turns the case over to super sleuth A. Stemmet when daddy goes missing during bath time.
Edible Book Festival
Kids in kindergarten through grade 5 can come to the St. Louis Public Library to explore books about food and eat some book-inspired treats. Then they'll vote on their favorite.
2 to 3 p.m. at the St. Louis Public Library - Central Library. Free.
More information: slpl.org
Hops Run 5K and Kids Bunny Run
Kids ages 4 to 12 can participate in the Kids Bunny Run, a part of the Lift for Life Gym's Hops Run 2015. There will be a 1/4 "bunny trail" just for kids with four silly themed challenge stations.
Bring your camera for photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Fred Bird!
At the completion of the Bunny Run, children will receive a complimentary breakfast item and a drink, plus prizes and medals for all participants.
10:15 at the Lower Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park. Registration is $10 per child in advance and $15 on race day.
Preschool Science Series
The Preschool Science Series at the Saint Louis Science Center is the perfect program for young, budding scientists! Preschool-age children and an adult caretaker will explore, investigate, hear stories, and do hands-on science together.
Each session features a different topic, so you'll want to attend often!
Afflicted: Daughters of Salem
Meet the Mean Girls of Salem . . . Deep in the dark woods of Puritan New England,
a clique of teenage girls make decisions that result in 20 executions, making them the most hated girls in history. Metro Theater Company and the Missouri History Museum present Afflicted: Daughters of Salem, a play inspired by the girls who forever established the legacy of Salem.
Journey to Space Launches at the Saint Louis Science Center
On March 13, a new film, Journey to Space, launches at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Engineering Career Day
As part of National Engineers' Week, the Saint Louis Science Center is hosting Engineering Career Day. Teens, children and their families can check our formula racing cars, local robotics creations and other exciting hands-on activities and demonstrations from local engineering companies, colleges and organizations.
Free. More information: slsc.org
