The beat goes on! Kids can listen as Adam Rugo plays the djembe, a goblet-shaped hand drum originating from West Africa, then shake, rattle and roll with Rugo as he plays a variety of African percussion instruments.
There's fun for the whole family at Aquaboogie at the water park at St. Vincent park. Enjoy open swin and water activities, food music and more.
Sponsored by Beyond Housing and Great Rivers Greenway. 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Vincent Park.
More information: greatriversgreenway.org
Enjoy live music and demonstrations by different types of artists at this outdoor event celebrating the arts.
Artists include painters, muralists, a cariacature artist, henna artist, balloon artist and more.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town and Country Crossing.
More information: townandcountrycrossing.com
Tweens ages 9-12 can spend time with their friends as they make their own ear bud case at this free craft workshop.
2 to 3 p.m. At the Kirkwood Public Library.
More information: mlc-stl.org
Preschoolers can join in on a fun session of preschool yoga and stories with Miss Michaela from Joga Yoga. Free, but registration is required.
At Richmond Heights Memorial Library. 10 a.m.
More information and to register: mlc.stl.org
Explore the insects that fly at night that we can't see during the day in this family workshop run by entomologists at The Butterfly House.
Chalk Riot presents WordPlay, free summer chalk art workshops for ages 12-17.
No sign up is necessary for these two-hour workshops. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothes that can get dirty.
Word Play will be held at the St. Louis County Library at the following times and locations:
August 31 at 4 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
Find more information here or call 314-994-3300, ext. 2234.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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 Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6.