Join VolunTEENnation.org at the Ferguson Public Library for the St. Louis Family Volunteer
Day. Parents, kids, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles - everyone is invited to volunteer to make a variety of projects for local nonprofit organizations to share.
Get in touch with your favorite emotions at this showing of the newly released film Inside Out. Admission is free when you bring a paper product item to be donated to a local food pantry.
Enjoy a free concert by the Ugandan Kids Choir at the St. Louis County
Library. After the performance, members of the choir will participate in a cultural exchange with members of the audience.
Sponsored by the St. Louis County Library and Childcare Worldwide.
6 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Florissant Valley Branch.
Aaron Likens, an accomplished public speaker, author and avid blogger, was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 20 and now works as the Easter Seals Midwest Autism Ambassador. He speaks frequently to parents and others to advocate early intervention services and to help others understand autism and the autistic mind.
Learn about nocturnal animals at the 6th annual Tails of the Night at the Wildlife Rescue Center. The Center treats more than 500 native nocturnal animals yearly, such as bats, foxes, opossums, raccoons and flying squirrels. You'll learn about the live of these seldom-seen neighbors from the volunteers and staff who care for them.
You can also take an audio tour of the wildlife rehabilitation facility and learn about the mission of the Wildlife Rescue Center. then grab your flashlight and head out to the nature trail.
Join Spielberg Fitness and Junior Stars Cycling for the Cyclocross Color Fun Ride. The is a hybrid of an all-terrain biking adventure and color fun run.
No previous experience is needed. The color run ride includes a bike course full of obstacles, colored dust, bubbles, squirt guns, silly string and more.
Registration includes an event t-shirt. The first 10 people to register get a free water bottle. Registration opens at 9:15 a.m.; the ride starts at 10 a.m. Free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Sponsored by Spielberg Fitness.
Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at various branches of the St. Louis County Library and St. Charles County Library.
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.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
At Sensory Friendly Night at Boo at the Zoo, families can enjoy festive decorations, Zoo attractions, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more in an environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities. This special night will mirror the traditional Boo at the Zoo experience, but also includes sensory maps, quiet areas and trained Zoo staff to assists guests.
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!