New for 2018! Kids, teens and families can dig a little deeper into specific art media at Artscope workshops. Artscope is now offering workshops for elementary age kids and teens, as well as one for the whole family. Workshops focus on origami, printmaking, puppetry, eco + art, 3D design, fashion, sculpture, anime, painting and more. Registration is required. Scheduled workshops include:
March 18: Origami Playset: Swan Paradise. Family workshop for ages 7 and up.
Cost is $20 per child, except for the March 18 family workshop, which is $15 - $30 per person. All workshops are held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Artscope's headquarters in Tower Grove Park. Use coupon code "awesomeorigami" and get 50% off your registration fee!
For more information and to register: artscopestl.org
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
At the Saint Louis Zoo's Marting Luther King Jr. Day Camp: Telling Tails, campers will learn all about animal tails! Long or short, feathered or furry, tails come in all shapes and sizes. Whether they are used for balance or for grasping onto trees, tails are important adaptations that help the animals survive in their habitats.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the holiday weekend with a variety of experiences at the Missouri History Museum. Families are invited for youth activism workshops, meaningful conversations on race and social justice, storytelling, movement with Mama Lisa, and craft workshops.
Kids ages 7-15 can spend MLK Day climbing, team building, and doing arts & crafts at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. This one-day camp is a great way to keep your child active when school is out. Campers will learn about rock climbing, as well as team building with other kids their age.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.