Kids will learn the science behind air pressure as they create a whirlwind with an Airzooka vortex generator and make pucks and balls levitate. They'll also launch foam rockets with the Air Blaster Kit. This free workshop is for ages 5-11 and is presented by Mad Science of St. Louis. Registration is required.
Under Pressure will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch
October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Samuel C. Sachs Branch
October 19 at 2 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Glaize Branch
November 12 at 4:30 p.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
December 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch
December 21 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch
December 30 at 10 a.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch
More information: slcl.org
Registration is required. Visit your branch's web site to register online: slcl.org/branches
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
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 Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.