
Parents and children up to age 12 are invited to spend a morning in nature, getting off-trail, encountering native wilds and engaging in inquiry-based explorations at this event that encourages taking kids into the wild spaces of their local parks. Wildkin is a Forest School pop-up event, sponsored by Raintree School, the only Forest School in Missouri, located in Town and Country. Forest School practitioners Jennifer Thrasher and Sarah Wilson will lead parents and children as they discovers the endless capacity children have to learn deeply and purposefully in the forest. All are welcome. Learn more about Raintree School at raintreeschool.org
9 to 11 a.m. in Queeny Park in Ballwin. Follow the signs to find the group. Free.
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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.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Enjoy free snow cones and watch as the sun sets on greenways across the St. Louis metro area at Sunsets and Snowcones sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. This free summer series is designed to connect people to nature and community while highlighting the 135 miles of greenways maintained by the agency.
Thursday Trivia at 9 Mile Garden is designed for all ages. Play trivia, win prizes, and enjoy food from the food trucks. Free admission.