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Monarch Mania
Learn about monarch caterpillars as they prepare to transform into beautiful butterflies during this parent-child workshop.
Open House at Vetta Sports
Stop in to Vetta Sports for a free open house, featuring soccer demo classes for kids, fun on inflatables, raffles and prizes and other fun activities for kids.
Soccer demos will be led by Coach Dave Fernandez.
Open Houses will be held:
Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vetta Sports Sportsplex in Belleville, Ill.
Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vetta Sports O'Fallon, Ill.
Free and open to all.
More information: vettasports.com
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Race at Des Peres Park
Celebrate Fall at this free community festival that features a little bit of everything for all ages. Enjoy hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin races, a pet costume contest, live bluegrass music and a family movie under the stars.
Back-to-School Splash
Close out the summer with a big splash! Before the pools close, kids can join their friends at this special Back-to-School Splash that includes carnival-themed games, giveaways and lots of swimming.
Cost is $3 per person; $2 for ages 2 and under.
4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility in St. Charles.
More information and to register: stcharlesparks.com
Family Med School: FUNdamentals
Kids in fifth grade and up, along with their parents, can spend an afternoon learning about the heart and cardiovascular system in this hands-on experience with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science from Washington University.
Pokemon Go Night at the Saint Louis Science Center
Catch 'em all and try to be the best there ever was during Pokemon Go Night at the Saint Louis Science Center. There will be amazing science demonstrations, Pokemon-themed food and drink specials and more.
The Science Center will be open late 'til 8 with lure modules set at their Pokestops all night. Show your team pride by battling for control of the gym located at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. The Planetarium will be lighted in the team color of whoever controls it at the end of the night! Don't miss the demos from local augmented reality and virtual reality developers.
Digging for Dinosaurs
Kids can learn all about their favorite prehistoric creatures at Digging for Dinosaurs, a free workshop for preschoolers age 3-5.
Presented by Mad Science of St. Louis, in this workshop, get an up-close look at a dinosaur tooth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig. Registration is required.
Digging for Dinosaurs will be held:
Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Grand Glaize Branch.
More information and registration: slcl.org
Stories and Songs
Preschoolers will enjoy playing instruments, singing and dancing at this musical storytime.
Is There a Surgeon in the House?
Kids can learn about the medical field, wear face masks and gloves and learn about what surgeons do in this free workshop.
Presented by Little Medical School of St. Louis, in this workshop, kids ages 7 to 10 will learn to suture and tie knots. Registration is required.
Is There a Surgeon in the House will be held:
Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Weber Road Branch
Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Jamestown Bluffs Branch.
Mad Mixtures
Get ready for some simple chemistry fun at Mad Mixtures, a free workshop for preschoolers ages 3-5.
Family Concert: Leonardo
Take in a highly interactive family concert for free at the St. Louis County Library.
Parents Choice award winning entertainer Leonardo will perform a free concert at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters Branch at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
More information: slsc.org
A Supersized Centennial Celebration
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with a Supersized Centennial Celebration at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
Activities include the play "Lift Every Voice: The Black Experience in the Heartland" with interactive scenes that bring the pages of history to life. The play is ideal for ages 8-12 but all ages are invited to enjoy the performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Back to School and Community Empowerment Festival
St. Louis Public School and the Urban League of Metro St. Louis present the annual Back to School and Community Enpowerment Festival, free for all city residents.
This year's festival features a main stage on the arena floor where student performances and academic showcases will take place. Free school supplies will be given away while supplies last and a free lunch will also be served.
Pluto Party at the Planetarium
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pluto's status as a dwarf planet with star shows and fun family activities throughout the day.
The Planetarium's star shows will focus on Pluto and NASA's New Horizon's mission.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the James S. McDonnel Planetarium in Forest Park.
More information: slsc.org
Library Olympics
Play "Minute to Win It" style games as you celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Free. 2-4 p.m. at the St. Louis Public Library, Carpenter Branch.
More information: slpl.org
Comics Central at Central Library
The 5th annual Comics Central is an all-ages event that features game demos, a Comic Craft Corner from Star Clipper, vendors selling comics, artwork, a cosplay contest, mobile video gaming, virtual reality demos, food trucks and a DJ.
150th Birthday Party at the Missouri History Museum
You're invited to the 150th Birthday Party at the Missouri History Museum, where there will be family friendly fun all afternoon.
Activities include games, hands-on crafts for kids, face painting, a strolling magician, gallery scavenger hunts, gallery tours, free cake and frozen custard, pop-up musical performances, carriage rides around the museum (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and more. All activities are free.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information: mohistory.org
