Kids can bring out their inner sculptors and learn how to twist the basic balloon dog, a simple balloon hat, a huge octopus and more at this free workshop led by the pros at Circus Kaput. Kids will take home their creations and show off their work. For ages 8-12. Free, but registration is required.
Balloon Twisting Workshop will be held at the following branches of the St. Louis County Library:
October 13 at 10 a.m. at the Samuel Sachs Branch
October 16 at 6 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
October 27 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch
November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch
November 17 at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
November 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Prairie Commons Branch
More information and to register: slcl.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
At Free Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance, families create together in each of the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, metals and graphic arts. These free workshops are led by professional artists and are for families with kids ages 5 and up. They are open to the public and all family structures are welcome. Please dress for a fun and sometimes messy art experience!
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Valentine's Day workshops at Yucandu Art Studio allow kids to express their creativity and bring home amazing Valentine's Day projects! Workshops are for kids in kindergarten through grade 5.