For the fifth year, the St. Charles Convention Center is opening
its doors for a much-anticipated free event for kids. The 5th Annual Kids Block Party and Touch-a-Truck offers kids the opportunity to have tons of hands-on fun for free on Saturday, Aug. 13.
The event, which is open to the public, encourages healthy, active and safe lifestyles for kids ages 3-10. Kids can bounce to their heart's content on inflatable bounce houses, navigate an obstacle course and soar down a giant slide.
And for kids with a fascination for big trucks, the Touch-A-Truck activities give them the opportunity to get up close to a fire truck, ambulance, a police motorcycle, the "Big Brother" monster truck, an Army cargo truck, police car, tow truck and the Kids Klub Gymbus.
Additional activities will be provided by St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department, Saint Louis Science Center, River City Rascals and others.
The free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Charles Convention Center. For more information visit www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com
Enjoy live music, performance art, local food. a climbing wall, and hands-on activities for the whole family, as well as artists, aerial performers, educational exhibitors, diverse cuisine featuring local, organic, vegetarian and vegan options and more. Please bring your own bag to collect vendor information.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Don't be late for this very important date! The Fancy Tea Party at the St. Louis Carousel and The Butterfly House will have you feeling fancy and acting silly while enjoying tasty treats, delightful drinks, and fun crafts with Wonderland's most curious guest. Visitors can go in search of the while rabbit as adventure takes you through the gardens of The Butterfly House.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.