What Are You Doing This Weekend? pt 9

This is the part of my website where I tell you about fun things you can do with your family for the weekend...either free or cheap. There is obviously more here than the average family could do, this is so you can have several options. I also tried hard to find activities that are for different age groups, in different parts of St. Louis.





Don't forget...while you are out & about & stopping for lunch, be sure to patronize a restaurant that practices KIDS EAT FREE! (button always on my sidebar too!) Also consider the restaurants.com deal I blogged about the other day (or was that yesterday?) for one of your meals.





Whatever you do, have a sweet weekend with your family!





FRIDAY





Family Fun Night at The Whittle Shortline Railroad. Family Fun Nights at The Whittle Shortline Railroad are the second Friday of every month. Activities include face painting, paint workshops, train cookie decorating and much more. Both floors will be open for plenty of train playing. 5:30-8:30 pm. $4.50 - Children 18 months and up. Adults are Free. http://www.woodentrain.com/ The Whittle Shortline Railroad, 24 Front Street, Valley Park (636) 861-3334





Countdown to the Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience. Radio Disney will host this special event in which attendees can win a trip to Las Vegas to attend the Red Carpet movie premiere of the Jonas Brothers 3D concert movie. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. St. Clair Square, Fairview Heights, Ill.





Working Woman's Survival Show. Explore the latest products, services and activities for working women with more than 400 exhibitors. St. Charles Convention Center, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Order Tickets Here. SAVE HALF on today's tickets by ordering online & using this code: MCD7





SATURDAY


Lowe's. Build & Grow Clinic. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. You guys know this is our family's favorite weekend activity. Learn to build a jewelery box at this month's BGC. Visit the Lowe's website for area locations and to register (don't show up without registering, they've grown too popular for that, they only have enough for the registered kiddos).

Storytelling in the Galleries: Beary Fun. Free storytelling program for kids ages 10 and under at the Missouri History Museum, Forest Park. 1 p.m. This week's theme: Beary Fun with special guest Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, who will read teddy-bear themed stories and meet families. Come early or stay afterward to play with puppets or for a storytelling workshop. More information: http://www.mohistory.org/


Barnes & Noble Storytime - West County Mall. Free storytime. 10 am. (314) 835-9980 http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/


Botanical Garden Free Morning. Admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden is FREE every Wednesday and Saturday morning. From 9am - Noon, St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents (bring proof of residency) can get into the garden for free all year. Free admission may not be available during special events. 9 am - noon. 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis (314) 577-9400 http://www.mobot.org/


Theatre in the Museum: Teens Making History. Local teens take the stage performing plays based on St. Louis history. A piece of Smithsonian's programming comes to St. Louis with the performance of Lions of Industry/Mothers of Invention. Developed just for family and youth audiences, you'll meet George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington and St. Louis' own Madame C.J. Walker in this play about great American inventors. 11:30 a.m. Free. At the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. More information: www.mohistory.org


Hide and Seek. Kids ages 7-12 will discover how animals blend in with nature to protect themselves from predators. An outdoor hike means dress for the weather. 10-11:30 a.m. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood. Reservations and more information: 314-301-1500 or www.mdc.mo.gov/area/cnc/powdervalley


Sweetheart Owls. Kids ages 4-6 will discover which owl’s nickname is “Sweetheart Owl” and learn about owls and their fantastic lives. 10-11 a.m. August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, 1260 Highway D, St. Charles. More information and reservations: 636-441-4554 or www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/cnc/busch


Masters of the Sky. This educational and informational program, presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the National Great Rivers Museum, #1 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, Ill. More information: 877-462-6979 or http://www.greatriverroad.com/


African Dance. Tiffany Scott and the African American Ensemble will take you on a journey through the rich history and traditions of the people of Africa. Live drummers and traditional African garments. Recommended for ages 7 and up. 10:30 a.m. St. Louis County Library, Mid-County Branch, Clayton. More information: 314-721-3008.Valentine's Day Party. Stories, crafts and games to celebration the holiday. Recommended or ages 4-10. 2 p.m. Registration required. St. Louis County Library, Cliff Cave Branch, 5430 Telegraph Road. More information and to register: 314-487-6003.



SUNDAY


Rockwood Camp Expo. This annual Expo, sponsored by the Rockwood School District Community Education Department, features summer programs for kids of all ages. Representatives from a wide variety of summer programs from across the metro area and beyond, including sports, performing arts, academic enrichment, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and many more will be on hand. Rockwood's Summer Driver’s Education program will be taking registrations at the Expo as well. Free and open to the public. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marquette High School, 2351 Clarkson Road, Chesterfield. More information: 636-938-2362 or http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us./



Delta Dental Winter Zoo. Get to the Zoo for this great family event that celebrates penguins! Enjoy penguin-themed games and activities, stage shows, crafts, hands-on fun and lots more. At 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., take in the free Delta Dental of Missouri's Land of Smiles show starring the Tooth Wizard, his pal Panda and their arch-enemy, PlaqueMan. Kids will be entertained and educated on the importance of maintaining a healthy smile, and kids are invited on stage to participate. Every child takes home a goody bag too. Other activities include a Penguin March and Penguin feeding at the Penguin Puffin Coast. Winter Zoo is from noon to 4 p.m. Free. Indoors in The Living World at the St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park. More information: http://www.stlzoo.org/



Masters of the Sky. This educational and informational program, presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the National Great Rivers Museum, #1 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, Ill. More information: 877-462-6979 or http://www.greatriverroad.com/



Monday - Presidents Day



Bil Nye the Science Guy. Bill Nye, the popular television host and children's book author, known to children and adults alike as Bill Nye the Science Guy, will speak at Saint Louis University. Nye will discuss global warming, global sustainability and what students can do to promote a healthy longevity for planet Earth. The talk is free and open to the public. 7 p.m. Saint Louis University, 20 N. Grand Blvd. More information: www.stl.edu



Theatre in the Museum, Presidents' Day Style. Come to the museum to celebrate this national holiday with live theater inspired by history. Move through American history from the American Revolution with soldier Joseph Plumb Martin, followed by the story of the St. Louis Fire of 1849 and ending with the tale of Missourian Absolom Grimes, a spy in the Confederate Army. Also enjoy hands-on crafts for children of all ages. Crafts will be inspired by presidents and by current museum exhibits. Performances at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.; Crafts from 1-3:30 p.m. Free. At the Missouri History Museum, Forest Park. More information: http://www.mohistory.org/



Wild About Wolves. Learn traits and features of wolves and their role in the environment from the Wild Canid Survival and Reserch Center. Get hands-on experience with wolf pelts and wolf artifacts. For all ages; families welcome. 10:30 a.m. St. Charles County Library, McClay Branch, 2760 McClay Road, St. Charles. More information: 636-441-7577; and 2 p.m. at the St. Charles County Library, Spencer Road, Branch, 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters. More information: 636-447-2320.Story Time. Relax and engage your child’s imagination with a variety of fun books then enjoy yummy treats. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Whole Foods Market, 1160 Town and Country Crossing Drive, Town and Country. More information: 636-527-1160 or http://www.wholefoods.com/



Masters of the Sky. This educational and informational program, presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, features eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the National Great Rivers Museum, #1 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, Ill. More information: 877-462-6979 or http://www.greatriverroad.com/

I love to hear from families who are reading the weekend posts & finding some great ideas. It's motivation! It takes me close to 2 hours to research the activities & post them on here; that's a lot of time for this busy mom, so it helps to know you're benefitting!
Also, if you know of something fun & more importantly, free/cheap, going on in STL or the surrounding areas, please let me know & I will happily add it.

Happy Weekend!