When you're out & about, and your tummies start growling, be sure to stop at a restaurant where KIDS EAT FREE! (click on the button on the sidebar to view my growing list of St Louis area restaurants that participate in KIDS EAT FREE)
Whatever you do, HAVE FUN!
FRIDAY
Storytelling in the Galleries: Down on the Farm. Free. 10:30 a.m. Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. More information: http://www.mohistory.org/
Mr. Steve in Concert. Kids of all ages will enjoy this live concert by Mr. Steve (from his PBS Kids morning program). See him perform his favorite songs. Free. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Headquarters Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh, Frontenac. More information: 314-994-3300.Wildheart Concert. Emmy-Award winning artists Jan and George Syrigos are back with a musical service of nature's facts and features. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood. More information: 314-301-1500.
Greater St. Louis Book Fair. The Midwest's largest charity book fair, where items are priced from $1-$5, is now in its 60th year. Free admission. Through Sunday. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. West County Center, I270 and Manchester Road. More information: www.stlouisbookfair.org
Public Astronomy Night. Come spend the evening viewing the cosmos with your family! Please take note that the dome is neither heated nor cooled, so pay attention to the weather and dress in a manner that is appropriate. If it is raining or cloudy, a planetrium program will be presented instead. 9-11 pm. Info HERE.
SATURDAY
Missouri Botanical 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. Info HERE.
Lowe's Build & Grow clinic. Build a hang glider! Register HERE. Clinics run from 10-11 am.
Meet the Machines. Meet large construction equipment (bulldozers, backhoe loaders, etc.), trains, and other fun vehicles! 10 am-3 pm. First 1500 children get free hard hats. Food & drinks will be available at a minimal cost. Location HERE.
National Day of Puppetry. Unleash the artist and puppeteer within by celebrating the National Day of Puppetry. This fun-filled, hands-on family event will please and delight the young and old alike. Puppet-making workshops are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; puppet performances at noon and 3 p.m.; and puppet-related storytelling at 1 p.m. Free. Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. More information: http://www.mohistory.org/
Underground World. Enter the underground world of Rockwoods cave and explore the cave ecosystem. For families with children ages 7 and up. Come prepared to crawl on your stomach. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed-toed shoes and bring a flashlight. Helmets will be provided. 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Reservations required. Rockwoods Reservation, 2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood. More information: 636-458-2236.
Helmet Safety Check. Trained professionals from St. Louis Children's Hospital will check for correct fit of your child's helmet and ensure it is an approved helmet. New, approved helmets will be available for $8, and parents and kids will be taught not to put on a helmet correctly. Registration required. Sponsored by St. Louis Children's Hospital. 9 a.m. to noon. At The Lodge of Des Peres, 1050 Des Peres Road. To register: 314-454-KIDS or 800-678-KIDS, then press 3.
All You's Magazine booth @ Walmart. Eureka location, 11 am-5 pm. Free samples, realistic travel tips, & ideas. Go HERE for deets. CALL FIRST!
Making Music Concert. The Kirkwood Area Arts Council and the Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department present the 7th annual Making Music Concert Series. 7 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted. St. Louis Community College at Meramec, 11333 Big Bend Road. More information: http://www.stlcc.edu/
SUNDAY
St. Louis Earth Day Festival. Join the fun at this free Earth Day event in Forest Park. Pick up a free wild plum or spicebush seedling and learn how to plant one of these Missouri native trees. Participate in hands-on activities and see exhibits of everything from cutting-edge technological innovations to ideas that focus on conventional wisdom and simplicity. Health and delicious foods served by locate restaurants will be available. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Forest Park. More information: http://www.stlouisearthday.org/
All You's Magazine booth @ Walmart. Fenton location, 11 am-5 pm. Free samples, realistic travel tips, & ideas. Go HERE for deets. CALL FIRST!
Earth Day: Party for the Planet. Enjoy Earth Day activities, animal enrichment and Keeper chats, live entertainment and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saint Louis Zoo. More information: http://www.stlzoo.org/
Women's Self Defense Seminar. Learn self defense techniques and tactics. For ages 12 and up. Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Xtreme Krav Maga, 24 Fenton Plaza, Fenton. More information: http://www.xtremekravmaga.com/
Greater St. Louis Book Fair. The Midwest's largest charity book fair, where items are priced from $1-$5, is now in its 60th year. FREE General Admission - Half-Price Day. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. West County Center, I270 and Manchester Road. More information: www.stlouisbookfair.org
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The womens self defense seminar went great, we had a great group of ladies who really enjoyed it, and performed the techniques well. Thanks!
www.XtremeKravMaga.com
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