Upcoming Family & Kids Events

Family & Kids

Movie Night and Bounce-a-thon - Friday, February 24 - 7:00 PM
A movie night and bounce-a-thon for the Strong Community Campaign is at 7 p.m. on Fri., Feb. 24 at West County YMCA. The movie shown is Puss In Boots. The showing is free, and afterward a fundraiser for the Strong Community Campaign takes place. RSVP by emailing Christine Grant at cgrant@ymcastlouis.org.

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Dr. Seuss Birthday Party - Saturday, February 25 - 9:30 AM
Join the Cat in the Hat for a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 25 and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sun., Feb. 26, at The Magic House (516 S. Kirkwood Road). Nine Network hosts the party, which celebrates the children’s author’s 108th birthday. The Cat in the Hat poses for photos, local celebrities read from their favorite Dr. Seuss books, and guests can play games and make crafts. Children ages 11 and under can visit for free with one paid adult admission ($8.75) if they bring a new Dr. Seuss book for donation to the Joplin school district. Visit www.ninenet.org for details.

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Trivia Night at Shenandoah Valley Elementary - Saturday, February 25 - 7:00 PM
A trivia night to benefit the PTO at Shenandoah Valley Elementary will be held from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the JCC (Marilyn Fox Building) 16801 Baxter Road in Chesterfield. The cost is $175 for a table of eight or $25 per person.  The theme is Mardi Gras.  Prizes will be awarded for best decorated table, best costume and trivia first place. The event will also include auction items, attendance prizes, 50/50, mulligans and games between rounds.  Participants are welcome to bring in food and drinks for their table. Registration forms are available in the school office. For questions, contact Pam Jesse at pam.jesse@gmail.com.

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FrogWatch USA Training Sessions - Sunday, February 26 - 10:00 AM
FrogWatch USA training sessions are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26 and Saturday, March 24 at the Saint Louis Zoo. Area “citizen scientists” are needed to monitor frogs and toads from their backyards, parks, fields, creeks, etc. Information gathered can ultimately lead to ways to stop amphibian decline. Participants are asked to commit to monitoring a site of their choosing for at least three minutes twice a week from February to August.  Training is offered to those entering ninth grade through adults. To register, visit www.stlzoo.org/frogwatch or call (314) 646-4551.

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BreakDown STL - Thursday, March 01 - 7:00 PM
BreakDown STL presents a multimedia presentation at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) on Thursday, March 1 at the Edward Jones Theatre (12555 Manchester Road). It touches on topics that affect teens, including sex, relationships, drugs, alcohol, self-harm, bullying and suicide. A reception and networking opportunity follow the event. RSVP by calling Terri Kraham at (314) 960-7625 or emailing terri.kraham@breakdownstl.org.

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Kumon Grand Opening and Literacy Open House - Saturday, March 03 - 10:00 AM
The Kumon after-school math and reading enrichment program is opening a new location in Wildwood, at 16572 Manchester Road. The public is invited to Kumon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 for the literacy open house event that supports Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).
Local educators and entrepreneurs, Lisa Best and Natalie White, welcome families with school-age children to the free event celebrating learning.
“Reading is essential to the academic and personal development of children, opening their minds to new worlds, people, and experiences,” owner Lisa Best said. “I’m excited to work with local families to support such a noteworthy cause.”
Kumon’s partnership with RIF, the largest children’s non-profit literacy organization in the United States, will help bring books to children in need. Kumon of Wildwood will donate $10, equivalent to four new books, for every student that enrolls during the month of March. Donations will support RIF’s mission to bring books to underserved children. Kumon North America, Inc. is donating a minimum of $50,000 to this cause.
Families are encouraged to attend the Kumon of Wildwood literacy open house, which will include read-aloud sessions featuring books from Kumon’s Recommended Reading List and a new book drive supporting RIF. The reading list covers a range of award winning titles, including Blueberries for Sal and Arthur’s Eyes. Refreshments, games and prizes will be provided during the free event.

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Family Movie Night - Friday, March 09 - 7:00 PM
Family Movie Night features a showing of Toy Story 3 at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at Life Church St. Louis (15036 Clayton Road, Chesterfield). Refreshments are provided. A $5 suggested donation is requested. For details visit www.lifechurchstlouis.org.

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Chesterfield Safety Town - Wednesday, April 11 - 6:30 PM
Open registration night for Chesterfield Safety Town is at 6:30 p.m. on Wed., Apr. 11, at Chesterfield City Hall. There are six sessions of the event throughout June and July. Safety Town teaches 4- to 6-year-olds about a variety of issues including bicycle, water and school bus safety, and is hosted by the Chesterfield Police Department, Chesterfield Rotary, Chesterfield Kiwanis and the Parkway School District. The cost is $10 per child, and includes a T-shirt, bicycle helmet and coloring book. For details, contact Officer Paul Powers at 537-3000 or ppowers@chesterfield.mo.us.

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Youth Day - Sunday, May 06 - 2:00 PM
Youth Day is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun., May 6, at the Ellisville Elks Lodge (1007 New Ballwin Road). The event is free, and includes pony rides, a bounce house, games, food, attendance prizes and more. Call 227-0404 for details.

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