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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Kite Activities, Butterfly Lessons and High School Plays

Teens can create their own book soundtracks and little ones can enjoy some play time at Dream Play recreation.

 

If you've got a spare night in your family calendar and you're looking for something to do, you're in the right spot!

There's plenty going on at the St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch this week. Create a soundtrack for a beloved book or find out more about kites. Plus, there's two high school theater productions this weekend. 

Look for the Grab & Go Kids Planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips—just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!

What: Teen Tech: Mix and Mash Playlists   
When: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday
Where:  St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield
Cost: Free

Find your inner rockstar by creating a soundtrack of your favorite book using the music site Grooveshark.com

What: Pay for Play at Dream Play Recreation    
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday 
Where: Dream Play Recreation
Cost: $5 cash or $6 if paid by credit

Let the kids explore and have some fun adventures. It can make for a great play day! Must be accompanied by a parent.

What: Kite Kamp 
When: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: St. Louis County Library, Samuel Sachs Branch, 16400 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield
Cost: Free

Come learn about the world of kites, listen to fun stories and make crafts, too. 

What: March Morpho Mania Family and Educational Activities
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Where: The Butterfly House, Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield
Cost: Included with admission. $6 general admission, $4.50 Seniors (65+), $4 children 3 to 12, Free for children 2 and under and Missouri Botanical Garden members

Kids ages 2 through 12 can learn about butterfly farming, how to make a small craft caterpillar and examine how cloth sleeving on the host tree will protect it from predators.

What: We Like Sheep, Children's Choir Musical
When: 9:30 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Manchester United Methodist Church, 129 Woods Mill Rd., Manchester
Cost: Admission is free, but an offering will be collected to fund the purchase of sheep for Heifer International, a charity that works to end world hunger by helping families become more self-sufficient.

Watch the talented fourth and fifth grade Music Makers Choir in a professionally staged and choreographed musical pased on the parable of The Lost Sheep.

What: The Importance of Being Earnest
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Parkway West High School, 14653 Clayton Rd., Ballwin
Cost: $5 for students, $7 for adults

Expose the kids to the wonderful works of Oscar Wilde through this high school production of the classic play.

What: Hairspray
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Marquette High School, 2351 Clarkson Rd., Chesterfield
Cost:  $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 636-891-6000 to reserve tickets.

Dance though the '60s with this musical about teenagers on a TV dance program.

Related Topics: Activities, Butterflies, Kids, Kites, Marquette, Marquette High School, Moms, Musicals, Parenting, and g&g
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