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NEW FIELD TRIP!
The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off City Stage Theatre @ Union Station
Friday, December 4th @ 10am $8 per person (50 spots available)
Eight young cookie chefs have been selected from all over the country to battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum, in this Christmas spirit-filled musical. Rivalry gives way to charity, family, and forgiveness. Register by 10/20 *hsUntethered Event
NEAR ST JOE
LOW-KEY LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR TEENS
Monday, September 14 · 3:00–4:00 PM · Washington Park Library (Club Room)
FREE · Ages 12–18 - Inspired by the Silent Book Club — bring a book, do a quiet craft, or just settle in with snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and a phone charger. No assignments, no group discussions, no pressure.
TRICKY TUESDAY! – SELF ESTEEM
Tuesday, September 15 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library · FREE · Ages 6–12
Stories and a matching craft built around the theme of self esteem. Quick, fun, and a nice conversation starter for the drive home.
LOTERÍA FOR KIDS / LOTERÍA PARA NIÑOS
Tuesday, September 15 · 6:00–7:00 PM · East Hills Library (Conference Room)
FREE · AGE GROUP: Children - A kick-off event for Hispanic Heritage Month — kids play Lotería, a Bingo-style card game using images, while building English and Spanish vocabulary side by side. Snacks and prizes included.
WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
Wednesday, September 16 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Carnegie Library
FREE · All Ages (not recommended under 3)
Pick up a wacky seasonal craft kit while supplies last — just ask at the circulation desk. No event to attend, grab and go.
NATIONAL PLAY-DOH DAY!
Wednesday, September 16 · 4:30–5:15 PM · Riverside Branch Library
FREE · Early Learning and Ages 6–11
Celebrate with homemade, lightly scented dough and toys. A good one for the littles.
DIGITAL DRAWING BASICS
September 17, 24 & October 1, 5:30–7:30 PM - Ages 13+
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Pricing: Try the first class for $35. • Attend all three sessions for $105
Ready to explore the world of digital art? Join artist Jaylen Words for this beginner-friendly three-part class designed to help you build confidence using Procreate and create your own digital illustrations. Whether you're completely new to digital drawing or looking to strengthen your skills, you'll learn the essential tools, techniques, and workflow needed to bring your ideas to life.
DROP IN KNITTING
Thursday, September 17 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
FREE · Teens and Adults - Bring your current knitting or crochet project, swap patterns, and pick up a new technique or two. No registration needed.
VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT
Thursday, September 17 · 4:00–5:15 PM · All branches simultaneously (East Hills, Carnegie, Downtown, Washington Park) · FREE · Children
Author Amy Atwater talks about her book The Fossil Keepers Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch. Each branch has 25 copies to give away to families who attend.
LEGO CLUB
Thursday, September 17 · 6:00–7:00 PM · East Hills Library (Conference Room)
FREE · Ages 6+ (grades K and up) Monthly building challenges with fellow LEGO fans. The only question is whether your kid can build it.
CHESS & CHECKERS CLUB
Thursday, September 17 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE · All Ages
All skill levels welcome — bring your enthusiasm for chess or checkers and settle in for a fun evening.
FREE ROBOTICS WORKSHOP
Friday, September 18 · 4:30 PM · Stoney Creek Hotel, 1201 N Woodbine Rd
FREE (registration required) · Ages 7–14
An in-person robotics workshop hosted by ed-tech company Moonpreneur. Bring a laptop.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
Friday, September 18 · 4:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
The Scoop Skool Bus is parked at the library this week with drinks and frozen treats. Good reason to time your evening walk to the library.
PIRATE SPY GLASS
Saturday, September 19 · All Day · Riverside Branch Library · FREE · Family, All Ages
In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, kids can make their own pirate spy glass. Drop in whenever.
GET CUDDLY WITH KITTENS
Saturday, September 19 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
FREE · Family, All Ages - Fuzzy kittens at the library. Enough said.
COMING SOON
THE NUTCRACKER COFFEE CRAWL
Saturday, October 3 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Art Attack Studio, 218 South 8th, Downtown
$15 wristband per person· Family, All Ages
Pick up your wristband to sip through festive downtown cafes — a fundraiser for the Dance Arts Performing Company. A fun fall outing if you enjoy a good crawl through downtown.
FIELD TRIP ADVENTURES!
Weston Orchard & Vineyard Tour — Weston, MO (~30 mi) · Fri 9/25 @ 10:30 AM · $7/person, ages 3+ · Tour the orchard, hayride, take home 2 apples. Register by 9/20 (~30 spots left)
Organ Concert with Anna Lapwood — Kansas City, MO (~50 mi) · Thu 11/5 @ 10 AM · $2/person · Royal Albert Hall organist, student matinee. Register by 9/25
The Pigeon's Holiday Extravaganza — Kansas City, MO (~50 mi) · Fri 11/13 @ 12 PM · $6.75/person · Mo Willems musical holiday show. Register by 10/9
Halloween on the Farm — Easton, MO (~12 mi) · Fri 10/30 @ 11 AM–2 PM ·Petting zoo, fire pit, horse rides, pumpkin painting. Ages 0–1: Free, Ages 2–17: $7.50 (1 kid) · 3 or more kids $22.50, Adults 18+: $3 each RSVP via FB event or email Penny
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
🧵✨ BEGINNER SEWING CLASS — MAKE YOUR OWN DRESS! ✨👗
I’m excited to announce my 4-Week Beginner Garment Making Class at Art Attack Studios, beginning Saturday, September 26th, from 3–5 PM! This small, hands-on class will walk you through the process of creating your own dress from start to finish. We’ll cover sewing basics, pattern preparation, cutting, bodice construction, facings, skirt construction, zippers, and finishing techniques—and by the end of the 4 weeks, you’ll have a dress you made yourself! 🧵✂️👗. $150 total for all 4 classes | Small class size No previous garment-making experience required! If you’ve been wanting to learn, this is your sign to finally start. 💕
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CAREER EXPLORATION for Highschoolers
ONGOING DEALS
HOMESCHOOL SKATE
Bode Ice Rink has homeschool skate on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm. $6 per person w/or without skate rental.
MISSOURI WING CIVIL AIR PATROL AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Ongoing · Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol · FREE
The Aerospace Education Member program gives homeschool families free STEM kits and curriculum, plus a free flight in a CAP Cessna 172 or 182. Reach out to Jason Unwin directly to learn more. Phone (918) 616-0578; mowg.cap.gov
WORTH THE DRIVE
LATHROP LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL Lathrop (~30 mi)
Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Lathrop Antique Show Grounds · FREE
A free field trip day featuring pioneer demonstrations, a Lincoln impersonator, a one-room schoolhouse, and historic buildings. Pack a cooler, stay as long as you like.
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