Little ones will take a trip on the tractor to see the peaches, blackberries, tomatoes, corn and other summer produce that they will cook up in the kitchen. Preschoolers with parent. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. $10/child. Eckert’s Belleville location.
More information: eckerts.com or (618) 233-0513.
Walk in and make a summer fruit recipe at Eckert’s Belleville location. Ages 2 to 12. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Eckert’s Belleville location.
More information: eckerts.com or (618) 233-0513.
Name something that makes it’s own food, is used to create over 5,000 products, protects the environment…yet never moves. If you said “trees,” you’re correct! Join us to celebrate the International Year of the Forest and find out all the ways that trees are so awesome. Reservations are required. Families ages 8. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Rockwoods Reservation.
More information: mdc.mo.gov or (636) 458-2236.
Learn about Missouri’s state bird, the bluebird! Build a bluebird nest box to take home that will hopefully house this beautiful bird of summer. One nest box per family. Please bring a hammer and screwdriver.Reservations are required. All ages. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Rockwoods Reservation.
More information: mdc.mo.gov or (636) 458-2236.
All-Star Night at Crestwood Court includes two stages of live entertainment for all ages. Acts include comic jugglers, magic shows, the Arch Rivals Comedy Improv Troupe and the Windsor Theatre Group.
Doors open at 6:30, with a fashion show from Pashmina Saint Louis IX Fasions at 7 and stage entertainment beginning at 7:45. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for kids. In the Community Room at Crestwood Court. For more information and tickets call 314-832-2114.
Among Giants: A Life with Whales
With all the coverage of the royal wedding, this year may go down in the history books as the “Year of William and Kate.” 
But the newlyweds will have to share the spotlight. To raise awareness of sustainable management, development and conservation of forests, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests. Trees are vital in improving air quality, lessening that nasty greenhouse effect, conserving water and housing wildlife. The Missouri Botanical Garden is celebrating this big year with Treemendous activities, displays and fun for the entire family.
Fazio’s Rock Academy is the summer destination for the aspiring rock star in your life! Campers attend one-week or two-week sessions (8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. daily) where they form a real band, choose a band name, write their own music, pose for a photo shoot and conclude with a live concert with special guest appearances by professional rock artists! Fazio's Rock Academy is for Guitarists, Vocalists, Bassists and Keyboardists between the ages of 9-17 years.
Two sessions are offered: July 15-19; and July 22-26. Each session is $399, which includes print music and a t-shirt. Ask about a discounted rate for two-week enrollment.
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