Discover COCA Day

Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Learn about the many classes, workshops and performances available at COCA and take part in fun, family activities during Discover COCA Day.

This free event for all ages features performances from COCA's Pre-Professional Division students, an interactive reading and book signing by Arika Parr of her new book But What Can You Do?, as well as raffles and discounts for classes and COCA merchandise.

Discover COCA Day is on Saturday, August 24 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Admission is free. Get more details at cocastl.org

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Tags: COCA, free family fun in St. Louis, performing arts for kids in St. Louis, Discover COCA Day

Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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