High Schoolers
Alien Worlds and Androids - Final Week!
Alien Worlds and Androids brings the work of scientists to life in an exhibition
that presents the possibility of life existing beyond Earth through the use of robots, telescopes, space probes and high-tech laboratories.
Play Fit, Stay Fit
To guide kids and parents alike through the causes and effects of 
sports injuries as well as their prevention, Washington University and the St.
Teen Book Discussion with Author Sara Paretsky
Teens have the opportunity to discuss reading and writing with the 
author of 20 nationally best-selling mystery novels at this free event at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters.
Evening Insect Adventure: Blacklighting
Explore the wonderful insects that fly at night at The Butterfly House during this special event to celebrate National Moth Week. Entomologists will set up black lights, which will attract night-flying insects from miles away. This one-of-a-kind experience will give you a chance to closely observe rarely seen nocturnal insects that come to the light. Sightings may include large moths, beetles, crickets and other fascinating insects.
Reptiles Rock
What makes an animal a reptile? Find out, and touch live reptiles in this fun program. Families, scout and camp groups are welcome to attend this fun, free auditorium event. For ages 6 and up.
10 to 11 a.m.
At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500
for reservations.
Family Night Hike
Enjoy Shaw Nature Reserve at night with your family. On this guided hike, you'll use your five senses to observe the surroundings and uncover the secrets of the darkness.
Activities will focus on the brain's ability to be fooled by the night and ways to improve night vision.
National Parks Service Fee Free Day at the Gateway Arch
At the Gateway Arch, the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top and adult Documentary Movie ticket is waived, reducing the cost of each ticket.
