Parent with Child
Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & Stem Expo
The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features amazing performers and captivating static displays that overtake the skies near Chesterfield Airport. Catch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels along with performers Matt Younkin and Skip Stewart and others as they pierce the sky and defy physics.
The Blue Whale Story opens at the Saint Louis Science Center
The Saint Louis Science Center’s newest exhibition, The Blue Whale Story, shares the life story of the largest creature to have ever lived on Earth. Combining life-size models, scientific discovery, hands-on interactives, and compelling storytelling, The Blue Whale Story is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand alongside an ocean giant.
Mermaids on the Mississippi
Come face-to-face with mermaids at the St. Louis Aquarium during Mermaids on the Mississippi. Mermaids will swim the aquarium, and dive in shark canyon with the sharks, rays, sea turtles and other underwater creatures.
Tapescape Opens at MADE for Kids
The Magic House, MADE for Kids will be hosting an exhibit of its own as TapeScape, an innovative playscape made almost entirely out of packing tape, opens for play on June 1 in the makerspace.
Gateway to Reading
The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.
Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Nature Tots Storybook Hour at the Wildlife Rescue Center
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Your kids can enjoy a nature-themed story, a wildlife walk, and create a craft using nature's art supplies at the Nature Tots Storybook Hour.
