St. Louis
Engineering Career Day
As part of National Engineers' Week, the Saint Louis Science Center is hosting Engineering Career Day. Teens, children and their families can check our formula racing cars, local robotics creations and other exciting hands-on activities and demonstrations from local engineering companies, colleges and organizations.
Free. More information: slsc.org
Catholic Summer Camp and Activities Fair
Parents can speak one-on-one with camp directors and counselors representing
Catholic schools, parishes, residential camps and summer day camps at this free fair. There will also be lots of activities for kids, including face painting, a magic show, Mad Science experiments, music and stage performances.
At Saint Louis University High School, Danis Fieldhouse. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Catholic Parent Magazine.
Backyard Bird Festival
The St. Louis Audubon Society hosts this festival that includes activities for kids, bird walks, information tables, and workshops about birds in our backyards.
Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Forest Park Visitor and Education Center.
More information: forestparkforever.org
Storytelling at the Museum: Cowboys and Cowgirls
Little ones can saddle up and hear stories about the wild, wild west!
Storytelling at the Museum engages the youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and introduces them to a museum setting in a really fun way using traditional and contemporary story books. Children will also enjoy hands-on crafts and other activities.
Family Film Day at the Missouri History Museum
Visit the Missouri History Museum with your kids and enjoy a free movie in front of a big screen. You'll also enjoy some light snacks.
Scheduled films include:
Feb. 14: Shrek
March 7: An American Tale
Movies begin at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free.
More information: mohistory.org
Humpback Whales Opens at the Saint Louis Science Center
Their songs captured our hearts and their story will inspire you forever. An extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of one of nature's most awe-inspiring marine mammals, Humpback Whales takes audiences to Alaska, Hawaii and the remote islands of Tonga for an up-close look at how these whales communicate, sing, feed, play and take care of their young.
Multicultural Family Fun Day
Explore the special exhibit The Missouri Immigrant Experience and enjoy a day of interactive learning about other places in the world. Families can listen to stories about people around the world, learn a few basic phrases in different languages, make traditional art, hear live music and go on a scavenger hunt.
All activities are free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum
More information: mohistory.org
