Kids in fifth grade and up, along with their parents, can spend an afternoon learning about the heart and cardiovascular system in this hands-on experience with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science from Washington University.
Using real, human anatomical specimens, attendees will get a glimps of real medical training. Discussions involve medically important disease prevention and ways to stay healthy and injury free. This is a great mentoring and fact-finding mission for adolescents with a casual interest in the field or test the waters of a medical career. Parents are required to register to participate with their children.
Cost is $18 per person ($16 per person for members).
1 to 3 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. More information and reservations: slsc.org
This is the first in a four-part series, and families can register for one or all of the workshops. For information about the entire series, click here
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
The Grinch will arrive on South Grand to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation ($5 with a toy donation), participants can have their photo taken with the Grinch.
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.