If you're crazy about all things Firefly this First Friday at the Saint Louis Science Center is for you.
Activities include a live taping of the Geek Universe radio show featuring Dr. Dan Yezbick of St. Louis Community College about what makes Firefly so exceptional and why it continues to have a large following, crafts from Spiderloom and Arch City Crafts, makerspace innovations with Inventor Forge, a Smuggling Challenge, a Firefly photo opp, Coloring at First Friday and more.
The Planetarium will be open for you to test out the flight simulators, enjoy public telescope viewing, see The Sky Tonight, help CosmoQuest with a citizen science project on mapping the stars, and learn about space exploration with the St. Louis Space Frontier, Moon Society and Challenger Learning Center.
Other highlights include Amazing Science Demonstrations, watching the Firefly pilot episode in the OMNIMAX Theater, First Friday Trivia and live music.
There is free parking on First Fridays. At the Saint Louis Science Center.
Many activities are free. More information and a full schedule of events: slsc.org
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Is it time to potty train your toddler? The St. Louis County Library is offering Potty Training 101 to parents of children ages 2-3. This free workshop for parent and child includes a potty-themed storytime, and parents & caregivers will receive information to get them started on the potty training process. Attendees will also receive a potty seat, step stool, training pants and a potty-themed board book.
Relax under the clearest sky in St. Louis at Yoga Under the Stars at the Planetarium.