Learn about the science behind NASA's New Horizons spacecraft as it probes the dwarf planet and its moons at the August First Friday at the Saint Louis Science Center. First Friday will feature free hands-on activities, presentations, sci-fi trivia, sci-fi films and more.
After a nine-year journey, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reached the dwarf planet Pluto on July 14. See highlights of the mission's findings including images, compositional maps, atmospheric measurements and more. Explore Pluto and the surrounding space environment through special presentations, demonstrations and activities with St. Louis area techies, developers and scientists.
Most First Friday activities are recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Public telescope viewings and free 7 p.m. Planetarium shows are recommended for all ages.
6 to 11:30 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information: slsc.org
Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
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!
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.