
For over 25 years, Purina® Pro Plan® has given incredible canine athletes the platform to showcase their amazing abilities in exciting events like dock diving, flying disc, agility and more! Watch incredible dogs from across the country compete in the Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals on September 28th, 9:45 a.m.- 4 p.m., at Purina Farms.
Bring the family, grab a bite to eat, shop from local retailers and witness incredible dogs in action. All well-behaved dogs are welcome on a leash.
Doors open at 9 a.m. The schedule includes:
9:45 a.m. : Agility Forerunners
9:55 a.m. : National Anthem
10 a.m. : Agility Competition
11:30 a.m. : Dog Diving Competition
12:30 p.m. : 3:45 p.m. : Incredible
1:30 p.m. : Fetch It! Competition
2:30 p.m. Weave Competition
The Purina Farms Visitor Center will be open to enjoy. If you plan on bringing your kids and your dog, we recommend having two adults in attendance to ensure kids are able to enjoy the inside of the Animal Barn and Pet Center (pets are not allowed in these areas).
Admission is free. Spectator parking is limited and registration is required. Parking is $5 and a portion of that fee will be donated to the Franklin County Humane Society.
Learn more and register at purinafarms.com
The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for all ages.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Grab a rod and reel and bring your kids to Des Peres Park for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids ages 3-12 can participate in morning fishing, the Longest Fish Contest, and most fish caught in each age division. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Registration is required.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.