
Experience Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station July 7-13. Aquarium visitors will be immersed in a world of shark-centered adventures and have opportunities to get up close to the sharks! There will be special shark-centered events each day, including:
The St. Louis Aquarium is home to a variety of sharks, including bonnethead sharks, white tip reef sharks, blacknose sharks, nurse sharks, zebra sharks, sandbar sharks, Australian Marbled Catshark and more.
Shark Week is happening from July 7-13. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Tickets are available online at stlouisaquarium.com
Shark Artifacts Display -- all hours
Sharks Exhibition -- all hours
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
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.
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.