Tough construction vehicles, big farm equipment and emergency service vehicles all have something in common . . . a dog that works just as hard as them! Learn more about the complementary relationship between dogs and trucks, from fire trucks and dalmations to combines and herding dogs. Kids can jump inside the trucks, take pictures, meet incredible dogs and learn how these perfect pairings work together during this fun, family friendly event.
Enjoy the family entertainment area with a trackless train, face painting and lots of bubbles!
Food trucks will be on hand to offer food and beverages for purchase.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Purina Farms in Gray Summit. Reservations are not required. Admission is free. Parking is $5 OR bring five or more canned goods to donate to Circle of Concern food pantry and receive free parking.
More information: purinafarms.com
It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not 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.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
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!