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
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
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!
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
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.