First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center include free parking and fun activities centered around a theme. This month: Journey to Middle Earth. You'll see amazing science demonstrations, Planetarium shows, Center Stage activities, special movie showings and more.
At Journey to Middle Earth, you'll see demonstrations by the local Historical European Martial Arts group, go on an interactive Ring Quest, brush up on your Elvish and much more. You can also visit the new exhibit, GROW, check out local beverages at the Fermentation Station, pedal a mini-tractor, test out new games with local game developers and lots more.
End your evening with a free showing of Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in the OMNIMAX Theater.
6 to 10 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. For a full schedule of activities, go to slsc.org
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!
Meet up at the Nature Playscape 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.
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 Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Tiny Trekkers is a weekly nature-based program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Nature Institute. Preschoolers explore the nearly 500 acres of preserves through hands-on experiences out in nature. Kids stomp through creeks, use nets to catch and observe insects, taste edible plants, and learn about the natural world.
