The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features amazing performers and captivating static displays that overtake the skies near Chesterfield Airport. Catch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels along with performers Matt Younkin and Skip Stewart and others as they pierce the sky and defy physics.
Parking lots open at 8 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. both days. Shows run from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Shows each day are nearly identical and a schedule of performances is not released.
At the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are available online only. Children 12 and under and active military in uniform are free. Parking is included with your ticket.
More information and tickets: spirit-airshow.com
Be prepared for lots of traffic, so arrive early.
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!
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
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!
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.