Thursday evenings this summer the Saint Louis Science Center is staying open until 8 p.m! Families can visit the new GROW exhibit and explore the journey of food, see a movie in the OMNIMAX Theater (check showtimes here), and enjoy all the hands-on fun of the Science Center usually only accessible during the day.
Also during these late nights, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium will highlight the popular Live Sky Tonight show. You can see what's currently visible in the night sky, including constellations, planets, the current moon phase and any special astronomical events, such as meteor showers or comets.
More information: slsc.org
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!
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.
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.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May 2024 series of concerts feature favorites like Anita Jackson along with food trucks and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights.