Catch 'em all at this First Friday that explores the real science of Pokémon. Dust off your Gameboy, find your favorite Pokémon cards, and get ready to be the very best, like no one ever was.
Activities include collecting badges, a Pokémon sing-a-long, special guest presentation by Eric Stuart, Pokébiology 101, game card play, Pokémon Go, visits to the special exhibition Pompeii: The Exhibition, exploration of the GROW exhibit, food and drink at the Fermentation Station, Design Your Own Pokemon in the Makerspace Classroom, Blue Motion Simluators and lots more.
General admission to First Fridays is free. Some activities are ticketed.
6 to 10 p.m. on Friday September 6. More information: slsc.org
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.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
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.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.