Join in on Gateway to the Stars for some virtual stargazing and to learn about lunar exploration from members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. At Gateway to the Stars, Washington University scientist Dr. Jeffrey Gillis-Davis will present "Standing on the Shoulders of Apollo 15: Past & Future Lunar Exploration." This will be immediately followed by virtial stargazing at the Gateway Arch, led by St. Louis Astronomical Society member John Strebeck, featuring a tour of the late summer skies using the Stellarium program.
Finally, video feeds of the Moon and other objects will be provided by SLAS members. Gateway to the Stars in free and will be live streamed on Facebook at facebook.com/stlastro. Tune in on Saturday, August 22 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Hosted online by the Gateway Arch National Park.
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.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
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!