Kids in fifth grade and up, along with their parents, can spend an afternoon learning about the heart and cardiovascular system in this hands-on experience with anatomy and physiology experts from Adventures in Medicine and Science from Washington University.
Using real, human anatomical specimens, attendees will get a glimps of real medical training. Discussions involve medically important disease prevention and ways to stay healthy and injury free. This is a great mentoring and fact-finding mission for adolescents with a casual interest in the field or test the waters of a medical career. Parents are required to register to participate with their children.
Cost is $18 per person ($16 per person for members).
1 to 3 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. More information and reservations: slsc.org
This is the first in a four-part series, and families can register for one or all of the workshops. For information about the entire series, click here
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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 Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
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!
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Your kids can enjoy a nature-themed story, a wildlife walk, and create a craft using nature's art supplies at the Nature Tots Storybook Hour.