
Aaron Likens, an accomplished public speaker, author and avid blogger, was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at age 20 and now works as the Easter Seals Midwest Autism Ambassador. He speaks frequently to parents and others to advocate early intervention services and to help others understand autism and the autistic mind.
Learn about nocturnal animals at the 6th annual Tails of the Night at the Wildlife Rescue Center. The Center treats more than 500 native nocturnal animals yearly, such as bats, foxes, opossums, raccoons and flying squirrels. You'll learn about the live of these seldom-seen neighbors from the volunteers and staff who care for them.
You can also take an audio tour of the wildlife rehabilitation facility and learn about the mission of the Wildlife Rescue Center. then grab your flashlight and head out to the nature trail.
Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts that can only be seen at The Greatest Show on Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnam & Bailey presented Circus Xtreme.
Join Spielberg Fitness and Junior Stars Cycling for the Cyclocross Color Fun Ride. The is a hybrid of an all-terrain biking adventure and color fun run.
No previous experience is needed. The color run ride includes a bike course full of obstacles, colored dust, bubbles, squirt guns, silly string and more.
Registration includes an event t-shirt. The first 10 people to register get a free water bottle. Registration opens at 9:15 a.m.; the ride starts at 10 a.m. Free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Sponsored by Spielberg Fitness.
Your kids can enjoy Winter Science Blast Camps at the Saint Louis Science Center when school is out for winter breaks and holidays. Winter Science Blast Camp is for kids in grades 1 to 5.
Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at various branches of the St. Louis County Library and St. Charles County Library.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival is back refreshed and ready to provide you with sustainable solutions. Join experts at the Garden for a full day of active learning, exploring and engaging in ideas for taking action in your everyday life.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
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.