Middle Schoolers

Honor the life, the work and the contributions of Dr. King by joining the University of Missouri – St. Louis for a morning of incredible performances and inspirational speeches. The impressive lineup includes filmmaker and activist Bree Newsome, KMOV reporter Justin Andrews, soloist Brian Owens, and the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. Tickets are free and include both complimentary parking and light refreshments following the ceremony.

Create stop-motion animation at this workshop for ages 10 to 15 taught by artists at Laumeier Sculpture Park. 

See a live Bald Eagle up close presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, other raptors, Trumpeter Swans and other waterfowl in the wild at free Eagle Sundays, which take place inside the Audubon Center at Riverlands. 

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

Start your day with a sweet treat on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.

From becoming a researcher at the panda preserve, to shopping in a traditional neighborhood market, to participating in a daily dragon parade and more, visitors will discover the many similarities and differences in modern day Chinese culture through six different immersive environments.

Spend some time at the Endangered Wolf Center and help give the animals a special surprise. Visitors can help fill presents, treats and other items for the African painted dogs, swift foxes and maned wolves.