Families can learn about the surprising variety of animals and wildlife that inhabit the Gateway Arch grounds at this free, ranger-led interpretive talk. Weather permitting, you can also take part in stargazing, viewing craters on the Moon, the planet Venus, and other celestial objects via telescope led by volunteers from the St. Louis Astronomical Society.
May 26, 8 to 10 p.m. on the Arch grounds. If skies are cloudy the event may be cancelled. Please call 314-655-1750, ext. 472 on the afternoon of the event for an update on the weather. Meet at the south leg of the Arch.
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Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
The St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Africa and African people. Children's activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, mask-making and educational workshops. In conjunction with the festival, the Saint Louis Zoo will have special activities focused on a different African animal each day.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
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.