Gather at the outdoor amphitheater in Tower Grove Park for a summer of fun children's performances by beloved local entertainers. The free interactive shows are part of the Children's Performance Series, introducing children to the performing arts in a fun interactive way. Storytellers, musicians, dancers and more will encourage kids to clap along and be part of the experience.
All performances are free, open to the public and take place on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. June 7 through July 26. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Registration is not required. Performances are about 45 minutes in length and are held in the outdoor Stupp Amphitheater.
Performers include:
June 7: St. Louis Irish Arts (will be held indoors at the Piper Palm House due to construction.)
June 14: Celia's Sing Along Dance Party
June 21: The Lion & the Mouse Puppet and Percussion Show
June 28: Alma De Mexico
July 5: Music & Movement with the St. Louis Public Library
July 12: Magic Flute
July 19: Marko Polo
July 26: Engaging the Senses through Music with Music Therapy St. Louis
More information: towergrovepark.org
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
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.
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.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.