The St. Louis Area Brain Bee is a neuroscience competitions for high school and home school students in grades 9-12 from across the St. Louis area. Students who participate in the Brain Bee will enjoy hands-on brain activities, meet teenagers from other schools and learn about the science of the brain.
The St. Louis Area Brain Bee competition is a great opportunity for students to read cutting-edge science materials and win prizes, research internships and trips to other Brain Bee competitions. Any high school or home school students in grades 9 through 12 is eligible to compete.
Feb. 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Washington University. Sponsored by the Washington University Institute for School Partnership.
More information: schoolpartnership.wustl.edu
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.