Enjoy a morning of fun with your child at the outdoor pool at The Lodge of Des Peres. Water Waddlers is for ages 6 and under with a parent or guardian who can remain in the water with the child. It is open to residents and non-residents. Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity.
Water Waddlers takes place Monday through Friday through August 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the outdoor splash pad and lower pool at The Lodge. (No program on July 4.)
Cost per person (all ages) is free for members of The Lodge, $5 for Des Peres residents and $7 for non-residents.
Outdoor Water Waddlers is a first-come, first-served activity with a maximum 50 person capacity. No registration is necessary.
More information: desperesmo.org
In case of inclement weather, visit desperesmo.org/weather.
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.
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.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Families are invited to join ECM for its FREE Ka-Chow! Cars Event and experience the fun of Radiator Springs and Route 66 right in Edwardsville. Sponsored by the City of Edwardsville, Ka-Chow! includes free admission to the Edwardsville Children's Museum and a meet-and-greet with Lightning McQueen himself.
