The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features amazing performers and captivating static displays that overtake the skies near Chesterfield Airport. Catch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels along with performers Matt Younkin and Skip Stewart and others as they pierce the sky and defy physics.
Parking lots open at 8 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. both days. Shows run from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Shows each day are nearly identical and a schedule of performances is not released.
At the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Tickets are available online only. Children 12 and under and active military in uniform are free. Parking is included with your ticket.
More information and tickets: spirit-airshow.com
Be prepared for lots of traffic, so arrive early.
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.