HealthFest, held at the Saint Louis Science Center, is a one-day event featuring educational booths from a variety of area health professionals and health-related organizations. They'll offer free information, health screenings for all ages, giveaways and more.
Hands-on activities increase awareness and understanding of technology’s use in health and wellness. Community educators inform visitors about current health-related issues and research, services available to the community, and careers in health-related fields.
Hold a real human brain, learn about its amazing feats, and discover its secrets in the Amazing Brain Carnival!
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. Free.
More information: slsc.org
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.