If you're interested in volunteer opportunities and science, the Volunteer Open House at the Saint Louis Science Center is for you.
Visitors can explore the many galleries and volunteer opportunities that are available at the Science Center, chat wtih the education staff and current volunteers, and see highlights of the new GROW! exhibit opening in June. Volunteer opportunities are available in the galleries, the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, the Life Science Lab, for special events, in public programs, membership, special exhibitions and more. Family volunteer opportunities are available.
Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information and to RSVP: slsc.org
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
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.
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.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer! Free performances are happening Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Union Station's Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel.