Celebrate the 100th birthday of the National Park Service with a Supersized Centennial Celebration at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
Activities include the play "Lift Every Voice: The Black Experience in the Heartland" with interactive scenes that bring the pages of history to life. The play is ideal for ages 8-12 but all ages are invited to enjoy the performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
A Dred Scott Mock Trial will be held at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. in an Old Courthouse Courtroom, and the Centennial Band from the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park will perform a free concert in the Old Courthouse Rotunda at noon. Other musical performances will be held throughout the day.
Activities take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. Free.
More information: nps.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.