Families are invited to the Gateway Arch to have some outdoor fun and check out the new features at Gateway Arch National Park. There will be lawn games for everyone, foam arch bricks for people to take part in building a seven-foot Gateway Arch, live music, face painting, free yoga, character artists, food and drinks and more.
After four years of construction, all fences are down. Visitors are also invited to participate in the Discovery Map Challenge, a scavenger hunt tour of the park with its new features and additions. Participants will receive special memorabilia as prizes.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gateway Arch National Park. Free.
More information: gatewayarch.com
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.