Join in on Gateway to the Stars for some virtual stargazing and to learn about lunar exploration from members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society. At Gateway to the Stars, Washington University scientist Dr. Jeffrey Gillis-Davis will present "Standing on the Shoulders of Apollo 15: Past & Future Lunar Exploration." This will be immediately followed by virtial stargazing at the Gateway Arch, led by St. Louis Astronomical Society member John Strebeck, featuring a tour of the late summer skies using the Stellarium program.
Finally, video feeds of the Moon and other objects will be provided by SLAS members. Gateway to the Stars in free and will be live streamed on Facebook at facebook.com/stlastro. Tune in on Saturday, August 22 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Hosted online by the Gateway Arch National Park.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
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.
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.
Attend the Winter Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis for a detailed look into what it is like to be a student at the school. Participate in an Early Childhood circle time, and attend a social studies class led by the Grades' teachers and more! This is your chance to meet WSSL teachers and learn more about their training, methodologies, and commitment to supporting each student’s unique educational journey.
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.