FREE Kids' Northern Lights Science Show & Storytime at the St. Louis Scienc

Looking for family-friendly things to do in St. Louis during winter break? Bring the kids to a FREE Northern Lights science show, STEM activity, and storytime at the St. Louis Science Center’s Energy Stage on Tuesday, December 30 at 10:00 AM.

This unique children’s event combines hands-on STEM learning, a live aurora demonstration, an art craft for kids, and a storytime read-aloud of the popular picture book Dash and the Lights in the Sky. It’s the perfect winter activity for families, grandparents, homeschoolers, and anyone looking for an educational kids’ event in St. Louis.

Watch a real aurora projector light up the stage while kids learn:

• How the solar wind creates light
• What happens at the North and South Poles
• Why the Northern Lights appear in the sky
• How color, magnetism, and energy interact

Perfect for curious kids who love science experiments and hands-on demonstrations.

Children’s STEM author Ashley Key will share her winter picture book about:

• Aurora science
• Arctic animals
• Light, color, and atmosphere
• Curiosity and discovery

Kids will see the northern lights come alive through dreamy Arctic illustrations and gentle science vocabulary.

After the reading, kids can make and decorate their own Aurora Mask using shimmering foil and art supplies.
This hands-on art project is perfect for:

• Preschoolers
• Early elementary kids
• Sensory-friendly learners
• Craft-loving families

All supplies are provided free.

Everyone who attends may enter to win:

• A signed copy of Dash and the Lights in the Sky
• A soft plush Dash Characters husky toy

Winners are drawn at the end of the event (no purchase necessary).

⭐ 📚 Books Available for Purchase + Book Signing

After the science show and craft, families are welcome to stay for a book signing with author Ashley Key.

Signed copies of Dash and the Lights in the Sky will be available for purchase in three formats:

• Hardcover Edition – $19.99
• Softcover Edition – $9.99
• Board Book Edition – $9.99 (perfect for toddlers)

Every book can be personalized with your child’s name and includes a special Northern Lights bookmark while supplies last.

This is a great opportunity to take home a wintery, STEM-rich story your kids will read again and again — or to pick up a memorable holiday gift for young science lovers.

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