Join author Ashley Key at the Saint Louis Science Center’s Energy Stage for a dazzling northern lights science show!
Come on Tuesday, December 30th at 10:00am for an Arctic-themed STEM adventure featuring children’s author Ashley Key and her poetic picture book Dash and the Lights in the Sky.

Ashley will kick off the morning with an engaging read-aloud of her book, then guide kids through a hands-on Foil Aurora Mask Craft where they decorate shimmering aurora-inspired masks to take home.

The program also includes a live science show on the Energy Stage, using an aurora projector and interactive demonstrations to show how Earth’s magnetic poles and solar energy create the northern lights. Kids will watch the science of light, color, and magnetism come alive right before their eyes!

Families are encouraged to explore the Saint Louis Science Center’s galleries and STEM exhibits after the program.

✨ Giveaway!
All attendees can enter to win a free signed hardcover copy of Dash and the Lights in the Sky AND a plush Dash stuffed animal. One winner will be selected at the end of the event.

After the reading, books will be available for purchase and signing:
$19.99 Hardcover · $13.99 Softcover · $9.99 Board Book
(Cash or card accepted.)