An Evening For Kiddos and Couples at The Science Center

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Tweens bugging out about the dark side of the moon, but this time it
has nothing to do with Dorothy and Toto. (photo from Studio Riteum)

If you could be a fly on the wall during any historic event which would you pick? If you picked the wall of the Abbey Road studios in the late 60's I don't know what to tell you, but if you said the Apollo 11 mission than your wish is granted, sort of.

On Friday, March 6 Fly Me to the Moon opens at the Saint Louis Science Center's Omnimax® Theater, a tale of two tween flies who find themselves aboard the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. There aren't a lot of kid-friendly options in the theaters right now, but Fly Me to the Moon is animated tale being shown on the larger-than-life screen is rated G.

Friday night's screening also ushers in the first of the Science Center's "First Fridays" events. A night for families, or a fun and unique date night, the museum will be offering activities in their major exhibition areas, giving away a 15" flat-panel television and they have shifted their telescope viewings to be held on the first Friday of every month.

What: First Fridays kick-off and Fly Me to the Moon opening night

Where: Saint Louis Science Center (5050 Oakland Ave)

When: Friday, March 6th (Fly Me to the Moon will play at 5pm and 7pm)

The Science Center admission is free; tickets for the show are $8 for adults and $7 for kids.

The Saint Louis Science Center's Senior VP, Brad Nuccio said, "The main focus of the evening may vary, but there will always be something for a family Friday night, a unique date night atmosphere, or a forum to discuss cutting-edge science topics."

March's First Friday lineup includes the premiere of Fly Me to the Moon, Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk and Dinosaurs Alive! in the Omnimax® as well as presentations throughout the museum. The Saint Louis Science Center will be open until 9:30pm on Friday evening for these events.