Gateway to the Stars Events
May 2026
Gateway to the Stars: Birds, Migration, & Buildings
Join St. Louis Audubon Society Urban Conservation Specialist Matt Barton and learn about how buildings and their attendant light effect bird migration. Meet at…
June 2026
Gateway to the Stars: Planets around other Suns
Do planets around other stars actually exist? How do we know they are there? Could any of them be like the Earth and possibly…
July 2026
Gateway to the Stars: Telescopes for Beginners
Interested in exploring the night sky on your own? Getting your own telescope is one of the best ways to do this. Don Ficken,…
August 2026
Gateway to the Stars: Kids Explorer Night
Renowned storyteller Bobby Norfolk will discuss the star stories of cultures around the world. This will be followed by the annual Junior Ranger Night…
September 2026
Gateway to the Stars: Ranger Night Walk
Enjoy a walk around the Park and learn about area history. Meet at the Entrance Plaza outside the Arch Visitor Center. Visit the Gateway…
October 2026
Gateway to the Stars: Ghosts of the Arch Grounds
The area where the Gateway Arch stands today has always been central to local history. Learn about the various “incarnations” of the Park Grounds…