Take your kids to The Butterfly House to have brunch with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Guests will meet live caterpillars and butterflies, listen to readings of Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar book, and explore the interactive Bug Stations.
This special day will be captured with a souvenir photo with The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself!
Reservations are required and space is limited.
April 23 and 24. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Butterfly House in Faust Park, Chesterfield
Cost is $15 for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden; $20 for non-members.
More information and registration: butterflyhouse.org
Photo courtesy of the Missouri Botanical Garden
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