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Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame this Valentine's Day for fun, complimentary arts and crafts in the Play and Create space! Bring family, friends, or loved ones to make chess-themed valentines, scratchboard hearts, ornaments, and more.

Play Days at the Nature Playscape include fun, free activities from The Magic House with new themes each month. Plus, enjoy music and bubble magic from The Bubble Bus! 

Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame for the opening reception of Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets! Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets displays a menagerie of animal-themed chess sets from around the world, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the animal kingdom to chess artists. 

Join puppet Penelope Wiseacre and friends for a fun, free and interactive puppet show focused on being curious and learning about the world we live in. 

Find yourself immersed in a sea of blue as the Tropical Conservancy at The Butterfly House is flooded with 1500 Blue Morpho Butterflies during Morpho Mardi Gras. Join the party at the Bugs on Parade, make a masquerade mask, and inaugurate the season with the majestic creatures. The Opening Weekend Carnival also includes the Frog Princess, crafts, games, and a musical "petting zoo."

Learn about the faith-based education offered at DaySpring Arts & Education at this Open House.You'll see the hands-on and immersive classroom experiences with a focus on communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. 

Visit The District in Chesterfield for an afternoon of BIG fun at Big Truck Day at The Hub. Kids can explore and learn about massive trucks, from firetrucks to big earth movers and more.