Faust Park

Experience this storytelling adventure at The Butterfly House. Your little ones will enjoy fun storytime readings with some very special guests. Books and Butterflies is included with Butterfly House admission.

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Bug Ball

Step into the wonder and beauty of butterflies, insects, spiders and their other many-legged friends at the Bug Ball!

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Folklife Festival at Thornhill

The Folklife Festival at Thornhill celebrates the bicentennial of Thornhill and focuses on the crafts and events of the years leading up to Missouri statehood.

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Faust Historic Village Open House

Experience St. Louis County as it was a century ago at this free tour of the homes in Faust Historic Village.

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Missouri Harvest Hayrides

Celebrate the harvest in Missouri with a hayride through historic Faust Park with views of the one-time Governor's mansion, the Faust Estate and beautiful tree-lined trails.

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Butterfly House Adventures - Magnificent Monarchs

Explore the magnificent world of bugs and butterflies and learn about plant and animals relationships at this Butterfly House Adventure. Designed for kids ages 6 to 12, this class includes a take-home craft and time for families to connect with nature. Walk-ins are welcome.

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Little Bugs: Busy Bees

Kids ages 2-4 are invited to explore the world of invertebrates at the Butterfly House during this fun, hands-on workshop all about busy bees.

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Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House

Sunday, December 8, 2019

This is one breakfast your family is sure to flip over! You and your little short stack are invited to the annual Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House. Registration is required.

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Pint Sized Playtime at Play Street Museum

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Grab a spot at Play Street Museum's Pint Sized Playtime! This special playtime is for kids ages 3 and under. They'll explore exhibits in the museum that are just their size. Reservations are required.

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Storytelling at Tower Grove House

Step inside the Tower Grove House at the Missouri Botanical Garden for nature-themed storytelling. Little ones will hear nature-themed stories in the cozy story corner of Henry Shaw's country home.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a half million lights will illuminate some of the Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays will delight crowds of all ages.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum every Sunday afternoon for free hands-on art activities with fun themes, special performances, engaging demonstrations and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries.

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