Missouri Botanical Garden

This year's scaled back Best of Missouri Market will still bring together dozens of the finest artisans and crafters from the region, along with live music and delicious, locally produced food and beverages. The Market will be held outdoors under tents, rain or shine. Masks are required, and all health and safety protocols apply.

Don't be late for this very important date! the Fancy Tea Party at the Butterfly House will have you feeling fancy and acting silly while having fun in wonderland. Bring your kiddos to enjoy tasty treats, delightful drinks, fun crafts, raffles and more. 

Join the entomology staff of The Butterfly House as they celebrate moths with a blacklighting bug hunt!

At the Firefly Festival, families will join staff for guided tours, discover the secrets of glow-in-the-dark animals, find out ways to help fireflies around your home, and learn to speak firefly with the firefly code game. You'll wrap up the night by joining The Butterfly House entomologists in the park to see real fireflies.  

Help your family live green at this virtual festival. Join in on virtual workshops, children's activities, panel discussions, and exhibitor consultations that explore the links between sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation at home, and a healthy environment. 

Kids can shake off the cold weather with a tropical-themed celebration at The Butterfly House. Activities include tropical-themed games and crafts, marsh-friendly bugs, swamp-themed activities, music and live animal encounters.

Supper with Santa includes a pasta dinner, cookies and hot cocoa, a picture with Santa, a night stroll through the tropical conservatory, and Santa's Workshop stations, where kids can make fun crafts and act silly in the photo booth. After dinner, you'll visit Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen for cookies and hot cocoa. Reservations are required.