Missouri Botanical Garden

Celebrate the birthday of Henry Shaw, founder of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Visitors can have their silhouette portrait drawn by an artist, watch jugglers perform, see marionette shows, watch a balloon artist, witness the agility of a stilt walker and sign an oversized birthday card. There will be free admission to the Garden and the Children's Garden, and discounts for Garden memberships. 

Help your family live green at this hands-on, day-long festival of learning, playing and engaging with people interested in sustainable, healthy lifestyles. At the Missouri Botanical Garden.

At the Firefly Festival, families can take a glow walk around the tropical conservatory, an outdoor firefly walk in Faust Park, and take part in fun crafts and games.

At Great Green Adventures: Around the Pond, kids explore around the pond and find out what plants and animals call the pond their home.

Enjoy the beautiful sights at the Missouri Botanical Garden at this autism-friendly family night. Your whole family can explore, discover and experience hands-on activities, including fun in the Children's Garden, in a secure environment.

A 70-foot dragon and lion dances open this springtime celebration that includes a Grand Parade and acrobats, theater, martial arts, traditional artwork, tea ceremonies and authentic regional cuisine.

The Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden is an open-air music festival of free Wednesday night concerts under the stars. Bring the kids, because there is free admission to the Children's Garden from 5-7 pm.