Missouri Botanical Garden

Your kids can whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus, listen to festive holiday carols and enjoy the magic of Christmas at the Missouri Botanical Garden at this special event with a very special guests: Santa and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

This traditional Jewish holiday celebration includes festive Israeli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and more.

Little ones ages 3 to 5 can explore nature while they interact with other children at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Little Nature Explorers classes are a great way to prepare your child for kindergarten. Registration is required,

Hitch up the wagons and head out to Prairie Day at Shaw Nature Reserve for this fun-filled family event. 

Do some "monkeying around" with Curious George at the Butterfly House during this Bookworm Brunch. You'll read Curious George Plants a Tree, make fun crafts, fill your tummies and get a photo with the guest of honor – Curious George himself!

The Butterfly House is feeling fancy! Grab your favorite little gal or guy and enjoy a tea party with tasty treats and delightful drinks.

The Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden will give away Missouri native tree saplings on a first-come, first-served basis in honor of Arbor Day. (One per visitor.)