
The Butterfly House reopens its doors to the public with a special Mardi Gras-themed celebration the whole family can enjoy.
Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues is happening this January 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a unique, family-friendly celebration of St. Louis’ love for Mardi Gras, blues music, and the vibrant blue morpho butterflies.
Throughout the day guests can warm up inside the Tropical Conservatory, where over a thousand blue morpho butterflies have recently joined the hundreds of other butterflies in flight, while enjoying live performances from local blues musicians.
Younger guests can enjoy Mardi-Gras-themed crafts, a musical petting zoo from the National Blues Museum and the chance to take their photo with the Frog Princess. For guests 21 and older, 4 Hands Brewing Company and 1220 Spirits are offering drink tastings – including their Blue Morpho gin.
This celebration is included with general admission to the Butterfly House.
Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues is part of Morpho Mardi Gras – a seasonal celebration that is happening at the Butterfly House through Tuesday, February 13. Learn more at butterflyhouse.org.
Spend an evening watching a free family movie under the stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Movies will be shown at dusk using laser projection technology on the roof of the amphitheater for a unique viewing experience. Enjoy food trucks and the Bubble Bus too!
The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
Join the Missouri History Museum for free family fun in June and July at the Summer Family Fun Series! Enjoy a variety of free family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts, all are tied into Museum exhibits and centered on a different theme each week. Learn about Caribbean, Latin American, and German cultures in STL, discover Missouri’s trains, planes and other forms of transportation innovation, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the History Clubhouse, and more!
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.