Celebrate the bugs of summer at the Butterfly House as they host the Firefliest and Friends Festival. This all-ages event features live music, fun activities and hands-on exploration. Guests will learn about dragonflies, cicadas, fireflies and more bugs of summer, and see roosting butterflies in the Butterfly House's Tropical Conservatory. You can also stroll among the fireflies with entomologists, or grab a bite and listen to music in the Native Butterfly Garden. There will also be games for children and samples of brews and spirits for adults.
Friday, June 27, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Butterfly House in Faust Park. Admission is $12-$15; children 2 and under are free.
More information: missouribotanicalgarden.org
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
The lights turn down and the music turns up as kids, teens and families hit the ice during DJ Skate Night.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.