Since 1973, the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association has presented one of the Midwest's largest antique, craft and flea markets in the Midwest, raising over $3.5 million in support of the St. Louis Symphony.
Gypsy Caravan's more than 300 vendors come from 20 states and sell something for everyone: antiques, collectibles, crafts, jewelry, furniture, clothing, imports, yard art and more.
The Gypsy Caravan is held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Memorial Day. Early bird admission (7-9 a.m.) is $20. After 9 a.m.: $10. Children under 13 are free.
At The Family Arena in St. Charles. Discount admission wristbands are available at area Dierbergs stores.
More information: stlsymphony.org
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.