Find yourself immersed in a sea of blue as the Tropical Conservancy at The Butterfly House is flooded with 1500 Blue Morpho Butterflies during Morpho Mardi Gras. Join the party at the Bugs on Parade, make a masquerade mask, and inaugurate the season with the majestic creatures. The Opening Weekend Carnival also includes the Frog Princess, crafts, games, and a musical "petting zoo."
Morpho Mardi Gras is happening January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Opening Weekend Carnival is happening on January 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Both events are included with Butterfly House admission and are free for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
More information: missouribotanicalgarden.org
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Color can be seen all around us in nature, especially when looking at the animals. At President's Day Camp: Animal Artists at the Saint Louis Zoo, campers will learn about how art is used for animal enrichment at the Zoo. Get your paints, crayons, and markers ready and create colorful masterpieces!
When school is closed, Artscope's School's Out Camp is open! When school is out, enroll your child in Artscope's School's Out camps. These one-day camps offer creative and enriching fun for kids during school days off.