Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, and have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!
Space is limited and advance reservations are required. Supper with Santa will be held December 12-14 and December 19-21, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Admission is $36 per person for ages 13 and up and $28 for ages 3-12 for the general public; $30 for ages 13 and up for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden and $24 for Garden members' children ages 3-12. Ages 2 and younger are free.
At The Butterfly House in Faust Park, Chesterfield.
For more information and to register: missouribotanicalgarden.org
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