Surround yourself with the magic of the season as the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House becomes alive with living winter jewels. Escape the cold and enjoy the warm temperatures inside the Butterfly House's tropical conservatory as more than 1,000 jewel-toned butterflies surrounding you in free flight.
Go on a treasure hunt through the Animal Exhibit Hall, discover fairies in the Tropical Conservatory and new friends in the Gnome Forest.
Winter Jewels: A Holiday Celebration is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 31. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Butterfly House will close at 3 p.m. on December 11, 12, 18 and 19 for Supper With Santa.
At The Butterfly House in Faust Park. Included with Butterfly House admission. Free for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
More information: butterflyhouse.org
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Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Aquarium visitors will be immersed in a world of shark-centered adventures and have opportunities to get up close to the sharks during Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer! Free performances are happening Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Union Station's Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel.
Celebrate Summerween at The Magic House! Beat the heat and get a sneak peek at the fun of fall. Come dressed up in your "funnest" beach attire or Halloween costume – whichever season suits you – and trick or treat throughout the Magic House.