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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Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.
Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
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!
The Missouri History Museum welcomes families for its wildly popular annual celebration, a weekend full of free activities honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy learning, a movement workshop, arts & crafts, storytelling, a Black History scavenger hunt, and more for all ages.