The Butterfly House becomes The BOOterfly House in October to celebrate all things creepy and crawly. Kids can hang out with Professor Von Flytrap and his friends in the Creepy Crawly Cave and have lots of hair-raising fun.
Other activities include watching out for Botanicals Gone Mad in the Tropical Conservatory and spy on spectacular spiders with the Muppet Family at this family friendly house of insect fun.
The BOOterfly House activities are happening during October (Tuesdays through Sundays) at The Butterfly House in Faust Park, Chesterfield.
The Butterfly House is closed on Mondays. BOOterfly House activities will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays through Oct. 31. All events are included with admission.
More information: butterflyhouse.org
Find even more Halloween fun all across St. Louis in our Things To Do calendar
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!
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Tiny Trekkers is a weekly nature-based program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Nature Institute. Preschoolers explore the nearly 500 acres of preserves through hands-on experiences out in nature. Kids stomp through creeks, use nets to catch and observe insects, taste edible plants, and learn about the natural world.
