Discover the power of music in movies as the SLSO brings your favorite scores to life. From the soaring adventure of John Williams’ Hook and Star Wars to the magical, dreamlike world of Joe Hisaishi’s Spirited Away—this unique concert experience reveals the composers’ art of creating heart-pounding and unforgettable moments. Whether your teen is a music lover or movie buff, this immersive performance will change the way they hear their favorite soundtracks.
Experience the next step in your family’s musical adventure. Cinematic Symphony provides a bridge between concerts for families with young children and full-length orchestral performances—perfect for teens and parents to enjoy together. Best enjoyed by ages 12 and up.
Pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience.
Get tickets at slso.org
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt includes animals for petting, tractor rides around the farm, planting seeds to take home, ice a cookie, gifts from the bunny, and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny.
See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Hop into story time with Peter Rabbit at The Magic House! This Peter Rabbit-themed story time is interactive and includes a surprise appearance by Peter Rabbit himself.