Find yourself immersed in a sea of blue as the Tropical Conservancy at The Butterfly House is flooded with 1500 Blue Morpho Butterflies during Morpho Mardi Gras. Join the party at the Bugs on Parade, make a masquerade mask, and inaugurate the season with the majestic creatures. The Opening Weekend Carnival also includes the Frog Princess, crafts, games, and a musical "petting zoo."
Morpho Mardi Gras is happening January 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Opening Weekend Carnival is happening on January 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Both events are included with Butterfly House admission and are free for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden.
More information: missouribotanicalgarden.org
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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 Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Celebrate Eric Carle's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, at the library! Kids ages 3-
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!