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New in the
Children's Garden
Creativity Blooms is a new program featured each Wednesday in the Town Hall from 1-5 p.m. that focuses on connecting young visitors with nature through arts and literature. |
Special Events
1 – 5 — Opening week celebration
Sponsored by  macy's
The Children's Garden opens for its fourth season. You can experience key concepts of sustainability education in a fun, family-friendly setting.
3, 10, 17, 24
Join us Wednesday at 10 a.m. to hear stories told by a local librarian or Children's Garden staff. June's theme is Native Americans.
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9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
$1.50 for children ages 3 to 12
On this date in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden opened its doors to the public, making it the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the country. In honor of the Garden’s 150th anniversary, visitors enjoy discounted admission of $1.50 all day long!
1, 8, 15, 22, 28
Join us Wednesday at 10 a.m. to hear stories told by a local librarian or Children's Garden staff. July's theme is wetlands.
10 — Member Family Picnic
6 to 7:30 p.m. Cohen Amphitheater
FREE for Garden members and their guests
Bring your picnic basket and join hundred of members and their families for an evening of crafts, face painting, entertainment and more. Advance reservations required; (314) 577-9570 or www.mobot.org/membership. For more information, call (314) 577-5154.
24 — Henry's Birthday
FREE
Enjoy a wide variety of activities prepared in honor of Garden founder Henry Shaw’s 207th birthday. Meet an actor playing Henry Shaw, tour Shaw’s home, enjoy old-fashioned entertainment including an organ grinder, a silhouette artist, a stilt walker, actors in Victorian fashions, and birthday refreshments. Bring your bike and take a five-mile tour of Tower Grove Park too.
5, 12, 19, 26
Join us Wednesday at 10 a.m. to hear stories told by a local librarian or Children's Garden staff. August's theme is caves.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Join us Wednesday at 10 a.m. to hear stories told by a local librarian or Children's Garden staff. September's theme is prairies.
13 — Grandparents Day
1 to 3 p.m. Cohen Amphitheater
FREE for Garden members
Enjoy fun activities, a botanical craft, and a day at the Garden with your grandchild. Advance reservations required; (314) 577-9570 or www.mobot.org/membership. For more information, call (314) 577-5154.
7, 14, 21, 28
Join us Wednesday at 10 a.m. to hear stories told by a local librarian or Children's Garden staff. October's themes are trees and the autmn season.
26 - 31 — Closing week celebration
9 a.m. to 4 p.m
Help us put the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden to bed for the season!
Come participate in fall-themed activities all week long. We have fun activities planned every day! |
