Celebrate the bugs of summer at the Fireflies & Friends Festival! Great for all ages, the evening will be filled with live music, fun activities, and hands-on exploration as you learn about dragonflies, cicadas, fireflies, and more! BYOF (Bring Your Own Flashlight).
Be sure to grab a bite to eat from visiting food trucks: Picture Perfect Panini and Kona Ice. Stop over at the St. Louis Carousel and the Seed Carriage House of Faust Park. Food Trucks and partner attractions will be open from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. All festival attendees will be able to visit with our special guests, Missouri Stream Team, Missouri Department of Conservation, DarkSky Missouri, and Shaw Nature Reserve. Adults (21+) will be able to sample drinks from 4Hands Brewery.
As the sun sets, our entomology staff will take you on a firefly hunt in Faust Park. Firefly Hunts are ongoing from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., where you will spot fireflies as well as other awesome bugs of summer.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!