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10/1/2025 |
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WHAT: Family-friendly Halloween events and exhibits
WHEN: October 1–31| 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
WHERE: 15050 Faust Park in Chesterfield, MO
For immediate release
(CHESTERFIELD) - Throughout the entire month of October, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House will be transformed into the BOOterfly House. Unlike other Halloween events, the BOOterfly House doesn’t aim to scare, but educate guests on the bugs often deemed scary.
Every day at the BOOterfly House, animals like tarantulas, cockroaches, scorpions, beetles and more will be on display. The BOOterfly House offers a closer look at these misunderstood bugs both behind the glass and through special events and programming in October.
Guests can also see and learn about the unique carnivorous plants from the Missouri Botanical Garden’s living collection and butterflies that wear their own camouflage costumes inside the Tropical Conservatory.
BOOterfly Books
Tuesday-Sunday in October | 11 a.m.
Children can explore the wonderful world of insects while enhancing their reading and listening skills during this daily story time. This experience is included in admission to the Butterfly House.
Animal Encounters
Fridays in October | 10-11 a.m.
Saturdays and Sundays in October | 2-3 p.m.
This hands-on opportunity allows guests to meet and explore the many animals that call the Butterfly House home. Guests will learn about bugs from around the globe, their unique habits and habitats, and how they help our ecosystems. This experience is included in admission to the Butterfly House.
Wicked Wings and Wine (21+)
October 17 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
At this 21+ happy hour, guests can sample spirits from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as insect-based treats prepared by the Bug Chef. Explore the Tropical Conservatory and Native Butterfly Garden during the twilight hours and enjoy the nocturnal bugs.
Jack O’ Lantern Trail in Faust Park
October 24 | 6–9 p.m.
October 25 | 5–9 p.m.
The BOOterfly House is participating in Faust Park’s Jack O’Lantern Trail again this year. Trick-or-treat at the park’s historic buildings, take a ride on the carousel and spot the roosting butterflies at the BOOterfly House. Prior registration is required.
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The mission of the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is “to foster a greater understanding of plant and animal relationships in the environment in order to promote the conservation and restoration of natural habitats.” The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House of the Missouri Botanical Garden is located in St. Louis County’s Faust Park at 15050 Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo. The central feature of the attraction is an 8,000-square-foot glass conservatory where visitors mingle with more than 60 species of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in free flight.