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10 Awesome Free Things to Do With Your Kids in St. Louis

When it comes to taking your kids out for some family fun, what's better than free?

Our go-to free destination is the Saint Louis Zoo, but it's not on this list.  Don't get me wrong – we love the Zoo with a passion. We are members and go so much we're actually on a first name basis with the anteaters. But the Zoo's reputation proceeds it; everyone knows it's awesome.

So here are the first five of my top ten list of my favorite kid-friendly, free gems of the city. Minus the Zoo, but it's implied.

March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

Event Date: 
Sun, 03/31/2013
March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

Native to the forests of Central and South America, the Blue Morpho's dazzling, metallic blue is all in the eye of the beholder: Their wings are not actually colored blue, but are lined with many tiny scales that only allow blue light to escape.

March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

Event Date: 
Sat, 03/30/2013
March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

Native to the forests of Central and South America, the Blue Morpho's dazzling, metallic blue is all in the eye of the beholder: Their wings are not actually colored blue, but are lined with many tiny scales that only allow blue light to escape.

March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

Event Date: 
Fri, 03/29/2013
March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

Native to the forests of Central and South America, the Blue Morpho's dazzling, metallic blue is all in the eye of the beholder: Their wings are not actually colored blue, but are lined with many tiny scales that only allow blue light to escape.

March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

Event Date: 
Thu, 03/28/2013
March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

Native to the forests of Central and South America, the Blue Morpho's dazzling, metallic blue is all in the eye of the beholder: Their wings are not actually colored blue, but are lined with many tiny scales that only allow blue light to escape.

March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

Event Date: 
Wed, 03/27/2013
March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

Native to the forests of Central and South America, the Blue Morpho's dazzling, metallic blue is all in the eye of the beholder: Their wings are not actually colored blue, but are lined with many tiny scales that only allow blue light to escape.

March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

Event Date: 
Tue, 03/26/2013
March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

March brings a very special kind of madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

Native to the forests of Central and South America, the Blue Morpho's dazzling, metallic blue is all in the eye of the beholder: Their wings are not actually colored blue, but are lined with many tiny scales that only allow blue light to escape.

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Today's Featured Camp

Magic House Summer Camp

Make your child's summer magical with a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience. Campers participate in fun, educational activities, explore The Magic House and more. A different theme is featured each day and even the snack becomes part of the hands-on fun!

Weeklong half-day camp is available for ages 4 to 9 from June through August. Plus, this summer the curtain will go up on a unique camping experience — Camp Curtain Call! Children ages 8-11 are invited to experience the magic of live theater during a weeklong drama camp at The Magic House. Visit www.magichouse.org for details and to make your reservation.

Go to the Summer Camp Guide

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