Archive: m. Year Round
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Aug 05, 2011
No CommentsSoulard Farmers Market
Soulard Market is one of the oldest farmers markets still open and is considered a St Louis tradition. It started in 1779 and the current building was built in 1929, with shops on the first floor and the theater/gym on the second. Whether you are a St Louis local or just visiting, this farmers market is...
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Dec 13, 2010
1 CommentShopping in St. Louis
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? The holidays are quickly approaching and the shopping in St. Louis is abundant no matter what part of the city you’re in. In addition to the tons of little shops across the city, St Louis shopping malls are a great place to finish up all of your last-minute...
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May 09, 2010
No CommentsFaust Park
Faust Park is full of fun things to do year round for the whole family, and also has two special events coming up this month: May 2010 Events Faust Fine Arts and Folk Festival May 15 and 16 10 am – 5 pm Admission – $2 Shop crafts and unique art including paintings, sculptures,...
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Apr 28, 2010
No CommentsMissouri Conservation Department (MDC)
Missouri has one of the top Conservation Departments in the country, thanks to a dedicated percentage of sales tax. This funding allows MDC to not only maintain and manage the state’s natural resources, but to offer tons of programs free to the public. These programs can be found across the state and range from kids...
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Mar 24, 2010
No CommentsSt Louis City Garden
Citygarden opened last summer and is truly a unique oasis in the middle of downtown St. Louis. It is a three acre park that combines beautiful landscaping with modern elements – including sculptures and water features. It is part of the Gateway Mall, a mile long stretch of green space in downtown St. Louis. The park...
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Mar 10, 2010
No CommentsSt Louis Butterfly House
March is Morpho month at the Butterfly House! Morphos are a bright blue butterfly native to Central and South America. This month at the Butterfly House, you can see more than three thousand of these gorgeous butterflies fluttering about the conservatory. You can also check out the educational activities and games available each weekend in...
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Mar 05, 2010
2 CommentsSt Louis Arch
No one visiting St Louis should miss seeing the Gateway Arch. It is the landmark that everyone associates with St Louis and it’s definitely worth the trip. Even if you are from St Louis, it is a fun place to visit or take your kids. When out-of-town visitors come, I always take them and I...
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Feb 22, 2010
1 CommentSt Louis Science Center
It seems like winter will never end, with even more snow and rain hitting the Midwest the last couple of days. I am starting to get cabin fever, and have been looking for something to do that reminds me of what warm weather feels like. And I think I’ve found it – the St Louis Science...
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Feb 11, 2010
No CommentsValentine’s Day Events in St. Louis – Part 2
Dinner at an amazing restaurant can be a romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and St. Louis has so many places to choose from. Valentine’s Day is only a couple days away, so to make sure you can get a seat and avoid waiting, make reservations now! Here are a few of my very favorites in...
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Feb 10, 2010
2 CommentsValentine’s Day in St. Louis – Part 1
Have you made Valentine’s Day plans yet? There are so many things to do in St. Louis that I could write on and on and still miss some. I intended for this to be just one post, but couldn’t fit everything in one! So, this will be a three part topic: activities to do for...