Elmo’s Birthday Party at Borders: Saturday

By frugalouis On February 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Does your child love Elmo? Be sure to schedule naps this Saturday around Elmo’s party! Saturday, February 26, 2PM Borders Bookstores (be sure to check with your local Borders to confirm participation) Children under 14 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or parent. Games, stories, giveaways, music and more! Elmo himself won’t be present.

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Free St. Louis Symphony Concerts!

By frugalouis On February 4, 2011 · 1 Comment

Our fabulous St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has some upcoming free community events. For more information on the venues and formats for these events, please see my original post. These make fantastic frugal date nights or a great chance to expose kids to live performances of classical music without forking over the dough! Tuesday, February 8, [...]

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Free Admission to the Magic House: Friday Nights in February

By frugalouis On February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

“Like” The Magic House on Facebook and you can print a coupon for free admission on Friday nights in February! This coupon is good for one adult and one child. Wow, in addition to the Magic House Free Family Fridays and Fitness First Fridays, they are making Friday night family time easy!

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Free Telescope Viewing: Friday

By frugalouis On February 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Planetarium at the Science Center is offering the public free viewing through their telescopes on Friday! Friday, February 4, 7-9:30 PM (and each First Friday through October) Free, including free parking “Sky Tonight” presentation in the Orthwein Starbay, available in all weather Telescopes set up for free public viewing, weather permitting For more information, call 314-289-4453

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Art on the Court: Saturday

By frugalouis On January 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The last Saturday of every month is “Art on the Court” at Crestwood Court on Watson from 5-9 PM. This free event should give your family a chance to check out various artists, hear some live music, and chat with the artists themselves. Has any of our readers gone to an “Art on the Court” [...]

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Chess Carnival: Sunday

By frugalouis On January 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I’m posting this one in honor of my dad! For the chess-lover in your life, consider this weekend’s Chess Carnival at the Missouri History Museum: Free! Sunday, January 30, noon-3 PM MacDermott Grand Hall Chess demonstrations on piece movement, puzzles, blindfolded chess, blitz chess, and more Sponsored by the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of [...]

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$3 Magic House Admission after 3PM: through January

By frugalouis On January 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you didn’t get in on the Groupon Magic House deal a few weeks ago, this is a great opportunity to save some dough while visiting St. Louis’ Children’s Museum. Print out one of these coupons for each person in your group, and you all will get $3 admission to the Magic House after 3 [...]

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B1G1 Admission to Grossology!

By frugalouis On January 10, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Woo-hoo! If you are planning to take the family to Grossology at the Science Center before March 11, this is your ticket! Dierbergs has a buy one, get one free coupon available on their website. Print it out and save big on some indoor adventuring this winter! Thanks, Clippin’ with Carie!

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Fitness First Friday at Magic House: tonight

By frugalouis On January 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

My kids and went to the Magic House today to activate our membership from the fabulous Groupon deal a couple weeks back, and I saw fliers telling of a fun event the children’s museum has started: Fitness First Fridays. First Friday of every month – starting tonight, January 7 5:30-9 PM Admission to Fitness First [...]

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Free Telescope Viewing: tonight

By frugalouis On January 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Head to the Planetarium at the Science Center tonight for a chance to view the night sky through a high-powered telescope! Friday, January 7, 7-10 PM Free, including free parking “Star Tonight” presentation in the Orthwein Starbay Telescope set up for free public viewing, weather permitting For more information, call 314-289-4453

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