Stingrays and Sharks are Back at the St. Louis Zoo! April 23

By frugalouis On April 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The weather is getting warmer, and this means that the stingrays are back at the St. Louis Zoo! This year, Bonnethead and Brown-Banded Bamboo Sharks are joining the stingrays and horseshoe crabs. This exhibit will be open April 23-September 25, 2011. Normally, the cost is $3 for the public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends Members, [...]

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Botanical Gardens Childrens’ Garden Now Open!

By frugalouis On April 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I’m a little late to get this news out to you (I’m sorry!), but better late than never, right?! The Doris L. Schnuck Children’s Garden at the Missouri Botanical Gardens is now open for the season! Yay!! Plus, you can take your kids for FREE if you are a St. Louis city or county resident! [...]

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$1 Entrance to the Magic House: Friday

By frugalouis On March 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Not only is Friday, April 1, Fitness First Friday at the Magic House, but it’s also going to be dirt-cheap! The Magic House is offering $1 admission on April 1 to all of their Facebook fans. Just print out a copy of the “April 1 $1 admission” post off the Magic House Facebook page, and [...]

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Second Day Free at the Magic House: through March 31

By frugalouis On March 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Those who “like” the Magic House on Facebook are able to print this month’s Facebook coupon, good for a second day pass when you buy one. Essentially, this will allow you to take your kids to the Magic House two times for the price of one visit! The passes are to be used for the [...]

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Valentine’s Free Family Day at CAM: Saturday

By frugalouis On February 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Saturday offers lots of great family options! The US Cellular Winter Family Carnival, Black History Month Trial Reenactments, and now this! The Contemporary Art Museum’s Grand Center Arts Academy is offering a free family day to celebrate the Valentine holiday on Saturday: Saturday, February 12, 1PM Free! All those wearing red will be entered in [...]

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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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Wildside Walker Mornings at the Zoo: Tuesdays and Saturdays

By frugalouis On January 21, 2011 · 1 Comment

The St. Louis Zoo is continuing its “Wildside Walker” tradition for those who want to get the blood flowing early in the AM! Tuesday and Saturday mornings, 7-8:30 Free and open to the public Walkers should begin at the Living World near the North Entrance

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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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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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