Kirkwood Greentree Festival: September 16-18

By frugalouis On September 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

September is definitely festival season! If the weather cooperates it sure can make for some great family fun. With artisans, re-enactors and special activities just for kids, the Kirkwood Greentree Festival sounds perfect for families of all ages! Here’s what to know before you go: Friday-Sunday, September 16-18 Located in beautiful Kirkwood Park off Geyer [...]

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Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Balloon Race: September 16-18

By frugalouis On September 7, 2011 · 6 Comments

Hurray! It’s mid-September, so that means it’s time for the Balloon Glow and Great Forest Park Balloon Race! I would strongly encourage anyone who has not gone to the Balloon Glow to try to get there this year. It really is enchanting for first-timers. The weekend is divided into two main events: the Balloon Glow and [...]

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Hazelwood HarvestFest: Saturday

By frugalouis On September 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Our family hasn’t gone to this before, but I’m thinking that this might be our year. The more I read about Hazelwood Harvesfest, the more fun it sounds! This Saturday, September 10, from 9AM-6PM, you can venture up to Hazelwood Harvestfest at Howdershell Park and have some frugal fun for the whole family! The theme [...]

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Free STL Symphony Concert in Forest Park: September 8

By frugalouis On September 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Thursday, September 8, is a great opportunity to hear familiar favorites for free in Forest Park (like that alliteration? )! The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is kicking off their 2011-12 season with this free concert. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy great music with the whole family. Last year my husband and son, who was [...]

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Veterans Parade and Festival in Forest Park: Saturday-Monday

By frugalouis On August 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I love the fact that there are so many fun festivals at this time of year! It seems as if every weekend there’s at least one good festival to consider. Yay! Labor Day weekend 2011 marks the first Veterans Festival in St. Louis’s Forest Park. This will be a great chance to take the kids [...]

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Maplewood Maple Days: September 1-4

By frugalouis On August 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Labor Day weekend means an extra day to spend as a family! Fun times! Maplewood’s Maple Days are running at the “Rocketship Park”  (Deer Creek Park) throughout the holiday weekend: Thursday, September 1, 5-10 PM Friday, September 2, 5-11 PM Saturday, September 3, 1-11 PM Sunday, September 4, 1-10PM Carnival rides, food, entertainment, and the [...]

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Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park: Saturday and Sunday

By frugalouis On August 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Last year, just as FrugaLouis was getting off the ground, our family ventured to the Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park. We had a great time: browsing the various vendor booths, sampling some international fare, and enjoying the sounds from many nations. We found a great Ecuadorian hat for our little guy (as shown [...]

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YMCA Book Fair: August 19-24

By frugalouis On August 12, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Looking for just the right book? Make plans to attend this year’s St. Louis area YMCS Book Fair at the Kennedy Rec Complex across from Suson Park. Find more info here, with a summary below: Friday, August 19, 4-10PM – First Selection Night, $10 admission, tickets on sale at the Kennedy Rec Complex at 8AM Saturday-Monday, [...]

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Free Family Movie, Drink and Popcorn Night: Saturday

By frugalouis On August 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Gather the blankets and pillows and take the entire family out for an evening of free fun! Carondelet Park YMCA is sponsoring this event. Saturday, August 13, 7 PM 930 Holly Hills Dr., 63111, at the outdoor picnic area Showing How to Train your Dragon Free! Drinks and Popcorn provided

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Free St. Louis Area Concerts: July 18-24

By frugalouis On July 18, 2011 · Leave a Comment

With thanks to ArchCityHomes, here is a listing of free concerts in the St. Louis/St. Charles area this week. Please confirm location and time before you head out. Monday, July 18 Heman Park, 6:30 PM Bellerive Park, 7 PM Tower Grove Park, 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 19 Westport Plaza, 5 PM O’Fallon Civic Park, 5:30 [...]

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