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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Festival of the Little Hills: This Weekend

By frugalouis On August 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Frontier Park in St. Charles is home to the 40th anniversary celebration of the Festival of the Little Hills this weekend. With free parking, shuttle service, admission and entertainment, it has the makings of a fairly frugal family outing! Festival of the Little Hills, Frontier Park, St. Charles Friday, August 19, 4-10 PM Saturday, August [...]

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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 Back to School Fair: Saturday

By frugalouis On August 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you are struggling to buy school supplies for your kids, or simply looking for some free fun this Saturday, check out Trinity Church in Florissant’s Back to School Fair. All kids, ages kindergarten and up, will receive free school supplies! Trinity Church, 3515 Shackleford Rd., Florissant, 63031 Back to School Fair 2011 Saturday, August [...]

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Free Back to School Party and Safety Town: Saturday

By frugalouis On August 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Grab your little ones and head to First United Methodist Church in St. Charles this Saturday for a free lunch and some family fun! First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Dr., St. Charles, 63301 Saturday, August 6, 10-2 Back to School Party and Safety Town Free! Kids of all ages welcome! Special Safety Town [...]

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Free Botanical Gardens and Childrens Garden admission: Sunday

By frugalouis On July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Not only can St. Louis city and county residents get free entrance to Missouri Botanical Gardens and Children’s Garden this Saturday before noon, but this week only, the Garden is free to all on Sunday! Celebrate Henry Shaw’s birthday with old-fashioned entertainment, as well as free Garden and Children’s Garden admission! Sunday, July 24, 10-3 [...]

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Recycled Treasures Back-To-School Consignment Sale: August 6-8

By frugalouis On July 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Another huge back-to-school consignment sale is heading our way! I’m so excited that these sales are adding summer events to help families get equipped for the school year. Recycled Treasures, a FrugaLouis advertiser, is holding their event the first weekend of August. Mark it on your calendars and support an organization that helps make FrugaLouis [...]

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Stork Lady Kids’ Consignment Back-To-School Sale! July 14-16

By frugalouis On July 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Stork Lady is holding her first Back-to-school consignment sale! Mark your calendar, arrange for someone to watch the kids, and get ready to go. Don’t forget a large tote bag or something similar to use as your “shopping cart”. I discovered by accident the last time there was a Stork Lady sale that a [...]

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Free Family Fourth of July Celebration

By frugalouis On July 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

St. John’s Church in Ellisville is holding a free family Fourth of July celebration, and you are invited! This seems like a great way to get in some fireworks without fighting enormous crowds. St. John’s Church, 15800 Manchester Rd., Ellisville, 63011 Monday, July 4, 6-10 PM Free! Food (as long as it lasts), parking, live [...]

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St. Louis Area July 4th Events

By frugalouis On June 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Since it’s just not feasible for me to research and report the area fireworks and festivities this year, I want to make sure to send you someplace that has done just that! STLToday has put together a listing of Independence Day events, so be sure to check it out as you plan your holiday weekend. [...]

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