Over Half off at Swing Around Fun Town! Today only

By frugalouis On September 9, 2010 · 1 Comment

This is a great deal for some family fun! Today only you can get a round of mini golf, tickets to two attractions (such as go-karts or bumper boats), and a medium soda at Swing Around Fun Town in Fenton for $10! This is normally a $21.75 value. Click here to snag it!

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Suson Park – Farm, Playground and more!

By frugalouis On August 10, 2010 · 4 Comments

Whether you live in the area or are just visiting St. Louis, consider checking out Suson Park. Located off 21/Tesson Ferry southwest of 270, it is a fantastic combination of public park and farm. Some things to consider before you go: A donation box is located as you enter the park. One dollar per vehicle [...]

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Castlewood State Park

By frugalouis On July 28, 2010 · 1 Comment

Popular with lovers and mountain bikers alike, Castlewood State Park, west of St. Louis, has something for everyone. Depending on who I’m with, I like to hike up the trail to the bluffs overlooking the Meramec River and watch the sun set, explore trails that meander through forests and out into meadows, or cool off [...]

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Family Fun Magazine Deal!

By frugalouis On July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I love Family Fun magazine! Each time it comes, I read through it and then cut out pages with ideas I want to use so I can put them in page protectors and then into my “idea” binder. My daughter’s first birthday cake, seen at left, was a Family Fun cake idea, and many craft [...]

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Botanical Gardens – Free Dinoquest!

By frugalouis On July 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Word just came from my husband (who is at the Botanical Gardens with the kids) that if you arrive before 10am on a Wednesday or Saturday, tickets to Dinoquest are free! Entrance to the Botanical Gardens is free to St. Louis city and country residents Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-12, and the Children’s Garden is [...]

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Free Musical Theater! The Muny in Forest Park

By frugalouis On July 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Thanks to Jennifer for helping me choose what next St. Louis deal to highlight… Nestled in wonderful Forest Park, the home of the 1904 World’s Fair, is an outdoor Municipal Theater popular with St. Louisans. Each summer there is a full slate of musicals that can be enjoyed under the stars, with natural heat provided. [...]

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Free Fun Inside – Carondelet Park RecPlex

By frugalouis On July 13, 2010 · 1 Comment

Whether you live in the great St. Louis area or are just in town for a visit, consider taking the family to the new recreation complex in beautiful Carondelet Park on the south side of town. Built by the city and run by the YMCA, the Carondelet Park Rec Complex has fitness equipment, two gyms, [...]

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St. Louis Zoo – The Earlier the Better

By frugalouis On July 12, 2010 · 2 Comments

It’s almost universally known that the St. Louis Zoo is one of the best in the country. And that it’s free. Years back one of my students wrote a research paper on the zoo, recounting how it came about that our taxes allow free general admission to the zoo. It was intriguing. Really. But now [...]

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