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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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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The Taming of The Shrew: Go! Four More Nights

By frugalouis On June 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you have not yet gone to The Taming of the Shrew in Forest Park, I recommend you make plans to do so this weekend! The set looks exactly like the image above, and there is much fun to be had. My husband and I have been meaning to go, but finally made it over [...]

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Shakespeare in Forest Park is Back! The Taming of the Shrew

By frugalouis On May 25, 2011 · 2 Comments

Tonight is opening night for The Taming of the Shrew by the Shakespeare Festival of St. Louis in Forest Park! These performances are fantastic each year, and The Shrew will certainly be no exception. The plays are accessible even for those foreign to Shakespeare’s language, as the green show before the performance helps with interpretation. [...]

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Earth Day Festival in Forest Park: Sunday

By frugalouis On April 13, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Take the family to Forest Park this Sunday for lots of music and fun at the annual Saint Louis Earth Day Festival. “Be the Change” as you learn to make everyday “earth day”. What to know before you go: Sunday, April 17, 11-6 Festival to be held near the Muny Travel options for getting to [...]

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Twilight Tuesday Free Concert at History Museum

By frugalouis On August 30, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Starting tomorrow, August 31, the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park will be hosting the Fall season of their Twilight Tuesdays concert series. Children’s “make and take” starting at 6PM Seats available on first-come-first-served basis Located on Missouri History Museum’s front lawn Take lawn chairs and blankets (and perhaps bug spray?) Picnicking is permitted

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