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Saint Louis Science Center FREE Science Spooktacular October 24th – 25th

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Get ready for a weekend of science thrills and a monstrous good time! Spooktacular is the Saint Louis Science Center’s annual FREE event filled with Halloween-themed festivities and science activities for the whole family.

Enjoy:
• Creepy Chemistry demonstrations at the Energy Stage
• Spooky Walkthrough and Graveyard Games
• Lab Dissections in the Life Science Lab
• Seasonal-themed Science Storytime with the Discovery Room
• 3D Printing in Makerspace
• Pumpkin-themed Treat Bar
• Food specials incorporating pumpkins and squash straight from our GROW garden
• And much more!

Dates: October 24th – 25th.

Costumes are welcome but not required.

Learn more at slsc.org/spooktacular

Boo At The Zoo Returns To The Saint Louis Zoo – 2020 Schedule & Ticket Prices

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Here’s some exciting news! Boo at the Zoo presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is back for 2020!

Families can enjoy festive decorations, strolling entertainers, special food and drink menus, and more at the Saint Louis Zoo’s nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience, Boo at the Zoo presented by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The event runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every night Oct. 16 to 30. Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event.

When: 5 to 8:30 p.m. nightly, Oct. 16-30, 2020

Tickets & Zoo Hours

Timed-ticket reservations are required and must be purchased in advance online at stlzoo.org/boo beginning Oct. 1. Tickets will not be available at the door. Capacity is limited.

Ticket prices are:
Zoo Members: $7.95 per child (ages 2-12); $8.95 per adult (ages 13+)
Non-members: $8.95 per child (ages 2-12); $9.95 adult non-members (ages 13+)
Children under age 2 are free

Free parking is available on both Zoo parking lots during the event. Proceeds from the event help the Zoo provide the highest quality care for its animals.

The Zoo closes for all visitors at 4 p.m. on the days of Boo at the Zoo. Doors re-open at 5 p.m. for the ticketed event.

Michaels FREE Online Crafting Classes

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Michaels has opened up an online community classroom where you can take FREE classes from popular crafting brands and influencers. These one-hour classes are held live on Zoom and start at noon Central on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Some classes are limited to the first 1,000 participants to join the Zoom call when it goes live, so make sure to be on time! Head on over here to browse the available classes, “meet” the instructors, and see the materials needed for each class.

To take one of these free classes, you’ll need to request a booking by submitting your name and email address. You will then receive a confirmation email with instructions about how to access your virtual class.

FREE Michaels Online Camp Creativity With Daily Kids Craft Classes

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Now through August 1st, Michaels is hosting a fun Camp Creativity conducted using Zoom! These FREE online Kids Club classes will run for three weeks, and are designed for all kids ages 3 & up!

Classes will be held daily from 3PM – 4PM Central time, and will feature a different kids craft each day. If you’re interested, be sure to RSVP to the class of your choice soon. Only the first 1,000 participants to join the Zoom call will be able to participate.

Muny Magic In Your Home – Muny Announces Free Online Season

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Beginning today, Monday June 15 at 8:15 p.m., you and your family can enjoy Muny Magic in Your Home. The new series will include exclusive, never-before-seen footage of their concert series, Muny Magic at The Sheldon.

The following shows are scheduled to air during the program’s first five weeks:

June 15 and 18 : Beth Leavel
June 22 and 25: The Buddy Holly Boys
June 29 and July 2: Our Leading Ladies
July 6 and 9: Our Leading Men

The first Muny Magic in Your Home segment will also feature a guest appearance from Tony Award nominee Lara Teeter, as well as other special surprise artists.

From July 20 through August 17, the Muny will produce five online variety shows featuring Muny friends and family from around the world. The full schedule will be announced in early July.

Tune in HERE to stream performances on Mondays and Thursday evening for free.

Six Flags St. Louis Reservations Open June 11th

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Six Flags St. Louis Opens June​ 22 to Members and Season Pass Holders, June​ 26 to ALL Guests. The opening date for Hurricane Harbor will be announced at a later time.

In accordance with CDC, state and local reopening guidelines, the park will operate at reduced attendance levels until further notice.

Starting June​ 22-25 we will be open to Members and Season Pass Holders who have made a reservation and beginning June​ 26 we will be open to ALL guests with a reservation.

Reservations Required to Visit Six Flags St. Louis

Six Flags St. Louis guests (including Members, Pass Holders, and single day ticket holders) MUST make reservations before they visit the park. In accordance with CDC, state and local reopening guidelines, the park will operate at reduced attendance levels. Without an advance reservation, you will not be able to visit the park.

We will begin taking reservations on June​ 11 according to the following schedule:

Thursday, June​ 11 at 9am: Diamond and Diamond Elite Members who are not on pause start making reservations
Thursday, June​ 11 at 12pm: All Members who are not on pause may start making reservations
Friday, June​ 12 at 9am: Season Pass Holders may start making reservations
Monday, June​ 15 at 9am: All other ticket types can make reservations
There is no fee to make a reservation, but you must already have a Membership, Season Pass or ticket before you start the reservation process.

Members who are not on pause will be able to reserve according to their NEW Member level — so if you were Platinum before, now you can reserve with the Diamond crowd!

For more information about the reservation system, visit sixflags.com/reserve at any time to review all of our FAQS.

You MUST Pre-Purchase Parking Before Your Visit

In an effort to promote social distancing and reduce employee contact, parking needs to be pre-purchased before you come out to Six Flags St. Louis. You must either have Season Parking (on your Season Pass or Membership) OR you can buy your parking from our website.

Thank you for your cooperation! You may pre-purchase parking HERE.

Visit Six Flags St. Louis online for more information.

Missouri Free Fishing Days June 6th & 7th

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to get hooked on fishing through its Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Free Fishing Days is an annual MDC event that takes place statewide during the Saturday and Sunday following the first Monday in June.

Aside from not needing permits, other fishing regulations remain in effect during Free Fishing Days, such as limits on size and number of fish an angler may keep. Special permits may still be required at some county, city, or private fishing areas. Trespass laws remain in effect on private property.

MDC reminds anglers in Missouri that fishing permits are required before and after June 6 and 7, unless an angler is exempt by age or other factors. All other fishing regulations are also in effect. MDC temporarily suspended requirements for fishing permits from March 27 through April 15.

Conservation makes Missouri a great place to fish. Missouri has more than a million acres of surface water, and most of it provides great fishing. More than 200 different fish species are found in Missouri, with more than 20 of them being game fish for the state’s more than 1.1 million anglers. Learn more about fishing in Missouri at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/fishing.

Virtual Derby Day Saturday at the St. Louis Aquarium May 2nd

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Tune in to the St. Louis Aquarium’s Facebook page on Saturday, May 2 at 1 p.m. for the slowest 10 minutes in sports — the KenTURTLE Derby on Facebook Live.

Make it a party. Dress up in Derby hats at home and grab a mint-scented beverage as the Aquarium’s three top turtles “Run for the Romaine.” (Romaine lettuce is a special treat for the Aquarium’s turtles.)

Box Turtles Lorna, Tilly and Tori will compete to end up in the Winner’s Circle.

Days of preparation and training all come down to this one special event. Watch as the first ever KenTURTLE Derby champion is crowned. Will there be a shell-shocking come-from-the-shell win? Or will a fast-as-a-hare front runner take the prize? Tune into Facebook live to find out.

Turtle/racer stats, voting opportunities and printable flags to root for your favorite racer are available on the Aquarium’s Facebook page.

Pick your favorite turtle and comment on the Aquarium’s Facebook or Instagram pages on Friday, May 1. One commenter will be chosen to receive a ticket to the Aquarium when it re-opens and a fun gift pack.

Michaels Offering FREE Online Crafting Classes

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Michaels has opened up an online community classroom where you can take FREE classes from popular crafting brands and influencers. These one-hour classes are held live on Zoom and start at noon Central on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Some classes are limited to the first 1,000 participants to join the Zoom call when it goes live, so make sure to be on time! Head on over here to browse the available classes, “meet” the instructors, and see the materials needed for each class.

To take one of these free classes, you’ll need to request a booking by submitting your name and email address. You will then receive a confirmation email with instructions about how to access your virtual class.

Shark Week Virtual Events from the St. Louis Aquarium

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It’s Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium. Enjoy virtual Earth Day, Shark Week live events and Quarenstreams.

Here’s the schedule.

VIRTUAL EARTH DAY
Monday, April 20 celebrate an early Earth Day with earthday365 as the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station features a virtual celebration with the Aquarium Foundation on YouTube and Facebook. The session focuses on plastic pollution and an activity and quiz will be available for home schoolers. Learn how to help the environment by using less plastic, monitoring your “eco-footprint,” and understanding how plastic can harm fish and all aquatic life. Watch on Facebook or on the Aquarium’s YouTube channel.

SHARK WEEK ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, April 21:
Breakfast with the Sharks at 9:30 a.m. on Facebook Live. Watch the animal care team in action and see the Aquarium’s sharks have their breakfast. Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes view of the habitats and see underwater activity through the beautiful Shark Canyon windows.

Wednesday, April 22:
Diving with Sharks at 9:30 a.m. – watch the Aquarium’s dive team care for the sharks and see up close Go-Pro video on Facebook Live.

Thursday, April 23:
The Shark Biofact Cart team will show off artifacts including shark teeth and jaws, a Megalodon tooth and other fascinating items on Facebook Live at 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 24:
Join the “Quaranstream” live from the St. Louis Aquarium which features restful live videos of the Aquarium’s various environments, including Shark Canyon, from 10 to 11 a.m.

HOW TO WATCH
Visit the Aquarium’s Facebook page to take part in all of the live events and check out the Aquarium’s YouTube channel for the videos.

After each event, online guests will be directed to the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation’s Facebook page and website at www.stlaquariumfoundation.org for information on a do-at-home activities.

Cardinals Academic Program At Home + FREE Children’s Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

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The Cardinals are offering ew activities from the team’s award-winning field trip experience, the Cardinals Academic Program (CAP), available online at cardinals.com/cap.

Bring one of their completed worksheets to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum for one free child’s admission to the museum with one paid adult admission once the museum reopens.

In addition to these CAP activities, the Cardinals Museum is also posting daily content to their social media platforms. Fans can enjoy videos, photo features and stories from the Cardinals Museum staff by visiting: @cardinalsnation on both Facebook and Instagram.

CAP is a field trip-based educational experience for students in the third through eighth grades that combines elements of the game of baseball with school curriculum. Since its inception in 2006, the Cardinals have welcomed over 125,000 students to the CAP experience.