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Discounted Tickets to Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

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Get tickets to Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru (April 9–25) at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre for $45 (Retail $54.50).

Highlights
Jurassic Quest is a family-friendly interactive event that features over 75 life-sized dinosaur replicas

About This Deal
What’s included: admission for one vehicle (car, truck, SUV) with up to eight passengers

Jurassic Quest
What it is: a prehistoric-themed, immersive event where families with children can ride through the Cretaceous, Jurassic, and Triassic periods and encounter more than 75 painstakingly replicated, true-to-size dinosaurs.
The dinosaurs: They don’t just stand and look pretty, they roar, move, and sometimes walk around. The baby dinos love interacting with visitors (both adults and kids) and have been known to snatch baseball caps right off of unsuspecting heads.

Need To Know
Final sale, subject to Extraordinary Event Policy. Limit 8/person, subject to ticket availability. Expiration varies depending on the event date. Ticket must be used and expires on date of event for option purchased. Ticket value includes all fees. Valid only for option purchased. Valid only for date and time selected. Redeem for a ticket at venue box office. Merchant is the issuer of tickets – any discount reflects prices provided by Merchant, which may change. Non-transferable. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.

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Saint Louis Cardinals vs. Philadelphia Phillies All-Inclusive Tickets $69

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Phillies make their only appearance of 2021 at Busch Stadium April 26 – 29. For a limited time only, All-Inclusive tickets start at just $69 for these great April dates!

Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets.

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Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

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Easter is almost here and even during the pandemic, there are tons of ways to make Easter Egg Hunts fun and entertaining! Here are some great ways to make your celebration memorable:

Flashlight Hunt

Put together your hunt the night before Easter. Using flashlights and glow-in-the-dark paint on the eggs, kids love finding the eggs at night!

Easter Egg Checklist

Give each hunter a list of what particular eggs they are supposed to find, “4 yellow eggs, 3 purple eggs, 1 golden egg, etc.”. This turns it into a true hunt and you will find the kids end up helping each other out.

Scavenger Hunt

Make the egg hunt last a little longer by having kids search for one at a time. Write up a clue to put in each egg, directing the hunters from one hiding spot to the next. Put the first clue in an empty basket to get started. The last clue can lead to a bigger prize, such as a chocolate bunny or a new book.

Color-coded Eggs

Assign each child a color that he or she can hunt, then hide an equal number of eggs per child. This is a great solution when your egg hunt includes a wide age range.

Neighborhood Hunt

For a neighborhood-wide egg hunt, several families on the block can get together and hide eggs. Set the boundaries and hide eggs in the bushes, in the mailbox or on the bumper of a car.

Treasure Hunt

Make a pirate-style map of the backyard that marks where all of the eggs are hidden. Include a few good landmarks, but don’t give too much away. For the extra-creative, add a few clues along the path, such as bunny footprints drawn on the sidewalk with chalk. Kids can follow the map to find the “treasure.” As a bonus, you won’t have to worry about finding a lost egg in a few weeks.

Golden Ticket

Channel your inner Willy Wonka and come up with a fantastic grand prize. It can be something as simple as a dollar, or pricier, like a gift card to a favorite restaurant. Hide that in one of the plastic eggs or just include a note if it is something large. Embellish the egg with gold paint or plastic rhinestones so it looks different, or leave it to blend in with the rest. The child who finds it will be especially surprised.

The Egg Zone

For a large group of mixed ages, divide the yard into two zones. Kids can hunt based on age group, so everyone finds plenty of eggs. For the older group, choose more challenging hiding spots, while younger kids can enjoy finding eggs out in the open.

Thanks to the Star Telegram for some of these ideas!

Emerson Dinoroarus at the Saint Louis Zoo

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Emerson Dinoroarus (dino-ROAR-us), a dynamic temporary exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo, opens to the public on Saturday, April 17, and runs through October 31, 2021.

This engaging attraction for all ages features 16 different groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs — colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spitting or placidly munching on the lush vegetation. The dinosaurs and other ancient species representing a vast span of geological time include: a life-size triceratops (tri-SERR-uh-tops), 12-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex (tie-RAN-oh-SORE-us REX), giant stork-like quetzalcoatlus (ket-zel-KWAT-lus), an 18-foot-tall brachiosaurus (brack-ee-oh-SORE-us), nest of duck-billed parasaurolophus babies (PAR-ah-saw-RAH-lo-fuss) and many more. Plus, observe a staged fossil dig site and learn all about fossils.

Along the tropically planted trail in this land before time, discover the amazing connections between dinosaurs and living animals today. Learn fun and interesting facts about dinosaurs and the information scientists have gained from their fossils, theories on their mass extinction, and practical ways you can help protect animals today from going extinct.

“Dinoroarus gives us a chance to talk about difficult topics like extinction and how some predecessors of dinosaurs, including turtles and crocodiles, are still with us, as well as how some descendants of dinosaurs, like birds, still grace our lives,” said Michael Macek, Director, Saint Louis Zoo.

Live Animals — Modern-Day Dinos

Walk among modern-day dinosaurs as domesticated guinea fowl, a bird species, freely roam the exhibit area. Other live animals to meet include North American river otters, Tasmanian devils, fish, moon jellies, sea stars, urchins, sponges, coral and anemones. Each animal has a story to tell about what they have in common with animals living at the time of dinosaurs.

“Learning about dinosaurs is kind of like ‘CSI,’ using really old evidence,” said Macek. “Paleontologists ask questions about why certain dinosaurs moved to different places and why their food supplies or habitats were threatened. And those are exactly the kind of questions Zoo conservationists ask today in trying to save animals from extinction.”

Dinoroarus Tickets and Zoo Reservations

This seasonal exhibit continues at the Zoo for the next couple of years while the Zoo works to reimagine, plan and redevelop the 3.5-acre area into a new, permanent family and children’s area, which will continue the Zoo’s mission of connecting families and children with animals.

Admission to Dinoroarus is $5.95 per person for ages 2 and up; free for children under age 2. Zoo members may use their member tickets or premium member tickets for admission to the attraction. Dinoroarus tickets may be purchased at Zoo entrances and attractions.

All Zoo guests, including those who wish to experience Dinoroarus, must make a free, timed reservation online in advance to enter the Zoo. Daily attendance is limited to help maintain social distancing within the Zoo.

Visit stlzoo.org/zooreservations to make a reservation up to seven days prior to the date of visit. Zoo Reservations do not include tickets to Dinoroarus.

Sky Zone Fenton 90-Minute Jump Pass $13.99 (Retail $19.99)

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Spring break is coming up so you might want to cash in on this deal at Sky Zone Fenton!

You can get a 90-Minute Jump Pass; Valid Monday–Friday for $13.99 (Retail $19.99).

Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Valid only at listed locations. Must sign waiver. Younger than 18 must have guardian-signed waiver. Sky Zone socks required; available for purchase for $3.99 per pair. Not valid until six hours after purchase.

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Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City Stay and Water Park Passes as low as $99

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Stay at Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City for as low as $99 per night!

What You Get

Stay for four in a Family Suite, or six in a KidCabin Suite or Loft Suite
Daily water park wristbands for each guest up to maximum occupants per room type
May have the maximum number of guests in room option purchased for no additional fee

Policies and Fees
Reservations: Dates cannot be changed through Groupon once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased.
Cancellation policy: 9-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
Change policy: A nonrefundable $15 fee will be added to your reservation each time you contact the Great Wolf Lodge call center to change your reservation.
Additional fees: $29.99 daily resort fee plus tax added at purchase.
Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
No-shows will be charged total rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.

About Your Great Wolf Lodge Getaway
Prices vary by day; the price listed is the lowest possible and may not be available all days.
Click on a date on the booking calendar to see the individual prices by day.

Inclusions
Daily water park passes for each registered guest, up to the maximum room occupancy, are included in all options.

This merchant is open for business and taking steps to help protect your health by following all applicable laws and regulations concerning COVID-19 safety.

Looking for a Great Wolf Lodge Discount in another city? Check out all of the deals nationwide HERE.

Skyzone Fenton – Open Jump Passes, Glow Event, or Party up to 35% Off

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Get Open Jump Passes, Glow Event, or Party at Sky Zone Fenton priced at up to 35% off. You may also be able to use the coupon code: SALE3 for an additional 20% off of your purchase.

Choose from:

Two 120-Minute Open Jump Passes: Valid Any Day $31 (Retail $48)

Two 90-Minute Open Jump Passes: Valid Monday–Friday $26 (Retail $40)

Elite Birthday Party Package for 14; Valid Monday–Friday $230.99 (Retail $329.99)

Two-Hour Glow Event for 2 People, Includes Glow T-Shirts, Wristbands, and Two Small Icees: Valid Friday/Saturday $46.77 (Retail $71.96)

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City Museum Tickets up to 21% Off *RARE DEAL*

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Right now you can save up to 21% on Single Day Tickets for Four, Five, Six, or Seven to City Museum.

I have NEVER seen a discount to City Museum so grab this deal while you can.

About This Deal
-What’s included: all the currently open, regular attractions; opens and closures of particular attractions are subject to change
-Customers can choose to use all tickets in one visit or exchange their tickets at the time of redemption for use on multiple visits.
-Children 2 and under are free
-Click here to view the schedule
-Onsite restaurants: there’s a different dining place on every floor so everybody can find something for themselves
-Accessibility: the museum is mostly handicapped accessible, but there are areas that may be difficult to maneuver; for example, the caves are built like an actual cave system, so there are tight spaces and uneven ground
-What to wear: the museum strongly advises every visitor to dress comfortably, preferably with full-length pants and closed-toe shoes; flip flops and sandals are strongly discouraged
-City Museum’s COVID-19 Precautions
Click to read about the Museum’s safety precautions
Note that state and local guidelines are changing regularly. Please check City Museum’s website or contact them for their latest guidelines.

Need To Know
Promotional value expires Dec 31, 2020. Children 2 and under are free. Not valid with Groupon promo codes. Please review City Museum safety guidelines before visiting. Limit 10 per person. Subject to availability. Valid only for option purchased. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.

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