outdoor events

Taste of Maplewood

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/18/2013
This street festival features live music, food and refreshments, and fun activities for the whole family.

Maplewood is a mecca for all things unique, hip and happening, and this annual street festival brings it all together in one place.

Live music will be featured on the Main Stage and Community Stages, and vendors include some of Maplewood's best restaurants, brew pubs and retailers.

New this year is a food contest where one dish and drink will be named "Best of Taste of Maplewood."

Tadpoles and Caterpillars: Let's Get Buggy!

Event Date: 
Mon, 05/20/2013
Kids ages 3-5 can investigate the fascinating insects that make the Shaw Nature Reserve their home.

Kids ages 3-5 can investigate the fascinating insects that make the Shaw Nature Reserve their home. They'll discover that bugs can be a good thing to have around as they learn about the natural world. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

9:30-11 a.m. $12 per child. Meet at the Visitors Center. At Shaw Nature Reserve, Highway 100, south of I-44 at exit #253, Gray Summit, MO  63039.

Paint Webster

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/11/2013
Artists of all will fill the town of Webster Groves to paint in "plein air" (open air) at this free event.

See artists of all ages create masterpieces in open air (plein air in French) at this free family event. This annual event promotes Webster Froves as an artistic community and celebrates the community's commitment to the arts. Sponsored by the Webster Community Arts Foundation.

Big Truck Day

Event Date: 
Wed, 05/08/2013
Join the Village of Godfrey and its fleet of big trucks at the 6th annual Big Truck Day in Glazebrook Park.

Join the Village of Godfrey and its fleet of big trucks at the 6th annual Big Truck Day in Glazebrook Park. Trucks and machines from the Godfrey Fire Production District and Godfrey Street Department and many more will be available for children to view, touch and explore. For all ages.

Free. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Glazebrook Community Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey, IL  62035.

More information: 618-466-1483

Willoughby Farm Nature Playtime

Event Date: 
Tue, 06/18/2013
Bring your preschooler to learn, explore and play on the farm.

Bring your preschooler to learn, explore and play on the farm at Nature Playtime at Willoughby Farm. A farm and nature expert will lead activities designed for ages 3-5 and their families. You're welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy after playtime.

Free. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. At Willoughby Farm, 631 Willoughby Lane in Collinsville. Click for Map

Willoughby Farm Nature Playtime

Event Date: 
Tue, 06/11/2013
Bring your preschooler to learn, explore and play on the farm.

Bring your preschooler to learn, explore and play on the farm at Nature Playtime at Willoughby Farm. A farm and nature expert will lead activities designed for ages 3- and their families. You're welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy after playtime.

Free. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. At Willoughby Farm, 631 Willoughby Lane in Collinsville. Click for Map

Willoughby Farm Nature Playtime

Event Date: 
Tue, 06/04/2013
Bring your preschooler to learn, explore and play on the farm.

Bring your preschooler to learn, explore and play on the farm at Nature Playtime at Willoughby Farm. A farm and nature expert will lead activities designed for ages 3-5 and their families. You're welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy after playtime.

Free. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. At Willoughby Farm, 631 Willoughby Lane in Collinsville. Click for Map

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Today's Featured Camp

Fazio’s Rock Academy

Fazio’s Rock Academy is the summer destination for the aspiring rock star in your life! Campers attend one-week or two-week sessions (8:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. daily) where they form a real band, choose a band name, write their own music, pose for a photo shoot and conclude with a live concert with special guest appearances by professional rock artists! Fazio's Rock Academy is for Guitarists, Vocalists, Bassists and Keyboardists between the ages of 9-17 years.

Two sessions are offered: July 15-19; and July 22-26. Each session is $399, which includes print music and a t-shirt. Ask about a discounted rate for two-week enrollment.

Go to the Summer Camp Guide

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