http://stlouis.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-21T12:15:46Z Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:46 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/21/summer-at-the-st-louis-zoo.htm <p>The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/stlouis_zoo.htm">St. Louis Zoo</a> is great to visit any time of the year, but summer is when the Zoo really shines. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the Zoo is open extended hours until 7 p.m., on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Zoo also opens an hour earlier every day at 8 a.m.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/21/summer-at-the-st-louis-zoo.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/21/summer-at-the-st-louis-zoo.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:56 +0000 2013-05-21T12:30:56Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/21/memorial-day-weekend-2011-in-st-louis.htm <p>Memorial Day weekend is a busy time in St. Louis. There's a lot happening to mark the unofficial beginning of summer. From bar-b-ques and bargain hunting, to concerts and parades, there's an event for just about everyone. For ideas on what to do this weekend, see my article on the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/memorial_day_events.htm">Top Memorial Day Weekend Events in St. Louis.</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/21/memorial-day-weekend-2011-in-st-louis.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/21/memorial-day-weekend-2011-in-st-louis.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:46 +0000 2013-05-21T12:15:46Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/performers-for-2011-celebrate-st-louis-summer-concerts-live-on-the-levee.htm <p>Some well known musicians will be performing free shows in St. Louis this summer. Celebrate St. Louis has announced the entertainment lineup for the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/p/2009_live_levee.htm">2013 Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts</a>. The concerts were previously known as <em>Live on the Levee</em>. The concerts will be held July 12 &#038; 13, and July 19 &#038; 20.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/performers-for-2011-celebrate-st-louis-summer-concerts-live-on-the-levee.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/performers-for-2011-celebrate-st-louis-summer-concerts-live-on-the-levee.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 09:05:58 +0000 2013-05-15T09:05:58Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/chinese-culture-days-2011-at-the-missouri-botanical-garden.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/stlouis/1/0/A/8/-/-/smallchineseculture.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" width="160" height="240" align="right" /></p> <p>The Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting one of its most popular annual events this weekend. <em>Chinese Culture Days</em> is a two day festival featuring folk dancing, cooking demonstrations and fashion shows. There will also be performances by the New Shanghai Circus and a Grand Parade each day complete with acrobats, martial artists and dragon dancers.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/chinese-culture-days-2011-at-the-missouri-botanical-garden.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/chinese-culture-days-2011-at-the-missouri-botanical-garden.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 08:45:27 +0000 2013-05-15T08:45:27Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/join-the-fun-at-bark-in-the-park.htm <p>The largest dog festival in the Midwest is coming to Forest Park. <em>Bark in the Park</em> is also the biggest annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of Missouri. The event includes a dog walk, entertainment, food and more. <em>Bark in the Park</em> is Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Cricket Field in Forest Park. The dog walk begins at 11 a.m., led by this year's mascot, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://member.hsmo.org/site/PageNavigator/Special%20Events/Bark%20in%20the%20Park/Bark_Mascot_2013.html">Trooper</a>. Registration is $35 a person. Dogs and children 12 and younger are free. For more information, go to the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://member.hsmo.org/site/PageServer?pagename=bark_2013_event_page">Humane Society website</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/join-the-fun-at-bark-in-the-park.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/15/join-the-fun-at-bark-in-the-park.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 08:30:25 +0000 2013-05-15T08:30:25Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/10/st-louis-farmers-markets-open-for-the-season.htm <p>It's that time of year when we can start getting fresh produce from local farmers markets. Some of the area's most popular markets opened this past weekend, and many more will be opening in the coming weeks. The markets offer plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, plus local meats, cheeses, honey, breads and more. For more on what you can find at area farmers markets, check out <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/shopping/tp/stl_farmers_markets.htm">Top Farmers Markets in the St. Louis Area.</a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/10/st-louis-farmers-markets-open-for-the-season.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/10/st-louis-farmers-markets-open-for-the-season.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:33 +0000 2013-05-10T08:00:33Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/07/free-tours-of-thornhill-estate-in-faust-park.htm <p>Here's a way to spend some time with Mom and it won't cost anything. The St. Louis County Parks Department is offering free tours of Thornhill Estate in Faust Park during Mother's Day weekend. Guides in period costumes will give tours of the mansion and other nearby buildings.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/07/free-tours-of-thornhill-estate-in-faust-park.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/07/free-tours-of-thornhill-estate-in-faust-park.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 12:15:36 +0000 2013-05-07T12:15:36Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/01/15-things-to-do-in-may-in-st-louis.htm <p>It's May and the weather is feeling more like summer. You can get an early start on summer fun this month with all kinds of outdoor events and activities. There's the Shakespeare Festival in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/forest_park.htm">Forest Park</a>, Strawberry Festival at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/thingstodowithkids/p/Eckerts.htm">Eckert's Orchards</a> and Kids Day at <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/freethingstodo/p/Cahokia-Mounds-State-Historic-Site.htm">Cahokia Mounds</a>. For more ideas, see my article on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/may_events_2009.htm">Top Things to Do in May 2013 in St. Louis</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/01/15-things-to-do-in-may-in-st-louis.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/05/01/15-things-to-do-in-may-in-st-louis.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:53 +0000 2013-05-01T08:00:53Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/04/30/cinco-de-mayo-2011-celebrations-in-st-louis.htm <p>St. Louis is ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There's the big street festival on Cherokee Street on Saturday, May 4, &#160;complete with a parade, live music, food, drinks, art and more. There will also be plenty of celebrating at local Mexican restaurants and other locations around town. For more information, &#160;check out my article on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/tp/Where-To-Celebrate-Cinco-De-Mayo-2011-In-St-Louis.htm">Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in St. Louis.</a>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/04/30/cinco-de-mayo-2011-celebrations-in-st-louis.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/04/30/cinco-de-mayo-2011-celebrations-in-st-louis.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:05:51 +0000 2013-04-30T14:05:51Z http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/04/23/biggest-book-fair-in-the-midwest-returns-to-west-county-center.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/stlouis/1/0/g/1/-/-/bookfair2blog.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" width="131" height="198" align="right" /></p> <p>Browsing through a bookstore is a good way to relax, but few bookstores compare to what you can find at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/p/Greater-St-Louis-Book-Fair.htm">Greater St. Louis Book Fair</a>. A huge selection of books, DVDs and CDs will fill the lower level parking garage at the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/od/shopping/a/WCC_Mall.htm">West County Center</a> this weekend. For collectors, there are also tables of rare books, first editions and autographs. Admission is free except for Thursday night when there's a $10 cover to get in. Most of the books cost less than $5, and the final day of the sale on Sunday is half-price day. Money raised from the book fair goes to a variety of St. Louis charities.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/04/23/biggest-book-fair-in-the-midwest-returns-to-west-county-center.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://stlouis.about.com/b/2013/04/23/biggest-book-fair-in-the-midwest-returns-to-west-county-center.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:30:47 +0000 2013-04-23T12:30:47Z