Faust Summer Concert Series
Every Tuesday this summer! 7 -9 p.m., Faust Park
This summer, spend your Tuesday evening at Faust Park Amphitheater! The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and St. Louis County Parks will present top local entertainment for free concerts and family fun from 7-9 p.m. Enter Faust via the north entrance for free parking close to the stage. Bring your own seating. Food trucks will be on site for food and beverage purchases. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Call the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce at (636) 532-3399 or Faust Park at (314) 615-8328 for more information. Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates, including cancellations. Visit our website at www.stlouisco.com/parks for a full schedule of events and bands.
Farm Friday
Friday, June 5 & June 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Suson Park
Looking for some fun like pony rides, hayrides, barn tours, face painting, fishing and candle making? You can enjoy this and more at Suson's Farm Fridays! Call (314) 615-8822 to register or visit our website. Cost is $10/child. Adults are free with a paid child's admission. For ages 2 -12.
FEAST in the Park
Friday, June 5, 5-8 p.m., Laumeier Sculpture Park
Follow the caravan of various mobile menus and join family and friends for dinner in your beautiful St. Louis County Parks. Food trucks are taking the County by storm and each operator offers a small signature menu that is uniquely different. Event includes free live music. Event is open from 5 - 8 p.m., bands play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit stlouisco/parks or call (314) 615-4386. No coolers allowed. Featured Band: The Steve Ewing Duo.
Learn To Float, Tread & Swim
Saturdays this summer, June 6 - July 25, 10 a.m. - Noon, St. Vincent Community Center Aquatic Center
The Intro to Water Safety program is an introduction to water safety skills, designed primarily for grade school children. This fun program teaches basic water safety, introductory swimming and rescue and character development. Children will also enjoy water games at the end. Key topics in the program include: Water familiarization, Pool rules, Water safety rules, Safe water entry and exit, Skills to float and move in the water, Stroke development, Treading water, Rescues and Personal safety skills. Advance registration is required by calling (314) 615-5572. For kids 4-10. Cost is $5/child.
Twice As Nice Flea Market
Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., North County Recreation Complex
Clean out the closet, basement, bring in the antiques or sell your handmade crafts. Admission is free. Concessions are available. Advance registration required for vendors. Call (314) 615-8841. Cost is $15/table, admission is free.
Bissell House Swap Meet
Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., General Daniel Bissell House
Clean out the garage, empty the basement and raise some extra cash by bringing your resale goods to the General Daniel Bissell House for a swap meet. All unsold items must be removed from the park by sellers. Sellers must register in advance by e-mailing jmagurany@stlouisco.com or call (314) 544-5714. Cost is $20 for exhibit space. Free admission to shop.
Children's Garden Club
Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m., Sherwood's Forest Nursery & Garden Center
This Club is designed to educate and bring delight in gardening and horticulture through projects that participants begin themselves and take home to grow and enjoy. For more information call (314) 822-9095 or email dwolter@stlouisco.com. Admission is free! This month's theme is "Plant colorful annual combos."
All-Ford Show
Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Museum of Transportation
The Mustang Club of St. Louis hosts one of the region's largest open all-Ford shows. Admission to show grounds is free. Regular admission fee applies to the Museum. For information on all MOT programs and events call (314) 615-8668 or visit us at www.museumstlouis.org.
Learn To Play Indoor Soccer
Sunday, June 7, Noon - 2 p.m., The Pavilion at Lemay
This exciting youth indoor soccer clinic is for children, ages 4-10. Participants will receive fundamental soccer instruction and play head to head scrimmages at the conclusion of the event. Instruction will emphasize the learning aspect as well as, participants having fun! Advance registration is required by calling (314) 615-8877. For kids 4-10. Cost is $5/child.
Docent-Led Walking Tour
Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m., Laumeier Sculpture Park
Docent-led walking tours are designed to engage participants in dialogue as they view contemporary sculpture, helping them to explore, observe, question and understand the artistic process. Tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour in length. Free Sunday tours can be tailored to fit specific group needs and interests. Tour meets in front of Tony Tasset's Eye, 2007, visible from the main parking lots. Please call to reserve space for groups of 10 or more. (314) 615-5267. Admission is free.
Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Party
Sunday, June 7, 2 - 5 p.m., FLW House in Ebsworth Park
Celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright's birthday and enjoy a concert in tribute to St. Louis Ragtimer and preeminent musician and composer, Trebor Tichenor. The benefit supports projects and programs of the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park. To request an invitation email info@ebsworthpark.org or call (314) 822-8359. For more information visit www.ebsworthpark.org. Tickets start at $125/person.
FEAST in the Park
Thursday, June 11, 5 - 8 p.m., Faust Park
Follow the caravan of various mobile menus and join family and friends for dinner in your beautiful St. Louis County Parks. Food trucks are taking the County by storm and each operator offers a small signature menu that is uniquely different. Event includes free live music. Event is open from 5 - 8 p.m., bands play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit stlouisco/parks or call (314) 615-4386. No coolers allowed. Featured Band: All Mixed Up
Olden Days of Summer
Friday, June 12 & June 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Historic Village at Faust Park
Faust Park is offering kids a day of fun with a historical twist at Olden Days of Summer! Special activities take place in and around the historic homes and barns and include blacksmith demonstrations, rope making, candle-dipping, corn husk dolls, face painting, carousel rides, hayrides and more. For more information, call (314) 615-8344 or (314) 615-8332. For kids 2-12. Cost is $10/child in advance or $15 the day of the event. Adults are free with a paid child's admission.
Pool Party Movie Night
Friday, June 12, 8-10 p.m., North County Recreation Complex Aquatic Center
Bring the family for a night out at our brand new water park. The movie will be projected poolside and concessions will be available. Call (314) 615-8839 for more information. Cost is $7/person.
Learn To Create
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. - Noon, Laumeier Sculpture Park
Art hikes for adventurous tikes! It's not just a walk in the Park! Learn about nature through hiking, interaction and observation. Create artful designs and rubbings using natural materials. For kids 4-7. Cost is $5/child.
FEAST in the Park
Tuesday, June 16, 5 - 8 p.m., Tilles Park
Follow the caravan of various mobile menus and join family and friends for dinner in your beautiful St. Louis County Parks. Food trucks are taking the County by storm and each operator offers a small signature menu that is uniquely different. Event includes free live music. Event is open from 5 - 8 p.m., bands play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit stlouisco/parks or call (314) 615-4386. No coolers allowed. Featured Band: Hudson 7 the Hoodoo Cats.
Stories with Aunt Peggy
Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m., St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park
Join Aunt Peggy in listening to these original fun stories. Each story will teach your child a positive approach to life. Aunt Peggy sings, uses puppets and has the children join her in the story telling. For all ages, cost is $5/child.
Junior Ranger Badge Program
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Lone Elk Visitor's Center
Kids- would you like to be a Junior Park Ranger? Learn about some of our fantastic County Parks, have fun and earn free stuff! Go to www.stlouisco.com/ parks and click on the gold Junior Ranger Badge to learn more. Go hiking with your family or join a Park Ranger for a guided hike in different parks throughout the year. Guided hikes have a fee for the Junior Ranger participant and reservations are required by calling (314) 615-4386 or visit our website. For kids 6-12. Cost is $5/child.
Stroller Tours
Thursday, June 18, 10-11 a.m., Laumeier Sculpture Park
Enjoy adult conversation while strolling the paved paths at Laumeier with your baby in tow! Call (314) 615-5267 for more information. No cost for this event.
Play & Ride
Thursday, June 18, 10 a.m. - Noon, St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park
Start your Thursdays off right at the St Louis Carousel! Enjoy going back and forth from great activities in the play room to unlimited rides on the Carousel between 10am and Noon. For ages 1-6. Cost is $8/child.
Dive-In Movie Night
Friday, June 19, 9 p.m., Kennedy Recreation Complex Pool
Swimmers can come out to catch a family-friendly movie while floating in the pool under the stars. You can bring your own raft, or simply lounge around on a deck chair. This unique outdoor movie viewing experience is fun for the entire family. Buy tickets in advance by calling (314) 615-5572 or on our website. A limited number of tickets are available. We will be showing the Pirates of the Caribbean. Adults are $7, kids 12 and under are $5.
Bushcraft Series: Firecraft
Saturday, June 20, 1-4 p.m., Love Park (Muffin Shelter)
Start building your bushcraft skills and learn the art of fire starting. Students will be introduced to and given hands on experience with a wide variety of fire starting skills ranging from primitive to modern techniques. Fire starting methods covered include flint and steel, bow drill, fire pistons, ferro rods and magnifying glass. You will be working with ignition sources, so dress appropriately and bring work gloves. Loose fitting and synthetic clothes are not recommended. Advanced registration is required. Call (314) 615-4386 or register online. For 17+. Cost is $12/person.
Faust Historic Village Open House
Saturday, June 20 - Sunday, June 21 & Saturday, June 27 - Sunday, June 28, 1 - 5 p.m. each day, Faust Historic Village at Faust Park
The historic homes in the Village will be open to tour on select weekends at no charge. Guides in period dress will be available to answer questions about the structures as well as the heritage gardens that are attended to by dedicated volunteers. A varying number of buildings may be open due to staffing availability. Admission is free.
Beach Party Blast
Saturday, June 20, 7 - 11 p.m., Creve Coeur Park
It's a party at Tremayne Shelter on the beach with canoeing, sand volleyball, dancing, attendance prizes, hayrides, music and meeting new friends! We will have a food truck and wine from Edg-Cliff Winery. To register call (314) 615-8820 or register online. All group registrations should be made online. Cost is $10/person. For adults 21 and over.
Laumeier Free Family Days
Sunday, June 21, 2 - 4 p.m., Laumeier Sculpture Park
FREE Family Days provide participants of all ages a chance to bond while encouraging observation, imagination, curiosity and creativity. Activities are designed to be simple enough for ages 4 and up to enjoy, yet complex enough that more experienced young artists can take their projects to another level. Families will have fun exploring new media and concepts while finding inspiration with Laumeier's natural environment, temporary exhibitions and Permanent Collection. Admission is free.
Father's Day Car Show
Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Museum of Transportation
This open event with both judged and non-judged displays features vehicles from the early vehicles 25 years and older from brass cars to more modern muscle cars. Admission to show grounds is free. Regular admission fee applies to the Museum. For information on all MOT programs and events call (314) 615-8668 or visit us at www.museumstlouis.org.
Father's Day Pool Party
Sunday, June 21, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., The Pavilion at Lemay
Come celebrate Father's Day with a pool party. Father's will be allowed to swim for FREE all day long! So, bring your Dad to celebrate Father's Day and enjoy the music, concessions and fun in the sun! Call (314) 615-8877 for more information.
FEAST in the Park
Wednesday, June 24, 5 - 8 p.m., Creve Coeur Park
Follow the caravan of various mobile menus and join family and friends for dinner in your beautiful St. Louis County Parks. Food trucks are taking the County by storm and each operator offers a small signature menu that is uniquely different. Event includes free live music. Event is open from 5 - 8 p.m., bands play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit stlouisco/parks or call (314) 615-4386. No coolers allowed. Featured Band: Off the Shoulder
Cocktails & Conversation: How'd They Do That?
Thursday, June 25, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Laumeier Sculpture Park
It's a party at Tremayne Shelter on the beach with canoeing, sand volleyball, dancing, attendance prizes, hayrides, music and meeting new friends! We will have a food truck and wine from Edg-Cliff Winery. To register call (314) 615-8820 or register online. All group registrations should be made online. Cost is $10/person. For adults 21 and over.
Musician Swap Meet
Saturday, June 27 - Sunday, June 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Pavilion at Lemay
Musicians' always have instruments, amps and other gear that they have collected over the years. This is the opportunity for gearheads of all type to clear out their "collections" so you can acquire even more stuff. Concessions will be available. Sellers must register in advance by calling (314) 544-5714 or e-mail mkladky@stlouisco.com. Cost is $10/table and $1/person for admission.
Crafters Boutique Show
Saturday, June 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. & Sunday, June 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Affton Community Center
Handmade 4 U is a weekend craft show featuring local crafters and artisans. Shop for unique handmade gifts for all occasions or something for yourself. If interested in a booth, contact Deborah at dbohnert@stlouisco.com or (314) 615-8820. Concessions for sale on site. Cost is $65 for a booth for both days of the event. Admission is free.
Frank Lloyd Wright House Twilight Tour
Sunday, June 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park
Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres followed by a docent-led tour. Space is limited and reservations and payments must be made in advance. Visit www.ebsworthpark.org for details or call (314) 822-8359 to make a reservation. Cost is $30/person.
FEAST in the Park
Monday, June 29, 5-8 p.m., The Pavilion at Lemay (Jefferson Barracks Park)
Follow the caravan of various mobile menus and join family and friends for dinner in your beautiful St. Louis County Parks. Food trucks are taking the County by storm and each operator offers a small signature menu that is uniquely different. Event includes free live music. Event is open from 5 - 8 p.m., bands play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit stlouisco/parks or call (314) 615-4386. No coolers allowed. Featured Band: Three Pedros
During the initial investigation period, the input from Lemay residents demonstrated that a new recreation facility was a top priority for the neighborhood. Though Pinnacle Entertainment (owner of River City Casino) had contributed $5 million towards the center, the type of facility that was being requested would cost a lot more. The Port Authority decided to bond funds it was receiving from leasing the former National Lead site to Pinnacle in order to raise the capital needed to build a more expensive community center with higher level of amenities. The Port Authority bonded $17.2 million, including $4.3 million to rebuild the North County Recreation Center's closed pool.
community's needs and exceed their expectations. This 42,000 square foot building offers a multi-purpose athletic center (MAC) for group sports and community events, a walking track, cardio and weight fitness machines, group exercise classes, locker rooms, and community rooms available for events and meetings. The outdoor aquatic center offers a lap pool, a lazy river, spray pads, "wet decks" for lounging and a tot structure for playing. On the pool deck, visitors will also find a 12' deep "plunge pool" complete with a climbing wall, tube slide, spring board and diving platform.
