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Log Raising Event in Wildwood on August 27th

August 25, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun event to bring the kids to this weekend? Bring them to a free log raising event in Wildwood!

In the tradition of log and barn raisings of yesteryear, a log raising event will be hosted locally on August 27, 2016, from 9 am to 2 pm in Wildwood. The free event will be held on the site of Happy Hounds Playground, a dog park opening in spring of 2017 at 2448 Pond Road.

Attendees will be able to watch as the exterior Missouri Oak log walls of the Happy Hounds main building are erected. They will be able to see how the logs are stacked and sealed and how the T&G window and door frames are installed. Staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. This is such a fun event for any builders you may have out there!

Hibbs General Contracting & Gastineau Log Homes are hosting the event as they partner to build the membership office for the Happy Hounds facility. When completed, the private membership dog park, located on 10 acres of land, will feature splash pads, playground equipment for dogs of all sizes, a swimming pond, nature trails, paw washing stations, and more.

Stop by for a short visit or stay all day! Make sure to bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather. As this site is under construction, muddy conditions are a possibility. Free parking is available across the street at First Baptist Church, 2470 Pond Road. Refreshments will be provided for those that attend, including donuts and coffee in the morning, and hot dogs, chips, and cookies in the afternoon.

Hibbs General Contracting & Gastineau Log Homes staff will be available to answer any questions visitors may have about the log building construction process for commercial and residential projects.

You can check out the event over on Facebook for the latest info on the park and event.

LEGO® NINJAGO™ Quest2NINJAGO™ WU-CRU Team Challenge in St. Louis!

July 28, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

If your kid loves being active and loves LEGO, then I’ve got a fun event for them!

The LEGO® NINJAGO™ Quest2NINJAGO™ WU-CRU Team Challenge is a highly visual and interactive obstacle-course competition and it’s coming to St. Louis on July 30 and 31!

The competition course, anchored by large-scale LEGO brick models of two popular NINJAGO characters, invites children ages 7-12 in teams of two to compete in eight timed physical and mental challenges like mazes, puzzles and a building exercise. There will be 4 challenge areas – Fire, Lightning, Energy and Earth. The top team from St. Louis will be sent on an all-inclusive trip to LEGOLAND® California Resort to compete in the Finale and a chance to win the Quest2NINJAGO championship – including an ultimate NINJAGO prize pack!

Kids also won’t want to miss large scale LEGO models of Master Wu and Lloyd standing at 80” and 62” tall!

WHERE: St. Louis Toys ”R” Us Parking Lot (6926 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63129)
WHEN: July 30 & 31, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The event is FREE, but participants are highly encouraged to pre-register in advance on the Quest2NINJAGO tour site:LEGO.com/Quest2NINJAGO.

Father’s Day Brunch at the Anheuser-Bush Biergarten

June 16, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Are you looking for a good place to eat that you know he will love? You can celebrate Father’s Day at the Anheuser-Bush Biergarten on Sunday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The brunch will feature a Father’s Day-themed menu including an omelet station, waffles, biscuits and gravy, grilled chicken, ribs, salad and pretzels. In addition to the 18 Anheuser-Busch products on draught, there will also be Cidre Mimosas and Cheladas. Plus, Dad’s first drink is on the Biergarten!

The buffet costs $25 for adults, $15 for children aged 4-15 and is free for children under the age of 3. Juice and soft drinks are included in the price of the meal.

Reservations for brunch are recommended. To schedule one, guests should call 314-765-0342.

Still looking for a Father’s Day present? On Saturday, the Tour Center is offering a “Buy One, Get One” free promotion on Beer School, a 45-minute interactive class that introduces you to a variety of beer styles, ingredients, proper pouring techniques and food-pairing suggestions. (Must be 21 years of age to participate) To redeem this offer, enter promotion code “DAD” when purchasing tickets online.

I can’t wait to visit Anheuser-Bush Biergarten for Father’s Day Brunch! If you need directions, the Biergarten is located at 1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO, 63118.

Disclosure: I received compensation for this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten

April 30, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Are you looking for somewhere unique to take Mom this Mother’s Day? Celebrate at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten on on Sunday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Biergarten buffet-style brunch will feature a special Mother’s Day-themed menu, including an omelet station, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, grilled chicken, roast beef, and more.

The buffet costs $25 for adults, $15 for children aged 4-9, and is free for children under the age of 3. Juice and soft drinks are included in the price of the meal.

In addition to the 18 Anheuser-Busch beers on draught, The Biergarten will have Cidre Mimosas and Budweiser Brewed Mary’s – and Mom’s first drink is on The Biergarten!

Reservations are recommended. To schedule one, guests should call 314-765-0342. They are taking reservations on the half-hour from 9am to 1pm.

I’m excited to be visiting the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Biergarten for Mother’s Day Brunch! If you haven’t been there before, it’s located at 1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, Mo. 63118.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Disclosure: I received compensation for this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Grant’s Farm Opens on April 16th

April 9, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

We are huge fans of Grant’s Farm and I’m so excited to share with you all that Grant’s Farm opens on April 16th! There’s so many exciting things happening on opening day in addition to new things being added!

To kick off Opening Day celebrations, the first guests of the season will be welcomed by St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird and former Cardinals pitchers Brad Thompson and Danny Cox. Fredbird will greet guests and escort them to the trams to begin their ride through Deer Park into the heart of the farm. After touring Deer Park, visitors can make their way to the courtyard to enjoy live music and meet with a few animal shelters to learn about animal adoption.

“Opening Day at Grant’s Farm is a favorite tradition for families in St. Louis,” said Andy Elmore, general manager of Grant’s Farm for Anheuser-Busch. “We’re excited to open the gates for the 62^nd time hosting guests for another great season. We love being a part of St. Louisan’s lives through the memories they create at Grant’s Farm.”

Many family favorites will return for the 2016 season including baby goat feedings, live animal shows, camel rides, parakeet feedings and the behind-the-scenes Budweiser Clydesdales tours. Guests can continue to participate in Private Expedition tours and once-daily Estate Walk Tours around the Busch family estate. As is tradition, guests 21 and older can enjoy complimentary samples of Anheuser-Busch beers.

New this season Grant’s Farm is offering a 2016 Grant’s Farm Membership package. Members can enjoy a season parking pass, five one day parking passes for friends, 50 goat feeding or carousel passes, unlimited paddleboat rides and 10 percent off at all gift shops, concession stands and tour tickets. Membership costs $225 and can be purchased on the Grant’s Farm website. The membership lasts the entire Grant’s Farm season. Guests can also look forward to new food truck nights throughout the summer.

“Anheuser-Busch has operated Grant’s Farm for more than six decades and we are proud to make this St. Louis tradition available for more than 500,000 visitors each year,” said Julia Mize, Vice President of Beer Category and Community, Anheuser-Busch, “From making family memories to interacting with animals to enjoying Anheuser-Busch beers, there’s something for everyone at Grant’s Farm, and we look forward to another great year.”

Grant’s Farm Scavenger Hunt

I’ve created a fun printable to bring with you on your next trip to Grant’s Farm! See if your little ones can spot all of the animals on the sheet! Click the picture below to print!

Visit Grant’s Farm!

Grant’s Farm is located at Gravois and Grant roads in southwest St. Louis County. Admission to the farm is complimentary, and reservations are not required. Grant’s Farm is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and rentals are available. Parking is $12 per car and $30 for buses, RVs and oversized vehicles. Guests can purchase season parking passes for $40 on the website.

For more information on hours, schedules and events call (314) 843-1700 or visit the Grant’s Farm website at www.grantsfarm.com. Follow Grant’s Farm on Twitter @GrantsFarm and become a fan on Facebook.