Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Visit Warm Springs Ranch to See the Clydesdales

March 24, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun day trip to do with the kids? On Saturday, March 26th, Warm Springs Ranch will kick off its eighth season! Wondering what Warm Springs Ranch is? It’s home to more than 70 Clydesdales and sits on 300-plus acres of land, allowing plenty of room for the Budweiser Clydesdales to exercise and roam.

Warm Springs Ranch is located in Boonville, Missouri and guests can tour the property’s vast countryside along with the 25,000-square-foot breeding barn, veterinary lab and pastures with customized, walk-in shelters. The experience also includes ample time to learn the history of the Budweiser Clydesdales and the meticulous care and attention that goes into raising them. Dedicated staff is on-site around the clock to ensure the highest quality of care for each horse and that all new baby Clydesdales born at the Ranch are welcomed into the world in comfort and safety.

“Each year we look forward to sharing our passion for raising some of America’s most historic icons by offering our guests an interactive, behind-the-scenes look at where it all begins,” said John Soto, Supervisor of Warm Spring Ranch. “We allow our visitors to see first-hand what goes into raising these gentle-giants – from a foal’s first step to marching in a national parade as part of the world-famous hitch team – and we’re excited to continue this tradition for the eighth consecutive year.”

Visitors this season will also have the opportunity to meet Warm Springs Ranch’s first-born foal of 2016, Mac, who grabbed the hearts of America when he was born in January. Just a few months old, Mac has made his home at Warm Springs Ranch along with a handful of other newborn foals. During the 2016 foaling season, the farm expects more than 20 baby Clydesdales will be born. For updates on the Ranch and to meet new foals year-round, follow Warm Springs Ranch on Facebook and Twitter.

Visit Warm Springs Ranch!

Warm Springs Ranch offers guided walking tours twice a day, except for Wednesday, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The tour costs $12 per person and lasts one-and-a-half hours. The guided walking tour give guests the opportunity to interact with Clydesdale handlers, see the Clydesdales’ harness, luxury trailer and 1903 beer wagon, and take a picture with a Clydesdale. Guests 21 and older will also have the opportunity to sample Budweiser.

Have you ever been to Warm Springs Ranch?

NORM OF THE NORTH Ice Skating in Forest Park!

January 6, 2016 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Norm of the North opens in theaters on January 15th and this Saturday, you can see what it’s like to live in NORM’s world with a day of winter ice skating fun at Steinberg Skating Rink!

When: Saturday, January 9^th – 1:00pm

Where: Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park

400 Jefferson Drive, St. Louis MO 63110

www.steinbergskatingrink.com

What: Be one of the first 50 guests to stop by the NORM OF THE NORTH table starting at 1:00PM and receive free skate admission in honor of the new film, NORM OF THE NORTH. Guests will also be entered to receive prizes from the film.

**Admission does not include skate rental. **

A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic. But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. With a cast of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm takes on the big apple, big business and a big identity crisis to save the day.

Don’t miss this fun event!

St. Louis Rams Mini Mudder for Kids

June 16, 2015 by Melissa Leave a Comment

Join the St. Louis Rams for the inaugural PLAY 60 Mini Mudder Saturday, July 18!

The event will take place at Barat Academy in Chesterfield, Mo., and will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kids between the ages of 5-13 can participate in the muddy one-mile obstacle course; however, kids ages 5-9 must run with an adult (registration is free for the participating adult).

This unique, family-friendly event will also feature Rams Cheerleaders, Rampage, the Rams PLAY 60 Bus, PLAY 60 activities, Rams inflatables, food trucks and the sounds of DJ Pru. What better way to PLAY 60 than in the mud with the Rams!

Each participant will receive a commemorative PLAY 60 Mini Mudder T-Shirt, participation medal and branded head band.

Pre-registration is $25 and day of walk up registration is $30 for each participant.

The Mini Mudder will be at the Barat Academy, located at 17815 Wild Horse Creek Rd in Chesterfield, MO 63005.

Click to register!