All Entries in the "Outdoor Fun" Category
Sunday Parkways returns to Ferguson on July 25
Who says family fun has to be expensive? Bring the kids to Ferguson’s Forestwood Park this Sunday and enjoy a fabulous range of free activities for all ages! Sponsored by Live Well Ferguson, whose mission is to promote healthy, active living in the community, “Sunday Parkways” offers an afternoon of games and exercise, as well [...]
July 4th Fever heats up in North County
Independence Day falls on a Sunday this year, so if you’re looking for a fun, leisurely way to spend the holiday, the good news is you can stay close to home! Multiple North County cities are hosting July 4th events, offering a delightful mix of festivals, parades and fireworks. Here’s the local lineup: FERGUSON The [...]
Happy Birthday, Chain of Rocks Bridge!
Built in 1929 as a tollway over the Mississippi River, the Chain of Rocks Bridge once carried traffic along the infamous U.S. Route 66. Spanning 5,353 feet and boasting an unusual 22-degree bend, it was closed to vehicles in 1967 and once faced demolition, but in 1998 Trailnet and the Confluence Greenway spent millions renovating [...]
Hazelwood hosting Summer BMX/Skate Competition
If you’re an extreme sports fan, don’t miss Hazelwood’s 4th annual Summer BMX/Skate Competition on June 18! Featuring a high-flying demo by the Tree Bicycle Company BMX Team, the event also allows local athletes to compete for a $100 cash prize. Simply pay the $5 entry fee and you can ride or skate through Hazelwood’s [...]
Hispanic Festival returns to Florissant THIS WEEKEND!
Brush up on your Spanish and pull out your dancing shoes! It’s almost time for another Hispanic Festival in Florissant! Thanks to the wonderful rise of North County’s Hispanic population, all of us get to enjoy this colorful two-day event and its rich array of cultural and edible delights. This year’s featured performer is the [...]
Community Pools dive into the 2010 summer season
Let’s hope the sun is shining on May 29, because that’s the day when North County’s numerous municipal pools open for the 2010 season. If you’re looking to cool off and have some summer fun, NoCo has plenty of great aquatic parks to choose from, and these in particular are open to both residents and [...]
Glen Echo Country Club: a North County treasure since 1901
In the entire world, there’s only one country club allowed to fly the Olympic flag, and wouldn’t you know, it’s right here in North County. In 1904, Glen Echo Country Club in Normandy hosted the second and ultimately final appearance of golf at the Olympic games, in which nearly 100 golfers competed for medals designed [...]
Ice Sledding returns to Sioux Passage Park
If you’ve never whizzed down a grassy hill on a big block of ice, my friend, you have not lived! Snow sledding is one thing – definitely a glory of winter. But for the sheer absurdity and fun of it, there really is nothing like warm-weather ice sledding on grass! Lucky for us, this delightful [...]
Rain clouds couldn’t stop Ferguson’s Twilight 5K
Gray skies threatened to put a damper on Live Well Ferguson’s inaugural Twilight 5K yesterday, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from showing up. In fact, nearly 900 racers from all over St. Louis competed in the 5K and one-mile fun run! And fortunately, the rain held off just long enough to make the [...]
It’s Mini Golf time in Bellefontaine Neighbors!
If you’re a NoCo native of a certain age, no doubt you remember Putt-Putt, the mini golf course/fun park whose huge fiberglass slide used to tower over Lindbergh and 270. I loved Putt-Putt! That’s why I was excited to discover that the spirit of that once delightful place is still alive and well in North [...]
Thousands will flock to Ferguson on May 15
In some ways, it was a happy accident, but there’s no denying it now… On Saturday, May 15, Ferguson will host no less than four community events, each expected to draw a lot of people. The day kicks off at 7:30am, when the city’s eighth annual Biggest Yard Sale in History gets underway. More than [...]
Valley of Flowers Festival returns May 6-9
Since 1963, Florissant has been celebrating the grand daddy of all North County festivals: Valley of Flowers. This year, the theme is “Landmarks of the World,” and the festival committee has come up with a fun, four-day schedule jam-packed with diverse cultural activities and all the classic festival features from decades past. Thursday, May 6, [...]
The Ferguson Farmers Market opens May 1
I’ll just come right out and say it: If you live in North County and you haven’t been to the Ferguson Farmers Market, you are NUTS! Since the market first opened with a handful of booths in 2003, it has grown and improved every single year – to the point that now 40 vendors and [...]
Luehr’s Carnival comes to St. Louis Mills
Carnies, funnel cakes, Tilt-A-Whirl…ah, bliss! I don’t care how old you are, the bright lights and sheer wonder of a traveling carnival always spell F-U-N! Last week, I saw one setting up at Alton Square and wished it would come to NoCo. Now, my wish has been granted… From April 22 through May 2, Luehr’s [...]
McCluer North hosting fundraiser 5K on May 8
If you’ve been training for Live Well Ferguson’s Twilight 5K on May 15 – and of course you have! – you’ll be happy to know that you now can get a practice run in one week earlier. On May 8, McCluer North High School’s physical education department is hosting its first ever 5K, and all [...]
Teams needed for Ferguson’s Co-Ed Kickball League
If you loved playing kickball in grade school, I have good news to report: it’s even more fun when you’re an adult! Yes, the boys still play too rough and many of the girls can’t kick to save their life. But hey, the beer stand is just a few feet away! Ferguson launched its first [...]
NoCo hosts two innovative Easter Egg Hunts
If you think that Easter egg hunts are only for kids, think again. This year in North County, the Easter Bunny is also hiding prizes for adults and dogs! On Saturday, March 27, he’s teaming up with Knights of Columbus Council #2951 to host an adult Easter egg hunt for people ages 21 and up. [...]
The Zion Labyrinth: NoCo’s most tranquil walk
For at least 4,000 years, human beings have used labyrinths as a tool for deeper personal insight and a way to connect with nature and the divine. Taking slow, purposeful steps on a winding pathway, you’re invited to calm your mind, set aside your daily concerns, and for a short while, simply be. Reverend Mark [...]
Help keep our rivers clean at Confluence Trash Bash 2010
During 2009, volunteers for the organization Missouri River Relief removed an astounding 57 tons of trash from the Missouri River and her tributaries. That included 636 tires, 370 bags of recyclables, 11 refrigerators and a very long list of other items that have absolutely no business being in our waterways. When you consider that North [...]
Training for Ferguson’s Twilight 5K begins soon
One of the best things about North County is the abundance of hiking and biking trails, but of course, you have to be at least somewhat fit to use them. Not being in peak shape myself, I often feel like I’m missing out on so many great adventures right in my own backyard. That’s why [...]
Locations in Florissant,
Chesterfield & West Port
7/31: Lavish Design Jewelry Demo 8am-12pm, Ferguson Cycling Club Ride 9-11am, Live Music - Maple Jam Band 9-11am. ALSO 45+ vendors!
Saturdays 8am-2pm in the 2500 block of Woodson Road