Community Corner
Get Out: The Bugs, Eggs and Trees Edition
This weekend's events highlight Arbor Day and pre-Easter festivities.
Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend in Creve Coeur and nearby? Look no further! We’ve got some ideas right here.
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When/Where: April 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Gymnasium at .
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Why Go: Come check out the Westminster Christian Academy spring play, The Madwoman of Chaillot.
Pricing: $7 at the door
When/Where: Friday, April 15 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at The Butterfly House, 15193 Olive in Chesterfield
Why Go: Kids ages 3-6 (accompanied by an adult) are invited to learn all about spiders at the Butterfly House. Pre-registration required (www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140).
Pricing: $15 per child (includes one adult)
When/Where: Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at .
Why Go: Join the City of Creve Coeur as we celebrate Arbor Day! This year’s Arbor Day Extravaganza will feature the traditional essay reading and tree give-a-ways and also an educational session on honeysuckle. Essay readings will begin at 10 am, and the honeysuckle education seminar will begin at 10:30 am. In the event of rain, the essay readings will take place in the Community Center Gym.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: Sunday, April 17 right after 10 a.m. Mass at in Creve Coeur.
Why Go: The De Smet Jesuit Alumni Association hosts its 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Palm Sunday Mass begins at 10:00 a.m. in the gymnasium, followed by the Easter Egg Hunt on the turf field (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the hunt will be held indoors. Afterwards, join fellow alumni families in the cafeteria for photos with the Easter Bunny and the Spartan, donuts, attendance prizes, face painting and balloon animals.
Pricing: Free