Grab & Go Kids Planner: March 16 – 22

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This week, put on your green and head out and learn to build something at Lowes, or make a decorative cupcake at Michaels.

 MOONLIGHT CHUBB TRAIL BIKE RIDE
Where/When: At dusk Wednesday, meet at the Lone Elk – Chubb Trail. The ride is for ages 8 and up.
Why Go: This provides a unique opportunity to ride the Chubb Trail outside of normal hours. Please bring a headlight for your bike, and be prepared for steep hills and narrow trails.
Pricing: Free

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
Where/When: Thursday, come to St. Louis' oldest Irish neighborhood for the 28th annual parade at the corner of Tamm and Oakland Avenues in Dogtown.
Why Go: Enjoy colorful floats and Irish families marching under family crests, good food and fun.
Pricing: Free

THE KNACK FAMILY EVENT – CLAY POT AND SAUCER MAKE IT - TAKE IT
Where/When: At 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, come to Michaels in Ballwin. This event is for ages 3 and up.
Why Go: Have fun and make a giant, decorative cupcake.
Pricing: Free with purchase of supplies

LITE BITES SERIES: SMOOTHIES GALORE
Where/When: From 10-10:30 a.m Saturday, Whole Foods Market Kids Club in Town and Country is holding this class.
Why Go: Bring you kids and let them learn how to make healthy smoothies using fruits, vegetables and a variety of seeds.
Pricing: $5, registration required

BUILD AND GROW CLINICS AT LOWES
Where/When: Beginning at 9:30 a.m., spend a Saturday morning learning how to build a fun project with expert instruction. A different clinic occurs every Saturday at Lowes in Ballwin.
Why Go: Children will enjoy building a different project each Saturday. Projects include music boxes, bird houses, puppets and many more.
Pricing: Free, register online

FUN FRIDAY PUPPET SHOW AT THE CAROUSEL
Where/When: The puppet show is at 9:30 a.m. Fridays through March 25 at the Carousel at Faust Park.
Why Go: There is a different puppet show every Friday. Shows are approximately 30 minutes long.
Pricing: $5 in advance $6 at the door