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News for People with Disabilities…

Family Field Day (STL), Friday, May 9 from 5-7pm at Irv Zeid Park located at 9100 Old Bonhomme Rd, Olivette, MO 63132.  The Freddie Ford Family Foundation invites you to a Family Field Day to celerate the end of the school year. Register your children 5 and up to compete in a 50 yd dash, sack race, standing long jump, obstacle course and more. Parents can also register to participate in activities, there will be games and vendors too.  A $20 donation is most appreciated if possible. RSVP here

Sensory Friendly Morning at the Magic House (STL), Saturday, May 10, 2025, from  8:30am-9:30am. The Magic House is opening early for KEEN families and friends to enjoy free sensory-friendly playtime. This is designed to provide children with disabilities with a sensory-friendly opportunity to enjoy The Magic House – without the crowds! Families will have private access to The Magic House’s many activities. You are welcome to stay once The Magic House opens to the public, but you must arrive by 9:30am for free admission. REGISTER FOR MAY 10 – HERE

Easterseals Sensory Friendly Family Event (STL), Thursday, May 15 at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Cost: $1 per person. Families will be able to explore the museum, theater, and home of Ulysses S. Grant, as well as participate in hands-on activities, both indoors and out. We will be joined by Different Dynamics and Duo Dogs for additional enrichment and activities. Different Dynamics will be providing their much-loved interactive, hands-on music and movement activities. Also joining the fun this year will be some of the Touch Teams for Duo Dogs, who will be floating the event. Register HERE ~ Flyer

Recreation Council Voucher Funding: For those who use our voucher program to assist with the fees for recreation programs, we still have funding available for St. Louis County residents, limited funding available for St. Louis City residents, and a waiting list for St. Charles County residents. Applications can be found at this link: www.recreationcouncil.org/applications

Partner Updates… 

MDC Discover Nature Fishing Program: This outdoor fishing program offers families with children ages 7 and older a hands-on introduction into angling. It’s more than breaking out the tackle box. You learn basic fishing techniques, the parts of a fishing pole, how to properly and safely cast, how to bait a hook, proper handling of fish, fish habitats, fishing regulations, and much more. Join experienced anglers who are ready to lead the next generation of Missouri anglers. Information

Events for Everyone…

Pig & Whiskey Festival (STL), May 9-11 at 4 Hands Brew4 Hands Brewery & Tasting Room, 1220 S. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104.  This 3-day, family-friendly event features the area’s most beloved BBQ joints, two stages filled with live music, a kids area, cooling zones, a vendor village, and more! Adults can enjoy craft cocktails, lots of local beer, whiskey, bourbon, scotch, a stroll down Whiskey Row, and recipe ideas from our local mixology and chef stage. Admission to the event  is FREE, with VIP tickets, food, and beverages available for purchase. Information

Deer Creek Bike Ride and Celebration (STL), Saturday, May 10 with registration at 9:30 am, ride at – 10:30am, Greenway Celebration from 11am-1pm and return to Sunnen Metro Station by 1:30pm. Free. Join us for a leisurely bike ride to celebrate the completion of Great Rivers Greenway’s Deer Creek Greenway Connector. We meet at the Sunnen MetroLink Station and roll together to the beautiful Brentwood Park, where we’ll enjoy a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hear from a guest speaker, and savor a cool treat before riding back to the Sunnen MetroLink Station. Ride Information

St. Louis Civic Orchestra Concert (STL), Saturday May 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood,  100 E Adams Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Enjoy Patriotic Pops & Timeless Tunes. Information

City Social Street Festival (STL), Friday, May 16 from 5-10pm on Washington Avenue and 14th Street. The street festival, which returns for its fourth year, promises a day of live music, merriment, and delicious food and drinks from the neighborhood’s most popular eateries. Several local musical acts will be on hand. Party favorite Dr. Zhivegas. Vendors will be available for food and drink purchases. Information

MDC Camp Hellbender Day Camp for Adults In June and July – REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15 AND FILLS QUICKLY (SCC & STL), This summer camp is designed to let adults feel like a kid again and have some fun in the outdoors while exploring some of the best conservation areas in the region that MDC has to offer. We do crafts, explore nature, and learn about wildlife of Missouri.  Registration opens May 15

Family Nights at The Magic House (STL), Friday, May 16 from 5-8pm at The Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122. These special nights enable a family (up to two adults and four children) to visit the Museum at no cost. Space is limited. Information

Westport Plaza Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch (STL), Friday, May 16 at 7pm at Westport Plaza, 111 WestPort Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. Come dressed in your Hawiian shirt or hula skirt and catch this beloved original before the brand new live-action version hits theaters! Join us 90 minutes before the movie begins for fun activities, including Caricatures, Face painting, and Character performances. Activities and the movie are free. Food and drink available for purchase. Information

Family Fishing Day and Macroinvertebrate Sampling (STL), Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon at St. Ferdinand Park in Florissant, MO. This event is free and open to all ages. MDC and the City of Florissant will provide everything you’ll need to enjoy a day of fishing including fishing poles, tackle, bait, and expert instruction for beginners. In addition to fishing, attendees can join hands-on netting activities to see  snails, crawfish, and insects that thrive in healthy aquatic ecosystems.  REGISTER HERE

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