Places to go, things to do

Lots of outdoor places and things in September

Schools are back in session and many outdoor swimming pools close after Labor Day. But, there's plenty of other outdoor things for St. Louis area kids and their families to do during September.

The Missouri History Museum has a new series of six free Twilight Tuesdays outdoor music concerts. There's a wide variety of musical themes.

The concert series starts Tuesday, Sept. 2. The programs are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the Museum in Forest Park.

Other concerts will be Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7.

The first concert will feature Boogie Chyld. The band that plays everything from funk to disco.

Other featured performers are: Sept. 9-The St. Louis Social Club; Sept. 16-Theo Peoples and the Mad Musicians; Sept. 23-"Lady Jazz" Mae Wheeler and Friends; Sept. 30-The Michael Brooks Big Band, and Oct. 7-The Powerplay Band.

For information, you can call the Museum at (314) 746-4599 or log on to www.mohistory.org.

At the St. Louis County Parks

For kids who like to hike, why not join the St. Louis County Parks' Hiking Club. The next quarterly meeting of the club will be Thursday, Sept. 18.

This will be the best time to get details on the many hikes sponsored in various county parks. Membership in the club is $15 per person.

The September meeting will start at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Affton White-Rodgers Community Center, 9801 Mckenzie Rd.

For directions, a copy of the latest newsletter and a membership application, call (314) 416-4374.

You get the low down on club events and seminars, merchant discounts and club meetings.

Also in the county parks:

* The Faust Folk Festival, Sept. 27-28

The popular Folk Festival at Faust Park in west St. Louis County will be on the last weekend in September, Saturday, the 27th, and Sunday, the 28th.

The Faust Historical Village will be filled with reenactors and entertainment. There are also demonstrations of crafts and refreshments. Blacksmith items will be available for purchase.

For information, call (636) 532-7298.

* Late night fishing at four county parks.

The final Second Saturday Late Night Fishing program will be held Sept. 13 at four county parks. Fishing ends at 11 p.m.

The parks are Bee Tree Park, Creve Coeur Park, Spanish Lake Park and Suson Park. This is the last of six summer night fishing opportunities. They started in April.

For information, call (314) 416-4374.

 

For "first time" hunters, a clinic and hunt

As we head into the fall, there are more opportunities for young hunters. One of the first will be Sept. 12 and 14 at Missouri Department of Conservation's Busch Shooting Range and Training Center.

This event is the Youth "First Timers" Squirrel Clinic and Hunt.

This is one of the department's most popular classes. It's open to kids 11 to 15, who must be accompanied by an adult.

On Friday, Sept. 12, there will be a clinic to help you learn hunting skills and techniques that can last a lifetime. The clinic starts at 6 p.m.

Then, at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, there will be a first-time squirrel hunt.

For information and reservations, call (636) 441-4554.

 

Advance notice for early October outdoor special

If you want to learn more outdoor skills, the W.O.W. National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Schools are for you.

The schools are coming to Missouri in October and one of them will be in the St. Louis area.

The St. Louis program will be on Saturday, Oct. 4, at Spanish Lake.

Young Saint Louis.com is giving early notice because you'll want to make your reservations early in September.

There are classes in archery, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, outdoor cooking, nature arts and crafts, natural history, outdoor living skills, outdoor adventures, outdoor photography and more.

To request an information packet, call the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The telephone numbers are 1-800-334-6946 (voice) and 1-800-379-2419 (TDD). Or you can e-mail to moparks@mail.dnr.state.mo.us.