Myseum Opens in Town and Country Offering Fun and Science For Kids

A one-of-a-kind, science-based activity center is opening Saturday in Town and Country. Kids can spend hours exploring and learning at Myseum in Lamp and Lantern Village.

Myseum is like nothing else in the area and promises hours of fun to kids of all ages. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Saturday, Jeff and Jana Deutch of Ellisville are opening the new science-based activity center in Town and Country. Located at 283 Lamp and Lantern Village, Jeff Deutch said they chose the location because it's easily accessible from Route 141, Highway 40, Interstate 44 and the Page Extension. "We love the location," Deutch said. "The concept is elements of an indoor playground, an indoor science center and an indoor children's museum," Deutch tells Patch. "So it's fun for kids with an educational twist." This is the first Myseum location and it opens at 10 a.m. Saturday. "We …

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It Is Not Too Late To Sign Up For Summer Camp

Whether you child loves baseball, science, swimming or arts and crafts, "Patch" has tracked down camps still offering registration.

If the hustle and bustle of the ending school year prevented you from signing the kids up for summer camp, don't despair. Whether your child's interest lies in baseball, art, dance, golf or horseback riding, there are many camps still accepting eager young campers. Creve Coeur Community Center  The Creve Coeur Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of summer camp programs, and openings are still available. Click on the individual links below for dates, cost and location. Abra-Kid-Abra, Balls and StrikesBasic DrawingCartooning Made Easy, Mad Science: Science in Motion, Club Glee Camp: Assignment-Camp Rock!, Dance and Cheer Camp Rocketry Camp,"Tee" Parties, Junior Golf. Abra-Kid-Abra  Various locations in the St. Louis area …

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Get Out for Concerts and Festivals This Weekend

Enjoy art festivals, concerts, strawberry festivals and a neighborhood carnival this weekend.

SCHROEDER PARK CONCERT Manchester Where: The concert will begin be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday at Schroeder Park. Why go: Enjoy a great outdoor concert by Griffin and the Gargoyles. Pricing: Free admission BALLWIN DAYS Ballwin Where: Ballwin Days will be held 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday in Vlasis Park. Why go: Enjoy games, rides, great food, fireworks, and live music. Pricing: Admission is free. The cost of a single ticket for rides is $1, a sheet of 22 tickets is $20.  O'FALLON JAMMIN O'Fallon, MO Where: The concert will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Civic Park Bandstand. Why go: Butch Wax & The Hollywoods will be playing, bring chairs or blankets and enjoy. Pricing: …

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Frugal Family: Deals on Summer Fun

This week's deals will get your family and backyard ready for a summer stay-cation.

Remember to check with the merchant for additonal conditions. STEAK 'N SHAKE Deal: All you can eat pancakes are $3.99. This deal is dine in only. Date: Every day during breakfast hours WALGREENS Deal: Buy one, get one 50 percent off on Aveeno suncare, as well as Maybelline and L'Oreal cosmetics. Date: Good through June 4 KOHLS Deal: All swimwear is 40 to 50 percent off. Date: Good through June 5 WEST COUNTY FAMILY YMCA Deal: Sign up for a summer membership and receive all the benefits of a membership through August 31. Date: Good through June 15 MAKE YOUR MARK MURAL PROJECT Deal: Let your family's creative side shine and help paint the Monarch-Chesterfield Levee floodwall at Edison Avenue and Baxter Road. Free!            Date: 10 a.m. to …

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Get Out For Shakespeare, Food, Music and Messes

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, "Patch" has you covered in this week's Get Out.

GREEKFEST in Town and Country Where: The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Monday at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Why go: Take the family to this fun annual festival and experience Greek culture, food, dance and music. Pricing: Parking, shuttle and admission to the festival are free. Food and beverages are available for purchase. ISLAND BAR in Manchester Where: Karaoke nights are from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Why go: Let loose and enjoy karaoke with DJ Bill at this friendly local bar. The colorful marine decor is dotted with surf boards, anchors, pirate accessories and more. This smoking bar serves pizza to keep your energy up while you sing. WILD BIRD SANCTUARY SING-ALONG in Town and Country …

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Do It In A Day

Go Bump in the Night at Haunted Morse Mill Hotel

Travel to Jefferson County for one of the area’s most authentic haunted attractions any time of year.

Ghost hunting isn’t just for Halloween anymore. If you ever wanted to see real life “paranormal activity” you need to visit to one of the metro area’s lesser known haunted places, the Morse Mill Hotel. And you should do it quickly, before this 140-year-old Jefferson County mansion is transformed from a ramshackle derelict into a charming French-Colonial bed and breakfast. The hotel is located about 30 minutes from South County in Morse Mill. Some of the hotel’s history has been lost over time, but we know that John Morse built his home and the mill in the 1870s. He also built the nearby iron bridge over the Big River, which you can still cross on foot. A county park (also reported to be haunted) is on the other side. After Morse died, the …

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Get Out For Fine Art, Jazz, Dancing And More

If you are looking for weekend events, local literary speaker Linda O'Connell, fine art and photography, Shakespeare and music are featured in this week's Get Out.

SECOND FRIDAY NOTES AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET in Town and Country Where: This event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the café at Whole Foods. Why go: For the month of May, this literary series welcomes poets Linda O’Connell and Lisa Ebert. Linda is an award winning and widely published writer, as well as a member of the St. Louis Writers Guild and teacher. Lisa works as an assistant professor of English and is in the process of releasing her first novel. Ro Anderson, a St. Louis singer, songwriter and acoustic folk artist, will delight you with musical stylings. Pricing: Free FAUST FINE ART & FOLK FESTIVAL in Chesterfield Where: The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Faust Park. Why go: Enjoy free carousel…

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Parkway Artists' Work on Display at Queeny Park

The Parkway School District art show is Saturday and Sunday at Queeny Park.

Parkway School District elementary, middle and high school students have a chance to show off what they've done in their art classes this weekend. The annual district-wide art show will showcase art from every grade level and every Parkway school on Saturday and Sunday. "You can see a spiraling of art skills and the wide variety of creativity that abounds in Parkway," district Fine Arts Coordinator Cassandra Collins said of the annual event. Last year, the work of about 6,000 students was displayed, Collins said.  The show will feature art in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, ceramics, weaving and textiles. The work will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Greensfelder Recreation …

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Get Out for Books, Coffee and Mushrooms

A historical play, coffee crawl and 5K are among area activities this weekend.

MAPLEWOOD'S COFFEE CRAWL in Historic Downtown Maplewood Where: The crawl will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Why go: This self-guided tour offers delicious coffee tastings, demonstrations made by regional coffee roasters. Maplewood coffeehouses and shops will offer delectable edibles. Some of the hosts for this event will be Schlafly Bottleworks, Kakao Chocolate, Foundation Grounds, Vom Fass, Stone Spiral Coffee and Curios, Arthouse Coffees and Cheryl's Herbs (for tea lovers). Pricing: This event is free, but please RSVP to rsvp@cityofmaplewood.com. GREATER ST. LOUIS BOOK FAIR in Chesterfield Where: The fair will start Thursday evening and continue through Sunday evening at Macy's at West County Center on the lower level of Macy'…

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Culinary Corner

Creating the Perfect Easter Party

Backyard entertaining combined with a little creativity and pastries will make your party a success.

The cherry blossoms and magnolias are blooming, all this rain has given us the gift of lush green lawns (and allergies). It is a perfect time to uncover the patio furniture and enjoy an Easter celebration outside. Spring cleaning is in order. Out with the old and in with the new. Refresh your home with new table linens from Bed, Bath & Beyond or a fresh coat of citrus green paint in the kitchen or dining room. If paint is too much of a commitment, throw pillows or patio chair cushions in vibrant colors of the season can do the trick. Invite friends and family, especially kids, and throw an egg-decorating party. Serve sweet pastries with seasonal fruit, cocktails, a dry rose wine, sweet tea or lemonade. Whenever holiday crafts present …

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