St. Louis weekend planner

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
April 7-9, 2017
The 2017 GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Week-
end in Downtown St. Louis (Sat. April 8 and Sun. April 9) — A
signature event that attracts over 25,000 participants in 11 races and fea-
tures races for people of all ages and fitness abilities. Includes marathon, half marathon, mara-
thon relay, 7K, 5K run/walk, the GO! St. Louis Read, Right & Run Marathon, children’s fun runs
and a mature mile, as well as a St. Louis-themed finish line food, top quality race shirts, great-looking finisher med-
als and a post-race party with a local band. Marathon Weekend has become a national model for other running or-
ganizations and communities, looking to inspire residents to make community wellness a priority. To register and for
additional race information, go to: www.gostlouis.org.
Breakfast with Bunny at the St. Louis Zoo (Sat. Apr. 8; 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 12:30 pm) — Hop into
Spring and bring your family to enjoy breakfast with the bunny at the zoo’s McDonnell Center at River Camp. Meet
costumed characters and pose for a photo with the bunny. Includes a gift for children and free parking for parents!
Costs: $20/child and $27/adult (13 & older). Go to: www.stlzoo.com.
Spring Into Your Park at the Gateway Arch Riverfront (Sat. Apr. 8, 11 am-4 pm) — This fun event is for
St. Louisans and visitors alike to enjoy the reimagined landscape at the Gateway Arch. Dignitaries and CityArchRiver
project leaders will officially commemorate the opening of the park, and everyone is invited to learn about the
transformation through the Discovery Map Challenge, a scavenger hunt featuring special memorabilia and the
chance to win prizes. There will also be live music, Laclede’s Landing food & drink, kids’ activities, lawn games, and
more. Located at Northway Gate near Eads Bridge. Go to: www.cityarchriver.org.
Springtime Village at Purina Farms in Gray Summit (Fri. Apr. 7-Sun. Apr. 9; 9:30 am-3:30 pm) —
Celebrate Spring and all the wonders that come with it! See piglets, chicks and rabbits; photos with Peter Cottontail,
face-painting, adoptable animals, and more. Free, but registration is required. Call 314-982-3232.
“First Fridays” at the St. Louis Science Center—Anime Invasion (Fri. Apr. 7; see website for schedule)
— First Friday activities such as presentations, sci-fi trivia and the 10 pm sci-fi film are primarily designed for adults and recom-
mended for audiences 16 years and older. The public telescope viewings and free 7 pm Planetarium show are recommended for
all ages. The theme for this week’s First Friday is “Anime Invasion.” For a full schedule and costs, go to: www.slsc.org.
Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis at America’s Center and The Dome (Fri. Apr. 7—Sun. Apr. 9; show
times: Fri. 3-9 pm; Sat. 10 am-7 pm; Sun. 10 am-4 pm) — Join the tens of thousands of fans who will converge at
Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis to celebrate the best in pop culture. Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis brings it
all – movies, comics, toys, video gaming, games, TV, anime, manga, horror, wrestling, MMA, original art, collectibles and
more. For show times and admission costs, go to: www.wizardworld.com.
Sporting News:
Friday, April 7—Sunday April 9:
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Weekend Series
Fri. Apr. 7: 7:15 pm; Sat. Apr. 8: 1:15 pm; Sun. Apr. 9: 1:15 pm
Sunday, April 9: St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche, Scottrade Center, 5 pm
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Around the TOW
The The Smurfs:
Case for Christ Boss Baby Power Rangers Going in Style The Lost Village
Red Box Releases
Jackie (R)
Office Christmas Party (R)
Incarnate (NR)
Paterson (R)
Lucky’s Treasure (NR)
Cinderella (PG)
Passengers (PG-13)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Sunny 61°/53°
Saturday: Partly sunny 72°/58°
Sunday: Partly sunny 76°/65°
AT THE MOVIES