This document provides information on various events happening around the St. Louis area from March 24-26, including sea lion spring training at the St. Louis Zoo, the opening of Six Flags St. Louis for the season, and a scavenger hunt and activities at the St. Louis Science Center. It also lists upcoming sporting events, movies at the local firehouse and in Redbox, and the weekend weather forecast.

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
March 24-26, 2017
Sea Lion Spring Training at the St. Louis Zoo —(Fri. Mar. 24-Sun. Mar. 26; 1 & 2:30
pm) — The sea lions have all reported to spring training at Sea Lion Sound, and you’re all invited to
cheer them on from the bleachers. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch a sneak peek into the new-
est behaviors and performances for the upcoming show season! Go to: www.stlzoo.org.
Six Flags St. Louis Opening Season (Sat. Mar. 25 and Sun. Mar. 26; 10:30 am-8 pm.) — Missouri’s big-
gest, most popular family attraction featuring dozens of thrill rides, shows, and activities opens for the season. Be
the first to experience the Coaster Capital of Missouri. Grab a seat on The Boss if you dare, spin the weekend away
on Pandemonium, and soar to new heights on SUPERMAN Tower of Power. There is even something for the little
ones in Bugs Bunny National Park. Go to: www.sixflags.com/st.louis for passes and tickets.
Prairie Farms Spring Scavenger Hunt & Fun at the St. Louis Science Center (Sat. Mar 26, 11 am-
3pm) — Prairie Farms is sponsoring a free spring scavenger hunt, open to all ages, at the Saint Louis Science
Center’s GROW Exhibit. Make your way through the GROW Exhibit to check off items on the scavenger hunt list
and turn your completed list in for a fun prize! At home, collect your Prairie Farms milk caps and bring them to the
event. For every cap collected on this day, Prairie Farms will match the donation. Admission is free. Go to:
www.slscgrow.squarespace.com.
So iLL Showdown Climbing Competition Finals (Sat. Mar. 25; 6-9 pm) — The So iLL Showdown is
back with a vengeance! Each winter, competitors from coast to coast travel to Climb So iLL in order to battle it out
for a cash prize. For schedule, pricing, directions to venue and more, go to: www.showdown.climbsoill.com.
Firehouse Movie Night at the Clayton Firehouse (Fri. Mar. 24, 5:30-8 pm) — Bring your family to en-
joy a free movie at the Clayton Firehouse and arrive early to see the fire trucks and meet the firefighters. Doors
open at 5:30 pm. You are welcome to bring refreshments (no alcohol); soft drinks for sale and free popcorn while
it lasts. Seating available on concrete engine room floor, so bring heavy blankets to sit on. Limited space for lawn
chairs. Reservations required due to limited space. Call 314-290-8500. Movie showing is “Secret Life of Pets.”
Relay for Life at Marquette High School (Sat. Mar. 25, 3 pm-Midnight) — Join in the relay for life as we
gather together to battle against cancer and celebrate life. The luminaria ceremony will feature a bag representing
a loved one lost to cancer, support to those affected by it, and honor survivors. This powerful moment gives peo-
ple the chance to grieve but also to hope and comfort one another. There’ll be fun, games and company. Free.
Wagon Days at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, MO (Sat. Mar. 25, 11 am-3 pm) — The
Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for
all ages. Kids can enjoy wagon rides, tours of the 165-acre ranch, and learn about the ranch’s barn buddies pro-
gram. You’re welcome to bring a picnic lunch, but please don’t bring your own pets to the ranch.
Sporting News:
Saturday, March 25: St. Louis Blues vs. Calgary Flames, Scottrade Center, 6 pm
Friday Mar. 24–Sunday Mar. 26; Billiken Baseball Weekend Series: SLU vs. St. Bonaventure, Billiken Sports Cen-
ter. Times: Fri., 6 pm; Sat. 2 pm; and Sun. Noon
1350 Elbridge Payne Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4510
Steve Rymer
Around the TOW
KONG:
Life Power Rangers CHIPS Beauty & The Beast Skull Island
Red Box Releases
Nocturnal Animals (R)
Passengers (PG-13)
Run the Tide (PG-13)
Resistance (NR)
The Perfect Weapon (NR)
A Kind of Murder (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly Sunny 74°/61°
Saturday: Rain Showers 66°/53°
Sunday: Mostly Cloudy 64°/49°
AT THE MOVIES