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Not Just For Kids! features news, fun activities and places to visit in the Metro St. Louis area for the entire family.    |
Urban Hayrides Bring The Country To Forest Park ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com) August 29, 2004 - Urban hayrides through Forest Park bring a taste of the country into the heart of the city. The City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry will offer hayrides in Forest Park on Friday and Saturday nights on fall weekends starting Friday, Oct. 1 and ending Saturday, Dec. 11. The wagons, which are pulled by tractors, leave from Faulkner Drive (at Clayton Road near the Science Center) and take a 45-minute ride. They return to the picnic grounds where a bonfire is waiting. Groups can bring hot dogs and marshmallows to roast. The bonfire has a one-hour time limit. "City residents can enjoy all the fun of a hayride without going miles from home. Forest Park is a beautiful setting for a ride on a crisp fall evening and then groups can enjoy the fun of sitting around a bonfire," said Dan Skillman, Parks Commissioner. Riders can choose from the following dates in 2004: Oct. 1 and 2; Oct. 8 and 9; Oct. 15 and 16; Oct. 22 and 23; Oct. 29 and 30; Nov. 5 and 6, Nov. 12 and 13; Nov. 12 and 20; Dec. 3 and 4; and Dec. 10 and 11. They will not be operating during the Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26 and 27. Wagons leave each evening at 7, 7:05, 7:10, 7:15, 7:20, 8, 8:05, 8:10; 8:15 and 8:20 p.m. These time slots are for group rides with a maximum of 20 people per wagon. Groups of all ages are welcome. The cost is $100 a wagon with a maximum of 20 people per wagon. The Parks Department will accept only a cashier's check or money order to reserve a wagon. There are no refunds. The dates are not transferable. Hayrides go on rain or shine. Reservations are required and are taken from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday by the permit section of the Parks Department, 289-5330. For more family activities around St. Louis, see St. Louis Front Page - Entertainment.
ST. LOUIS, MO, (SLFP.com) August 15, 2004 - The summer is winding down, which can only mean one thing - it's almost back-to-school time. For many parents who are sending their children off to college, coming up with the money to pay for that education can be one of their biggest financial challenges - especially with tuitions expected to jump again next year. Here are some tips on how to finance that education. The good news is despite higher prices, there is more financial aid available than ever before and more students qualify. However, parents still need to be better prepared to fund a college education. Experts say parents should explore different savings options early. For instance, state-sponsored 529 College Savings Plans allow parents to save money through investment accounts administered by an investment or mutual fund firm. Anyone can make contributions to the account and the amounts you can put in can be over $230,000 per beneficiary in many state plans. Another option, dependent on your income level, is the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, which may allow parents to invest up to $2,000 each year per child for their children under the age of 18. Also, be sure to research scholarships, grants, student loans and work-study programs even if you're unsure you qualify. By starting to research and save for your child's education early, you can have a better chance at financing it in the future. Archived Not Just For Kids Page:  2004 Veiled Prophet Parade to Highlight St. Louis: Past, Present and FutureFamily Activities at Fair Saint LouisPatricia Homma Wins Best Teen Chef in AmericaSmithsonian's "America On The Move" Brings Transportation To Life
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