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Nature Night Film Series: The Lorax

  • Tower Grove Park - West End 4501 Southwest Drive St. Louis, MO, 63110 United States (map)

Join us at the West End of Tower Grove Park for a summer series of free family fun and film screenings!  We’ll be showing family favorites that relate to the flora and fauna of Tower Grove Park.

Fun, educational hands-on activities and demonstrations that tie into the movie theme kick off at 6:30 pm.  The movie begins at 8:00pm sharp.

Our series line up includes The Lorax (Saturday, June 10), A Bug’s Life (July 15) and Over the Hedge (August 12).  There will also be a special screening of Wall-E with our Astronomy Festival on September 30.

Saturday, June 10: The Lorax

The film on Saturday June 10th is the The Lorax (2012), the Dr. Seuss favorite that focuses on respect for the environment and personal responsibility for caring for the earth.  The U.S. Forest Service, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Forest ReLeaf, Mad Science, Perennial, Great Rivers Greenway, Artscope, and Tower Grove Park will be on hand starting at 6:30 pm with a variety of educational activities and crafts for the family to enjoy!

Food will be available from Vine & Dash Mediterranean Food Truck from 6:30-9:00pm. Popcorn, soda and water are for sale from TGP 6:30-8:30pm

FAQ

LOCATION: Film screen will be setup on West Dr, facing east into the grassy field between the New Comfort Station and Stone Shelter. Navigate to either the Stone Shelter (4490 Northwest Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110) or New Comfort Station (4501 Southwest Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110) to find the location. Biking or walking is encouraged!

PARKING: Street parking is available along Northwest and Southwest Drive, or along the park perimeter on Magnolia and Arsenal.

SEATING: NO SEATS will be provided. Please plan to bring your own picnic blankets or chairs. To ensure everyone can see and enjoy the film, chairs will only be allowed in the back end of the field, which will be designated with signage.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms and water fountain are available on-site at the New Comfort Station.

FOOD: You may bring your own food and drink. Food will be available to purchase from Vine & Dash Food Truck from 6:30-9:00pm.

Earlier Event: June 10
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Later Event: June 12
Park and Play: Vehicle Free Days