By Candice Coleman
They say March comes in like a lion…and we found some super-sweet happenings that’ll have you and your cubs pouncing for joy!
We begin with Sweetology’s “in-store or virtual” DIY Spring Break Rainbow Cake Decorating Camps, which run the week of March 22, at both locations in Town & Country and O’Fallon, Missouri.
The Rainbow Cake Camps are week-long, half-day sessions, with children in grades 1 to 4 in the morning, grades 5 to 8 in the afternoon. Campers will work with cake, cookies, buttercream, royal icing and fondant, as they learn to use cake-decorating tools. The emphasis of this class is on creative fun and absolutely NO experience is required.
If you and your kids would rather participate virtually, camp materials will be shipped prior to each session. Sweetology will send each camper a Google meeting link – simply click on the link when ready to join. All camp sessions will be recorded and can be viewed at a later time. sweetology.com
The bunnies are back at Crown Candy Kitchen, the St. Louis landmark where the candymakers have more than 50 years of candy-making experience! Choose from a wide variety of Easter chocolate, including the traditional sitting bunny, the cane and basket bunny, the big Jack and the traditional monkey bunny. Many come in different sizes and flavors, including milk, dark and white chocolate, and are available for pick-up or shipping. crowncandy.net
Eckert’s, the family farm and country store in Belleville, Illinois, is now offering Easter Egg-citement celebrations at the farm with safety measures and social distancing in place. Beginning this weekend, Eckert’s will celebrate the spring holiday with ticketed Easter egg hunts, tractor rides around the farm, themed specials at the Country Restaurant, free photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and more. Eckert’s will be in full Easter spirit with holiday decorations throughout the farm, including a 5-foot tall Easter basket filled with colorful eggs and a socially distanced bunny for guests to take photos with.
Limited ticketed time slots will be available for the Easter Egg Hunt from 9 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, March, 20; Sunday, March 21; Saturday, March 27; Sunday, March 28; Friday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. Tickets are $12 per person. eckerts.com
You scream, I scream, we especially scream for free ice cream, right? Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream in Webster Groves has two delicious promotions going on in April that are sure to score big with the kids!
Just in time for Opening Day, Serendipity’s popular “Play Ball” Cracker Jack-inspired ice cream is back the entire month of April! Inspired by the 1908 song, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” the deliciously decadent popcorn-flavored ice cream is teeming with savory swirls of gooey caramel and crunchy peanuts. Play Ball ice cream is available by the scoop or pint, or as a sundae, served in an adorable keepsake Cards baseball cap-cup!
In addition, Serendipity is bringing back its fan-favorite “Name of the Day” FREE ice cream scoop giveaway next month. Owner Beckie Jacobs will randomly pull one name each day from a list of the top baby names for 2021. Fans may also submit their own names on Serendipity’s website. The winning name posted on Serendipity’s Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as on a chalkboard sign in the storefront window. serendipity-icecream.com
If you’re looking for an eggs-cellent way to put a little elegance in your Easter feaster, why not consider a beautiful board from The Lou Charcuterie / STL Charcuterie Boards? They come in two varieties: a savory and sweet board, which includes cheese, vegetables, a veggie dip and candy for $120; and a candy-only board for $110. In addition, owner Carley Sanders is also offering Easter Mini Treat Boxes for $25. You can pick up your creation, or Sanders will personally deliver your board or box for a nominal charge. theloucharcuterie.com
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is whipping up an Easter brunch that can be enjoyed at either Chesterfield or downtown St. Louis location, or picked up curbside for a fancy feast at home. On Easter Sunday, Ruth’s Chris’ in-house brunch menu is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and features Steak & Eggs, Steak Oscar Benedict (Chesterfield only), Crab Cake Benedict, Atlantic Salmon, Wild Blueberry Pancakes and more. The dinner menu will also be available until 7 p.m. Curbside offerings serve two, and include a Brunch Package with broiled salmon or 6-ounce filet or a Champagne Brunch with a bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne. Curbside orders are accepted through April 3, for pick-up on Sunday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (636) 200-6180 (Chesterfield) or (314) 259-3200 (downtown).
For all the big kids in the house, 4 Hands Brewing Co. is currently celebrating the five-year anniversary of its City Wide Beer by giving back to the community.
For every case of City Wide sold in the St. Louis market, the brewery donates $1 back to a specific nonprofit that 4 Hands carefully researches and chooses as a team. The charities chosen for 2021 are: Ronald McDonald House Charities, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Safe Connections and Home Sweet Home. So far, sales of the popular pale ale brew has generated more than $250,000 for area nonprofits. citywidestl.com
In more beer news, Schlafly Beer has announced an adapted version of the annual Stout & Oyster Festival at the historic Schlafly Tap Room on Locust in downtown St. Louis this Friday, March 19, and Saturday, March 20. While socially distant outdoor tables for the popular beer and food festival are sold out, there is limited seating available inside on a first-come, first-served basis. schlafly.com/events/stoutoyster
