Mulch: At the west end of Shaw Park Drive in Clayton, you’ll find free mulch. It’s available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the bins are empty, call Clayton’s Public Works Department at 314-290-8540 to find out when they’ll be refilled.
Haircuts: On occasion, Supercuts’ training center in Wentzville offers free haircuts during workshops for new employees. Look for updates by checking facebook.com/stlfreehaircuts or calling 636-327-1477.
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Firewood: In early November, city residents may stop by The Muny parking lot to pick up free firewood. Look for an announcement from the St. Louis Forestry Division for the exact date, and bring a valid ID with a city address.
TRANSPORTATION
Parking Tickets: If you receive a parking-meter ticket in Clayton, take it to the Clayton Traffic Violations Bureau at 10 N. Bemiston right away. The fine will be just $5 during the first half hour after you receive the ticket.
Airport Parking: The next time you fly, catch the train to the airport after parking at one of nine long-term Metro parking spots (including Brentwood or Shrewsbury in Missouri), where you can leave your car for up to 14 days.
Camping Gear: Planning to go camping, canoeing, or cycling this spring? Clear out the old gear and make way for the new during the Alpine Shop’s Spring Swap Celebration, in April, when you may sell stuff to other customers.
FOREST PARK
Saint Louis Zoo: The carousel and children’s zoo are free during the first hour the Saint Louis Zoo is open.
The Muny: Arrive at The Muny as early as 4 p.m. to snag a free seat in the last nine rows after the gates open at 7 p.m.
Missouri History Museum: City and county residents can get into special exhibits at the Missouri History Museum for free or with reduced admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Saint Louis Art Museum: Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum on Fridays to see special exhibits sans charge.
Jewel Box: Though admission is typically only $1, you can enter the Jewel Box for free on Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Saint Louis Science Center: And when going to the Saint Louis Science Center, park in the lot outside the Planetarium for free.
SPORTS & CULTURE
Show Times: The Fox Theatre at times offers rush tickets to educators, students, military, and senior citizens with a valid ID. Peabody Opera House also sometimes offers discounted tickets to area colleges’ students, faculty, and staff.
Classic Concerts: If you’re looking for classical music on a dime, consider a free community concert. There are 50-plus chamber concerts, featuring St. Louis Symphony musicians, each season.
Baseball Games: The Gateway Grizzlies and River City Rascals are more affordable than the big leagues, especially during promotions such as the Rascals’ Education Day on May 6 and Splash Days on June 23 and July 27.
Scoring Autographs: Arrive extra early at Busch Stadium for batting practice, and plant yourself in Section 141, near the Cards dugout. Or get an autograph from the opposing team by finding your way to the front of Section 160.
