5 Ways to Celebrate Spring in Florissant

1. Participate in the Confluence Trash Bash: Put on your rain boots and plan to enjoy the outdoors while helping clean up Ferdinand Park from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 23. Register online here.

2. Dine Outside. Take advantage of warmer weather and choose to eat out on the patio when given the opportunity. Something about eating outside makes the food taste better. These restaurants have outdoor dining options available: De.Lish Cheesecake Bakery, Hendel's Market Cafe, Deaver's Restaurant and Sports Bar, DeLeo's Deli, Vincenzo's, Whistle Stop and more. 

3. Lace Up Your Running Shoes: Sign up for an upcoming race as motivation to get out and exercise a little more often. The Ferguson Twilight 5k/10k and Fun Run will be at 5 p.m. May 18 at Plaza at 501. Post-race activities include a free live concert, vendors and specials at local restaurants. Sign up here. 

4. Clean Your Closets: The city-wide garage sale will be held at the James J. Eagan ice rink from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27. The garage sale is free for attendees, residents can fill out an application by April 19 to participate. Cost is $15. Sign up online. 

5. Attend the Valley of Flowers Festival: The annual Valley of the Flowers festival will run from 4 p.m. May 3 to 8 p.m. May 5. Plan to attend for carnival rides, the beer garden, the queen crowning, food and drinks and booths.