Geocaching in Schroeder Park

Thursday, August 27, 2020

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Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using either a GPS-enabled device or the official Geocache app. Use either to navigate your way to a cache, read the clues and search for it. A local geocaching enthusiast will be in Schroeder Park to teach families about this activity which is especially good while social distancing!

Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $4 per family for Manchester residents and $5 per family for non-residents. Pre-register at manchestermo.gov

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Tags: fun things to do with kids in St. Louis, Manchester Missouri family events, Schroeder Park in Manchester

Locations: St. Louis County, West County

Ages: Elementary Age, High Schoolers, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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