
Celebrate the opening of the new Ultimate Ninjas in Chesterfield Nov. 2-4. Ultimate Ninjas brings the wildly popular authentic American Ninja Warrior experience and training to St. Louis. At the Grand Opening Celebration, you can meet and see many competitors from NBC's American Ninja Warrior, take on obstacles and try them out yourself.
Iconic obstacles identical to those on the hit show include the jumping spider, salmon ladder and four-level warped wall.
The first 50 visitors will receive a free Ultimate Ninjas water bottle and qualify for giveaways.
The Grand Opening Celebration will be held Friday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to Noon; and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday at 4 p.m.
Guests of the weekend-long grand opening can meet the following competitors from the American Ninja Warrior television show include Jesse "Flex" Labreck, Chris DiGangi, Ethan "The Swan" Swanson, Michael Torres, Karen Sabo, Mike "The Stallion" Silenzi and St. Louisan Kirsti Pratt, who is also the general manager of the new Ultimate Ninjas St. Louis and is a three-time competitor on the hit show.
Kids can try out the iconic obstacles the jumping spider, salmon ladder and four-level warped wall during the Youth Open Gym during the Grand Opening. Open Gym pricing is $12 per hour or $20 for two hours. Sign up at ultimateninjas.com/st_louis is highly recommended but walk-ins are welcome until spots are full.
Ultimate Ninjas St. Louis will offer open gym, kids obstacle course training classes, birthday parties, corporate team building, private events and adult fitness classes.
For more information, visit ultimateninjas.com
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Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.
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