Six Flags St. Louis will be opening for a new season this weekend. (Photo courtesy of Six Flags)

MARCH 23

Wildey Theatre Features ‘The Shape of Water’
Friday, 7 p.m.
252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$9

Award-winning movie is another-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. Rated R. For more information, call (618) 307-1750.

Free Customer Tasting
Friday, 4-6 p.m.
Germania Brew Haus, 617 E. Broadway, Alton
Free

Help to decide the new special for the month of April. For more information, call (314)-667-4751.

Howlin’ Friday with Skeet Rodgers and the Inner City Blues Band
Friday 5-10 p.m.
National Blues Museum, 615 Washington Ave., St. Louis
$10-$20

Howlin’ Fridays are sponsored in part by the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and WSIE 88.7 FM The Sound. For more information, call (314) 925-0016.

Stargazing at Riverlands
Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Audubon Center at Riverlands, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, Mo.
$10; kids $5

View the night sky through Riverlands’ telescopes with the help of knowledgeable volunteers. Register by calling (636) 899-0090.

Living Stations of the Cross
Friday, 7-7:45 p.m.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School, 519 E. 4th St., Alton

Walk the Way of the Cross viewing depictions by students. For more information, call (618) 465-4284.

MARCH 23-25

Forever Vintage Market
Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 S. Belt, Belleville
Fri. $10; Sat. & Sun. $5

Over 500 Spring/Easter variety vendors offer vintage finds, industrial garden, repurposed and boutique items. For more information, call (618) 235-0666.

International Gem & Jewelry Show
Fri. noon-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Dr., Collinsville
$8; free admission for military

Event showcases products from gems, jewelry, gifts, handicrafts, wedding, and bridal industries.  For more information, visit intergem.com.

MARCH 24

Old Alton Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Road
Free

The Alton Band & Orchestra Builders benefit from the fair. Pancake breakfast $7. For more information, call (618) 474-2700.

Visit the Easter Bunny at Haskell Playhouse
Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m.
1211 Henry St., Alton
Free

The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos from 10-11:30 a.m. There will also be children’s activities, and a chicken and bunny zoo. For more information, call (618) 463-2235.

Confluence Trash Bash
Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon
Many locations in the area

Register online today and join in the ranks of volunteers who have helped to remove more than 140 tons of trash and 6,400 tires from area streams and rivers over the past decade. For more information, email greenwaynetwork@gmail.com or visit http://www.greenwaynetwork.org/projects-issues/confluence-trash-bash.php to see all participating locations.

Edison’s To Host A Breakfast With The Bunny
Saturday, 8:30-11 a.m.
Edison’s Entertainment Complex, 2477 S. State Rte. 157, Edwardsville
$16 for breakfast and entertainment; $10 for breakfast only

Breakfast with the Bunny from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Entertainment includes unlimited bowling, laser tag and arcade package. Free balloon creations. For more information, call (618) 307-9020.

Reenactor and Military Collector Sale
Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, 345 North Rd., St. Louis
$3; aged 11 and under $2

Vendors and traditional crafters on hand representing all periods. Concessions available. For more information, call (314)  615-8882.

Underwater Egg Hunt
Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m.
East Belleville YMCA, 2627 Carlyle Ave., Belleville
$5 per child

Each child will be given a color-coded wrist band by age group. Ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m.; ages 6-9, 9:50 a.m.; ages 10-12, 10:10 a.m. After eggs have been gathered, participants can turn them in for a treat bag stuffed with goodies. Register online at https://goo.gl/t3f5Zm or call (618) 236-9983.

Happy Trails Farm Roadside Clean Up
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
1108 Old Rock Rd., Granite City
Free

Happy Trails Farm is coordinating volunteers to remove trash dumped on Old Rock Road beginning at W. Pontoon Road (between Walmart and Weber Chevrolet). Bottled water and garbage bags will be supplied. Bring gloves. Pizza will be provided for lunch. For more information, visit facebook.com/happytrailsfarm1.

Watershed Nature Center Program: Migration Matters
Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon
1591 Tower Ave., Edwardsville
Free

Discovery day for explorers aged 5-12 to learn about migrating animals. For more information, visit watershednaturecenter.org.

Fairview Heights Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, 11-2 p.m.
10025 Bunkum Rd.
Free

Hunt begins promptly at 11 a.m. A special needs hunt will begin at noon. For more information, (618) 489-2000.

Elena Ulyanova in Concert
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
St. Paul UCC, 115 W. B St., Belleville

Pianist Ulyanova will perform music by Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. For more information, call (618) 235-5600.

MARCH 24-25

Opening Weekend at Six Flags St. Louis
Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
4900 Six Flags Rd., Eureka, Mo.

New this spring is the Batman ride backwards. For more information, visit sixflags.com/stlouis.

MARCH 25

Easter Egg Hunt in Edwardsville
Sunday, 2-4 p.m.
Col. Benjamin Stephenson House, 409 S. Buchanan St.
Free

There will be two hunts, one at 2 p.m. and the second at 3 p.m. Also included in the event is an Easter egg dying demonstration using natural dyes as found in the 1820s. House tours will be $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12. For more information, call (618) 692-1818.

Best of Maryville Art Contest Show
Sunday, 1-3 p.m.
6560 E. Main St.
Free

15th annual art show will include artwork and photographs of subjects in Maryville. For more information, call (618) 772-8555.

MARCH 26

Woodland Flowers with Michele Berg Vogel
Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey

Learn how to identify some of the native woodland flowers. Register by calling (618) 466-9930.

MARCH 27

Dine Out at Gordon Moore Park
Tuesday
Restaurants in Alton

Three local restaurants will donate 10 percent of their sales to raise money for park improvements. The participating restaurants are Castelli’s (3400 Fosterburg Rd), The Old Bakery Beer Company (400 Landmarks Blvd.) and Bossanova Martini Lounge and Restaurant (112 W. 3rd St.). For more information, visit prideincorporated.org.

Rep. Katie Stuart Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, 6-7 p.m.
Morris University Center at SIUE Campus, 1 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville
Free

Share your thoughts and issues with Rep. Stuart. For more information, call (618) 365-6650.

Party for Miss Sis
Tuesday, 4-6 p.m.
Bethalto Public Library, 321 S. Prairie Ave.
Free

Help celebrate Miss Sis’ 14+ years as the children’s librarian. For more information, call (618) 377-8141.

$2 Movie at The Wildey
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
The Wildey, 252 N. Main St., Edwardsville
$2

The movie “Moulin Rouge” will be shown on the big screen. For more information, call (618) 307-1750.

MARCH 28

Astronomy Program at Highland
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.
Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, 1001 9th St.
Free

Learn to use star maps to navigate the night sky and locate constellations throughout the year. Weather and skies permitting, the River Bend Astronomy Club will take participants outside to use telescopes. For more information, call (618) 654-1324.

–Metro East Calendar of Events March 23 – March 28–