
The Winter Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market is a continuation of the popular summer and fall markets held at The Meadows of Lake Saint Louis shopping center.
The market, held once a month on Saturday mornings. features local, seasonal produce, and handcrafted goods from local artisans.
9 a.m. to noon at the Meadows of Lake Saint Louis.
More information: lakesaintlouisfarmersandartistsmarket.com
Kids ages 5-12 can get ready for the big game at this football-themed party. They'll participate in games, crafts, make s'mores around a campfire and each some delicious football-themed treats.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Webster Park Community Building in St. Charles. Cost is $15 per child.
More information and to register: stcharlesparks.com
Great Skate in St. Peters is hosting daytime and nighttime Star Wars New Year's Eve celebrations so you can make sure the force is with you in 2016.
Who says New Year's Eve parties are just for adults? Under adult supervision kids ages 8-13 can spend the holiday swimming, ice skating and participating in other specially planned activities at the St. Peter's Rec Plex.
Celebrate New Year's Day on the ice at the Meadows of Lake Saint Louis, and wear your ugliest sweater for a chance to win prizes.
This family friendly skating party will be happening from noon to 10 p.m. at the ice rink. There will be music, hot chocolate and other refreshments. Prizes include Beats headphones and Meadows gift certificates.
More information: themeadowsatlsl.com
Come and explore the newest tennis and racquet sports facility in St. Charles, offering classes, clinics and leagues for all ages. The Open House at Vetta Racquet Sports West will be held Saturday. Jan. 9. You can check out the newly resurfaced courts, free food and refreshments, games, and free clinics for kids and adults.
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, now get the chance to meet some of their antlered brotheren up close!
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House's backyard will be transformed once again into a beachfront park for the popular Sandcastle Beach exhibit. Sandcastle Beach opens May 26 with a Kick Off to Summer event that includes ice cream, the Bubble Bus and a dance party!
Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience. Opening May 24: The Little Mermaid: The IMAX Experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.