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!
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is a revered Christmas figure all over the world, and on Dec. 6 he'll make a stop in St. Charles for the Saint Nicholas Day Celebration and parade.
The festivities begin at 4 p.m. in the Colonnade at the 200 block of north Main Street where children are encouraged to join Saint Nick in the Saint Nicholas Day Parade. From there, the parade heads to Berthold Square where there will be special treats and goodies for kids. There will also be a shoe drive for Shoeman Water Projects, to benefit those in need.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights, a Kids Winter Wonderland, a nightly parade featuring the World-Famous Clydesdales, and lots of family-friendly activities.
The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities and fireworks, plus special character visits and a New Year's Eve celebration.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Winterfest 2025 will host special guests on Sundays. Some of your kids' favorite characters will appear for free meet & greets and photo opportunities at Kiener Plaza's annual winter festival.