Summer is the season for sunshine, sports and barbecues, but with all of that fun
comes an increased risk of injuries as families head outdoors. Touchette Regional Hospital and Southern Illinois Healthcare are helping Metro East families enjoy a safe summer by sponsoring this free Summer Safety Fest.
Families can learn about health issues, such as emergency care, Healthy Start prenatal education and START NOW breast cancer awareness. Health screenings will be available for visitors as well.
Kids will enjoy a morning of games and activities, and can visit with members of the East St. Louis police and fire departments to learn how they can stay safe all summer. There will also be free snacks, and prize drawings for smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, air conditioners, gift baskets and gift cards.
10 a.m. to noon at Walgreens, 2510 State Street in East St. Louis.
Free. More information: touchette.org
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
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.
Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway and enjoy free holiday and history-themed activities for the whole family.
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.
Celebrate the magic of the holidays the entire month of December at the Holiday Magic experience at The Magic House! Holiday Magic features festive decorations throughout the museum, Winter Wonderscape, a Snowball Showdown, Story Time with Mrs. Claus & Santa, a special Toddler Time experience and more.