January 13-15, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Care, the team’s charitable foundation, are thrilled to announce that the 27th Winter Warm-Up is coming back to Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village January 13-15, 2024!
The unofficial kick-off to the 2024 baseball season will take place right in the heart of Cardinals Nation, with family-friendly activities including tours of the Cardinals Clubhouse and admission to the world-class Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum. The Cardinals Clubhouse tour is an exclusive opportunity that only happens during the annual Winter Warm-Up weekend.
Suffering from Cardinal’s withdrawal? Head down to Cardinals Nation on Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Kids eat FREE* per adult meal purchased, play games, and win prizes! Meet Fredbird between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Make your reservation at cardinalsnation.com
*Dine-in only, for kids 12 and under.
Wednesday, January 3
Wednesday, January 10
Wednesday, January 17
Wednesday, January 31
Wednesday, February 7
Wednesday, February 21
Wednesday, February 28
Wednesday, March 6
Wednesday, March 20
3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110
YoYo with us every 1st Saturday of the month at the STL City Foundry Food Hall. All ages welcome! Bring a YoYo or borrow one of theirs. This club of experts is ready to teach you tricks from beginner level on up! No reservation required, and this activity is FREE!
First Saturday of the month
11 am – 1 pm
FREE – All Ages!
January 18 – 21, 2024
It’s time to start your engines and gear up for the future at the 2024 St. Louis Auto Show. Whether you consider yourself a car enthusiast or not, this event has something for everyone. As the largest automobile event in the St. Louis area, the Saint Louis Auto Show features nearly 400 new cars, pickup trucks and SUVs all under one roof. The 2024 St. Louis Auto Show lets you preview the latest models, learn about new safety technology and preview some of the world’s most expensive vehicles, all without the pressure of making a vehicle purchase.
Our 2024 show includes ride & drive by Stellantis, a FREE kids zone sponsored by Mid America Chevy Dealers, drifting with the #FUNHAVERS, pet adoptions and so much more!
Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm | Friday noon – 9 pm | Saturday 10 am – 9 pm | Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
General admission is $12, Kids 12 and under are FREE
January 21, 2024
4 pm
The grr-ific musical for little tigers and grown-ups alike is back! The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV and Emmy Award- winning series that has delighted live audiences on stages across the country is back. Daniel Tiger and all of his friends are hopping back on board Trolley and coming to your town with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY!
January 27-28, 2024
Monster Jam, the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today, returns to St. Louis. The adrenaline-charged weekend is set for Jan. 27 and 28, 2024 at The Dome at America’s Center.
At Monster Jam, world-champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill. The excitement begins at the Monster Jam Pit Party, where fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, get autographs, take pictures and enjoy other family-friendly activities.
February 1 – 4, 2024
Join Mickey and Minnie as they step inside the story of Encanto with Mirabel and her family, sail away with Moana and Maui and join Elsa on her quest to protect Arendelle. Be inspired as you swim under the sea with Ariel, explore with Belle, and sing-along with Rapunzel.
February 10, 2024
Parade starts at 11 am
This event is the crown jewel of the Soulard Mardi Gras season and is the biggest parade outside of the Big Easy. It begins at Busch Stadium and proceeds through the streets of Downtown South and Soulard to the place where your beer was born: Anheuser-Busch Brewery.
February 9 – March 3, 2024
Hibernation is over, and it’s time to celebrate! Even though Frog and Toad find joy and wonder in very different things, their year together is filled with adventure. Dive into the delight of Arnold Lobel’s award-winning books in this three-time Tony-nominated musical. Across a jazzy, upbeat score, this nostalgic duo reminds us all that individuality makes a friendship stronger – delighting longtime fans and the youngest tadpoles alike!
Best enjoyed by ages 3 – 8 and audiences of any age who love a great musical or these beloved stories.
February 23-25, 2024
Friday & Saturday, 9 am – 8 pm | Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
In its 46th year, STL RV Travel Show is the GO-TO place to shop for a new 2024 RV, trade up to your dream RV, or just learn about the joys of traveling RV-style.
Presented by the Midwest Gateway RV Dealers Association, the STL RV Travel Show is designed to introduce the public to the freedom, flexibility, and fun of the RV lifestyle. Attendees will see over 300 RVs highlighting the latest in state-of-the-art RV technology, streamline designs, RV parts, accessories, and services, as well as travel destinations, including campgrounds.
Nearly every style of recreational vehicles will be featured. Motorhomes, 5th wheels, travel trailers, sport utility trailers, van campers, and folding camping trailers will all be on display and for sale.
Regular admission- $15, Children 6-12 $5, Kids 5 and under are FREE
March 2-3, 2024
Shen Yun is a brilliant artistic revival and celebration of China’s rich cultural heritage.
Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, quickly moving from one legend, region, or dynasty to the next. Themes range from the delicate elegance of Tang court ladies to the battlefield heroics of valiant generals, from the timeless philosophical works of Lao-Tzu to spectacular scenes of magical realms. Some pieces also touch upon the topic of today’s China, shedding light on the oppression many experience for their spiritual beliefs, such as Falun Dafa. These tales of courage are often what audience members find the most touching and uplifting.
March 9-10, 2024 @ 2 pm
Lose yourself in the enchanting world of the Madrigals with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award-winning film, Encanto. Experience this heartwarming tale come alive on the majestic Stifel Theatre’s big screen, accompanied by your own St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performing the film’s magical, chart-topping soundtrack live.
Discover the captivating story of Mirabel, the seemingly ordinary Madrigal, who might just be the beacon of hope her extraordinary family needs when the magic of their home is at stake. Don’t miss this mesmerizing musical journey, featuring the infectious score composed by Germaine Franco, the first woman to score a Disney animated feature film, and riveting original songs by the multi-talented Lin-Manuel Miranda. The magic awaits you!
Uncover the stories of the Museum’s collection on selected Sunday afternoons with a gallery exploration and hands-on art activities. Each Family Sunday features a different theme and art project.
Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Wednesdays and Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Free; registration is required.
Tuesday Tales is a weekly story-time designed for our littlest learners, aged 2 to 5.
Animal-themed story time and pet interaction for our littlest learners featuring accommodations for children who thrive in a calm setting.
Join us the fourth Tuesday of each month for stories and an opportunity to meet the APA’s furry friends! Geared towards ages 2-5.
Families with children of all ages and abilities are invited to a Play Date at CAM on the second Saturday of each month. Young visitors can explore exhibition ideas through creative play and hands-on art making, while musical performances will get everybody moving.
10:30 – 11:30 am
Storytelling programs at the Missouri History Museum engage our youngest visitors and their families with songs, movement, traditional and contemporary storybooks, and local history. Each story time connects with a different theme that helps children explore their world and develop a love of reading. All story times are led by a dedicated educator who makes the activity interactive, and we take special care to choose books that present a variety of experiences and people our young guests can see themselves in. Storytelling in the Museum supports early literacy and is a great opportunity for age-appropriate social emotional learning.
These programs are recommended for children ages 2–6 and their families, and each 30-minute session is free. Storytelling in the Museum takes place in person on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:00am, and our bilingual Spanish-English storytelling Cuentos en el Museo occurs second Saturdays and the fourth Friday of each month.
Saturday, January 13, 2024 from noon – 3PM
FREE
FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY
Break the cabin fever and bring the kids out to the Bank of Springfield Family Winter Carnival at Lift For LIfe Academy Elementary School. They’ll get to enjoy a variety of arts & crafts projects as well as performers including:
And don’t forget about the Childrens Parade at 3:00 p.m. led by the BOS Mascot when kids can wear their capes, crowns, and masks; use their noise makers and throw beads!
*This is an alcohol-free event
This drop-in program is held on the third Saturday of each month. The focus is for kids to learn about plants, nature, and living green by exposing them to activities, stories, and games. The event is held at the Children’s Garden Ticket Fort. The target age is 6-12, however, younger siblings may attend.
There may not be many plants blooming, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find color in the Garden. Join us as we search out common, and some not so common, colors in the Garden.
Join us as we search for sculptures, mosaics and other art in the Garden.
10:30am-11:30am | 1:30am-2:30pm
$3 for kids under 12, free for members
Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 11AM – 7PM
40+ Ice Sculptures
$1,250 in Ice Cubes Give Away, +9,000 Chocolate Coins in Ice Cubes
Temporary Tattoo Scavenger Hunt
Live Ice Carving Demonstrations
Inflatable Activities
Snowflake Ballerinas
Fire Performers
Evening Drone Show
and more!
February 3, 2024 at 11:30AM
Learn, play, explore, and grow at the Museum’s program for our youngest visitors. Join us for an adventure as we discover new ways of interacting with art and each other. With time for play, storytelling, Museum walks, and art making, Wee Wednesdays and Wee Weekends provide a fun and active way to explore the Museum together. Recommended for children 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
Free; registration is required.
Sunday, February 4 | Parade at 1:00 pm
“At the world’s largest costumed pet parade, we combine all the fun of Mardi Gras with all the AWWWWs that the most adorable parade participants deserve. It is free to watch and easy to head straight to the Taste of Soulard or Wiener Dog Derby after the parade wraps up.”
Fulfill a childhood dream and visit the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company factory, candy kitchen and world headquarters! The Abel Family opened their new plant in 2012 and offers FREE factory tours 5-days-a-week! We will take you down onto the factory floor so you can see, hear, smell and taste chocolates right in front of your eyes! We will show you our candy kitchen and chocolate enrobers – so you can watch our candy makers hand make chocolates right in front of your eyes! Our Chocolate factory is becoming a popular St. Louis tourist destination, with over 50,000 visitors each year!
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
TOURS RUN EVERY 1/2 HOUR
(EXCEPT FROM 12:00 – 12:30)
10 people per tour, reservations required.
Research shows that children grow socially, academically, and emotionally in play-based learning environments with caring adults. Our Preschool Science Series immerses early learners and their caregivers in playful learning and exploration through stories, experiments and hands-on activities. Designed especially for young scientists, we now offer two options for little ones and their caregivers to wonder, play, and discover together:
Each session lasts 45 minutes. Tickets are required.
Saturday at 10:30 am | Sunday at 1:00 pm
Ages 3 – 5
Engineering is the process of using science and technology to solve real-world problems. Today’s preschoolers are tomorrow’s engineers and problem-solvers! In each 45-minute class we use will use a thought-provoking storybook to engage children in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges, exploration and play. Little engineers will learn science and math concepts as they design and create solutions to problems connected to the characters in the story or their everyday lives.
First and Third Weeks of the Month | Thursdays + Saturdays 10:30 am + 1 pm
Ages 18 months – 35 months
Research asserts that most brain development happens in the first three years of a child’s life. Each 45-minute Science Tots class is designed to provide opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration, and play. Activities will ignite curiosity and wonder in young children as well as empower parents and caregivers to support their child’s STEM learning in class and in their daily lives.
Second and Fourth Weeks of the Month | Thursdays + Saturdays 10:30 am
Ages 6 months – 6 years
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays
10 am – 11 am
Members – free but tickets are required | Non-members $5 per person
The Discovery Room has new features and experiences! Research shows that children grow socially, academically, and emotionally in play-based settings and the Discovery Room is a great place for you and your budding young scientist to immerse yourselves in playful exploration. Come and learn with us!
Learn the real science behind science fiction and mingle with others interested in the geekier side of life. Each month, First Friday features a different theme, hands-on activities, trivia, and more. Designed for visitors ages 16 and up.
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Public skate, Stick and Puck (a dedicated time for patrons to focus on their hockey skills), birthday ice skating parties, hockey groups, private rentals, and more!
The Kirkwood Recreation Station Ice Arena features a skate shop, a warming area with a fire pit, dining area, and concession stand. Their bleacher seating holds up to 300 people. The rink also has translucent panels to allow natural light into the facility.
See update for January Public Skating Schedule
Residents: $5
Non-Residents:$6
Skate rental: $2
The Brentwood Ice Rink offers Public Skate Sessions, Stick and Puck Sessions, Training Sessions, and Freestyle Sessions, as well as ice programs, rentals and special events. Schedules are published monthly, however, occasionally there is a need to change the times or cancel.
Hours: See schedule and admission here.
Residents: $4
The leisure pool includes vortex, lap lanes, a slide, and more!
Lap lanes, a lazy rivier, a splash pad, a hot tub, and more!
January 15 – 21
$25 – $75
Participating Clayton restaurants will offer a three-course, pre-fixed menu with pricing options at $25, $50, and $75. There are no coupons to carry, or cards to purchase ahead of time. Diners must ask their server for the CRW menu upon seating.
The purpose of “restaurant weeks” are to drive business to local restaurants while offering diners the chance to enjoy an old favorite, or experience something new for an affordable price. CRW menus are available for dine-in only. Most restaurants honor CRW menus for dinner only, but there are a few that offer lunch service. Additionally, please check each restaurant’s website for hours of operation and reservation procedures.
Registration is required by the day before the event.
Jan. 20 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Northern Lights
Feb. 17 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Stamp, Roll, Squish
“Join us for a free family craft activity in the gallery! This drop-in program is aimed towards Pre-K–Elementary aged children and their families.”
Share a wheel and learn about basic pottery techniques working side by side with your family member! Follow an instructor demonstration to create a bowl together. Add hand-built embellishments and collaborate on color to make your project truly special. Leave your project with us to be kiln-fired and pick up your finished piece the following week.
Saturday, January 20 / 1–3:30 p.m. / $55 (fee covers 1 child + 1 adult) / Ages 4 to 12, with a favorite grownup
Learn the techniques of wheel throwing and glazing to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures. Designed to serve both first-timers and those well-experienced in wheel throwing, this class allows for one-on one instruction in a laid back environment. Class may be repeated.
Ages 7 to 9 / Saturdays, Jan. 27-Feb. 24 / 9–10:30 a.m. / $112
Ages 10 to 15 / Saturdays, Jan. 27-Feb. 24 / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / $150
Ages 16 + / Wednesdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 21 / 6–8:30 p.m. / $187
January 27, 2024 from 12 PM – 4 PM
Indulge your taste buds in Maplewood’s 11th annual Sweet Tooth Tour, savoring the most delightful confections. Devour gourmet popcorn, chocolate, macarons, and other delectable treats as you stroll the sugary path.
Reservations required.
Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 am
Calling all little adventurers and their caregivers! Join us for toddler-friendly playdates that include a special story time, hands-on activities designed to engage early learners and little hands, and time for our minis and caregivers to mingle as they enjoy private playtime in one of our exhibit spaces. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
General reservation: $14 | Member reservation: $5
Reservation includes staying and playing throughout the Magic House.
Superheroes assemble for an action-packed night! Dress up like your favorite superhero, play throughout the entire Magic House, enjoy a pizza dinner, create your own superhero masks and meet your favorite superheroes Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, Batman, Super Girl and more!
Reservations are required.
This month we celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year. This year we welcome the year of the Dragon, symbolizing good luck, strength and health. Join us in celebrating the new year with art, drums, and lion dances to invite good luck into your new year.
Carnevale is a colorful and vibrant event celebrated around the world during the winter weeks leading up to Lent. In Italy, Carnevale is elegant and extravagant and famous for its traditional masks and Venetian-style costumes. Join us this month to indulge in a true Italian Carnevale with costumes and spectacles for all to enjoy.
This month we celebrate Holi, India’s Festival of Color. Holi observes the coming of spring and welcomes the joy of new beginnings by bringing people of diverse backgrounds together to celebrate as one community. Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Colors with our very own color throw and other fun activities.
Registration is required and sold separately.
January 6, 2024
9 am – noon
Little Creek Nature Area is a 97-acre outdoor educational facility owned and operated by the Ferguson-Florissant School District.
In January, try Cyanotyping and Egg Painting. Create wood cookie portraits. Sculpt with clay. Do a special craft with Forest ReLeaf.
Schedule:
9 am: Gates Open
9 – 11 am: Activities
11 am: Raffle Drawing
11:15 am: Animal Feeding
11:30 am: Free Time
Noon: Gates Close
This is an outdoor event. Dress accordingly!
Not updated for 2024
One of the better places to look for bald eagles in the Middle Mississippi River Valley is the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge that connects St. Louis County, Missouri with Madison County, Illinois. The World Bird Sanctuary holds an educational live eagle program where visitors can view an eagle up close. This program is repeated every 20 minutes from 10 am to 2:40 pm. In the warming tent on the middle of the bridge the St. Louis Audubon Society and The Great Rivers Greenway organization will have informational and educational exhibits. Spotting scopes manned by volunteers are spaced along the center of the bridge to view eagles diving for fish or roosting in the trees along the shoreline.
The aquatic center at the Bridgeton Rec Center has a zero-depth entry, a slide, play structure, and lazy river. Lazy River and Activity Area Hours along with Family Swim Hours can be found HERE.
James J. Eagan Civic Center offers open skate times throughout the winter season.
Public Skate Times:
Wednesday 7-9PM
Fridays 7-9PM
Saturdays 1:30-3:30PM & 7-9PM
Sundays 1:30-3:30PM
Daily Visits
Adult Residents: $4
Adult Non-Residents: $6
Youth Residents: $3
Youth Non-Residents: $5
Children 3 and Under: Free
Lace-up your skates and head over to Kennedy Recreation Complex this winter for some indoor skating fun!
Children ages 4 – 12: $6
Adults 13+: $8
Seniors (65+): $6
Children 3 and under: free with paid admission
Skate rental: $3
Arnold Rec Center’s Indoor Pool is open to members of all ages for recreational swimming and fun.
This includes the following areas of the indoor pool – River/Vortex, Bubble Bench, Purple Slide, and Children’s Play Area.
See website for Open Swim Hours
Our public skating sessions transform the Centene Community Ice Center into the “coolest” place in town! Sessions are open to skaters and families looking to have a fun day or evening, or simply looking for some exercise. We feature daily ice sessions. Please see the public skating calendar below for updated times. Stay tuned for themed and entertainment sessions.
Admission
$12 – General Admission
$5 – Maryland Heights residents
$5 – General Skate Rental
Public skate, private ice rental, birthday parties, stick and puck program, hockey and ice skating programs, and more.
Resident: $4
Non-resident: $6
Skate Rental: $2
Lace-up your skates and head over to Queeny Park this winter for some indoor skating fun!
Schedule through February 25, 2024:
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. – Noon
Friday: 10 a.m. – noon, 1:45 – 3:45 p.m. + 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Admission
$6/child (4 – 12)
$8/adult (13 – 64)
$6/senior (65+)
Free — ages 3 and under when accompanied by a skating adult
Skate Rental: $3/person
Looking for the ultimate game show experience? A new, fun, and exciting experience for your group? Bring your friends, family, group, or employees and join us for a high-energy, immersive kind of party that will leave your guests with a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something to talk about for years to come!
17089 N. Outer 40 Road, Suite 136, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Hidden Valley is definitely the Hidden Gem of St. Louis. This local secret and regional destination is a fun attraction that quickly sparks passion and turns guests into lifelong enthusiasts. It is truly unique to ski in Missouri, but state of the art snowmaking provides the perfect base when (often times) mother nature has warmer plans – a winter wonderland is waiting to be explored.
For lift passes, rentals, and lesson information, see online
Hidden Valley Polar Plunge Tubing Park
Snow tubing is just like sledding, but better!
No sleds required- we provide each rider with special tubes that are fast, safe, and comfortable. No skills required and anyone can participate! Simply grab a snow tube and experience a thrilling day of fast-paced runs down our specially designed tubing lanes.
Polar Plunge has convenient and easy-to-use conveyors to take you and your tube back to the top so you can get the most out of your day! It is a great way to beat the winter blues and experience the snow in a new way.
Friends & Family can grab a snack from the Tubing Cafe and relax by our outdoor firepit in our Tubing Base Area. Where they can watch the fun, with no additional tickets required!
$34/person for a 2-hour session
The Lodge has a roaring indoor wave pool, a tot pool, slides, and a kiddie pool area.
The indoor pool has a zip line, climbing wall, kids area, lap lanes, and more.
Select evenings November – March
Come over to the dark side and meet those amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls offer an exciting opportunity to learn more about the amazing life of owls. Spend an evening with a WBS naturalist who will introduce you to live owls and their unique calls. Then, take an easy night hike through our grounds to try to call in a wild owl!
Select Saturday evenings
Starting between 5 – 7 pm (depending on the season) and lasting 2 hours
Reservations are required
This popular evening program answers all kinds of questions about wolves and their howls during a family friendly event that kicks off with unique and entertaining stories about wolf communication.
Next, you and your Endangered Wolf Center hosts will walk about a half mile (round trip) to an area near the wolf habitats for the highlight of the event. There, we will attempt to get the wolves to howl. Our wolves usually answer, but like all wild animals, they are unpredictable and may not respond.
Please note: You will not have the opportunity to view the wolves during this program, the tour is designed to offer guests a chance to hear wolves howl – something they don’t do as much during the daytime tours (unless you’re lucky!). After the Howl, you will enjoy light refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions and browse our gift shop.
January 20, 2024
10 am – 2 pm
February 10, 2024
10 am – Noon
Join Babler in celebrating National Bird Feeding Month by creating treats for our migratory winter bird friends. We will be making different types of feeders, from pine cone suet feeders to recycled bird feeders. Meet at the visitor center.
Register for this event online by clicking here and using the “Choose Date” box to find the listing. Registration opens Jan. 15.
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park
and so much more! See their website for all of their events and activities!
This state-of-the-art indoor pool facility is O’Fallon’s hub for year-round indoor water activities. With more than 10,000 square feet of exciting water features, there’s always something new to discover! This naturally-lit, colorful space is fun for all ages. Thoughtful features like zero-depth entry, dedicated lap swim times and a lazy river ensures this venue is suitable for guests of all ages and abilities.
Enjoy diving towers, springboards, water slides, a water play area, and more!
The WREC Natatorium is home to a 4,000 square foot leisure pool where you and your family can come splash and play! It has a zero depth entry with play features for younger children to enjoy and an enclosed two-story water slide that begins indoors, carries you outside and then back indoors to splash into the slide run out. The leisure pool also includes a 140 foot Current Channel where you can let the current carry you along.
January 5 – March 23, 2024
The Foundry is going to the dogs! Wag is an interactive art exhibition curated and designed specifically for our furry best friends.
Our four-legged visitors (and human guests) can experience:
Artwork created by area artists with dog-friendly color spectrum palettes, exhibited at dog-height (naturally!)
Canine portraiture of pups at the St. Charles Animal Shelter looking for their forever homes
Interactive, pup-friendly sculpture and video installations
Art activities for dogs and their companions
A special dog bowl installation created by area artists, available through silent auction with proceeds benefitting the St. Charles Animal Shelter
Community art wall of visitor artwork of their pooches
January 27, 2024 from 9:30AM – 3:30PM
This ice festival is the perfect family activity. Ice carvers fill two blocks of North Main Street in St. Charles, MO. You can watch carvers bring the ephemeral art of ice carving to life with chainsaws, chisels, grinders and knives, as well as hot irons and cold spray. Each carver starts with a single block of ice weighing 260 lbs. and dissects it and reassembles it into wondrous sparkling creations.
There are outdoor fire pits, restaurants serving breakfast or lunch and shops to wander in to help you stay warm. Plan to stay for a few hours so you can watch the sculptures develop from a block of ice.
January 27-28, 2024
The Great Train Show is the nation’s only coast-to-coast model train show. The show is designed for the general public, modelers, hobbyists, families, and the just plain curious. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains show features hundreds of tables of trains and accessories for sale, huge operating exhibits, activities for kids, and more. All aboard! Huge Operating Model Train Displays, Free Workshops and Demonstrations, Free Test Track – Test Run your Trains at the Show, and Free Door Prize Giveaways!
HOURS:
Saturday 1/28/23: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday 1/29/23: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ADMISSION:
Adults-Saturday: $13
Adults-Sunday: $12
Kids 11 & Under: Free
January 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Grab a spot and join us for some much needed relaxation! Dress as your favorite ice princess (if you wish). Kiddos will be able to make a sugar scrub, paint their nails, and get their very own wand, playtime, and some frozen activities!
$25 per child
Strap on your skates and glide at Granite City Ice Rink! Located in Wilson Park, the Granite City Ice Rink is a host for the MVCHA Granite City Warriors Hockey Team, Twin Bridges Lightning, and many other hockey clubs and offers public skate sessions Friday through Sunday. Every month, the rink offers Stick and Puck sessions and on Thursdays adults can take part in drop-in hockey tournaments! Public skate tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children, and skate rentals are only $2! Hit the ice with the whole family or go on a unique date at the Granite City Ice Rink!
The winter fun starts here! Get the kids out of the house and onto the ice at East Alton Ice Arena.
The cost is $6 for general admission and $5 for ages 65+. Residents pay $5 for general admission and $4 for ages 65+. Skate rental is $3.
Come visit this gorgeous ice rink. Lights sparkle off of the ice as you skate around.
Fri 5pm-10pm | Sat 12pm-10pm | Sun 12pm-8pm
Open through February 25, 2024
All-day skate pass: $10.50 | Skate Rental $5 | Season’s pass $75 | Season skate rental $25
With a zero-entry depth indoor pool, McKendree Metro Rec Plex is perfect for all ages!
January 6 from 10 am – 2 pm @ FLOCK Food Truck
January 20 from 10 am – 2 pm @ Alton Visitor’s Center
If you don’t mind the cold, winter is the best time for eagle watching. With the cold winter temperatures, rivers in the North start to freeze, causing the eagle population to head south along the river in search of food. From January through mid-February, the second largest population of American bald eagles in North America can be found migrating through the Alton region.
January 20: 9 am – 6 pm
January 21: 10 am – 4 pm
Does your kiddo love building? At Brick Fest Live, you’ll find life-sized models, hands-on activities and attractions, meet contestants from the LEGO Masters TV show, play in a giant brick pit, play under black lights in the Glow Zone, Tag the Graffiti Wall, create a Mosaic, have Derby Races, or add to the Giant Mural.
January 27, 2024 @ 2 pm
$30 per person
Relive the enjoyment of an old-fashioned tea party with a modern twist of entertainment with tea and refreshments accompanied by a short dramatic presentation from local performers. All of this, put on by your Friends of the Millstadt Library to raise funds to build your new and much needed, Millstadt Library! So treat someone special before Valentine’s Day or take your friends out for a ladies’ afternoon, and join us at Zion Evangelical Church
January 28, 2024 from 11AM – 3PM
Come out to Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center where you can meet our nation’s majestic symbol up close!
This crowd favorite festival will have numerous unique vendors, restaurant favorites, drink specials, free face painting, live bird shows, and more family fun everyone can enjoy!
The main event, our Master’s of the Sky Bird Show, presented by The World Bird Sanctuary, will introduce and educate guests about magnificent winged creatures such as owls, falcons, eagles, and more! Show times will be at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Tickets are sold the day of the event and will go on sale 1 hour before each show time.
TICKET COST:
0-2 (on lap): FREE
3-5: $5
6 and up: $10
Saturday, January 13
Saturday, January 20
Saturday, January 27
Saturday, February 3
10am – 2:30 pm
February 17, 2024
This Valentine’s Day-themed event provides a great opportunity for dads and their daughters to spend some very memorable quality time together. This event includes dinner, dessert, keepsake photo and limo ride around the farm. $20 per person. Space is limited.
March 2, 2024
Calling all moms and boys – join us for our special Mommy Son Date Knight. During this special medieval-themed evening, moms and their sons can spend time together while they enjoy dinner, dessert, a limo ride, and a keepsake photo. Event will be from 4pm – 8pm. $20/person. Space is limited.
Schnucks Cooking School, located on the mezzanine level of our Des Peres store, offers a variety of cooking classes for every level of expertise. The classes include a wide range of topics of interest to families, couples, kids, and check out our Learn at Lunch Classes. We have created opportunities for food experiences that will ensure hours of fun and entertainment. Please browse our schedule for the classes that whet your appetite or fire up your passion.
Schnucks Des Peres: 12332 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO 63131
The Children’s Garden Club is designed to educate, as well as bring delight in gardening and horticulture with projects they start themselves and take home to continue to grow and enjoy.
All meetings are from 9-10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month (except for select Saturdays) at different locations throughout St. Louis City and County. For more information email [email protected].
These events are free for kids of all ages. No reservations are required.
2024 Schedule:
Friday, February 2 – Rolling Ridge Nursery, 60 N Gore Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Saturday, March 2 – Baisch and Skinner, 2721 Lasalle St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Not currently updated for 2024
Want to spend quality time with your preteen daughters, discussing topics with a real impact on them at this stage in their lives, while watching their confidence soar as they light up with knowledge? These four-week sessions area for girls ages 9-13 to attend with a parent or other adult close to them. Leading female experts run the series, ensuring that both the girls and the adults are imparted with vital information necessary for a living a healthy life. Doctors, police officers, and counselors present four different workshops to empower young girls on matters of the heart (body image), the head (empowerment), safety—online and away from home, and puberty.
The four-week-long events are held at various places across St. Louis.
Home Depot is the place to go for DIY projects. Kids use real tools to safely complete free DIY projects at the Home Depot Kids Workshops. Watch as your kids gain practical building skills, and watch as their confidence soars. With many locations throughout St. Louis, it’s easy to find a Home Depot near you. Offered the first Saturday of each month between 9am – 12pm.
Use the store locator below to find one.
