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December 16th Gnome Roam Giant City State Park Entire month of December and January It's almost wintertime in Giant City State Park and that means it's time for the second annual Gnome Roam. On each of our seven trails (excluding Red Cedar Backpacking Trail) there is one winter hiking gnome just waiting to be discovered. Record all 7 gnomes by taking a photograph of you and the gnome. Gnomes will be located along designated trails. Bring proof into the Giant City Visitors Center for your super cool and free Giant City Gnome Roam patch. The Visitors Center is open 7 days a week 8am-3:30pm (Holiday hours may vary) Contact the Visitors Center for more information (618) 457-4836 Winterfest November 23rd - December 31st Fridays: 4 - 8 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 12 - 8 p.m. St. Louis City Park, St Louis, MO Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s'mores stations and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This six-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events like St. Louis Blues' try hockey free, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular. We are so excited to celebrate the winter season with you all again this year! Tickets for skate rentals and heated igloos are now available. Learn more at archpark.org/winterfest December 17th Ugly Sweater Sk8 6pm-8pm All Sk8 Skating Rink, 1645 Washington St, Duquoin IL Get ready for our annual Ugly Sweater Skate. The ugliest sweater wins a prize Admission is free for kids 14 and under is Free. Regular admission is $3. $3 skate rental for all who need it Parents can spectate for free. Join us for a festive and fun evening of skating and holiday cheer! Storytime with Santa 4pm, 5pm, or 6pm Harrisburg District Library, 2 West Walnut St, Harrisburg, IL Santa & Mrs. Claus will be coming to the library to read a Christmas story. Pop in at one of the three available time slots for a Christmas story time, a photo opportunity with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and a take-home craft. December 18th December 19th The Nutcracker - Saint Louis Ballet 4:30pm Performance Blanch M Touhill Performing Arts Center, Bellerive, MO St. Louis' favorite holiday tradition! Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker rings in the holidays with its display of talented dancing, magical sets and special effects. Matinee and evening performance times are available. Learn more at stlouisballet.org/thenutcracker. Friends of the MCL - Gift Wrapping Boutique 12pm-4pm Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library. Suggested Dontions: $4 - Small package $6 - Large package December 20th The Nutcracker - Saint Louis Ballet 5:30pm Performance Blanch M Touhill Performing Arts Center, Bellerive, MO St. Louis' favorite holiday tradition! Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker rings in the holidays with its display of talented dancing, magical sets and special effects. Matinee and evening performance times are available. Learn more at stlouisballet.org/thenutcracker. Storytime with Santa at the Library 5pm-6pm West Frankfort Public Library, 402 E Poplar, West Frankfort IL Join us for a visit with Santa at the library! Santa will be here to read a story or two and have pictures taken with your children. We will have activities and put together a snack! The Polar Express Movie Night 6pm-8pm Benton Public Library, 502 S Main St, Benton IL Free Movie night at the library! We are showing The Polar Express for Christmas. Bring a blanket, wear your jammies and enjoy the movie. We will be serving popcorn, candy and drinks. Doors open at 5:30 Friends of the MCL - Gift Wrapping Boutique 12pm-4pm Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S Market St, Marion, IL Let the Friends of MCL help wrap your holiday gifts! All proceeds will help support projects and programs at Marion Carnegie Library. Suggested Dontions: $4 - Small package $6 - Large package Christmas on the Square 4:30pm-7:30pm Main Street, Vienna, IL A FREE community event sponsored by the Revive Vienna Committee and located on the Square around the Historic Johnson County Courthouse in Vienna, IL. Horse & Carriage Rides Pictures with Santa Miss Daisy the Cow Candy Cane Hunt Caroling Christmas Cookie Walks Children's Christmas Stories Hot Dogs Hot Chocolate Gifts & Drawings for the kids VFD Fire Truck Kid Activities & More Extreme Bounce Every Friday/Saturday For Ages 3-12 6pm-8pm Event by Extreme Kids 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL Come join the EXTREME fun at our open play sessions, open to the public. Enjoy our awesome facility (gymnastics equipment, 40ft tumble trampoline, 5 regular trampolines, ninja rig & foam pit, 2 story spiderweb, inflatable bouncers, swings & spinners, tunnels & slides, warp wall, rock wall, and more) with all your friends! One hour of Extreme Bounce (from 6-7pm) is only $10 starting in August! Two hours (from 6-8pm) is $15. Open to all kids ages 3-12. Currently enrolled Extreme Kids students receive half off! December 21st The Nutcracker - Saint Louis Ballet 1pm and 5:30pm Performances Blanch M Touhill Performing Arts Center, Bellerive, MO St. Louis' favorite holiday tradition! Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker rings in the holidays with its display of talented dancing, magical sets and special effects. Matinee and evening performance times are available. Learn more at stlouisballet.org/thenutcracker. Reindeer in the Park 2pm-2pm Carl Lee Park, 1850 Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL Santa will be in his cottage and he is bringing one of his reindeer for you to meet! You don’t want to miss it!! Thank you to Heartland Heating, Air, & Plumbing for sponsoring! Extreme Bounce Every Friday/Saturday For Ages 3-12 6pm-8pm Event by Extreme Kids 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL Come join the EXTREME fun at our open play sessions, open to the public. Enjoy our awesome facility (gymnastics equipment, 40ft tumble trampoline, 5 regular trampolines, ninja rig & foam pit, 2 story spiderweb, inflatable bouncers, swings & spinners, tunnels & slides, warp wall, rock wall, and more) with all your friends! One hour of Extreme Bounce (from 6-7pm) is only $10 starting in August! Two hours (from 6-8pm) is $15. Open to all kids ages 3-12. Currently enrolled Extreme Kids students receive half off! December 22nd The Nutcracker - Saint Louis Ballet 2:30pm and 7:30pm Performances Blanch M Touhill Performing Arts Center, Bellerive, MO St. Louis' favorite holiday tradition! Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker rings in the holidays with its display of talented dancing, magical sets and special effects. Matinee and evening performance times are available. 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December 23rd
The Nutcracker - Saint Louis Ballet 2:30pm and 7:30pm Performances Blanch M Touhill Performing Arts Center, Bellerive, MO St. Louis' favorite holiday tradition! Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker rings in the holidays with its display of talented dancing, magical sets and special effects. Matinee and evening performance times are available. Learn more at stlouisballet.org/thenutcracker. Christmas Eve Eve 6pm-7pm Central Christian Church, 2431 W Main St., Carbondale, IL Join us with your whole family in Carbondale for a new tradition of Christmas Eve Eve at Central as we celebrate Jesus Christ! Come early to enjoy some cookies, carols, and a Christmas outdoor petting zoo - no tickets needed! December 24th Howliday Magic 6pm-8pm St Francis Community Animal Rescue and Education 584 D Blaney Miller Rd, Murphysboro, IL Most of our shelter pets won't get the Christmas they deserve. For many of our adult dogs and cats this has not been or will not be the 1st Christmas they have spent in the shelter. Join us for Howliday Magic, and help us give them a great Christmas Eve! You bring the gifts, such as large breed dog toys, cat toys, dog and cat treats, chews, Kuranda dog beds, blankets and dog and cat food. In return you will receive lots of love! Dress in your warmest grubbies!!! We will provide a fire, some warm beverages and some holiday treats! Get out your hats and mittens, bring a chair and see the magic unfold as you make a shelter pets Christmas! Downtown Mt Vernon Carriage Rides 4:30pm-8pm Granada Theater, 124 N 9th St, Mt Vernon, IL Join us for an evening of Clydesdales and Jingle Bells for some Holiday Cheer! We will be offering 15 minute rides through the downtown Mt. Vernon area! 1 ticket per person is required and are available online. We will pick you up on 9th street near the Granada Theatre! https://buytickets.at/princecarriageco/1481180 December 25th Glow Splatter Paint Party 6pm-7pm 715 South University Avenue, Carbondale, IL Event by Eventbrite Discount Day! $27/guest Tickets via Evenbrite Join us for a super fun splatter paint party! Ready...set...SPLATTER! Enter a whole new way to color your WORLD! This event is for all ages Each guest recieves: One 8 x 10" Canvas Poster Canvas 3 Cups of paint 2 Bottles of paint 1 X Paint Blaster Bring in your old jeans, t-shirts and tops! You can also purchase a white tee or paint suit from us. Everyone using the Paint Splatter Room must fill out a waiver. If under the age of 18 a parent/guardian must fill it out for you. We use washable paint for these events. All glow paint colors will wash off of your hair and skin. We cannot guarantee it will come out of your clothes 100%. The paint we use is very safe and passes ASTMD-4236 Certification. Only paid painters are allowed in the Splatter Room. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the event . No earlier. This is a family friendly event! Enjoy being in the moment and create bonding memories together We're excited to let loose and splatter paint with you! Get your tickets today to join in on the fun! Downtown Mt Vernon Carriage Rides 4:30pm-8pm Event by Prince Carriage Company LLC The Granada Theatre Join us for an evening of Clydesdales and Jingle Bells for some Holiday Cheer! We will be offering 15 minute rides through the downtown Mt. Vernon area! 1 ticket per person is required and are available online. We will pick you up on 9th street near the Granada Theatre! https://buytickets.at/princecarriageco/1481180 December 26th Lego Club 3pm-5pm Event by Benton Public Library 502 S Main St, Benton, IL, Come in, hang out and build with our extensive collection of LEGOs. We will be building in the meeting room of the library. December 27th Extreme Bounce Every Friday/Saturday For Ages 3-12 6pm-8pm Event by Extreme Kids 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL Come join the EXTREME fun at our open play sessions, open to the public. Enjoy our awesome facility (gymnastics equipment, 40ft tumble trampoline, 5 regular trampolines, ninja rig & foam pit, 2 story spiderweb, inflatable bouncers, swings & spinners, tunnels & slides, warp wall, rock wall, and more) with all your friends! One hour of Extreme Bounce (from 6-7pm) is only $10 starting in August! Two hours (from 6-8pm) is $15. Open to all kids ages 3-12. Currently enrolled Extreme Kids students receive half off! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical 2pm-3:30pm Event by: The Fabulous Fox 527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO Tickets: FabulousFox.com/Grinch Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedtime story.” December 28th Family Night at the Lights 5pm-9pm Cedarhurst Center for the Arts 2600 Richview Rd., Mount Vernon, IL Grab your family and friends - maybe a scarf and some mittens too. You don’t want to miss your chance to take in the twinkle and make your own magical memories at The Lights! The Lights offers a magical experience for families - and people of all ages - every weekend during the holidays. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗡𝗘. 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟲𝟭𝟴-𝟮𝟰𝟮-𝟭𝟮𝟯𝟲 Ticketing policy requires a minimum of one adult ticket for every four children’s tickets redeemed. Extreme Bounce Every Friday/Saturday For Ages 3-12 6pm-8pm Event by Extreme Kids 1109 N Railroad St, Marion, IL Come join the EXTREME fun at our open play sessions, open to the public. Enjoy our awesome facility (gymnastics equipment, 40ft tumble trampoline, 5 regular trampolines, ninja rig & foam pit, 2 story spiderweb, inflatable bouncers, swings & spinners, tunnels & slides, warp wall, rock wall, and more) with all your friends! One hour of Extreme Bounce (from 6-7pm) is only $10 starting in August! Two hours (from 6-8pm) is $15. Open to all kids ages 3-12. Currently enrolled Extreme Kids students receive half off! How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical 2pm-3:30pm Event by: The Fabulous Fox 527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO Tickets: FabulousFox.com/Grinch Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any story.” How to Train Your Dragon - The Musical 7pm Stifel Theater, 1400 Market St, St Louis, MO How to Train Your Dragon combines humor, fire-breathing action, and epic adventure! In this captivating story, a young Viking defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes—a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience the thrill of this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture by your SLSO. Tickets available: https://www.stifeltheatre.com/events/detail/how- to-train-your-dragon-in-concert For more information (314) 499-7600 December 29th How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical 2pm-3:30pm Event by: The Fabulous Fox 527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO Tickets: FabulousFox.com/Grinch Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting BroaDreamWorks’ sensation which features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and helps remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Don’t miss what The New York Times calls “AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedtime story.” How to Train Your Dragon - The Musical 2pm Stifel Theater, 1400 Market St, St Louis, MO How to Train Your Dragon combines humor, fire-breathing action, and epic adventure! In this captivating story, a young Viking defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes—a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience the thrill of this acclaimed film presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Oscar®-nominated score performed live to picture by your SLSO. Tickets available: https://www.stifeltheatre.com/events/detail/how- to-train-your-dragon-in-concert For more information (314) 499-7600 December 30th December 31st |