Recreation Council News…
Bingo Fundraiser, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Doors open at 5:30pm; Bingo begins at 6:15pm. Join the Recreation Council for an evening of BINGO fun while raising money to offset the cost of youth and adults to attend camps and recreation programs of their choice. The evening includes 10 rounds of BINGO with creative games, a 50-50 raffle, and prizes for the winner of each game. Event is located on the second floor of the main building in the indoor rooftop room. Share our Bingo Flyer. ~ RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE
PERFORMERS NEEDED: Recreation Council Evening of Entertainment: A Competitive Spotlight on Abilities, Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. This evening’s showcase includes music, dancing, poetry reading, magic, comedy, and more. Performers Apply HERE
For People with Disabilities…
Tips to help navigate the holidays: Winter break is a time for joy, celebration, and family gatherings, but for children with sensory processing disorder, the disruptions to routines and increased stimuli can pose unique challenges. Our friends at Miriam Learning Center shared these tips to make the season brighter: Read More Here
Sensory Friendly Performance: The Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (STL), Saturday, December 21 at 11 a.m. at The Repertory Theatre in the Loretto Hilton Center. STAGES St. Louis and The Rep have generously provided 250 complimentary tickets to this theater performance about a story of a special day of musical entertainment. Show Information Here ~ Reserve 2 Free Tickets HERE. Purchase additional tickets for $20 per ticket: Purchase Tickets Here a
Provider Spotlight…
St. Louis Arc SPORTS UNITED is looking for athletes without disabilities. Sports United Community Athletes are people without disabilities ages 18 and older who love sports to play alongside our participants with disabilities throughout the year. Teams include basketball, softball, soccer, bowling, pickleball, and video sports. Join one of our inclusive teams welcoming people with and without disabilities. Contact Paige Hawes at 314-817-2249 or [email protected] to join. Flyer
Arc’s Ageless Adventurers! Discover our exciting new active older adults classes for people over 45 years old. Enjoy instructional fitness classes, community events, and wellness workshops designed to keep you active, connected, and meeting new friends.For more information contact Ashley Price at [email protected]
Winter 2025 Leisure registration is now open! To view the Winter 2025 issue of the Leisure Times Brochure, CLICK HERE.
Free Activities in St. Charles County…
Holiday EventBrite Events Around the SCC area: EventBrite Information
Christmas Traditions (SCC), Final Weekend: December 20-22 on Historic Main Street in St. Charles, MO, 63301. Welcome the season by meeting your favorite holiday characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Jack Frost, carolers, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more. Wednesday features Ebenezer Scrooge, Marley, the Ghosts of Christmas, and the Cratchit family from the book “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Special events occur throughout the event. Sensory friendly Sunday happens on December 8. Program Brochure ~ Website
Christmas Traditions Santa Send-Off (SCC), Tuesday, December 24 at 1:30 PM on Main Street in Historic St. Charles. As the 50th season of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions® comes to an end, join the legends of Christmas one final time in a merry procession to Berthold Square where a time capsule will be buried near the city Christmas Tree where it will remain until November 23, 2074… the opening day of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions® 100th season. Information
Holiday Toy Train Display (SCC), FREE, Wednesdays-Sundays, now through-January 5, 2025 from 10am-5pm at St. Charles County Heritage Museum, 1630 Heritage Landing, St. Peters, MO, 63376 (map). Bring your family and friends to see this small but whimsical portrayal of St. Charles County’s landmark buildings in a snowy model train display. Information
First Day: Hike through History (SCC), Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 10am-12 noon at the Katy Trail in St. Charles. Visit the First State Capitol and hike down the Katy Trail. For information, call 636-940-3322 or visit Facebook page. Event is FREE but Registration is Required ~ Flyer
New Year’s Day Hike (SCC), Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 1-3pm at Broemmelsiek Park. Bring in the new year and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors on a 2-mile hike with Park Rangers at Broemmelsiek Park! Afterward, enjoy complimentary coffee, hot chocolate and donuts while sitting by a warm fire. Rangers are available to answer questions about upcoming programs, park history and local wildlife. Event is FREE but Registration is Required
Events that Repeat Weekly…
- Broemmelsiek Park Stargazing (SCC), Every Friday weather permitting. Information
- Country Line Dancing at Frankie Martins Garden (SCC), Every Sunday: Information
Find more FREE activities Here: www.stlouiscalendar.com/events/free
Search for more activities in St. Charles County:
- Discover St. Charles: www.discoverstcharles.com/events
- St. Charles County Parks: www.sccmo.org ~ Information ~ Calendar ~ Guide
- Events in the Metro Area (BEST OVERALL SITE): Information
- Michael’s Craft Store classes: www.michaels.com/classes
- Missouri Department of Conservation – www.mdc.mo.gov/events
- Best Hiking Trails in the Metro area: www.hikingproject.com
- Kids Out and About: www.saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com
- Fun 4 STL Kids: www.fun4stlkids.com/calendar
- Metro attractions: www.explorestlouis.com
