Events

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Inaugurating Barrett Barrera Projects’ new gallery space—projects exhibitions (4568 Manchester Avenue)—is Ann Ray & Lee McQueen: Rendez-Vous, which will be on view from Oct. 5, 2019 to Feb. 15, 2020, opening to the public on Oct. 5.

Ann Ray & Lee McQueen: Rendez-Vous explores the thirteen-year friendship and intimate creative collaboration between the late British designer Lee Alexander McQueen and French photographer Ann Ray (otherwise known as Anne Deniau), who McQueen personally selected to document his design process and the behind-the-scenes experience of his runway shows.

The exhibition features photographs taken by Ray, reflecting her unique relationship with McQueen between the years of 1997 and 2010, alongside garments McQueen gifted to her over the course of their work together. The exhibition will also feature over two dozen spectacular McQueen pieces from Barrett Barrera Projects’ collection, the largest private collection of McQueen’s work.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

St. Charles Christmas Traditions starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 29 through Tuesday, December 24 in Historic St. Charles, 230 S Main Street in St. Charles.

Welcome to a place where Christmas past and present become one, where storybook characters come to life before your very eyes, and where the typical hustle and bustle of the holiday season melts away allowing you to enjoy the yuletide sights, sounds, and magic of yesteryear.

This annual month long festival celebrates the best of the holiday season. From the boisterous cheer of our legendary Christmas figures and joyful singing of our harmonious carolers, to the unique shopping and dining opportunities found along the beautifully decorated brick lined streets, Christmas Traditions offers something special for everyone. And with over 40 years of your favorite holiday tradition, there has never been more to experience!

For a complete list of dates and times, visit: discoverstcharles.com.

Celebration of Lights begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 29 and continues through Monday, December 30 at Fort Zumwalt Park, 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon.

Celebration of Lights is a holiday light display held at Fort Zumwalt Park. Each scene is designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. Started in 1991, the event attracts more than 10,000 vehicles each year and more than 10,000 individuals during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll. For all dates and times, visit: ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights.

Drive Through: No reservations needed.

• 6 – 9 p.m., Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, (except 12/10 and 12/25)
• 6 – 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday
• Mondays:  Closed to vehicle traffic – Train rides by advance reservation only (see below)

Admission: $10 for cars; $15 for commercial vans and limousines; $1 per person on tour buses ($25 minimum)

• Tuesday Night Special – $8 for all non-commercial vehicles
• Wednesday – Sunday, bring a food pantry donation of canned or boxed goods and get a $1 discount per vehicle.
• Please note:  Celebration of Lights is closed on Christmas Day, December 25.

Speciality Rides:

Reservations are required. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance, if available.

TRAIN RIDES

Mondays only! Time slots include 5:45, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. Reservations are required. To schedule your ride, call (636) 379-5606.

• Admission: Adults – $10; children (ages 1–11) – $5; Under 1 – Free

Rides are approximately 20 minutes. Riders are encouraged to bring blankets for extra warmth.

Refund policy found in Parks & Rec Guide. No refunds or credits will be given less than 7 days before the start of the reserved ride. A service fee $5 or 10% (whichever is greater) will apply to refunds initiated by the customer.

CARRIAGE RIDES (HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE OR TROLLEY)

Monday through Sunday, except December 9, 10 and 25. Rides must be reserved in advance. Rides last approximately 30 minutes.

• 12-passenger carriage – $145
• 6-passenger carriage – $65
• 15-passenger trolley – $15/person with a limit of 15 passengers; community rides unless you book all 15 slots. Only available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
  
• Children ages 2 and under ride free if seated on a paying adult’s lap.
• There will be no wagon rides during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll on December 9 and 10, or Christmas Day, December 25.

Santa Parade is at 1:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday during the St. Charles Christmas Tradition Festival from Saturday, November 30 through Sunday, December 22 in Historic St. Charles.

Parade Route – 1000 South Main Street to the parking lot of the Tourism Center (corner of First Capitol and Riverside) 

Weekends during the festival offer visitors a special holiday treat as Christmas Traditions’ famous Santa Parade brings pomp and pageantry to the historic district. Marvel at the spectacle as all of your favorite legendary Christmas figures march right down the middle of Main Street. Delight at the antics of our playful storybook characters, revel in the sounds of Christmas music through the years provided by the carolers, and witness the fanfare as an international delegation of global gift givers process while carrying the flags of their native countries. The parade culminates with an appearance of the big man himself—Santa and Mrs. Claus who arrive via horse-drawn carriage.

Follow the procession from the 1000 block of South Main to the 200 block of South Main, where behind the Visitors Center (230 South Main) you can experience the Holiday Talent Hoopla, and watch several of the Christmas legends  showcase their special skills in a talent show unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Ventriloquism, interpretive dance, stand-up comedy, mind reading…you never know what to expect in this unique competition.

Choral Arts Singers “Christmas Around the World” holiday concerts are December 6, December 8 and December 15.

Choral Arts Singers will present “Christmas Around the World”, a concert featuring favorite holiday songs from around the globe, including Europe, Africa, Asia and America sung in 9 languages. From French, Spanish and Norwegian carols, to Nigerian drums, to Hollywood classics, join us for these fun and festive songs.

Concert times/dates/locations are as follows:

7:30 p.m. on Friday December 6 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 150 W Hwy D in New Melle.

3 p.m. on Sunday, December 8 at Assumption Chapel – Assumption Catholic Church, 403 N Main Street in O’Fallon

3 p.m. on Sunday December 15 at Wentzville United Methodist Church, 725 Wall Street in Wentzville.

There is no admission charge and donations are appreciated. Website (concertarts.org)

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

The Saint Louis Ballet performs The Nutcracker at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 at The Lindenwood Theater, 209 South Kingshighway in St. Charles. The Saint Louis Ballet presents the second act of The Nutcracker and other engaging pieces from its world-renowned repertoire. The Saint Louis Ballet is the region’s only professional ballet company. The company’s repertoire includes full-length ballets such as The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote, and Swan Lake, as well as contemporary works from renowned choreographer’s George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, and Amy Seiwert, among others. Its classically trained dancers are selected in a competitive national audition and come to St. Louis from all over the world. This performance includes a dazzling excerpt from audience favorite The Nutcracker, as well as some exciting contemporary pieces that demonstrate the company’s artistry and versatility.

Holiday Dance is from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, December 20 at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre,  One St. Peters Centre Drive in St. Peters.

Individuals, couples and groups are invited to the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre’s Holiday Dance, featuring the music of The Trilogy Band. Everyone is encouraged to dress up for the occasion.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.

Housed in a restored 1896 building, the history museum also features an extensive collection of telephones manufactured from the early 1900s through the 2000s, hundreds of pieces of telephone-related equipment, memorabilia from 1880s through the 2000s and military telephones from WWI through the Gulf War. It is located in the historic Jefferson Barracks Park.

The museum has many hands-on, how-things-work exhibits which were created to inspire an interest in engineering and history.

New Year’s Eve Lock-In Party is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico Road in St. Peters.

Kids, kick off the New Year in style with an all-night New Year’s Eve Lock-in party at the St. Peters Rec-Plex! Under adult supervision, children ages 8-13 can have the time of their lives swimming, ice skating, playing games and hanging out. Parents are free to go out and do their own thing as Rec-Plex staff works to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the kids. Lock-in participants can purchase items from the Finish Line cafe during the evening.

Each child MUST be registered in advance. On Dec. 31 late registrations will be accepted until 4 p.m., if space is available, and will be subject to a late charge of $15 per child. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN AT THE DOOR. An emergency contact/parental authorization form must be completed and be submitted at check-in.

It pays to be a Rec-Plex member! Check out the low member fees for the New Year’s Eve Lock-in:

• FREE for Gold Plus members
• $28 for other Rec-Plex annual members
  
• $53 for St. Peters residents
• $63 for the general public
• Registrations on Dec. 31 subject to $15 late charge*
  

Call (636) 939-2386, ext. 1400, for more information.