While it might be tempting to give Old Man Winter the cold shoulder, St. Louis offers plenty of great excuses to embrace the ice, snow and colder temperatures. Skip the annual hibernation and opt for these winter-themed events and cold-weather activities.
If your little elves get a little restless between Christmas and New Year’s, register for one of the area’s many fun winter break camps, where kids can skate, explore and create!
Dr. Terra Blatnik, a pediatric orthopedic specialist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
In St. Louis, all eyes have been on the rink for the last few months. The Blues have inspired many young kids to want to learn to skate and play hockey after watching their on-ice heroics. My 3-year-old has been begging for ice skates and a hockey stick! I’m sure many other kids in the area have also been wanting to be just like O’Reilly or Tarasenko and have been asking about starting to play hockey. How safe is hockey? Do I need to be worried if my child falls in love with the sport?
Whether you're shopping for clothes, looking for the perfect gift or just looking for a place to burn a few hours indoors, these St. Louis-area malls offer plenty of options.
A letter-writing campaign to the North Pole is always effective, but if your child is hoping to chat directly with the big man himself, there are numerous opportunities in St. Louis.