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Keep the kids busy over winter break with these St. Louis camps

You've created wondrous memories at The Polar Express Train Ride at Union Station, been mesmerized by Candy Cane Lane and Garden Glow, and experienced the magic of roaming carolers along St. Charles' Main Street. Yet your kids are still yearning for more during winter break. Thankfully, winter camps abound in St. Louis, offering plenty of possibilities no matter your child's preferred pastime.

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Senior Vegas Night brings Lafayette families together at Wildwood Hotel

Lafayette seniors and parents traded their usual Saturday night routines for blackjack, poker and bingo at the Wildwood Hotel on Nov. 7. The event brought together approximately 190 students and family members for an evening of casino games, food and activities. This year’s event also introduced a new format, combining what had traditionally been separate mother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter and father-son events into one large gathering.

Wildwood, MO · 2d

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Flyover Comedy Festival begins Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, the Flyover Comedy Festival will take over St. Louis.

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Missouri Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500, Apply by Dec. 6

St. Louis-area residents are eligible for a nationwide holiday movie contest offering $2,500 cash.

Missouri · 3d

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The Humble Little Restaurant In Missouri That Has Locals Coming Back For More Without Fail

Somewhere between the Missouri River and a really good meal, there’s a small town called Labadie, and inside that small town is the Hawthorne Inn, a restaurant that has quietly earned the kind of loyalty most places only dream about. Loyal customers don’t happen by accident, and at the...

Labadie, MO · 7d

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Nobody Leaves Hungry From These 8 Missouri Barbecue Joints Older Than Most Of Their Customers

Some barbecue spots in Missouri have been feeding people since your grandparents were kids. They have survived new highways, changing tastes, and plenty of trendy competition, and they still pack the house. This list covers eight joints across Kansas City, St. Louis, Sedalia, Belton, and Dexter that have been smoking...

Kansas City, MO · 4d

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10 Missouri Fried Chicken Dinners Folks Would Argue Over Before Any Fancy Steak

One Missouri restaurant has been tossing hot dinner rolls across the dining room since 1942. Servers fling them, and you catch them. I love that a fried chicken trip can come with a side of outfield practice. That same spirit runs through this whole list. One spot sells mashed potatoes...

Kansas City, MO · 4d

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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Alton, IL · 5d

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Video: Jodeci opens ‘Forever My Lady’ tour in St. Louis

Jodeci chose St. Louis to open its “Forever My Lady” anniversary tour, and the crowd at Stifel Theatre came ready to sing. The group brought out the R&B classics that made them a staple of ’90s slow jams. The show got a hometown twist when Chingy made...

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Brewery Lights returns with new themed nights

Most holiday attractions welcome you with a ticket scan. At one of St. Louis’ most famous breweries, admission comes with a complimentary beer for visitors ages 21 and older. And that’s only the beginning of an evening at Brewery Lights, where the Budweiser Clydesdales parade through the historic brewery...

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The 'Oldest Farmers Market West Of The Mississippi River' Is A Vibrant Midwest Gem With Over 100 Local Vendors

From toasted ravioli to gooey butter cake, St. Louis, Missouri, is a city serving up robust Midwestern flavors. Home to Soulard Farmers Market, this is a place that should be on your culinary radar the next time you find yourself in the "Gateway to the West." Located less than 10 minutes away from Gateway Arch National Park, Soulard Farmers Market is a long-standing St. Louis destination. Its history as a marketplace dates back to 1779, and aside from being the oldest farmers market in the city, it's actually the oldest farmers market west of the Mississippi River. The market's continued operation is due in part to the efforts of Julia Soulard, who once owned the land Soulard Farmers Market stands on in the historic neighborhood that bears her last name.

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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St. Louis Filmmakers Bring an Undead Wolf to Life in Horror Short

A St. Louis filmmaker has just shared a horror movie short starring actor Ray Wise who was in the movie "Robocop".

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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DiSC Eats: More Than a Scoop of Ice Cream — The Story of Serendipity’s 23 Years in St. Louis

Overview: Founded in 2003 by Beckie Jacobs, Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream has spent 23 years establishing itself as an enduring pillar of the St. Louis culinary landscape. From its original, beloved neighborhood storefront in Webster Groves to its expanded flagship location in The Grove along Manchester Avenue, the shop has grown beyond standard desserts by combining artisan techniques with deep community roots. By pairing high-quality, locally sourced ingredients and playful signature creations with versatile offerings like spirited shakes, coffee, and catering, Serendipity highlights how independent food businesses thrive through long-term neighborhood connection, adaptability, and dedication to local culture.

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St. Louis Seventh Grader Maxton Just Wants A Family And A Build-A-Bear Trip

Maxton’s hope is to find a forever family to share life’s journeys. The St. Louis seventh grader enjoys reading, science, math, music, football and basketball, and spends time exploring Roblox on his tablet. According to KSDK, Maxton is currently thriving in a placement with a single parent and...

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World's Largest Catsup Bottle: Collinsville's claim to fame

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Collinsville, IL · 7d

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Granite City Singer-Songwriter Dana Michael Anderson's Music

Dana Michael Anderson was a singer-songwriter from Granite City, Illinois, whose recorded work included albums and live performances. He died in 2023. Dana's recorded work included albums released during his lifetime. His brother, JB Anderson, said a coroner contacted him in August 2023 to inform him that Dana had died by suicide, as detailed by BroBible. Dana's obituary, published through Central Cremation Center, states that he passed away at his residence on August 10, 2023.

Granite City, IL · 4d

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St. Louis native James Gunn steps down as head of DC Studios

Filmmaker James Gunn and co-head Peter Safran have stepped down from their leadership roles at DC Studios due to heavy industry time commitments.

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The Key opens its doors and dance floor to all of St. Louis

Tucked into the southern edge of the Grand Center Arts District, The Key Burger Bar & Boogie occupies two of the last historic buildings standing from the old Mill Creek community. Saint Louis University once held the demolition permit. A chorus of public outcry from preservationists, historians and neighbors who remembered what the buildings had been stopped the wrecking ball. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation stepped in, partnered with SLU, the Landmarks Association and the Arch to Park Equity Fund and did something St. Louis does well. It kept the limestone, the tension trusses, the tin ceilings and built a future underneath them.

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Since 1946, Ted Drewes Has Been Handing Frozen Custard Concretes Out The Window On Route 66 In St. Louis

They hand your dessert across the counter upside down, and not a drop falls out. That little flip is a famous ritual at a walk-up custard stand on old Route 66 in Missouri. The treat is called a concrete, and the name fits because it’s frozen custard blended so thick a spoon nearly stands up. The stand has no indoor seating, so everyone orders at the windows and eats outside.

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