O’Fallon has three settings for kids to meet Santa

Kids can visit with Santa and enjoy holiday-themed activities and games, too, at three O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department programs. Parents and grandparents are invited to bring their cameras and video cameras to catch those priceless holiday moments. Advance registration is required – there is no registration at the gate.

Candy Cane Hunt – Kids ages 2 to 12 will have a blast searching for treats hidden around the Renaud Spirit Center,2650 Tri Sports Circle in O’Fallon. The hunt begins promptly at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, so don’t be late. After all the candy canes are corralled, everyone will head inside to sip hot chocolate, visit with Santa, sing holiday songs, play games and enjoy activities for “good” children. The cost is $8 for O’Fallon residents and $10 for non-residents. Registration ends Monday, Nov. 26.

Breakfast with Santa – Kids can enjoy beverages and doughnuts, chat with Santa, play games and make holiday crafts from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall),100 North Main Street in O’Fallon. All family members (including adults) who would like snacks and beverages must register. The cost is $10 for O’Fallon residents and $12 for non-residents. Please sign up by Dec. 1.

Pizza with Santa – Give Santa a break from cookies and milk by having a pizza lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the O’Fallon Municipal Centre. The event includes playing games and making crafts. All family members (including adults) who would like snacks and beverages must register. The cost is $10 for O’Fallon residents and $12 for non-residents. Please sign up by Dec. 1.

Register for these events one of three ways:

• Visit the O’Fallon Parks and Rec webpage, www.ofallon.mo.us/ParksandRec and select “Programs,” and then “Special Events.”
• Call 474-2732 or 379-5606
• Visit the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366), or the R enaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle.

For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Paula Creech at pcreech@ofallon.mo.us, or call 474-8121.