New Years Activities for Children in St. Charles, Missouri

New Years Eve is typically celebrated by adults, but often there are activities available for children on this special celebration evening. St. Charles County, Missouri is notorious for organizing events for the whole family or exclusively for children. Ringing in 2007 is no exception, as several area community events are being hosted for children and families.

Rec-Plex New Year's Eve Lock-In
Drop your children ages 8-13 off at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters for an all night event with friends and great activities just for them. The lock-in begins on December 31, 2006 at 7pm, and lasts until January 1, 2007 at 7am. Children can join their friends for swimming, ice skating, games and rock wall climbing amongst many other fun activities. When the clock strikes midnight, a balloon drop will ring in New Year's 2007. The cost for the New Year's Eve Lock-In for St. Peters residents is $45. Non-residents are welcome too, at the cost of $55.00. For more information about this event, contact the Rec-Plex at 636-939-2FUN, ext. 400

Renaud Spirit Center New Years Eve Lock In
Another fabulous event is the first ever New Years Eve Lock In at the Renaud Spirit Center in O'Fallon. The lock in is for youngsters age 6-12 years and is available as a partial night or for an all-nighter. Children will enjoy games, snacks, swimming and many other activities. Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the evening, and all-nighters will receive juice and donuts in the morning. The all nighters are $35.00 for residents and membership card holders. Non residents cost $40.00. For more information or to register please call:

First Night - St. Louis 2006
This alcohol-free, family-oriented celebration of the arts, with music, theater, dancing, comedy, magic and more is a St. Louis tradition. Attendees will be transported to a realm where art, imagination and celebration reign in the "Red, Hot Camelot" inspired night. Families can join the colorful and creative "knights and ladies" leading the parade, add a "magical wish" for the new year on the 30 foot puppet dragon, "catapult" a regret from 2006, "twist and joust" in the street, see "dancing dragons" come to life out of 30 tons of sand, search for the artful "grail", and enjoy more than 75 performances and activities. First Night is located only 15 minutes from St. Charles and located at the Grand Center, 634 N. Grand Blvd., in St. Louis. The event offers a kickoff parade, festivities, performances and ends in style with a brilliant fireworks show. First Night 2006 will be held on December 31, 2006 from 4:30pm to midnight. Button Pricing is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 6 to 12 and children under 5 are free. For more information, please call 314-533-1884.

Many other activities are available for families and children on New Years Eve. Several churches in the area will offer fun events, as well as the community centers. Watch the Suburban Journal, your mail and small publications for other family friendly events for New Years Eve.