RECREATION, LEISURE, and TRAVEL - in and Around St. Charles, Missouri

Fete De Glance in St. Charles, Missouri
Fete De Glance in St. Charles, Missouri, was a magnificent display of creative ice carved art including ice dragons, Disney characters and a brave attempt to create one of James Cameron's Avatars. See more than 45 photos of the event.

Fun but Forgotten Movies Blockbuster Sells for $2.99
Ever rent a movie and watch it only to realize you saw it before? Here are some awesome all-star movies worth watching again that we bought at Blockbuster for just $2.99, each brand new. My teenagers had a great time watching these with us.

Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags Theme Park Video - St. Louis
Watch video of our 2009 family visit to Hurricane Harbor, the Water Park at Six Flags in St. Louis. There is something fun for people of all ages. We get season passes every year.

Free Fun with Your Toddler in, around St. Louis
The great thing about toddlers is they don't really care if you spend money on them. They just want to spend time with you. In St. Louis, there are many things you can do with your toddler that are absolutely free.

Weekend Family Beach Trip for $400 or Less
Want to take a weekend trip to the Beach for under $400? We took a family of 5 to Panama City Beach Florida from St Louis for less than $400. Where to eat, where to stay, how to get there, best gas stations and more.

Weekend Road Trip to the Beach from the Midwest
Taking a weekend road trip to the beach from the Midwest is possible with multiple drivers despite the long drive. You can save money on your trip and still enjoy your stay at the beach.

10 Things to Do with Your Toddler at the Beach
The beach is an amazing place for toddlers to experience. It is full of magical and mystifying activity. There is so much for them to learn and enjoy at that age. Here are 10 things you can do with your toddler at the beach.

Free Spa Day for You and Your Friends
Anyone can have a free spa day with five friends, or even more. No, I'm not talking about any promotional giveaway or purchase-oriented lottery. I am talking about planning a special day for you and several of your close friends.

Family Fun Nights in January
There are enough things to do in and around St. Charles, that you could do something different every day of the month. Here are 30 things to do in and around St. Charles, Missouri, in January.

Teens Stay Out of Trouble by Hanging Out at Ian's House
What are teen kids doing to have fun in St. Charles, Missouri? See what Francis Howell High School students did last Friday night while they were hanging out at a friend's house.

Family Fun: Things to Do in St. Charles, Missouri, in December
There's no need for you and your family to be bored when you live in St. Charles, Missouri. Here's a list of 31 fun things to do for the entire month of December. Includes traditional holiday, active fun, movies, shopping and more.

Fun Stuff for Teens to Do on School Break In and Around St. Charles, Missouri
Your school break doesn't have to be boring. Don't sit on the couch watching TV or waste away in front of your Facebook page talking about how bored you are. Get out and have some fun. Here are some great places to go with friends.

What to Play Indoors when the Weather is Cold, Rainy
Today we played inside because of the cold, rainy weather.

Don't Let Winter Weather Trap You and Your Toddler
The winter months can create a challenge when trying to find an outlet for your child to exert extra energy. Because the park is out of the question, try one of these amusement venues for full a day of fun.

Southwest Airlines Advertises Fares Starting at $59
Southwest Airlines offers low fare travel starting at $59 for a one way flight. What they don't tell you in the advertising is the destinations are limited, and fees and restrictions apply.

New Teen Night Club Coming to St. Charles, Missouri
A New Teen Night Club is opening in St. Charles County in St. Peters, Missouri. It will be the only Teen Club in the Area. The owners have carefully addressed security issues in advance to alleviate parents concerns.