Step back in time at the 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House as they usher in the holiday season during the annual Christmas Candlelight Tours, on November 26 from 5-8 pm. The historic home will be aglow in candlelight and bedecked in early 19th-century decorations as visitors are immersed in a truly interactive historical experience.

A variety of activities are planned to showcase the stories of those who lived at the Stephenson House in the early 1820s. Guests enjoy a leisurely visit in traditionally decorated rooms as historical interpreters discuss the history of the house and the Christmas customs of the families who lived there. Get a taste of homemade gingerbread made from an 1803 recipe baked in the kitchen hearth, learn a simple country dance in the dining room, sing carols around the parlor’s 1820 pianoforte, as well as vignettes in the servant's quarters, master bedroom, and children’s bedroom.

Tickets must be purchased online HERE in advance for a specific time. The first tour starts at 5:00 p.m. with the last tour at 8:00 p.m. Cost per person is $10. Visitors need to arrive 10-minutes prior to the start of their specific tour time to check in at the gift shop. Tours begin promptly in the courtyard every 20-minutes with an introduction by a costumed docent after which visitors may tour at their leisure. 409 S Buchanan St.

PLEASE NOTE: There are no hard-copy tickets for this event. The online receipt you receive when purchasing tickets from our website is your ticket and will need to be presented in the gift shop upon arrival at the event.Masks are optional, at this time, but encouraged. In the event Covid-19 cases increase in our area, face masks would be required. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday and event preparations, Stephenson House will not be open during the day from November 24-27. If the event is canceled for any reason by the site, refunds will be issued to all ticket holders. Refunds will not be given after the event date to anyone who does not use their ticket the night of the event or fails to submit a refund request at least two days prior to the event.

Join us for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade! Our theme this year is Candyland Christmas. The parade will begin at 6:30pm on November 25th at the Highland Elementary School traveling west on Lindenthal, turning north on Washington Street and then ending at the Downtown Square for the lighting ceremony. For more information and entry form, please follow THIS LINK

A fun day of SHOPPING to promote small business. Pick up your Cookie Crumb Trail map at Kloss Furniture between 10 a.m. and noon and get started shopping! Each Cookie Trail Sponsor business will have a cookie for participants to sample and a recipe card to take home. The Cookie Trail Sponsor will then check off their business name on the map and once ALL are checked, turn in your map by 3 p.m. to the Gazebo at the Downtown Square and be entered in a drawing in which 2 lucky winners will each receive a $50 Chamber Gift Certificate that can be used at many local businesses! This event is FREE and the first 100 participants receive a canvas tote (one tote per family).

Santa will be arriving at the Nickel Plate Station at 1PM in a fire truck! Beginning at 12:30, we will have crafts and hot cocoa while we wait for his arrival. Our Into the Arctic exhibit will be open as well, featuring our new igloo! This event is free thanks to our generous sponsor, First Community Credit Union.

"And what happened then? Well, in Whoville they say - that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day." Join the Wood River Public Library for Storytime with The Grinch. Miss Erin and The Grinch will have stories, crafts, and snacks! Free for all ages! No registration required.

The Bethalto Spirit Group is doing it again, we're bring more Christmas, this time it's a parade. A Christmas Movie themed parade. The viewing route is going to Erwin Plegge Blvd to left on Prairie St. and a quick right behind the police station

Start of the Parade is at 4:00 P.M. Finish in the Central Park by 5:00 P.M. Santa will be on the last float, waving to everyone, we are asking for the public to follow Santa in to the park.

Once Santa arrives he is going to step off the holiday festivities. This parade is the kick off of our holiday season our Christmas Village will open each weekend until Christmas, our Christmas walk and Concert is on 11Th.

Enjoy lighted trees and colorfully decorated cottages as you casually stroll through the pathway at the Bethalto Arboretum, East Central and Moreland Road.

The 12th Annual Borderline Christmas Show, to benefit Toys for Tots, will be held at the Wood River, IL VFW Hall (231 E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095). Doors open at 5pm, with free food from G'villon Family BBQ and LIVE MUSIC will start at 6pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door... OR, bring a toy for Toys for Tots and get in FREE! This event includes: Free food (until gone), multiple live bands, 50/50, raffles, and more. This is a 21+ ONLY event. 100% of the money and toys raised at this event will stay LOCAL to help kids in need in our area.

Join the Bunker Hill Beautification Committee for our 3rd Annual Tree Lighting in the center of Bunker Hill, IL. We will release details as the date comes closer.

Mark your calendars. Gateway Little Smiles will be enjoying Donuts with Santa in Collinsville on 12/3 from 9 AM to 11 AM and Cookies with Santa in St. Peters on 12/9 from 5 PM to 7 PM. We will have donuts, a backdrop for photo opportunities with Santa, letters to send to Santa and fun prizes!We hope to see you there. There will be treats, backdrops for photo opportunities with Santa, coloring sheets and prizes. We can't wait to see you there! RSVP HERE to attend! See you at Gateway Little Smiles!

Gateway Classic Cars would like to invite you, your family, and your fellow car enthusiasts to join us in the return of this fun holiday get-together. Let us celebrate and help support the amazing work of Fire Truck O’Toys and Toys for Tots.
We will be collecting new and unwrapped toys for Santa to deliver to local hospitals and families. Food, drinks, and music will be provided for all in attendance. We will have plenty of vendors to help everyone finish their gift list for their loved ones, and several activities and games for children of all ages. Bring an unwrapped gift in the entry fee or $4 donation.

Visit the Collinsville Memorial Public Library 408 W Main St. Children's Floor from to listen to a Christmas Storytime featuring three books followed by a decorating an ornament craft. Each Storytime will begin on the hour every hour from 11:00 - 5:00. Each Storytime will be followed by the ornament decorating craft.

Join us for a holiday celebration at the Glen Carbon Library! Get a caricature done with your family, visit with therapy dogs, make some crafts, decorate cookies, and of course, meet Santa himself!

Register your family for a time slot to meet Santa, and spend the rest of your time enjoying the festivities! Registration is Required to meet Santa and receive crafts/treats/etc. Please register ALL attendees, including adults, children, and infants. If you are adding yourself to the waitlist, don't choose more than one time per registration, as it will break your registration if pulled from the waitlist. Call the Library if you have questions regarding this.
Please contact us at least 48 hours before the program if you need accommodations.

Please join us for the Candy Cane Parade! Granite City High School Parking Lot to State Street to Madison Avenue to Niedringhaus Avenue to Civic Park. Granite City Area Community Foundation. Granite City High School Parking Lot to State Street to Madison Avenue to Niedringhaus Avenue to Civic Park

Join us again this year for our 2nd Annual "Night of Christmas" hosted by the Village of East Alton! This is a FREE event for the East Alton community & families of the East Alton School District. Santa's Cottage will be here, and you can visit with Santa & his elves - make sure to bring a camera so you can catch those pictures! See you at 119 W Main St! The Grinch storyteller will be back this year, better than ever! And don't forget to stop and say hi to Anna & Olaf from "Frozen"! There will be Christmas trees to vote on for best theme, a History Museum Christmas Walk, treats, hot chocolate, chili & a giveaway of hats & gloves! We can't wait to see you there! Located at the East Alton Municipal Building, with some items across the parking lot in the Vital Services Building. 119 W. Main St.

The Holiday Light-Up Parade will go through uptown Collinsville and end with Festivities at the Historical DD Collins House. Festivities at Collins House will include a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday themed activities! Collins House is located at 703 West Main St.

Please join us for the Inaugural Lighted Christmas Parade down Main St. in Glen Carbon followed by a party at the Firehouse.

The New Baden Farmers Market is moving inside for a one stop shop for all your holiday needs!Santa, Rudolph, and The Grinch will be stopping by to take pictures with the kiddos!! Press Coffee & Tea will be selling their delicious hot chocolate and other drinks, and we will have a fun toppings bar for the hot chocolate.

Vendors will be selling boutique clothing for adults and children, hand poured candles and wax melts, handmade clay earrings and other jewelry, children’s books, Discovery Toys, baked goods, beautiful handmade cutting and charcuterie boards, home decor and wall art, gourmet olive oils, handmade soaps and body products, homemade beef jerky, and so much more!! It is going to be a wonderful day filled with shopping, Christmas Characters, hot chocolate, and A Fine Swine! 100 E Birch St, New Baden, IL 62265, USA

Save the date for a fun weekend of holiday shopping at the 33rd annual ABOB Olde Alton Arts & Craft Fair. Kids 12 and under are free. Strollers are not recommended. Alton High School, 4200 Humbert Rd. For more info go to abob.net or contact abobcraftfair@gmail.com or 618-474-6996.

Joyously celebrate the holidays by joining us at the 29th annual Festival of Trees event held at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Illinois.

The 40,000 square foot event space transforms into a holiday winter wonderland with beautifully decorated live & artificial trees, gorgeous wreaths, and unique home décor. These extraordinary masterpieces are sold by silent auction.

Guests enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction for trees and decorations, and live entertainment by Erin Bode. Delicious catering by Catering by Bella Milano.
Please join us at the 2022 Festival of Trees and help make a difference in our community while we celebrate the spirit of this holiday tradition. Gateway Convention Center at 1 Gateway Dr.

Get all cozy in your pajamas and join the Glen Carbon Library for a night of stories! Where we read the beloved classic The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg while you enjoy hot chocolate. Bring a stuffed animal and blanket and get cozy with us! Pajama Storytime is an excellent way for families to unwind together before bed. Planned for Pre-K to Kindergarten, all are welcome.Please contact us at least 48 hours before the program if you need accommodations.

Join RunWell for a Holiday themed group run! Wear your Christmas pajamas down the sidewalks of town and show your Holiday spirit! Everyone adventurous enough to wear Holiday pj's will be entered into the raffle to WIN a great prize from RunWell! After the run, we'll enjoy hot cocoa at RunWell. This is a FREE community event. Bring a friend or make a new one! We hope to see you!

Remember to wear a headlight or carry a flashlight. Streets are open to traffic. Wear reflective gear and carry a light. You are responsible for your own safety. Run at your own risk.

Give the kids the opportunity to do their own gift giving this holiday season with this years North Pole Christmas Shoppe! This year held at the R.P. Lumber center, kids get to either make or pick out gifts for their loved ones. Sign up today HERE. Elf workshop $17.

We are looking for anyone 18 and under to sell their arts, crafts, etc. Perfect to do your holiday shopping and support kids trying to earn their own money. Email us at post805auxiliary@gmail.com to reserve your space ($20 for 8 foot table). SGT Charles A Fricke VFW Post 805 O'Fallon IL

Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and festive tunes at the Edwardsville Library while building your own wintery house with an assortment of treats and sweets!

Santa is fitting a visit to Heroic Adventures into his busy schedule! He will be here from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday December 10 and from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday December 11. Tell Santa your Christmas wishes. Snap some pictures of Santa and your family. Shop for some great holiday gifts. Kids who visit Santa will get a holiday treat while supply lasts.

Bring the kids to visit 1818 Offshore and snap a pic with the man in red! Sign up for a 5-minute time slot using this LINK. Guests will receive one free digital pic of the magical moment thanks to local Edwardsville photographer, Jennifer Birkenmeyer. Kiddos will receive a take-home swag bag containing reindeer food and a DIY cookie & frosting kit! We’ll also be accepting monetary donations for Edwardsville Neighbors during the event. We can't wait to share our holiday cheer! Tara Riggs, RE/MAX Alliance. Call/Text: 618-580-7470. Email: triggsrealestate@gmail.com

$5 dollar donation includes cocoa, picture w/ Santa and a craft. All proceeds are to help with the purchase of a new bus. 200 S Station Rd.

Winter Market is back with 50+ artisan and food vendors, live music, food trucks and carriage rides! Expect a mix of farmers market vendors with meats, cheeses, coffee, bread and prepared foods as well as a much larger selection of artisans. Market times are 3:30-7:30!
Carriage rides will leave from the O'Fallon Station. Reservations are required and will be announced on social media when they are available for sale.
O'Fallon Station at 105-111 S Vine St

Join us for a come and go interactive walk-through Christmas by the river at the Alton Amphitheater. December 10 from 6-9pm. Giveaways will occur at every scene. Reservations recommended but not required. Email masterpiecearts1@gmail.com. Fun for all ages! Brought to you by Masterpiece Arts Sanctuary NFP, a local Christian non-profit supporting the arts for teenagers and kids.

When we’re together, it’s our favorite time of year! Join from Brittain’s Princess Parties for a magical holiday experience! This enchanting event will include a musical performance from the Ice Sisters, sing-along and dancing, personal meet & greets, special guests, and countless picture-perfect moments to capture! Princess will be our host for this event! Be sure to dress in your royal princess or Christmas attire to help the Ice Sisters ring in the season
Tickets required for all attendees (adults and children). Max of two adults per package. Due to space constraints, tickets are limited. $30 per child. $10 per adult. No refunds or credits. We will have a waitlist if this event sells out. Children under the age of one do not need a ticket

Tickets include: Musical performance from Elsa and Anna, Interactive singing and dancing, Individual Meet & Greet with Ice Sisters and Santa Claus, Special guest, Santa Claus, Special guest, Belle, in her rare Christmas gown, Unlimited photo opportunities, Hot Chocolate Bar with toasty cocoa and treats.
TICKETSQuestions may be directed to brittainsprincessparties@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/events/834153094411038/. Event will be held at 60 School St.

Give the kids the opportunity to do their own gift giving this holiday season with this years North Pole Christmas Shoppe at the R.P. Lumber center, kids get to either make or pick out gifts for their loved ones. Registration for the Elf Workshop closes in ONE WEEK!! Sign up HERE for 12-2pm or 3-5pm. Elf workshop $17.

Santa is fitting a visit to Heroic Adventures into his busy schedule! He will be here from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday December 10 and from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday December 11. Tell Santa your Christmas wishes. Snap some pictures of Santa and your family. Shop for some great holiday gifts. Kids who visit Santa will get a holiday treat while supply lasts.

The Collinsville High School Craft Fair we will have Vendors, food, vintage items, pictures with Santa, raffle prizes, face painting and a lot more.

Let your K-8th grade dancer hang out with the Knights dancers at Triad High School as you finish your holiday shopping! Campers will learn a themed performance routine, receive a camp t-shirt, and have lunch with the THS Dance Team.

Performances will take place at halftime of the Varsity Basketball Games on Dec. 20th! Registrations received after Dec. 1st are not guaranteed a t-shirt.

We are bringing as much Christmas joy to Granite City downtown that we can!! Please join us for a magical day/ & night, even if it’s to soak in our Christmas vibe.

Join us at Collinsville Memorial Public Library to paint and decorate a wooden ornaments such as snowmen, snowflakes, Christmas trees, and more. Limit one ornament per child while supplies last.

When we’re together, it’s our favorite time of year! Join □□□ □□□ □□□□□□□ from Brittain’s Princess Parties for □ □□□□□□ □□□□□□□□□! This enchanting event will include a musical performance from the Ice Sisters, sing-along and dancing, personal meet & greets, special guest □□□□□ □□□□□, and countless picture-perfect moments to capture! Princess □□□□□ will be our host for this event! Be sure to dress in your royal princess or Christmas attire to help the Ice Sisters ring in the season! TICKETS required for all attendees (adults and children). Max of two adults per package. Due to space constraints, tickets are limited. $30 per child. $10 per adult. Tickets □□□□□□□ *Musical performance from Elsa and Anna *Interactive singing and dancing *Individual Meet & Greet with Ice Sisters and Santa Claus *Special guest, Santa Claus *Special guest, Belle, in her rare *Christmas gown *Unlimited photo opportunities *Hot Chocolate Bar with toasty cocoa and treats. Magical Add Ons (also available for purchase at the door via PayPal or Venmo): Princess tiara with royal coronation by Elsa and Anna and Autographed keepsake photo *No refunds or credits. We will have a waitlist if this event sells out. *Children under the age of one do not need a ticket *Questions about this event may be directed to brittainsprincessparties@gmail.com. 60 School St 60 School St, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, USA

More than 4 million lights are on view at this drive through display at Rock Springs Park. View cascading waterfalls of lights and lighted trees and displays. Alton is also home to some beautiful old homes and worth a drive through the historic districts to see the grand homes in full Christmas decorations. 2116 College Ave. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The popular walk-thru night will be back on Monday, Nov. 28 from 6 – 9pm. No vehicles allowed. Suggested donation is $7 per car or $1 per person for vehicles with 10 people or more. Admission for the walk through night is $1 per person.

The drive through display has over one million lights depicting the Journey to Bethlehem. The Visitor’s Center has a quilt raffle, decorated trees, and a Lego display. Additional activities include camel & pony rides, petting zoo, and more. Families can enjoy discounts on these activities on Family Tuesdays. Visitor Center open 10 am -9 pm and Tree Display open noon – 9 pm. Outdoor Light Display: 5-9 p.m. nightly (Other exhibits are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas & New Year’s Day but lights are still on.) Free for light display although donations are welcome. Free plush animal with donation of $17 or more. Lego Display is $5 for anyone ages 4 and up. Camel rides are $8. Carriage rides are also available for additional charge. Family nights on Tuesdays include discounts on activities.

Christmas Village (Bethalto)5-8PM
Arboretum (E. Central St.)
Enjoy a half mile walking path through lighted trees and decorated cottages to the sounds of live Christmas music. Look for a petting zoo and live nativity scene.

55 Woodford WayDisplays nightly from 5PM-12AM until January 1.
26,000 lights with a home made 15' Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and a home-made igloo. Turn your radio to 89.5FM

Nightly from 5-9PM
A display made of home made characters designed and made by home owners. Check out the “Selfie with an Elfie’ stop, dancing snowmen, and froggy. 92.1 FM. 1st place in the Light Up Collinsville Challenge

Follow a dark road until you see three decorated houses with Snoopy, The Grinch, Elmo, Baby Elmo, Santa in many places, and the Nativity. Snowmen galore!

Roll your windows down to hear the music. We like this house because it just makes you happy. They didn't leave anything untouched, and we appreciate that! There is a little scene of Christmas everywhere you look. The pond in the center is really lovely, with a swimming swan, Snoopy ice skating, a bear in a boat, and a ballerina. The nativity scene is placed to the side of the driveway, in a peaceful place with angels and doves.

914 Main Street
Beautifully decorated lights, trees, and small homes with window displays. Don't forget to support local business with a stop at the Lory Theater to pick up kettle corn and frozen custard to go.

WonderLight's Christmas (Madison) 5-10PM
World Wide Technology Raceway at 700 Raceway Blvd
Christmas lights with music. See shooting stars, giant Christmas trees, and tunnels of light. $7\person, 3 and under free.

9 Barbaretto Lane (Maryville)
Displays nightly from 4:30pm-10:30pm through January 1st.
The 50,000 light show is synced to 9 different songs including traditional and contemporary music.

Roll your windows down to hear the music. A fun mixture of home made charm and new technology. We like the arches over the driveway, and the candy canes lining the sidewalk. There are lots of characters your kids will have fun finding and naming. Plus the home made sleigh, and mice, and Mr. & Mrs. Claus. We love how they used the side of their house as a canvas for a big greeting and floating baubles. Santa is in the upstairs window!

5-11 PM This home has been transformed! Get out and walk around the display for the best views, but watch for cords and hold kids hands. There is a Sweet Shop, a Ski Lodge, Santa’s Living Room, a Toy Shoppe, Church and Clock Shop. There’s even a big red sleigh where you can take photos! Please bring some non-perishable food items to leave in the can for a food donation to the O’Town Food Pantry.

*Roxana Park (Roxana)nightly
2 Park Dr, Roxana, IL 62084
Circle has nice drive through lights. If you put your radio on 100.2 the lights flash to music. Free.

Lights on Grandview (St. Jacob) 5-10pm
2036 Grandview Drive
Broadcasting on 90.5 Twinkle FM. Turn off headlights and avoid neighbor’s driveways. Donations are accepted and matched for Metro East Humane Society. Donation box is by radio sign.

Troy Toyland (Troy)Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm & Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm.
119 Pebblebrook Lane
Spans eight lawns and is synchronized to music on 98.7FM. Many decorations are handmade. Donations go to St. Louis Children’s.

  • 1 GLENVIEW PL (Collinsville)
  • 2 WILLOW TRAIL (Collinsville)
  • 7 DAVIS WOODS (Collinsville)
  • 14 Cherry Hills (Collinsville)
  • 24 SUGAR LANE (Collinsville)
  • 30 BROOKWOOD (Collinsville)
  • 93 SPRING GLEN (Collinsville)
  • 106 WEST JUDA (Collinsville)
  • 110 WESTBROOK (Collinsville)
  • 118 Elmer St. (Troy)
  • 217 SOUTH CROWN (Collinsville)
  • 310 CHESAPEAKE (Collinsville)
  • 413 CRESTWOOD DRIVE (Collinsville)
  • 440 BUNKER HILL DRIVE (Collinsville)
  • 700 OSTLE (Collinsville)
  • 906 PORTLAND (Collinsville)
  • 1107 CARLACE (Collinsville)
  • 1611 South Coles Ct. (Edwardsville)
  • 1904 Pinehurst Ct. (Collinsville)


Provides Christmas to 150-200 children. Each child receives 2 gifts, coat, gloves, hat, blanket, and other goodies. Each family receives food, essentials, and a family game. Wish List are loaded to registry at Target. Gifts from registry ship direct.

Has quite a few families who haven’t been sponsored.

Help children in need and make their Christmas special. Pair with needy children as Christmas Elves. If you need help or want to be an elf send a message. Elves can decide whether they would like to drop off gifts with sponsored family or stay anonymous.

Provides a place at Hamel Village Hall for donated gifts to be picked up and dropped off. Drop toys into the box, volunteers will then collect, wrap, and place the gifts at the Tree.

Helps children in shelters with Christmas toys. Local shelters and outreach programs provide the first name, age, gender and birthdate of the child in need. A gift is delivered to the director of the shelter and given to the child.

  • By the pool/elementary school
  • Between primary school maintenance sheds
  • Highland Country Club
  • Lindendale Park
  • Kutter Park
  • Van Preter Park

  • Behind Collinsville High School
  • Kahok Hill
  • Glidden park off Lebanon Road on the left side,
  • close to the bus garage.
  • Woodland park
  • Jefferson school
  • Small hill by the water tower and log cabin off 162 by Bethany Park subdivision

  • Miner park in Glen Carbon
  • Leon Corlew Park
  • In front of Rendleman Hall at SIUE

  • Behind Triad High School
  • By the senior center has a nice little hill

  • Haskell Park, Alton
  • Behind the soccer complex/skate park, Wood River
  • St Ellen Mine Park behind the Aldi, O'Fallon
  • Pleasant Ridge in Caseyville
  • Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview Heights
  • Bent Oak Golf Course
  • Lindendale park, Maryville
  • Hidden Valley in Eureka
  • Art hill in forest park, STL
  • Suson Park, STL
  • Crestwood Park, STL
  • Deer Creek Park, Maplewood
  • Sioux Passage Park, Florissant
  • Blanchette Park, St. Charles
  • Legacy Park, Cottleville
  • Faust Park, Chesterfield
  • Queeny Park, Ballwin
  • Bluebird Park, Ellisville

Fill a water balloon and add a few drops of food coloring. Let them freeze (either outside or in the freezer). Once frozen, pop the balloon and you’re left with a beautiful ice globe in the color of your choice. Take them outside to decorate or play.

Discover with water while spending some time in nature! Attach yarn to small water bottles filled with different colored water and let it drip down the yarn to created mixed color masterpieces. Hang the bottles in an easy to reach place and enjoy observing as the icicles grow!

Freeze water in different ice cube trays and tupperware. Add a few drops of food coloring. Leave them outside to freeze. Pop them out of their containers and get building with colored ice blocks!

Maple syrup snow candy is made with pure maple syrup and snow! First, carefully heat the syrup before pouring it hot into the snow to solidify. Adult supervision and necessary.

One simple recipe is to take sweetened condensed milk, and combine with clean snow. For a bit more excitement, combine 1 cup milk, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 8 cups clean snow. Add food coloring, sprinkles, and fruit as your heart desires!

Give kids aluminum foil, tissues, popsicle sticks, paperclips, pencils, silverware, or other household items. Allow them to plan, design, and engineer a skier that can stand on skis and make it down a ski slope. Gets kids thinking about physics, engineering, elements, and design.