# Things to do with kids in St. Clair County, IL

> 17 upcoming family events and 5 places and ongoing programs in St. Clair County, IL, in the St. Louis area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Fall Festival weekends at Eckert's Belleville Farm](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/fall-festival-weekends-at-eckert-s-belleville-farm--listing-fd3edd3bb6f03706e495bde3) — Sat, Oct 24 (+2 more dates) · Eckert’s Belleville Farm · checked Oct 14. Weekend fall festival at Eckert's Belleville Farm with animals for petting, pony rides, carnival rides, apple picking, live music and seasonal food and drinks. Apple and pumpkin…
- [Downtown Belleville Halloween Trick-or-Treat](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/downtown-belleville-halloween-trick-or-treat--listing-e0c79c3292408ffc34b0dad5) — Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Downtown Belleville (East Main Street) · checked Oct 14. Downtown Halloween trick-or-treating in Belleville along East Main Street from 159 to Charles Street, listed on the City of Belleville events calendar for Friday evening, October…
- [Fantastic Fall Fest at Rock Springs Rotary Park — O'Fallon IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/fantastic-fall-fest-at-rock-springs-rotary-park-o-fallon-il--listing-d233ff5c23ca1437193347f5) — Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Rock Springs Rotary Park, O'Fallon · checked Oct 24. O'Fallon Parks and Recreation's annual fall celebration fills Rock Springs Rotary Park for an afternoon of games, live music, wagon rides, hot chocolate and s'mores (while…
- [Belleville Veteran's Day Ceremony](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/belleville-veteran-s-day-ceremony--listing-2a71636901fa752ca16ce7b1) — Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Public Square, Belleville · checked Oct 14. Veteran's Day ceremony on Belleville's Public Square, listed on the City of Belleville events calendar for 11 AM to noon on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- [School's Out Days (Veterans Day, Thanksgiving & Winter Break) — O'Fallon IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/school-s-out-days-veterans-day-thanksgiving-and-winter-break-o-fallon--listing-b3e625f1c6f39d5a43f46fe5) — Wed, Nov 11 (+8 more dates) · 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM · Katy Cavins Community Center, O'Fallon · From $45 · checked Oct 24. Full-day drop-off programs for kindergarten through 6th grade on days O'Fallon District 90 schools are closed, open to children from any district. Kids spend the day on games…
- [Gateway LEGO Users Group Brick Display at the Way of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/gateway-lego-users-group-brick-display-at-the-way-of-lights--listing-87de209cae859de74247b43e) — Mon, Nov 23 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows – Visitors Center, Belleville · From $5 · checked Oct 16. During the 57th annual Way of Lights Christmas display at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, the Gateway LEGO Users Group returns with LEGO brick displays in the…
- [Belleville Christkindlmarkt](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/belleville-christkindlmarkt--listing-9138d3115aeab137459f1edd) — Nov 27 – Dec 23 · 11:00 AM · Public Square, Belleville · checked Oct 14. An open-air German Christmas market on Belleville's Public Square with unique vendors, food and beverages, plus live entertainment and special attractions on specific dates. Open…
- [Belleville Santa Parade](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/belleville-santa-parade--listing-bb2f52004e70663ff4c1e1cd) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Main Street, downtown Belleville · checked Oct 14. The annual Santa Parade in downtown Belleville, hosted by the Optimist Club of Belleville, welcomes Santa to town and to his house on the Public Square. Billed as the largest…
- [Free Horse-drawn Trolley Rides](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/free-horse-drawn-trolley-rides--listing-0120dc5a5429fdd2b1bc4b74) — Fri, Nov 27 (+11 more dates) · 5:00 PM · Trolley stop, 1st block of East Main St., Belleville · Free · checked Oct 14. A 26-passenger, horse-drawn trolley takes riders through Belleville's decorated Public Square, the downtown shopping and dining district and the Christkindlmarkt. Rides run on…
- [Lighting of the Veterans Memorial Fountain](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/lighting-of-the-veterans-memorial-fountain--listing-722ad06f3044d7b4826045a7) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM · Veterans Memorial Fountain, Public Square, Belleville · checked Oct 14. Holiday lighting of the Veterans Memorial Fountain on the Northeast Quadrant of Belleville's Honorary Veterans Memorial Square (the Public Square), held the evening of the Santa…
- [Santa on the Square](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/santa-on-the-square--listing-e1cef783fdc3fdba244edb5f) — Nov 27 – Dec 24 · Santa's House, Public Square, Belleville · checked Oct 14. Visit Santa in his house on Belleville's Public Square during the holiday season. The city says Santa's hours for 2026 will be posted later and points to the official Belleville…
- [Breakfast with Santa at Eckert's Belleville Farm](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/breakfast-with-santa-at-eckert-s-belleville-farm--listing-9f4e76227ce4c7d31b59a716) — Sun, Nov 29 (+6 more dates) · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Eckert’s Belleville Farm · Paid · checked Oct 14. A farm breakfast with a visit from Santa, a special gift and a keepsake photo; little ones can also do face or hand painting and cookie decorating. Reservations required.
- [An Evening with Santa at O'Fallon Station](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/an-evening-with-santa-at-o-fallon-station--listing-07c643c4ab3e8aaaffbbedd6) — Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · O'Fallon Station · From $20 · checked Oct 24. Children have their picture taken with Santa by a professional photographer at O'Fallon Station, then stay for an evening of holiday activities. Registration includes hot…
- [Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Dash](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/gingerbread-5k-run-walk-and-kids-dash--listing-b5376b79a0716f9b771a7ef7) — Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Belleville Parks & Recreation office · From $30 · checked Oct 14. Belleville Parks & Recreation's annual Gingerbread 5K Run/Walk runs with the Gingerbread Man through downtown Belleville, starting and finishing at the Parks & Recreation office…
- [Santa at the Station — O'Fallon IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/santa-at-the-station-o-fallon-il--listing-581ef2a3eb96e8391015463a) — Tue, Dec 8 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · O'Fallon Station · Free · checked Oct 24. A free, low-key Santa visit at O'Fallon Station on two weekday evenings in December. Families stop in to see Santa; there is no professional photographer, but a Parks and…
- [Nerf Night at Katy Cavins Community Center — O'Fallon IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/nerf-night-at-katy-cavins-community-center-o-fallon-il--listing-9902155d5fba92c71efd32de) — Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Katy Cavins Community Center, O'Fallon · Ages 7–13 · From $15 · checked Oct 24. Kids ages 7 to 13 spend a Friday evening playing short Nerf games such as capture the flag in the Katy Cavins Community Center, split into groups by age. Pizza and lemonade are…
- [Cookie Walk at Eckert's Belleville Farm](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/cookie-walk-at-eckert-s-belleville-farm--listing-77f8bca94a78e8bb5ac5976f) — Mon, Dec 21 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Eckert’s Belleville Farm · Paid · checked Oct 14. Decorate six cookies at festive stations, sip hot cocoa or sweet cider, and pack the creations in a take-home box with a personalized gift tag.

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Cut-your-own Christmas trees at Eckert's Belleville Farm](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/cut-your-own-christmas-trees-at-eckert-s-belleville-farm--listing-3825c93c13ddab4023bf9172) — Starting Nov 14, 2026; Christmas Tree Lane open Thursday–Sunday · Eckert’s Belleville Farm · From $65 · checked Oct 14. Search Eckert's evergreen field for a Christmas tree; saws and sleighs are supplied. Cut-your-own trees are white pine; pre-cut balsam, Fraser fir and white pine are also sold…
- [Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/eckert-s-millstadt-fun-farm--listing-9174b327068000a1de5e621d) — Sun, Wed & Thu 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri & Sat 9 a.m.–10 p.m. (fall season) · Eckert’s Millstadt Farm · Paid · checked Oct 14. Eckert's fall "Fun Farm" with pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, pony rides (Sept & Oct), petting farm, corn maze, pig races, apple cannon, a pumpkin cannon (Jack-O-Lobber)…
- [Indoor Playdate at Katy Cavins Community Center — O'Fallon IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/indoor-playdate-at-katy-cavins-community-center-o-fallon-il--listing-07be8df4c49f9f9251323483) — Wednesdays, Nov. 4 – Mar. 10, 10am – 12pm (none on 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30, 2/24) · Katy Cavins Community Center, O'Fallon · Up to 5 · From $2 · checked Oct 24. A Wednesday-morning open gym for children 5 and under at the Katy Cavins Community Center in O'Fallon, Illinois. Toys, books and a play area are set out so little ones can burn…
- [Sky Zone Fairview Heights Little Leapers (7 & under)](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/sky-zone-fairview-heights-little-leapers-7-and-under--listing-31a9895a277563afd63143cc) — Sundays 9:00–10:00 a.m. · Sky Zone Trampoline Park – Fairview Heights · Up to 7 · Paid · checked Oct 14. Little Leapers at Sky Zone Fairview Heights (Illinois side of the metro) is a high-energy play time for parents and little ones on Sunday mornings 9:00–10:00 a.m., letting…
- [Youth Winter Play: A Christmas Carol — O'Fallon IL Parks](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/youth-winter-play-a-christmas-carol-o-fallon-il-parks--listing-22befa8c34da00959c413eca) — Mon. November 2 – Mon. December 14; auditions Nov 2, 5–6:30 PM · The Oak Room, O'Fallon · Ages 5–16 · From $115 · checked Oct 24. A youth musical-theater program from O'Fallon Parks and Recreation for ages 5 to 16, staging a musical version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim…

## Recently ended

- [Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's Belleville Farm](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/jack-s-lighted-trail-at-eckert-s-belleville-farm--listing-c0803dca8dfb740322e72287) — ended Fri, Oct 16

## Nearby

- Towns in St. Clair County, IL: [Belleville, IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/towns/belleville-il) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/towns/belleville-il.md), [O'Fallon, IL](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/towns/o-fallon-il) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/towns/o-fallon-il.md)
- [Things to do with kids in St. Louis](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis.md)
- [This weekend in St. Louis](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/this-weekend.md)

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