The St. Louis weekend events guide for Thursday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 6th, 2015.

Downtown

The Musial Awards: The St. Louis Sports Commission and the National Sportsmanship Foundation for the Musial Awards host treat you to an unforgettable show as they celebrate the greatest moments of sportsmanship from 2015 in Stan the Man’s honor. This year, one of the most beloved personalities in sports will be recognized. The pinnacle honor for sportsmanship – the Musial Lifetime Achievement Award – will be bestowed on Arnold Palmer at the Peabody Opera House. Tickets are $30 and $50.

Date: Saturday, Dec 5th
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs: The Blues will play at home after (hopefully) beating the NY Islanders away on Friday night. The Blues are currently 5-5. In addition to AAA discounts, family packs and giving away free hot dog and soda to all Girl and Boy Scouts at the game, the featured promotion of the night is a hunter’s camouflage hat to the first 12,500 fans. Tickets start at $39.

Date: Saturday, Dec 5th
Time: 6pm
Place: Scottrade Center

World’s Largest Ugly Sweater Party: The Event Co. and Uglysweaterstore.com have teamed up to create the World’s Largest Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to break the current world record for the largest Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at 1,175 people. Tickets are $40 and includes a vintage pre-washed ugly sweater, Santa hat, photos with bad santa, raffle ticket for chance to win prizes, drink specials at participating Ballpark Village venues, photo booth fun, and holiday atmosphere with live Christmas characters, 21+ Only. Bring 4 canned goods or $5 to check in for Operation Food Search and receive a $25 Gift Card to The Diamond Family and 15% off your bill Voucher to any Drunken Fish.

Date: Saturday, Dec 5
Time: 7pm
Place: Ballpark Village – 601 Clark

St. Louis Rams: Coming off an away game loss to the Bengals, the Rams come home to play the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. While they had a great start to the season, they have slowly regressed and we can only hope that this home game will be just what they need to secure a win. All fans in attendance will receive a Rams team flag. Tickets start at $49. Tailgate at Baer Park starting at 9:30am.

Date: Sunday, Dec 6
Time:12 pm
Place: Edward Jones Dome

Voices For Veterans: Smokey Robinson and Mario Frangoulis perform in St. Louis to kick off the Voices for Veterans Concert Tour. This is a 1-night only benefit concert to help homeless veterans in Missouri. VforV is a series of concerts that will take place around the country to raise awareness and raise funds. This concert will help fund Veterans Matter & Missouri Move-In Fund. Do not miss the rewarding concerts featuring two superstar talents. Tickets start at $39.

Date: Dec 6
Time: 7pm
Place: Peabody Opera House – 1400 Market St

Central

Harry Potter and the First Friday: The Science Center’s monthly featured December event will be all about Harry Potter. Watch Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone for free in the Planetarium or Omnimax Theater. Check out the Planetarium Show: The Sky Tonight and The Stars of Harry Potter, plus the Amazing Science Demonstration: Transfiguration! Visit with the World Bird Sanctuary to see owls featured in Harry Potter and win the chance to release an owl into Forest Park. Check out Potions to see what Harry and Professor Snape are cooking up! Plus, learn to play Quidditch, take photos, play the latest games, and browse collectibles.

Date: Friday, Dec 4th
Time: 6pm
Place: St. Louis Science Center – 5050 Oakland Ave

6th Annual CWE Window Walk: The Central West End is beautiful during the holidays. This seasonal event highlights the many wonderful attributes of the holidays in the CWE: shopping at boutiques, enjoying seasonal libations, great meals at local restaurants and strolling amidst elegantly decorated windows. Activities include street entertainment, live music, special discounts, food and drink offerings, carriage rides and pictures with Santa, and culminates with the traditional lighting of the tree at Maryland Plaza. Businesses in the CWE decorate their windows to reflect the business’s attitude and offerings. Decorations are as unique and eclectic as the neighborhood itself. Visitors to the neighborhood are encouraged to vote for their favorite windows and participate in the People’s Choice award. All voters will be entered to win one of several $100 CWE gift cards. This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Sunday, Dec 6th
Time: 1-6pm
Place: Central West End, Maryland Plaza

Artropy Craft Show: An exceptional art and craft boutique featuring handmade goods created by over thirty local St. Louis artists. Shoppers will be able to browse a lovely selection of handmade art, jewelry, fashion accessories, sewn fabric wares, and much more. We are also honored to announce that Tenth Life Cat Rescue is again partnering with Artropy. Tenth Life will be on site with adoptable cats and kittens as well as accepting donations to help continue this worthy local animal rescue group. Shoppers will be invited to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or a soft drink while shopping. Admission is free.

Date: Saturday, Dec 5
Time: 10am-4pm
Place: RAC – 6128 Delmar

Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk: The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. in Citizens Bank Park with caroling, the grand lighting of the tree and Santa Claus’s arrival. Throughout the evening, enjoy visits with Santa, free carriage rides, and hot chocolate as you stroll through historic Maplewood. Visit our merchants and take advantage of their free samples and great holiday shopping specials. Relax and refuel at one of our popular dining destinations or coffee shops that will feature live entertainment.

Date: Friday, Dec 4
Time: 6pm
Place: Citizen’s Bank Park, Maplewood

Chanukah: Festival of Lights: A traditional Jewish holiday celebration that includes festive Israeli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and Chanukah merchandise provided by local vendors and the Garden Gate Shop. Tickets are included with garden admission: $8 for adults, free for children 12 and under.

Date: Sunday, Dec 6
Time: 12-4pm
Place: MO Botanical Garden

South County:

The Nutcracker: Start off your December with a holiday tradition that is fun for the whole family. For the first time, the Missouri Ballet Theatre will be performing The Nutcracker at Rickman Auditorium. You won’t want to miss this event. It will be an amazing performance with fabulous costumes and stellar scenery. Tickets are $15. All proceeds benefit the Arnold Food Pantry.

Date: Sunday, Dec 6th
Time: 2pm
Place: Rickman Auditorium – 747 Jeffco Blvd

Sainte Genevieve Art Guild Christmas Art Show & Sale: If you want to get out of the city for the day, check out this annual event. 19 Art Guild members will show and sell original art work, along with prints, cards, and other items during the town’s Christmas Festival. The raffle painting, a pastel by Peggy Bay, will be raffled off on Sun, Dec. 6th. The show will also be open Dec. 9-13 from 10-4. Meet the Artist Reception will be Sat, Dec. 5 from 4-6pm. There will be music by Sam and Rosie along with food and wine. Everyone is welcome.

Date: Dec 5 & 6
Time: 10am-4pm
Place: 10 S 3rd St, St. Genevieve

St. Charles

One Pulse: The History of Rock & Soul: One Pulse Entertainment presents the combination of two critically acclaimed shows into one great night of music. The ladies of RESPECT: The Women of Rock and Soul and the gentlemen of The Birth of Rock and Roll will share the stage for this one night only extravaganza featuring the greatest rock and pop music from the last 60 years. The music of greats including: Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Dylan, and many more from the 50’s on up will be performed by the talent of Jenn Cristy, Ross Martinie-Eiler, Eric Brown, Brandi Nicole, Michael Schulbaum, and Jamie Taylor. Tickets are $20.

Date: Thursday, Dec 3
Time: 7pm
Place: Foundry Art Centre – 520 N Main Center

Y98 Mistletoe Show: Hollywood Casino presents the annual Y98 Mistletoe Show. This year featuring Third Eye Blind, Nate Ruess, George Ezra, Michael Franti, and Karmin. This single city show will feature these artists’ traditional hits in an up close and personal concert experience on the West Community Credit Union Stage. Tickets start at $19.95.

Date: Friday, Dec 4th
Time: 6pm
Place: St Charles Family Arena

Illinois

11th Annual Snowflake Festival: Join the Village in celebrating the holiday season! Come by and get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and meet the Grinch. There will also be chestnuts roasting on an open fire, carriage rides, hot chocolate & cookies, and more. This is a FREE event but in honor of the giving season, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Crisis Food Center.

Date: Friday, Dec 4
Time: 6-8pm
Place: Glazebrook Park, Godfrey, IL

Taste of Chocolate: Taste the chocolates of Grafton sponsored by the Grafton Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a plate of homemade chocolate desserts, coffee and hot cocoa donated by different businesses and restaurants in Grafton. There will be many different goodies from which to choose from. Recipe booklets are available for $2.50 each. Tickets are $8 or two for $15. While you’re there, check out the Holiday Riverwalk.

Date: Saturday, Dec 5th
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Place: Grafton Winery & Brewhaus – 300 W Main

And of course, here are all the places to check out Holiday Light Displays.

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