Community Calendar

Each market brings a rotating selection of over 20 vendors from a pool of 55
talented local artisans. Shoppers will find everything from herbal tea and
candles to crochet, photography, pottery, books, woodworking, jewelry, fruit
cake, and more. Grab a beer, enjoy lunch, and make your holiday shopping a
local affair.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Edwardsville Children’s Museum (ECM) Winter Wonderland! From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, your family can depart ECM’s Nickel Plate Station for a frosty and festive journey to the North Pole, including a special visit with Santa Claus himself!

The Winter Wonderland event includes holiday-themed activities inside the Station and across the ECM campus:

- Get your wish list ready! Santa arrives by firetruck at 1 p.m. and will be available for photos until 3 p.m.
- Explore the returning “Into the Arctic” exhibit to ride a dog sled and try ice-fishing – all without the subzero temperatures.
- Take a train ride aboard the Holiday Express.
- Visit the Nickel Plate Station mailbox to write and mail a holiday letter to the North Pole.
- Enjoy free cookies and stop by the hot cocoa and coffee truck to purchase some delicious beverages.

Winter Wonderland is free to families thanks to the support of local organizations and businesses, including presenting sponsor the City of Edwardsville, Utilitra/JF Electric, First Community Credit Union, and Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb, LLC.

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!

Makers Marque is the perfect holiday market to find the most memorable and creative gifts for everyone--including lovely things for yourself! A beautiful array of exquisitely crafted one-of-a-kind works in a variety of media await: ceramics, wood, textiles, jewelry, paper and prints, uniquely designed clothing and leather goods all in one artfully curated boutique. Now in its eleventh year, it's a don't-miss pop-up and a great event to welcome the holiday season!

When: Friday, November 28, 4-8 pm through Saturday, November 29, 11-5 pm

Where: Parker's Table, 7118 Oakland (at Yale), Richmond Heights, MO 63117

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This year's artists: Bedlam Art Mill, David Stine Furniture, Kelly Draper, Michael Drummond, Nancy Exarhu, Peg Fetter, Kelly Miller, Carmelita Nuñez, Olivia Parker Prints, Sole Survivor, Meri Ellen Taylor, Yuko Suga, Sweet Seed Textiles

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!

Celebrate the Holidays with a BYOB Trolley Ride Through St. Louis!

There’s no better way to experience the magic of the season than with a festive BYOB trolley ride through St. Louis’s most dazzling holiday sights and displays!

Your evening begins at Pat Connolly’s Tavern (6400 Oakland Ave)—the oldest Irish bar in St. Louis—where you’ll check in, meet your tour guide, and enjoy a complimentary snack while soaking in the warm, holiday atmosphere.

Once aboard the vintage trolley, the adventure begins! We’ll set off on a 3-hour journey to explore some of STL’s most iconic holiday stops. Each tour may vary, but possible highlights include Winterfest at Kiener Plaza, Candy Cane Lane, Window Walk at Central West End, Tilles Park, festive neighborhood displays, and even a visit to a lively pop-up Christmas bar! Please note: stops are not guaranteed and may vary nightly based on traffic, timing, and availability.

Bring your favorite beverages for the ride—holiday music, lights, and plenty of cheer await. After the tour, we’ll return to Pat Connolly’s to toast to a night filled with sparkle and good vibes.

Reserve your seat today and make this holiday season in St. Louis one to remember!

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!