Saturday (Dec. 7):
Winter Wonderland @ The Cheshire
Yes, there's pictures with Santa, but that's just the beginning of the holiday family fun. There will be Christmas food favorites, plus drinks and cookie decorating, carriage rides, face painting and more. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 per child. Call 314-932-7818 for reservations. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brunch with Santa @ The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Ritz-Carlton downtown. Enjoy traditional food offerings as well as fruit and cheese, sushi, seafood, caviar, dim sum, carved meats and made-to-order omelets, as well as Champagne, mimosas and a kids' specialty beverage station. Tickets are $56 for adults and $28 for kids two to twelve. Call 314-719-1433 for reservations.
Kristkindl Market @ Stone Hill Winery
This traditional German Christmas market offers crafts, food, drinks and entertainment. Free admission. Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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