Ferguson Observer

Preschool Pop Up Playdates (Parks & Rec)
2021-11-10 10:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
Come join Ferguson Parks and Rec for Preschool Pop Up Playdate! We will have outdoor games, balls, hula hoops, and more. You will even get a chance to play on our playgrounds. This

is a great opportunity to meet new mommy and me friends!

Walk Ferguson Morning Walk
2021-11-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-11-20 09:00 - 10:00
Walk Ferguson meets weekly at 9:00 am on Saturday mornings for a shared walk and discussion. Routes are 1-2 miles long. Check their Facebook page here about mid-week to see what their route and meeting site are for each week.

Sumptuous Thanksgiving Sides (FMPL)
2021-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
Sumptuous Sides: Certain dishes are always found on the Thanksgiving table beside the turkey. Join us to discuss our favorites. Maybe even trade some recipes!
This is the third of a series helping people prepare for Thanksgiving. Each video will premiere at 7 pm. No registration is required – just navigate to the Library’s Facebook page at that time to see the video. For questions and other information, please contact Taneesa at feedback@fergusonlibrary.net.

Craft Kit Available: Clay Dish (FMPL)
2021-11-15 09:00 - 2021-11-20 16:00 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
The Ferguson Municipal Public Library is giving out craft kits each week. Kits are free and available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
The kit for the week of November 15-20 is: Clay Dish: Make a small dish to hold trinkets!

Early Bird Registration Deadline for Candy Cane Fun Run (Parks & Rec)
2021-11-17 17:00
Get your holiday season jump started with the Candy Cane Fun Run! Holiday spirits will be high with plenty of participants dressed for the occasion. Costumes and holiday cheer strongly encouraged! Candy canes and other holiday treats for all at the finish line!
The Candy Cane Fun Run is a 1-Mile, untimed run (not a race) for all ages and abilities. There will be three staggered starts for:

Runners
Walkers/Families
Strollers/Dogs

Early Registration by 11/17 is $10 per person (includes shirt).
After 11/17 registration is $15 per person (shirt not guaranteed by race day).

Bountiful Feast Bingo
2021-11-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Bingo and a Harvest lunch with Ferguson Parks & Rec. See here for more information.

Indoor Winter Farmer's Market
2021-11-20 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States

Pupsgiving Playdate (Parks & Rec)
2021-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Wayside Dog Park, 1026 Chambers, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
All pups need a playdate! Join us for our Pup Playdate at Wayside Dog Park. We will have a Pupsgiving themed playdate with delicious treats and an opportunity to snap a photo of your pup and their friends!
Playdate is $5/Dog, or Free for Wayside Dog Park Members

Superhero Movie Night (Parks & Rec)
2021-11-20 19:00 | Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Do you love Superheroes? Join us for the showing of “Spiderman–Into the Spider-Verse.” We will have free popcorn and treats. You don’t want to miss out on this superhero movie night, you never know what special characters might show up!

Craft Kit Available: Framed Woven Paper Art (FMPL)
2021-11-22 09:00 - 2021-11-27 16:00 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
The Ferguson Municipal Public Library is giving out craft kits each week. Kits are free and available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
The kit for the week of November 15-20 is Framed Woven Paper Art: Weave colorful strips of paper into funky art!

Last minute Thanksgiving Q&A
2021-11-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
Last minute Q&A: Thanksgiving is this week, gang. Are you ready? Join us with your Thanksgiving Day questions. We will also offer some helpful advice that will hopefully make the big day less stressful and exhausting.
This is the fourth of a series helping people prepare for Thanksgiving. Each video will premiere at 7 pm. No registration is required – just navigate to the Library’s Facebook page at that time to see the video. For questions and other information, please contact Taneesa at feedback@fergusonlibrary.net.

Walk Ferguson Saturday Morning Walk
2021-11-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-12-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-12-11 09:00 - 10:00

Santa's Mailbox Open at Community Center (Parks & Rec)
2021-11-29 08:00 - 2021-12-16 20:00 | Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Holiday elves installed a special mailbox to the North Pole at the Ferguson Community Center where children can drop off their letters to Santa starting November 29th and will receive a special note back from Santa Claus himself!
When writing letters, children are asked to include their first and last name, age, and holiday wish list. Santa especially enjoys hand-drawn holiday pictures on the letters! Place your child’s letter and a self-addressed stamped envelope inside Santa’s Mailbox. Make sure a return address is included so Santa can answer your letter. Letters must be received by December 16th.

Craft Kit Available: Pulled String Art (FMPL)
2021-11-29 09:00 - 2021-12-04 16:00 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
The Ferguson Municipal Public Library is giving out craft kits each week. Kits are free and available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
The kit for the week of November 29-December 4 is Pulled String Art: Dip string into paint to make unique art!

Rummage Sale at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
2021-12-03 17:00 - 19:30 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Rummage sale held Friday and Saturday. Come thrift for clothes, household goods, books, furniture and more!

Rummage Sale at St. Stephen's
2021-12-04 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 33 N. Clay, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States

Ferguson Winterpalooza (Parks & Rec)
2021-12-04 15:00 - 19:00 | January-Wabash Memorial Park, 501 N. Florissant, Ferguson, MO, 63135
An all new festival celebrating all things Winter Holidays!
Festival will include:

Elsa’s Castle
Photos with Santa
Vendor Booths
Inflatables
Entertainment
Tree Lighting

& More!

Tree Lighting at Plaza 501
2021-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Plaza at 501, 501 S. Florissant, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Due to circumstances beyond our control the Northern Lights parade for this Saturday, December 4th has been cancelled.
Please join us at 501 Plaza at 7:00 p.m. for the City of Ferguson’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. Cookies and Hot Chocolate will be served.

Santa and Sirens (Parks & Rec)
2021-12-05 16:00, 2021-12-12 16:00
Santa comes to town with the help of the Ferguson Fire Department, Ferguson Police Department, and Ferguson Parks and Recreation!
Santa and his friends will be escorted on a route for three successive Sundays beginning on December 5th. Each Ward will have a predetermined route that will be posted on Facebook at Ferguson Parks & Recreation.

Craft Kit Available: Upcycled Hand Warmers (FMPL)
2021-12-06 - 2021-12-11 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
The Ferguson Municipal Public Library is giving out craft kits each week. Kits are free and available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
The kit for the week of December 6-December 11 is : Upcycled Hand Warmers. Stave off the cold weather with a microwavable hand warmer made out of old sweaters! Pick one up all this week while supplies last.

Holiday Tips and Tricks (FMPL)
2021-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
Christmas is sneaking up on us fast. Join us on Mondays in December on the Library’s Facebook page (facebook.com/fergusonlibrary) to discuss planning, gifts, and more.
The first topic is: DIY gifts for everyone: Times are tight but that doesn’t mean the gifts have to be store bought. Join us while we discuss DIY ideas that will impress your friends and family and save on your pocketbook.
No registration is required for this program! Simply navigate the Ferguson Library Facebook page at 7 pm on Monday. For more information, please contact Taneesa at feedback@fergusonlibrary.net.

Affordable Housing Report Card for St. Louis (Virtual, FMPL)
2021-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual (See description for details)
Virtual program on Affordable Housing Report Card for St. Louis. Register online here: https://forms.gle/76PvX94XhFGG1aVK6
to receive the Zoom link.

Christmas Caroling Ferguson Main Street Pub Crawl
2021-12-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Savoy Banquet Center, 119 S. Florissant, Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Holiday Pub Crawl Friday December 10, 2021 6:00 p.m.

Join your fellow carolers as you walk downtown Ferguson visiting our businesses spreading holiday cheer.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite at this link or search for Ferguson Main Street Christmas Caroling Pub Crawl.

Friday, December 10th. Check in at the Savoy Banquet Center 6:00 p.m. Caroling Pub Crawl begins at 6:30 p.m. After party (DJ, appetizers, open bar) at Savoy Banquet Center from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

$35.00 per ticket. Must be 21 and older to attend.
Masks are recommended and maybe required due to ordinances and business requirements.

Pictures with Santa (St. Peter's UCC)
2021-12-11 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 1425 Stein Rd., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Come take a picture with Santa, a goofy picture with your family or friends, have some Hot Cocoa, and celebrate the Holiday season.

We’ll be in the first parking lot on Stein Road (park in the next parking lot up Stein). Masks are required for pictures with Santa.

Christmas House Tour (BTC)
2021-12-12 15:00 - 19:00
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School holds a Christmas tour of seven Ferguson homes on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 3-7 pm. Proceeds will support the school.
Ticket sales will begin November 26th.

Winter Reading Challenge (FMPL)
2021-12-13 - 2022-01-29 | Ferguson Public Library, 35 North Florissant Ave., Ferguson, MO, 63135, United States
Pick up a reading log at the Library starting December 13th and track your reading this winter. Return the log to the Library by January 29th for a chance to win a $75 gift card.
