Punxsuawnie Phil saw his shadow today. You know what that means! Six more weeks of winter. (If you’d like to visit Phil’s official website and become a member of his club, here’s a site you might want to check out this site.)

So if, according to the lore, spring isn’t on the immediate horizon, we’re be spending more time indoors. What to do? Here are a few quick ideas if you’ve got a quiet Saturday or Sunday.

How about ice skating? There are several indoor ice skating rinks in the area. Ice Zone is one.  And don’t forget about the Kirkwood skating rink as well as the one in Brentwood. And for those in Chesterfield area? Give Hardees IcePlex a try! 

Inflatable playgrounds like Monkey Joe’s and Bounce U are also fun (and physical) alternatives. For more information on Monkey Joe’s as well as locations, click here. To find a Bounce close to you, click here.

Or if you’re more the artistic sort, why not try your hand at pottery? There’s Baked Goods in South County, The Painted Pot in St. Charles, as well as a very cool place called Glazed and Confused. (Don’t you just LOVE that name?)

How about a trip to the St. Louis Art Museum? Or if you’re down by the riverfront, rediscover the St. Louis Arch?