Holiday Events

This page lists Holiday events for families in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
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11/10 Old Webster Holiday Open House

The 38th Annual Old Webster Holiday Open House is kicking off the holiday season with a full day of ...

Sunday, November 10, 2024
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Free
Lockwood and Gore, Webster Groves, MO, 63119
11/15-12/30 The Polar Express at St. Louis Union Station

Welcome to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train ride! The Train Ride begins with a reading of The Polar Express. ...

November 15 – December 30, 2024
Hours: See above
$40 and up depending on seats and dates
1820 Market St., St. Louis, MO, 63103
11/16 Breakfast with the Green Meanie at PJ's Coffee

Snag your ticket and time slot to enjoy Breakfast with the infamous Green Meanie! That's right he wi ...

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Hours: 7 am - 12 pm
$15 per person, under 3 free
6480 Ronald Reagan Dr.,, Lake St. Louis, MO, 63367
11/22-12/30 Winter Wonderland at Big Joel's Safari

What is Big Joel's Winter Wonderland you may ask? Well, do you like Christmas lights and animals? Th ...

Friday November 22 - December 30, 2023
Hours: 5-9 pm
$10 per person ages 2+
13187 State Hwy M, Wright City, MO, 63390
11/23 Downtown Kirkwood Holiday Walk

Celebrate Santa's arrival in Downtown Kirkwood! There will be fun for the entire family at Downto ...

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Hours: 8:40 am
Free
110 E. Argonne, Kirkwood, MO, 63122
11/23 Festival of Lights at Kiener Plaza

The Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights returns in 2024 to usher in the holiday season in St. Louis, ...

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Hours: 12-8:30 pm
Free
601 Market St., St. Louis, MO, 63101
11/23 Holiday Tree Lighting in Eureka

Join the Eureka Parks and Recreation Department in welcoming Santa to town with a celebration to kic ...

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Hours: 5-8 pm
Free
394 S. Central Ave., Eureka, MO, 63025
11/23 Kimmswick Christmas Open House & Parade

Come on down to Kimmswick on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 10 am – 8 pm for our Christmas Open House ...

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Hours: 10 am - 8 pm
Free
314 Market St., Imperial, MO, 63052
11/23-11/30 Moolah Feztival of Trees

Bring your family to the 6th Annual Moolah FEZtival of Trees at Moolah Shrine Center, with over 45 ...

November 23- 30, 2024
Hours: See above
Admission is just $2 per person, with kids 12 and under...
12545 Fee Fee Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63146
11/23-12/31 Winterfest at Kiener Plaza

Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology is bringing back all the fan favo ...

November 23 - December 31, 2024
Hours: See above
Free
601 Market St., St. Louis, MO, 63101
11/24 Lighting of the Tree at Faith Chapel

Join us at Faith Chapel Church for our annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Celebrate the start of the Ch ...

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Hours: 5-8 pm
Free
2327 Technology Dr., O'Fallon, MO, 63368
11/24 Nutcracker Ballet Party at Play Street Museum

Hey, Sugar Plums! Grab a spot and join us on Sunday, November 24th from 9:00-10:30am for a special N ...

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Hours: 9-10:30 am
$26 per child
1650 Beale Street #138, St. Charles, MO, 63303
11/24-12/01 Christmas Walk in Waterloo

Join us for the 41st annual Waterloo Christmas Walk! Please check each store's page for their hours ...

Sunday, November 24 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Hours: See above
Free
100 S. Main St., Waterloo, IL, 62298
11/29-12/24 Christmas Traditions in St. Charles

2024 will mark 50 seasons of Saint Charles Christmas Traditions®! For half a century, this festival ...

November 29 - December 24, 2024
Hours: See above
Free, photo packages may be purchased
230 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO, 63301
11/29-12/24 Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at the City Museum

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is a whole month of winter holiday fun! With larger-than-life light displ ...

Weekends November 29 - December 24, 2024
Hours: See website for hours
Included with general admission which is $20 per person...
750 N. 16th St., St. Louis, MO, 63103
11/30 & 12/04 Meet the Grinch at Enchanted Playroom

Join us for a festive Grinch Meet & Greet at Enchanted Playroom! Kids will have a blast interacti ...

Novermber 30 & December 4, 2024
Hours: See above
$25 ($22 per sibling)
1155 Bryan Rd., O'Fallon, MO, 63366
11/30 A Christmas Dream at The Wildwood Hotel

Our magical A Christmas Dream Event is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to bring the holid ...

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Hours: 10-6 pm
$30 per child and $5 per adult, kids under 1 are free
2801 Fountain Pl., Wildwood, MO, 63040
11/30 Bevo Winter Lights

To kick off the celebrations of the winter season join us for the annual Bevo Winter Lights! Be the ...

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Hours: 5-7 pm
Free
5000 Gravois Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63116
11/30 Community Holiday Party at the Landing Hub

Mark your calendar! Last year was such a hit. This year will be even better. Come out and kick off ...

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Hours: 12-4 pm
Free
1 Landing Hub Ln., Pacific, MO, 63069
11/30 Country Christmas in New Melle

This free event takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Local businesses sponsor food booths ...

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Hours: 4-7 pm
Free
4700 Highway Z, New Melle, MO, 63385
11/30 Lindsey Stirling:The Snow Waltz Tour at Chaifetz Arena

Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist, is tuning her bow for t ...

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Hours: 8 pm
$29.50 and up
1 S. Compton Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63103
11/30-12/01 Sugar Plum Fairy Party Luncheon at Dance Center of Kirkwood

Prior to the two matinee shows, Dance Center of Kirkwood will host a Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon at th ...

November 30 & December 1, 2024
Hours: 11:15-12:45 pm
$25 per person
210 E. Monroe Ave., Kirkwood, MO, 63122
11/30-12/21 Holidays on The Boulevard

The holiday season is here! Join us every Saturday & Sunday between Thanksgiving & Christmas to enjo ...

Weekends from November 30 - December 21, 2024
Hours: 1-4 pm
Free
1 The Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63117
11/30-12/22 Gingerbread Workshop at Eckert's Belleville

Join us for a delightful Gingerbread House Decorating Party and let your creativity run wild! Guided ...

Weekends from November 30 - December 22, 2024
Hours: 3:30-4:30 pm
$30/gingerbread house
951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL, 62220
12/01 Olde Fashioned Christmas in Washington

The Chamber teams up with the Washington Parks Department to host the free family event, Olde Fashio ...

Sunday, December 1, 2024
Hours: 3-5 pm
Free
317 W. Main St., Washington, MO, 63090
12/03 Candy Cane Hunt at Wapelhorst Park

Santa’s elves have hidden candy canes in Wapelhorst Park and it’s up to you to find them! Each child ...

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Hours: 11 am - 12 pm
$15 per person (ages 14 & under)
1875 Muegge Rd., St. Charles, MO, 63303
12/04 Christmas Extravaganza at The Hill Antique Market

The Hill Antique Market’s Christmas Extravaganza is just around the corner! On Wednesday, Decemb ...

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Hours: 3-9 pm
Free
4923 Daggett Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63110
12/05-12/08 Kimmswick Cookie Walk

Step into the enchanting spirit of the holiday season by joining us in Kimmswick the annual Cookie W ...

December 5-8, 2024
Hours: See above
$36/each with a $5 processing fee per online order.
216 Market St., Kimmswick, MO, 63053
12/06 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt in Bluebird Park

Santa’s Elves have been hiding candy canes in Bluebird Park. Children 9 and under bring your flashli ...

Friday, December 6, 2024
Hours: 5-6 pm
$6 per person (pre-registration is required)
225 Kiefer Creek Rd., Ellisville, MO, 63021
12/06 Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk

The kick off begins at 6:00 p.m. with caroling, the arrival of Santa Claus and lighting of the town ...

Friday, December 6, 2024
Hours: 6-9 pm
Free
7300 Manchester Rd., Maplewood, MO, 63143
12/06 Snowflake Festival at Glazebrook Park Godfrey

Join us in celebrating the holiday season at Glazebrook Park on Friday, December 6th from 6:00 - 8:3 ...

Friday, December 6, 2024
Hours: 6-8:30 pm
Free
1401 Stamper Ln., Godfrey, IL, 62035
12/06-12/08 Christmas Festival in Kimmswick

Join us in the enchanting town of Kimmswick for a magical Christmas Festival from December 6-8, 2024 ...

December 6-8, 2024
Hours: See above
Free
314 Market St., Imperial, MO, 63052
12/06-12/19 Season's Screenings at Marcus Theatres

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we want to celebrate it with you! Bring the whole fami ...

December 6-19, 2024
$6/ticket
Multiple Locations
12/07 & 12/08 Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival

The 40th annual Ste. Genevieve Holiday Christmas Festival is much more than just your typical holida ...

December 7-8, 2024
Hours: Sat 11 am - 6:30 pm, Sun 12:30 - 6:00 pm
Free
66 S. Main St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
12/07 Candy Cane Hunt at Central Park

Join us for the Candy Cane Hunt in Central Park on December 7. There will be candy canes, holiday ch ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 10 am
$10 in advance, $15 day of
16365 Lydia Hill Dr., Chesterfield, MO, 63017
12/07 Cookies at the Carousel at Faust Park

Be here when Santa makes his first stop – the St. Louis Carousel! Bring the little ones for a person ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: See above
All ages $20, $30 day-of and no guarantee of a goody ba...
15055 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
12/07 Defiance Christmas Festival

Please join us for our annual Christmas Festival on December 7th, starting at 10a with the parade st ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 10 am - 4 pm
Free
S Hwy 94, Defiance, MO, 63341
12/07 Family Candy Cane Hunt at Babler Outdoor Education Center

Set out on amazing candy cane hunts around the Babler Outdoor Education Center. The first candy cane ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 5:30-7 pm
$9 per person (may sign up to 6 family members)
200 Lake Rd., Wildwood, MO, 63005
12/07 Grinch Candy Cane Hunt in Bonne Terre

Please dress for the weather we will have that day. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your hunt. ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 9 am - 1 pm
Free
420 N. Long St., Bonne Terre, MO, 63628
12/07 Grinchmas on Grand at Apotheosis Comics

Grinchmas on Grand returns Saturday December 7. From 9am-1pm, get your photo with the Grinch at Apot ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 9 am - 1 pm
$7 for Grinch photo
3206 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63118
12/07 Holiday on the Plaza in the Central West End

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Join us for Maryland Plaza's annual celebration to kick of ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 1-5:30 pm
Free
26 - 52 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63108
12/07 Light-Up Parade - Christmas in Collinsville

The event will include an evening holiday light-up parade through Uptown Collinsville and end with f ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 4-8 pm
Free
703 West Main St., Collinsville, Il, 62234
12/07 Macklind Mistletoe

Join the Macklind Business District in celebrating the holidays! Stop by participating businesses fo ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 10-2 pm
Free
5800 Macklind Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63109
12/07 Meet Santa & the Grinch at the RiverChase YMCA

During our Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Santa and the Grinch will be here with some other holiday char ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 10 am - 12 pm
See website for prices
990 Horan Dr., Fenton, MO, 63026
12/07 Pancake Breakfast with Santa at DaySpring

Join us for DaySpring's 2nd annual community event, Pancake Breakfast! Be served all you can eat pan ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 7:30-11 am
$12 online, $15 at the door
2500 Metro Blvd., Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
12/07 Santa's Winter Wonderland at Krekel Civic Center

Get ready for a magical winter celebration with Santa himself! We're kicking off the holiday seaso ...

Saturday, December 7, 2024
Hours: 9:30-11:30 am
$20.00/$24.00 NR
305 Civic Park Dr., O'Fallon, MO, 63366
12/07, 12/14, & 12/21 Window Walk in the Central West End

Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End’s annual Window Walk – a month-long cel ...

December 7, 14, & 21, 2024
Hours: 1-5 pm
Free
Maryland & Euclid, St. Louis, MO, 63108
12/07-12/23 Grove of Lights Holiday Experience in St. Clair

You are going to love this fresh take on our annual holiday celebration! We have reimagined our Grov ...

December 7, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2024
Hours: 5-9 pm
$10 for adults, $5 for children, kids 3 and under are F...
2300 Mill Hill Rd., St. Clair, MO, 63077
12/08 Live Reindeer & Holiday Fun at Planthaven Farms

The reindeer are back, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Stop by our Olivette location on December 8t ...

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Free
9504 Olive Blvd., Olivette, MO, 63132