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Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday ...

Santa's Wonderland at Cabela's

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday ...

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at the City Museum

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays is a whole month of winter holiday fun! With larger-than-life light displays outside on MonstroCity and throughout ...

Santa's House in Belleville

Santa's House resides at Belleville's public square as a safe place for children and families of the community to visit ...

Breakfast with Santa at Eckert's Belleville

Join us for a meal with Santa on the farm! Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Santa has a ...

Breakfast with Santa at the Gateway Convention Center

Join us for a delightful morning with breakfast featuring Santa Claus himself! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to ...

Breakfast with Santa at Edison's Entertainment Complex

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 21st, from 8:30 am – 11:00 am, as Edison’s hosts a magical morning with ...

Pancakes with Santa at Union Station

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet Santa Claus this holiday season. On Saturdays and Sundays in November and December, families ...

Open Gym at Hi-NRG Gymnastix- Lake St. Louis

Our coaches are eager to help children reach their full potential! Hi-NRG open gyms are STRUCTURED and highly supervised by ...

Breakfast with Santa at Maggiano's Little Italy

It's everyone's favorite time of year again! Get the holidays started by a meet & greet with the and one ...

Breakfast with Santa at Shrewsbury City Center

Hey there! Guess who's coming to town? That's right, Santa Claus himself! And we've got something special planned just for ...

Cat Tales at Whisker Station

Whisker Station invites you to join us for a storytime with cats! This hour-long event is designed for children 6 ...

DIY Kids Workshops at Lowe's

Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s at one of the select time slots. Workshops hosted by one of our Red Vest ...

Gift Workshops at Yucandu Art Studio- K-5th

You drop off the kids & they become creative elves. They make & wrap THREE different & fabulous gifts. No ...

Grinch Slime & Playtime at Play Street Museum

Join us for a jolly good time at our Grinch Slime and Storytime event! Kids will dive into the holiday ...

Missouri Botanical Garden Free Admission Days

In appreciation for their ongoing support of the Garden through the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District, St. Louis City/County ...

Santa and the Mean Green Grouch at Ballwin Golf Course

Take a wintery ride on a golf cart at the Ballwin Golf Course to see Santa and enjoy hot chocolate ...

Toddler Time at Complete Harmony

This 30-minute class introduces young children to basic yoga concepts using many creative ways. By using themes, play, music, and ...

  • 9:00 am -  9:30 am 
  • Location: 3520-1 Greenwood Blvd., Maplewood, MO 63143
  • Cost: $120 for the year or $10 per class
  • Website: completeharmonystl.com
  • Category: Classes

Toddler Time at Mac's Family Fun Time

Toddler Time is intended for children 6 and under with a parent/caregiver. Admission to toddler time includes a playground pass, ...

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: 13229 US Hwy 40, Highland, IL 62249
  • Cost: $15 per visit or $40 for all 4
  • Website: macsfamilyfun.com
  • Category: Family Fun

PJ's and Pancakes Cruise on the Gateway Arch Riverboat

You better watch out. You better not cry—because Santa Claus is cruising to town! This holiday season, treat the whole ...

  • 9:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63102
  • Cost: General Ticket (3 & Up): $45 Infant Ticket (0-2): FREE - Infants boarding cruise must have a ticket.
  • Website: tickets.gatewayarch.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Super Bugs at the Butterfly House

Pollinating, hunting, building homes, and hiding in plain sight are just a few of the superpowers bugs posess. Meet a ...

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at Affton Community Center

Unplug from the holiday bustle and enjoy an hour of decorating delicious sugar cookies, hosted by Baby Bear's Bakery! Your ...

Explore & Play

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities. For ages 2-6 years! Date: Saturday, December 21, ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch 1701 Missouri State Rd Arnold Mo 63010
  • Cost: free
  • Website: jeffcolib.org
  • Category: Library Programs

Holiday Train Display at the St. Charles County Heritage Museum

Explore local history this holiday season when you visit the St. Charles County Heritage Museum’s annual train display! Bring your ...

Santa at Plaza Frontenac

Make this holiday the best one yet! Take fun pictures with Santa, find gifts you know your family will love, ...

Santa at Westport Plaza

Santa Claus is coming to Westport! Join us for this free family event located at the indoor mall in Westport ...

Santa at the St. Louis Galleria

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Santa’s here! Make this holiday merry and come visit the Big ...

The Discovery Room at the St. Louis Science Center

The Discovery Room is a self-guided hands-on early childhood environment where children (ages 6 months to 6 years) and their ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: Ages 0 – 11 Month Free- Ages 1 and up $6
  • Website: www.slsc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Great Green Adventures at Missouri Botanical Garden

For ages 6-12. Sign up now to explore a special area of the Garden. Price per child, one adult per ...

Free Family Saturdays at the St. Louis Artists Guild

Join us on the third Saturday of the month 11:00a - 1:00p for a free family craft activity in the ...

Live Reindeer at the National Museum of Transportation

Live reindeer visit the museum! November 29, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm December 7, 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm December 14, 11:00 ...

  • 11:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: 2933 Barrett Station Rd., Kirkwood MO 63122
  • Cost: Included with admission which is $16 for adults, $8 for kids, and free under 2
  • Website: tnmot.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Million Dollar Quartet at the Loretto Hilton

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK? Around the Christmas tree, that is! Million Dollar Quartet Christmas brings Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, ...

Santa Claus Visits the National Museum of Transportation

Live reindeer visit the museum! November 29, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm December 7, 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm December 14, 11:00 ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: 2933 Barrett Station Rd., Kirkwood MO 63122
  • Cost: Included with admission which is $16 for adults, $8 for kids, and free under 2
  • Website: tnmot.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Santa at Mid Rivers Mall

We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting Santa to meet and greet all kids and kids-at-heart. We encourage ...

Santa at South County Center

We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting Santa to meet and greet all kids and kids-at-heart. We encourage ...

Santa at West County Center

We are excited to continue the tradition of hosting Santa to meet and greet all kids and kids-at-heart. We encourage ...

Story Time with Mrs. Claus at the Magic House

Mrs. Claus is making a special trip from the North Pole just for you! Listen to Mrs. Claus read her favorite ...

Storytime at Neighborhood Reads

Join us every Saturday for storytime!

Energy Stage at the Science Center

The Energy Stage pulls its inspiration from the joule, a unit of energy from which many things can be brought ...

  • 11:15 am 
  • Location: 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.slsc.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Traditions in St. Charles

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

Holiday Safari at Webster Groves Public Library

Holiday Safari program features a truly unique experience! A volunteer from the audience will select a gift box from beneath ...

Kimmswick Elf On the Shelf Weekend

Santa’s Elf will be visiting Kimmswick on the weekends of December 14-15 and December 21-22, 2024! Children can participate in ...

Winterfest at Kiener Plaza

Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, ...

Holidays on The Boulevard

The holiday season is here! Join us every Saturday & Sunday between Thanksgiving & Christmas to enjoy strolling carolers and ...

Open Gym at ICE Cheer

Come practice your skills on your own or with a group of friends/teammates. Limited spotting is available.

  • 1:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 17387 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at the Fox Theatre

The beloved TV classic RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. See ...

The Nutcracker Ballet at Florissant Performing Arts Center

Come and experience the true meaning of Christmas with the magic and beauty of The Nutcracker! In our adaptation, you ...

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Touhill Center

Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker has become the region’s most popular holiday production. Year after year, thousands of children, teens, and ...

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 celebration, with holiday ...

Scuba Claus at the St. Louis Aquarium

This holiday season, join the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station for a special Dive Chat featuring Scuba Claus and ...

Open Gym at GT Performance Gymnastics

Want some extra time in the gym to practice? Want to show your friends from school all of the new ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:45 pm 
  • Location: 3585 Veterans Memorial Pkway., St. Charles, MO 63303
  • Cost: $8 Members, $12 Non Members
  • Website: gtgymcenter.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Open Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on ...

  • 1:30 pm -  2:30 pm 
  • Location: 12802 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141
  • Cost: Currently enrolled in classes are FREE. Not currently enrolled are $10 and kids under 1 year old are free.
  • Website: misskellysgym.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

A Christmas Carol: The Remix at .Zach Theatre

In this laugh-out-loud musical remix of Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Hip-Hop Past, Present, ...

All Ages Open Bounce at Bounce U Chesterfield

Admission charged for any child under 18 years. 1 adult is FREE with a paying child. Children must be able ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 17365 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005
  • Cost: Mon- Fri $12.95 plus tax Sat-Sun $14.95+ tax. Admission charged for any child under 18 years. 1 adult is FREE with a paying child
  • Website: www.bounceu.com
  • Category: Family Fun

All Ages Open Bounce at Bounce U St. Louis

Admission charged for any child under 18 years. 1 adult is FREE with a paying child. Children must be able ...

  • 2:00 pm -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 4403 Meramec Bottom Rd., Ste C, St. Louis, MO 63129
  • Cost: Mon-Fri $12.95+ tax. Sat-Sun $14.95+ tax. Admission charged for any child under 18 years. 1 adult is FREE with a paying child
  • Website: www.bounceu.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Cookies & Coffee with Sudbury at St. Louis Clark Family Branch

Open to families looking for a different approach to learning for their child, interested educators, creative thinkers, and current Sudbury ...

  • 2:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: stlsudbury.org
  • Category: Other

Let it be Christmas at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Experience the Christmas story like never before in Let it Be Christmas—a unique, modern-day telling of the Nativity, expressed entirely ...

Mercy Holiday Celebration at Stifel Theatre

Ring in the holidays with an afternoon of musical cheer. From sleigh bells to horse whinnies, your St. Louis Symphony ...

Gingerbread Workshop at Eckert's Belleville

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

Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden

Celebrate the holiday season at the most spectacular holiday lights experience in the St. Louis area. Featuring nearly two million ...

The Polar Express at Union Station

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

Bethalto Christmas Village

In it’s fourth year, the Christmas Village attracts thousands of visitors to Central Park and the arboretum to enjoy the ...

Brewery Lights at the AB Brewery

Witness and experience the magic of more than a million twinkling lights during the 39th annual Brewery Lights at the ...

Christmas Wonderland in Alton

Begin your holiday celebration when you experience the enchantment of Christmas at the "Christmas Wonderland" holiday light display. The "Grandpa ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2100 College Ave., Alton, IL 62002
  • Cost: The suggested donation is $10 for cars and small vans or $1 per person for vehicles holding more than 10 people.
  • Website: www.riversandroutes.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Christmas at Boonies Farm

Experience the MAGIC of Christmas at Boonies Farm! Come experience our 4th Annual Farm Christmas event with fun for all ...

Dinner with Santa at the St. Louis Zoo

Your family will have the opportunity to meet with Santa and take photos. Children will also receive a special gift ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: Members- $24/child (ages 2-12) $42/adult (ages 13+) (Non-member) $26/child (ages 2-12) $44/adult (ages 13+)
  • Website: stlzoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 Grove of Lights ...

Mrs. Claus' Pajama Party at Eckert's Belleville

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Mrs. Claus’ Pajama Party—an enchanting evening filled with cozy fun, festive treats, ...

Parent's Night Out at World Class Gymnastics

Bring your own water bottle, pizza will be served. Pre-registration is required with payment. Guests welcome! Ages 5-12 May 18th June ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2346 Mascoutah Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
  • Cost: $20 per child
  • Website: www.wcgcusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Walk Through Holiday Lights at Grant's Farm

Ride the tram to our Bauernhof Courtyard and then stroll the grounds, enjoying holiday lights at your leisure. Visit Santa ...

Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows

Wintertime sparkles at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows as the Annual Way of Lights Christmas display illuminates ...

Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo

See yourself in the magic of Wild Lights! Enjoy brilliant displays featuring over 1 million twinkling lights, festive menus, Zoo ...

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? Then come on ...

Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park

Slowly meander through over a million glimmering lights fashioned into over 100 displays of festive characters and winter scenes. Enjoy ...

WonderLights at World Wide Technology Raceway

WonderLight's Christmas is returning to the greater St. Louis area for the 2024 season! Come see over 1 million LED ...

Holiday Night Lights at Rotary Park- Drive Thru

The annual Wentzville Holiday Night Lights display at Rotary Park opens on Friday, Nov. 29. Enjoy a one-mile light display ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2577 W. Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385
  • Cost: $10 for vehicles holding up to six passengers; $1 per additional persons after the sixth.
  • Website: www.wentzvillemo.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Kid's Night Out at Olympia Rock Hill

Kid's Night Out offers a positive, safe, fun, and affordable alternative to having a babysitter for the night. We make ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 9751 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO 63119
  • Cost: $30/1st child, $18.00/2nd sibling and $10.00 for each additional sibling
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Magical Kingdom at Jellystone Park

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is like no other place on earth! Experience a glorious celebration of more than FOUR MILLION shimmering ...

Supper with Santa at The Butterfly House

Before making his big trip around the world, Santa is stopping by the Butterfly House! Enjoy a delicious Pasta House ...

  • 5:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
  • Location: 15050 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Cost: $30 Garden Members (13+) $24 Garden Member children (ages 3-12) $36 Non-members (13+) $28 Non-member children (ages 3-12)
  • Website: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Celebration of Lights at Fort Zumwalt Park

Celebration of Lights is a holiday light display held at Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Missouri. Each scene is designed ...

Kid's Night Out at Olympia Ellisville- Ninja City

Kid's Night Out offers a positive, safe, fun, and affordable alternative to having a babysitter for the night. We make ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 16317 Westwoods Business Park, Ellisville, MO 63021
  • Cost: $30 first child, $18.00 second child, and $10 each additional child
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kid's Night Out at Olympia Mid Rivers

Kid's Night Out offers a positive, safe, fun, and affordable alternative to having a babysitter for the night. We make ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 248 Mid Rivers Center, St. Peters, MO 63376
  • Cost: Prices: $30/1st child, $18.00/2nd child, $10.00/3rd+ child
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Parent's Night Out at Power Haus Cheer

Want a nice quiet night to yourselves while the kids have fun? Send them to Power Haus for our Parent's ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 8719 Hanover Industrial Ct., Columbia, IL 62236
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Website: powerhauscheer.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Snowman Lane in Farmington

Drive through SNOWMAN SCENE park. Unique scenes for your viewing pleasure. Opens Thanksgiving then open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays thru ...

Parent's Night Out at LittleBits Gym- Lake St. Louis

Come hang with our amazing staff, and let your energetic kiddos play! Pizza, crafts, games, and so much fun!

  • 6:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 21 Meadows Circle Dr., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Ellington Strayhorn Nutcracker at Chaminade

Jazz St. Louis and Saint Louis Dance Theatre join forces to present an innovative spin on a beloved holiday tradition! ...

Galactic Glow at the Brentwood Ice Rink

Ready, set, GLOW! Stop by Brentwood Ice Rink any Friday and set foot onto the ice with us under the ...

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 2505 S. Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood, MO 63144
  • Cost: R $6/ NR $8, skate rental $2
  • Website: www.brentwoodmo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Indoor Christmas Light Show at First Baptist Church of Oakville

Welcome to the Amazing indoor computerized Christmas Light Show at First Baptist Church of Oakville! Get ready to experience a ...

Joyful at COCA

Joyful celebrates the winter season in song with a variety of music performed by pre-professional artists in Allegro Vocal Company. ...

A Christmas Story the Musical at the Marcelle Theater

Pasek and Paul's (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman) "A Christmas Story: The Musical" is based on the beloved 1983 ...

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol at the O'Fallon

O'Fallon Theatre Works presents a new holiday tradition! Join us for our community adaptation of a holiday classic. On a cold ...

Aglow at Cortex

Join Cortex in celebrating the holiday season, by stopping by the Commons and viewing Aglow, on display November 22-January 7. ...

Glow City at Slick City

Lights out & music up — get ready for the ultimate, cosmic experience! GLOW CITY happens every Saturday, 9pm - ...

  • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 17379 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005
  • Cost: $28.99 for 120 mins
  • Website: slickcity.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Glow at Sky Zone Fenton

Friday Night Glow Zone is fun for all ages & families. GLOW Zone includes GLOW temporary tattoos, jumbo Jenga, glow ...

  • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 631 Gravois Rd., Fenton, MO 63026
  • Cost: $29.99 for 120 minutes of jump time [SkySocks ($3.99) and Sky Zone GLOW shirt ($5.99) required, and can be reused]
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun
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