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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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 750 N. 16th St., St. Louis, MO 63103
  • Cost: Included with general admission which is $20 per person
  • Website: citymuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
  • Cost: $27 per person
  • Website: eckerts.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 8:00 am - 10:00 am 
  • Location: 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL 62234
  • Cost: $25 adults, $15 kids 6-14, 5 and under free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 2 The Boulevard, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
  • Cost: $30 for adults/$25 for kids ages 3-11/kids 2 & under are free
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: 1630 Heritage Landing, St. Charles, MO 63303
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.sccmo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa at Plaza Frontenac

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

  • 10:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 1701 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: whereissanta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 10:00 am -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1155 St. Louis Galleria St., St. Louis, MO 63117
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: whereissanta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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, ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119
  • Cost: $55-$105 (fees applied at checkout)
  • Website: www.repstl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 516 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122
  • Cost: Included with general admission which is $14 per person
  • Website: www.magichouse.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 314 Market St., Kimmswick, MO 63053
  • Cost: $10 + $3 fee, includes story book, elf guide, and gift bag
  • Website: gokimmswick.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

  • 1:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Maryland & Euclid, St. Louis, MO 63108
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: cwescene.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1200 Lynch St., St. Louis, MO 63118
  • Cost: $12 adults, $7 kids 6-20, free for kids 5 and under
  • Website: www.budweisertours.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2300 Mill Hill Rd., St. Clair, MO 63077
  • Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children, kids 3 and under are FREE
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • 5:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 951 S. Green Mount Rd., Belleville, IL 62220
  • Cost: $10 kids, $14 adults
  • Website: eckerts.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123
  • Cost: $12 per person over 3 plus parking of $16 in advance
  • Website: grantsfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223
  • Cost: Free but donations are appreciated
  • Website: snows.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: See above
  • Website: stlzoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 9551 Litzsinger Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124
  • Cost: Family vehicle - $20 Limousine or Van (15 person capacity) - $60
  • Website: www.winterwonderlandstl.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
  • Location: 5300 Fox Creek Rd., Eureka, MO 63025
  • Cost: $35 per family vehicle $50 per 12 to 15 passenger van $50 per limo or transport van $50 per small bus
  • Website: www.santasmagicalkingdom.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1000 Jessup Dr. W., O'Fallon, MO 63366
  • Cost: Car: $15 Van: $35 Bus: $45
  • Website: www.ofallon.mo.us
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 19020 Straughn Rd., Farmington, MO 63640
  • Cost: $15 per vehicle (lrg vans $25) CASH ONLY
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr., St. Louis, MO 63103
  • Cost: See website for ticket prices
  • Website: www.flynorth.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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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