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Santa at Mid Rivers Mall

Visit Santa's Workshop at Mid Rivers Mall for a magical holiday experience the whole family will remember. Santa's Workshop is ...

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 ...

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'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 are proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday ...

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 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 ...

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 in advance, ($23 at the door), under 3 free
  • Website: citymuseum.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Toddler Time at We Rock the Spectrum- Fenton

Join us for toddler time on Saturdays from 8-10 am! Do your toddlers wake up at the crack of dawn? ...

Breakfast with Santa & Mrs.Claus at Grant's Farm

Visit Santa and enjoy a breakfast buffet inside our beautiful and historic Carriage Haus. This holiday season, dine with Santa ...

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 ...

Santa's Pancake Party at the St. Louis Zoo

Dash through the snow and enjoy a holiday-themed pancake breakfast at the Zoo. The guest of honor is the big ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: Members $30 per adult $30 per child (ages 2+) Children 0-23 months are free (but registration is required), Non-members $35 per adult $35 per child (ages 2+) Children 0-23 months are free (but registration is required)
  • Website: stlzoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

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 ...

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

Wilson Sponsored Playdate at the TotSpot Social

Learn more about Wilson by chatting with parents while your child(ren) play in a cozy, indoor playscape. Registration and waiver ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: 6451 Clayton Rd Ste 100-101, St. Louis, MO 63117
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.wilsonschool.com
  • Category: Other

Creation Station at the National Museum of Transportation

Creation Station, an interactive transportation-themed play and educational area for one-to-five-year-olds, is open Wednesday through Friday, 9:15, 10:30, and 11:45 ...

  • 9:15 am 
  • Location: 2933 Barrett Station Rd., Kirkwood MO 63122
  • Cost: $3 per person, 12 months-adult, along with purchase of museum admission.
  • Website: tnmot.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Big Joel's Holiday Safari

Big Joel's Holiday Safari is your chance to visit the park during the Holiday Season! As like we did in ...

  • 10:00 am -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: 13187 State Hwy M, Wright City, MO 63390
  • Cost: $14 per person, ages 13 & up $10 per person, ages 2-12 plus tax Children under 2 Free
  • Website: www.bigjoelsafari.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Explore & Play In

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities. For ages 2-6 years! Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 ...

  • 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

Open Gym at AGA American Gymnastics Academy

Burn Energy. Practice Skills. Have Fun! Looking for something active and exciting for your child? Open Gym is supervised free-play time where ...

Open Play at Ultimate Ninjas

Get out all of their energy on our obstacle and agility courses! Practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine-tune ...

Play Dates at the Contemporary Art Museum

Come to CAM on the second Saturday of each month for creative play and art-making! Families with children of all ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: 3750 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
  • Cost: Free but must pre-register
  • Website: camstl.org
  • Category: Free

Winter Celebrations at St. Louis Art Museum

The Winter Celebrations festival is inspired by holiday traditions from around the world. It is a free, family-friendly festival that ...

Cuentos en el Museo at the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling programs at the Missouri History Museum engage our youngest visitors and their families with songs, movement, traditional and contemporary ...

Hot Coco Fun Run in Kirkwood Park

Come and celebrate the winter season with Kirkwood Parks & Recreation at the Hot Coco Fun Run held in Kirkwood ...

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

For half a century, this festival has made the holiday spirit of the past come to life for the young ...

Storytime at Eyeseeme with Ms. Tracey

Join The Fabulous Ms. Tracey every 2nd Saturday @ Eyeseeme Bookstore for Multicultural Story Time. All Are welcome! Enriching Family ...

Winterfest at Kiener Plaza

Presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, Winterfest is a beloved St. Louis winter tradition that brings holiday ...

Second Saturdays at the Foundry

Bring the entire family to the Foundry for a fun activity-filled afternoon! Enjoy a tour of our current exhibitions and ...

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 $15 and kids under 1 year old are free.
  • Website: misskellysgym.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

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

Joseph amd the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

Any dream will do… but seeing Joseph live? That’s a dream come true! Tickets are ON SALE for Joseph and ...

Storytime with the Snow Sisters at Not Jaded Boutique

Join us for a magical afternoon with the Snow Sisters on Saturday, December 12th, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, ...

  • 2:30 pm -  3:30 pm 
  • Location: 205 E Allen St., Wentzville, MO 63385
  • Cost: $38 per person
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

The Nutcracker at COCA

The story of The Nutcracker is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, ...

White Christmas at the Rep

Make your season merry and bright with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! The classic holiday film comes to life in this ...

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ at Union Station

An important St. Louis holiday tradition is bringing joy to families this year. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train ride returns to ...

Brewery Lights at the AB Brewery

Witness and experience the magic of more than a million twinkling lights during the 41st annual Brewery Lights at the ...

Christmas Wonderland in Alton

Hear the sleigh bells jingle and see 4 million lights twinkle against the beautiful backdrop at Rock Spring Park's Christmas ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2116 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

Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden

Featuring more than two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an ...

Hillsboro Christmas Parade

Bundle up and find your favorite spot along the parade route! Enjoy festive floats, twinkling lights, Christmas music, and plenty ...

Holiday Night Lights at Rotary Park- Drive Thru

The holiday season is almost here, and that means Holiday Night Lights is returning to Rotary Park! Save $5 on ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2577 W. Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385
  • Cost: $15 for vehicles holding up to six passengers; $1 per additional persons after the sixth. $20 at the gate
  • Website: www.wentzvillemo.gov
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Light up St. Peters at Grace Community Chapel

Light Up St. Peter's runs nightly all December long from 5–11 pm — and this year’s show is our biggest ...

The Nutcracker at Lindenwood University

New Town Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker. A magical holiday ballet for all ages to enjoy! December 11 at 5 p.m. ...

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo

Jingle all the way through the Zoo as you marvel at dazzling light displays, roast s’mores over firepits, and meet ...

  • 5:00 pm -  8:30 pm 
  • Location: 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: $16 Zoo Members; $19 General Admission Free for children 0-23 months
  • Website: stlzoo.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Walk Through Holiday Lights at Grant's Farm

Experience the magic of the holidays like never before! Wander through millions of dazzling lights, enjoy festive music, and make unforgettable ...

Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows

For 57 years, the night shines brightly at the Shrine of Our Lady of Snows. Every year the annual Way ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 442 S. DeMazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223
  • Cost: Free to drive through (donations accepted). See website for costs of pony and camel rides and carriage rides.
  • Website: snows.org
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events, Free

Winter Wonderland in Lebanon, IL

Lebanon's Winter Wonderland of Lights displays a mixture of colorful lights with beautiful cut-outs depicting scenes and whimsical adventures. This ...

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 ...

Winter Wonderland on Ice at St. Peters Rec Plex

This event will feature Rec-Plex solo skaters, Rec-Plex Artistry group class skaters, and synchronized skating teams. Solo and duet exhibitions ...

WonderLights at World Wide Technology Raceway

WonderLight's Christmas is returning to the greater St. Louis area for the 2026 season! Come see over 1 million LED ...

A Walk Through Bethlehem at Morse Mill Baptist Church

“A Walk Through Bethlehem” is a 40 minute interactive outdoor family experience that follows the footsteps of Mary and Joseph ...

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 Rd., 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

Kid's Night Out at Team Central Gymnastics

Kids leave your parents at home and join us for an evening of fun games and activities. Our Kids Night ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: 2675 Metro Blvd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
  • Cost: $36 first child, $18.00 second child, and $10 each additional child.
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Ongoing Programs, Other

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 ...

Celebration of Lights at Fort Zumwalt Park

Experience the magic of O'Fallon's cherished holiday tradition, Celebration of Lights at Fort Zumwalt Park! Running from November 27th through ...

Holiday Parade in St. Clair

St. Clair's annual Christmas Parade is back, and this year we're hitting the road in style. Join us on December ...

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 through ...

The Christmas Experience: A Drive Through at Pathfinder Church

Bring that feeling alive again at Pathfinder Church’s Christmas Experience: a Drive-Through LIGHT, JOY, and HOPE. Enjoy a spectacular light ...

Glow at Sky Zone Shrewsbury

We’re different after dark. Lasers, music, and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 7375 Watson Rd., Shrewsbury, MO 63119
  • Cost: $23.99 for 120 mins
  • Website: www.skyzone.com
  • Category: Family Fun

House Springs Lighted Christmas Parade

Annual House Springs Lions Christmas Parade through the town of House Springs. The parade will start at 7:00 pm. The ...

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert at Powell Symphony Hall

Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all your favorite Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic ...

After Hours at Slick City

Turn up your weekend with “After Hours” at Slick City Action Park. During After Hours, the park transforms into a ...

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 17379 Edison Ave., Chesterfield, MO 63005
  • Cost: $29.99
  • 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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