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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

Breakfast with Santa at Eckert's Belleville

Make holiday memories with Breakfast with Santa at our Belleville Farm, just minutes from St. Louis! Enjoy breakfast with Santa, ...

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

Candy Cane Course - St. Peters

Race Day Schedule 7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the ...

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 ...

Jingle Bell Run at Tower Grove Park

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis ...

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

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

Free Family Saturday at Craft Alliance

Join us every Third Saturday of the month for a free, hands-on craft workshop designed for kids ages 5 and ...

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

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 ...

Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Fox Theatre

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winterfest at Kiener Plaza

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

Clara's Christmas Dream 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 ...

Open Gym at Team Central Gymnastics

Times for all ages to come and explore gymnastics in their free time. Team Central employees will be present ...

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

Mercy Holiday Celebration at Powell Symphony Hall

Experience the magic of the holidays as Broadway star Norm Lewis joins the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for its annual ...

St. Louis Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Touhill

World-class ballet meets cherished holiday tradition as Saint Louis Ballet presents The Nutcracker—St. Louis’ favorite holiday production—returning Thanksgiving weekend and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 2346 Mascoutah Ave, Belleville, IL 62220
  • Cost: $25 per child
  • Website: www.wcgcusa.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

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 ...

Grafton Winter Lights Parade

Experience the ultimate small-town holiday spectacle on the Mississippi River at the Grafton Winter Lights Parade! Every December, our historic riverfront ...

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 ...

The Grinch That Stole Activity Night at All American Gymnastics & Super Ninja

The Grinch is back and up to his mischievous holiday tricks! Join us for a festive night of Who-ville fun ...

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 ...

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

Kids Night Out at the South County Family YMCA

Kids Night Out is a great opportunity to bring the kids to the Y while you enjoy a night out. ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 12736 Southfork Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: www.gwrymca.org
  • 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 through ...

Candlelight Christmas Concert at the Link Auditorium

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in St. ...

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

Joyful at COCA

Joyful celebrates the winter season in song with a variety of music performed by the Allegro Vocal Company. Joyful showcases ...

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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