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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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 1600 Mid Rivers Mall, St. Peters, MO 63376
  • Cost: See website for package pricing
  • Website: vipholidayphotos.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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, ...

  • All Day Event
  • 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 ...

  • All Day Event
  • Location: 1155 St. Louis Galleria St., St. Louis, MO 63117
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: whereissanta.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 8:30 am 
  • Location: 10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123
  • Cost: $31 for ages 3-12, $41 for ages 13+ (children 3 and under are free)
  • Website: orders.grantsfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

First Saturday at Little Creek Nature Area

Mark your calendars and join us for some free fun with nature. Little Creek Nature Area is a 97-acre outdoor ...

Holiday Parade & Festival in Defiance

Save the Date! Christmas in Defiance is something special! Join us Saturday, December 5th, for the 17th Annual Defiance Christmas Festival ...

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

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

Bluey Storytime Celebration at Kirkwood Public Library

Join us for stories, activities, games, crafts & a photo op with everyone’s favorite Australian dog! Ages 2 - 5 ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 140 E. Jefferson Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: kplmo.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Cookie Walk in Kimmswick

Step into the magic of the holiday season at the Kimmswick Cookie Walk, December 3–6, 2026! Gather your friends and ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: 314 Market St., Kimmswick, MO 63053
  • Cost: $38/each with a $3 processing fee per online order.
  • Website: www.gokimmswick.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Storytime at the Novel Neighbor

Did you know we host a monthly story time on the first Saturday of the month at 10:30am?

Italian Holiday Opera at the Magic House

Join us in continuing the holiday celebration this month through the art and storytelling of Italian opera. Since its birth ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: 516 S. Kirkwood Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122
  • Cost: Included with general admission which is $15 per person over 1
  • 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

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 ...

  • 12:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 601 Market St., St. Louis, MO 63101
  • Cost: Free, some activities cost
  • Website: www.archpark.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Holiday on the Plaza in the Central West End

It's the most wonderful time of the year, the annual holiday celebration, Holiday on the Plaza, returns on Saturday, December ...

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

A Christmas Carol at the Florissant Performing Arts Center

Start your holidays with this classic tale! Join us for this heartwarming holiday tradition that reminds us to keep Christmas ...

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

Enchanted Ice Princess at Cake House Design

Meet the Iconic Princess Duo while feeling the magic, take photos together and Decorate your sugar cookies! Our Store front will ...

The Nutcracker at Westminster Christian Academy

​Our studio family (Carol Bowman Dance) has been performing the Nutcracker for 20 years with this holiday tradition favorite featuring ...

Boar's Head Christmas Festival at Peace Lutheran

The 30th Annual Boar’s Head Festival at Peace Lutheran Church will be held on the dates below. Preservice music begins ...

Candy Cane Parade in Granite City

Christmas is coming to Downtown Granite City! The Granite City Area Community Foundation is excited to bring our community together ...

Christmas Parade in Pacific

Join us for another festive parade of lights!! The parade will start at 6 pm. Parking is suggested at the ...

Light up the Square at Lafayette Park

The Holiday Pet Parade will begin at 3:00 pm at Lafayette Square Park House (2023 Lafayette Ave) for enrolled participants. ...

Santa at We Rock the Spectrum- Fenton

Santa Rocks the Spectrum with Olaf! December 5 | 3:30–5:30 PM or 5:30-7:30 pm Join us for a sensory-friendly Christmas celebration! ...

Light-Up Parade - Christmas in Collinsville

Join us for an evening of holiday magic at our light-up parade through Uptown Collinsville, ending with festive fun at ...

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 ...

  • 4:00 pm 
  • Location: 130 Edgar Rd., Webster Groves, MO 63119
  • Cost: See website for prices
  • Website: www.repstl.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Santa's Winter Chill Down at Weldon Spring City Hall

Join us for Santa’s Winter Chill Down on Saturday, December 5th, at 4:45 PM! Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, s’mores, and time ...

  • 4:45 pm -  7:45 pm 
  • Location: 5401 Independence Rd., Weldon Spring, MO 63304
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 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

Bright Night Christmas Parade in Columbia

On the first Saturday in December, Santa Claus makes his grand appearance at this Christmas-themed parade of bright lights down ...

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony in Valley Park

Come join the City of Valley Park on December 5th, 2026, with their Annual Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting and Meeting ...

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm 
  • Location: 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110
  • Cost: Garden Glow admission varies by date (see calendar for specific times and pricing).
  • Website: www.missouribotanicalgarden.org
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 10501 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123
  • Cost: $15 per person over 3 plus parking of $17 in advance
  • Website: orders.grantsfarm.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

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 ...

  • 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: stlouiscountymo.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

  • 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 1905 Collinsville Rd., Fairmount City, IL 62201
  • Cost: $35 per car (up to 7 passengers) ​ Children Age 3 & Under: FREE!
  • Website: www.wonderlightschristmas.com
  • 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 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

Parent's Night Out at Hi-NRG Gymnastix- Chesterfield

Schedule some errands, go out to eat and enjoy your night out knowing your kids are in for a gym-tastic ...

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 - 10:30 pm 
  • Location: 5300 Fox Creek Rd., Eureka, MO 63025
  • Cost: $35 per car, $40 on Saturdays · cash only, paid as you exit
  • Website: www.santasmagicalkingdom.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Activity Night at St. Louis Gym Centre

A night filled with gymnastics, games, activities, open gym time, and more! Non-Member Friends Welcome! Prior registration is required – Call to ...

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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 1000 Jessup Dr. W., O'Fallon, MO 63366
  • Cost: Car: $18 Van: $40 Bus: $65
  • Website: www.ofallonmo.gov
  • Category: Family Fun

Christmas Parade in De Soto

"STARS, STRIPES & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS" is the theme for the 98th Annual De Soto Christmas Parade!!! Main Street- Saturday, December 5th ...

Kid's Night Out at Olympia- Ellisville

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: 16112 Westwoods Business Park, Ellisville, MO 63021
  • Cost: $36 first child, ask about sibling discount
  • Website: app.iclasspro.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Kids Night Out at the Carondelet Park Rec Complex YMCA

Parents take the night off and let us take care of your kids. Kids ages 5-12 will have the opportunity ...

  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 930 Holly Hills, St. Louis, MO 63111
  • Cost: $30 Member/Resident; $35 Non-Resident
  • 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 ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 19020 Straughn Rd., Farmington, MO 63640
  • Cost: $15 per vehicle, Large vans $25
  • Website: www.snowmanlane.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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

Lighted Parade in Glen Carbon

The Glen Carbon Fire Protection District Lighted Christmas Parade is back for its 5th year. What better way to celebrate ...

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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