Parent with Child

Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes, and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium, Dinoroarus, and the Primate House. 

At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast. 

Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 70+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from all school districts across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free.

Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.

Join Craft Alliance every Third Saturday of the month for a free, hands-on craft workshop designed for kids ages 5 and up, along with their parents or caregivers. Led by professional teaching artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios — exploring clay, fiber, textiles, metals, and more.
No registration required—just drop in and get creative!

See live reindeer, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and take pictures with them at the special event at Planthaven Farms.

The Grinch will arrive on South Grand to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Tower Grove Park.