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The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities, fireworks, and a New Year's Eve celebration.

Welcome the holiday season at Kiener Plaza with the lighting of the Salvation Army Tree of Lights, live entertainment, and ice skating at the Winterfest Ice Rink.

The Kwanzaa celebration highlights a holiday rooted in the Seven Principles of community, creativity, and collective well-being. Guests of all ages are invited to learn, reflect, and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day.

Kwanzaa is a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and this contemporary African-American holiday centers around the feast table of the harvest.

This holiday celebration includes festive traditional music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony, and more. Presented in partnership with the Jewish Community Center. The festival is included with Garden admission.

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. 

Science Saturdays combine stories and science make-and-take activities for science-inspired fun! Science Saturdays are geared toward with children who are candidates for Pre Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten.

At The College School, students from Preschool through Eighth Grade learn by doing. They explore creeks and forests, tackle meaningful challenges, ask big questions, and build the confidence to think independently. With strong academics, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit community, learning extends far beyond the classroom.