More than 10,000 candy canes have been hidden in Queeny Park by the Queeny Park deer and some of them have prizes attached for this exciting hunt.
Experience the beauty of a holiday at Faust Historic Village. The customs of the 1800s will surround guests on this self-guided tour through the festively decorated homes.
Grant's Trail in the Gravois Greenway will be illuminated for the third annual Crestwood Nite of Lights: Give and Glow Celebration. Bring your friends and family to see the greenway lit by luminaries between Big Bend and Watson Road.
The celebration also includes bonfires, tours of the historic Sappington House, complimentary hot chocolate, spiced cider, cookies and live music.
Kids can take a break from the cold and enjoy a movie on the big screen. There will be pizza, lemonade and snacks before they sit down to watch Big Hero 6. For ages 7-13. Registration is required.
$10 per child for Kirkwood residents and $12 per child for non-residents. At the Kirkwood Community Center.
More information: kirkwoodmo.org
Take a wintery walk through more than one million lights at beautiful Tilles Park at this annual evening event presented by St. Louis County Parks.
Strollers and wagons are permitted, and food trucks will be on hand for food and beverage purchases. Santa arrives at 8:45 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person. Limited time slots are available and advance tickets are required. Tickets and more information: stlouisco.com
Join VolunTEENnation.org at the Ferguson Public Library for the St. Louis Family Volunteer
Day. Parents, kids, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles - everyone is invited to volunteer to make a variety of projects for local nonprofit organizations to share.
Get in touch with your favorite emotions at this showing of the newly released film Inside Out. Admission is free when you bring a paper product item to be donated to a local food pantry.
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: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.