Christmas with Santa

Elf Workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center
Monday, December 22, 2025
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Kids ages 5-12 can choose their own Elf name and join in on the Elf Workshop. They'll create handmade gifts for someone special (different variations of crafts are offered for different age groups). 

 

 

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Grinch Workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center
Monday, December 22, 2025
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Grinch is trying to steal Christmas! Help grow the Grinch's heart by joining in on this workshop full of Grinch activities. Kids will make Grinch dust to help stop the Grinch from coming to their homes and other crafts, as well as Grinch cookies. 

 

 

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Cocoa & Cookies with Santa at MADE for Kids
Friday, December 12, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Celebrate the holidays at MADE for Kids and enjoy Cocoa and Cookies with Santa! You can take photos with Cocoa Santa and Mrs. Clause, create personalized gifts for family and friends and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. 

 

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Story Time with Mrs. Claus and Santa at The Magic House
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Get ready for a jolly good time with Mrs. Claus who will travel all the way from the North Pole to visit The Magic House! You'll enjoy festive fun as Mrs. Claus reads her favorite winter stories in the cozy Story Time Theater, all decked out for the season. 

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Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum
Friday, November 28, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Sunday, November 30, 2025

Step into a winter wonderland of joy and delight as City Museum transforms into a festive paradise from November 28 through January 4. From twinkling lights that illuminate the night to heartwarming encounters with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their merry helpers, there’s something for everyone!

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Science with Santa
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Have some science fun with Santa! At Science with Santa, kids will travel around to different stations of experiments, build something amazing with LEGOs, have a snack, and take a picture with Santa!

 

 

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Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade
Saturday, November 22, 2025

You can always watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television, but if you want the real-life parade experience, bundle up the kids and head downtown bright and early on Thanksgiving morning to see the 41st annual Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

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.

 

 

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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights, a Kids Winter Wonderland, a nightly parade featuring the World-Famous Clydesdales, and lots of family-friendly activities. 

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