Christmas in St. Louis

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo is back for another beautifully lit season. Your family can stroll through the Zoo grounds surrounded by a million lights! Visitors will see animated light displays, enjoy fireside stories, campfire s'mores, fun photo opportunities, the Conservation Carousel, the 4-D Theater featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland. Parking is free.

The Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar is a family-friendly event especially for dogs and kids! This St. Louis-favorite returns to the state-of-the-art Purina Event Center the weekend of Dec. 14-15 and offers fun for all ages, including a Kids Activity Area and photos with Santa. Admission and parking are free, and no reservations are necessary.

Celebrate the season at the Saint Louis Art Museum with free performances and art activities inspired by traditions from around the world. Winter Celebrations includes music and dance performances from community organizations representing diverse global cultures, art activities for your little ones and much more during this two-day festival.

Milk and cookies with Santa is an annual tradition, and this free event is designed for kids with sensory needs. Milk and Cookies with Santa is free, and for all ages. Registration is requested. 

Meet Santa's reindeer and have photos taken with these beautiful animals. This free event is part of St. Charles Christmas Traditions. 

Visit the Endangered Wolf Center for a post-Christmas Howliday Celebration. Visitors will make fun treats for the animals and watch them celebrate the season. After sunset, you can howl with the wolves!

Looking for unique gifts this season? You'll find them at this one-day pop up holiday shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park featuring a variety of local artists and vendors. Admission is free.