Christmas in St. Louis

Cold Nosed Candids Holiday Drive-Up Photos at Purina Farms

Bring your kids and your cold-nosed companions for a different kind of visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Wear your favorite stocking caps and Santa hats for a drive-up photo op. Reservations are required.

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U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

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, fun photo opportunities, the Conservation Carousel, and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland. Timed-ticket reservations are required and must be purchased in advance.

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Season's Greetings Planetarium Star Show

Celebrate the season with the Planetarium show Seasons Greetings. Viewers will discover the nature of our seasons and why the winter solstice has long been a time of celebration. This live star show lets you gaze up to the winter sky, but also look back at how the cultures are united in celebration during the winter season and how these celestial sights still influence our holidays today.

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Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar at Purina Farms

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.

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Winter Celebrations at the Saint Louis Art Museum

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.

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Sensory-Friendly Milk and Cookies with Santa

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.

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Meet Santa's Reindeer at the First Missouri State Capitol Historic Site

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

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U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

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Winter Jewels: A Holiday Celebration at The Butterfly House

Surround yourself with the magic of the season as the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House becomes alive with living jewels. Escape the cold and enjoy the warm temperatures inside the Butterfly House's tropical conservatory as more than 1,000 jewel-toned butterflies surrounding you in free flight.

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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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Garden Glow Family Nights at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $3.

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Family Night With Fredbird

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Kids eat free and get to meet Fredbird during Family Night with Fredbird at Ballpark Village.

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The Rep is proud to launch a new holiday tradition with its first-ever production of A Christmas Carol. At long last, the ghosts of Ebenezer Scrooge's past, present and future have caught up with him as he faces the worst parts of himself and discovers unexpected redemption. Bring your family to experience this timeless holiday classic at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis December 4-23. Buy your tickets during the Black Friday Sale Nov. 24-30 and save 35% using the promo code TINYTIM. Follow this link for more information and tickets.

Celebrate your little artist's birthday with imagination and self-expression! Art parties with Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy give kids the chance to express their creative freedom through kid-approved art projects. Trained instructors guide party guests through activities and teach them foundational techniques that allow them to create beautiful works of art that are as fun and unique as they are.

Learn about Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy's in-person and virtual birthday parties at stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com

It's time to get excited for U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo. Escape to a holiday experience perfect for a night out with family and friends. Experience the magic of a nightime, walk-through wonderland with several new light displays and themed areas. Say hello to the animals at Penguin & Puffin Coast and the Insectarium, and warm up with some holiday treats. Celebrate the holidays with us and make lasting memories at the Zoo tradition that gets bigger and brighter every year. Select nights, November 26 through December 30, 5-8:30 p.m. Advance tickets required at stlzoo.org

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