Christmas in St. Louis

Celebrate the science behind some of your favorite holiday decorations - lights! This new holiday celebration at the Saint Louis Science Center will present a light display that uses leading-edge technology and science demonstrations to show the science of light. 

Christmas is around the corner and the Shoemaker and his family can't seem to make enough shoes to pay their rent. When the landlord threatens to kick them out, it's up to Santa and his elves to save the day!

Enjoy a Party at the North Pole featuring cookie decorating, hot cocoa, crafts, games, a festive family musical and a visit from Santa! The Party at the North Pole Family Musical is free and designed for families with children ages 2-10. 

Enjoy the holiday lights of Candy Cane Lane and the Anheuser Busch Brewery while riding aboard an authentic, old-fashioned trolley. The trolley is enclosed, heated, decorated and plays holiday music. 

Grab your skates and head to opening day at the Winterfest Ice Rink in the heart of Kiener Plaza where there will be free admission and free skate rental. You can also catch the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights from 4 to 8 p.m.

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on a replica paddlewheel riverboat with the big man himself this holiday season – Santa Claus. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and leave the cooking to the crew. 

Families will enjoy photos with Santa, cookie decorating, Christmas crafts & games, letters to Santa and a bounce house.