family fun in St. Louis

Gather at the historic Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum as staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden read aloud from books they love most. Come for the stories and then wander through the Literary Garden. 

Bring the whole family to beautiful Babler State Park for a winter adventure you won't forget. Enjoy several different candy cane hunts, then step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes.

Warm up with the Ice Princess and her lovable snowman pal at Warm Hug Holiday at The Butterfly House!

The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities, fireworks, and a New Year's Eve celebration.

This holiday celebration includes festive traditional music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony, and more. Presented in partnership with the Jewish Community Center. The festival is included with Garden admission.

From becoming a researcher at the panda preserve, to shopping in a traditional neighborhood market, to participating in a daily dragon parade and more, visitors will discover the many similarities and differences in modern day Chinese culture through six different immersive environments.

Grant's Farm welcomes visitors this holiday season to the 2026 Holiday Lights Drive-Through and Walk-Through Experiences featuring dazzling light displays, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a 50-foot LED Christmas tree, Clydesdale photos, and more.