holiday events in St. Louis

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, campfire s'mores, fun photo opportunities, the Conservation Carousel, 4-D Polar Express Experience and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland. Parking is free.

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Winter Getaway at the Missouri History Museum

Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway, for free activities, family films and live music just for kids.

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Holiday Party with the Princesses at Menchies

Celebrate the holidays and meet some princesses at this free event.

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Holidays in St. Louis: Magical Ways to Make Memories with Your Kids this Holiday Season

There is no shortage of magical ways to celebrate the holidays in St. Louis. You can easily spend every weekend in December out making memories with your kids. Here's what we're excited about doing and seeing this holiday season:

Party at the Pointe

Celebrate the new year with live music, refreshments, face painting, swimming, a movie, carnival games, inflatables, a climbing wall and more.

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Meet Santa's Reindeer

Meet and take photos with these beautiful animals at this free event.

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Window Walk in the Central West End

Enjoy live holiday music, children's activities, carriage rides, clowns, face painting, roasted chestnuts, caroling, live music and photos with Santa.

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Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum

Grab a spot for Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum in St. Charles. Kids and families can explore the museum during these special weekend hours.

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Shark Week at the Saint Louis Zoo

Celebrate Shark Week at the Saint Louis Zoo, where you'll get free admission to Stingrays at the Caribbean Cove when you come to the zoo dressed as a shark. You can also enjoy lots of shark-themed activities, shark-themed snacks, and live music on the weekend.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Newsies

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

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Family Workshop: Printed + Inked

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Express yourself through color and texture as you discover the unlimited possibilities of mono prints! Collaborate to create multi-layered mono prints using gelatin plates, stencils, ink and found objects. Bring home a collection of masterpieces!

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Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Celebrate your child's special day at The Magic House! A variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities make every birthday magical and memorable. Birthday parties at The Magic House include all-day admission to the Museum for hosts and guests. Choose from themed birthday parties for up to 20 children, a Big Birthday Bash for up to 30 children or an Exclusive Private Party for up to 50 guests that includes private play time in a portion of The Magic House! LEARN MORE AND BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY!

Crayola World of Design and Crayola Artist's Passport Camps from Imagine Arts Academy take kids on a journey of discovery! At World of Design art camps, kids experiment with new art techniques, like sculpting, illustration and textile artistry, while working on their problem-solving skills at the same time. At Artist's Passport Camp, kids embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure. Campers explore far-off places and the people who live there, and lots more. Week-long full-day and half-day summer camps take place at locations across the St. Louis metro area and are filling fast! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

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