Many St. Louis family attractions are open with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Many are hosting virtual and socially distanced events, which you'll find in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently.
holiday events in St. Louis
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Get creative and have fun at this Gingerbread Workshop for kids of all ages and families.
Elf. Jr. The Musical at STAGES St. Louis
Enjoy a magical romp through a holiday classic on stage starring local talented kids! Don't miss special pre-show activities for kids, milk & cookies and photo opportunities with Santa.
Winterfest
Celebrate with all the fun of winter at Winterfest. This family friendly event includes a Nutcracker-themed celebration, holidays lights, live music, a marshmallow roast, lots of giveaways and a performance of The Nutcracker on Ice.
Gum Drop Mountain
Want to get some holiday shopping done? Drop off the kids for a winter wonderland afternoon at the Kirkwood Community Center.
The Elves Workshop
Kids can spend time with Santa's elves making holiday presents to give to their loves ones at this gift-making workshop at the Wildey Theatre.
Edie's Fairytale Theatre Presents The Mischievous Elf
Enjoy a free showing of The Mischievous Elf performed by Edie's Fairytale Theatre at this fun holiday show for all ages.
Candlelight Tours of Thornhill
Enjoy a beautiful candlelight tour of the historic Thornhill House
in Faust Park.
Thornhill is the original estate of Missouri's second governor Frederick Bates. During these self-guided tours, the customs of the 1820s will surround guests, along with historically dressed docents.
Admission is $8 for adults, and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children younger than 4 are free.
Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
