Kick off the weekend at the Saint Louis Zoo! This summer, the Zoo will host Family Fun Friday Nights every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Family Fun Friday Nights are free!
As you walk around the Zoo, you'll find entertainers roaming around campus. (Entertainers vary throughout the summer, from magicians, to jugglers, stilt walkers, and DJs! And of course, there are the Zoo animals, The majority of animal exhibits will have extended hours during Family Fun Friday Nights. There will also be food and drink specials, and all of your favorite Zoo attractions, like the Conservation Carousel, 4D Theater, Stingrays at the Caribbean Cove, Dinoroarus, and the Zooline Railroad. (Normal admission fees apply to these attractions.)
Free reservations are required for Family Fun Friday Nights. Learn more and make reservations at stlzoo.org
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, and have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.
Santa's Reindeer have been busy hiding candy canes in Kirkwood Park. Some have prizes attached to them. Kids can come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt starts at 10 a.m., and after the hunt, kids can take pictures with Santa. Pre-registration is required.