The Grinch will arrive on South Grand on Saturday, December 6 to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation, visitors can have their photo taken with the Grinch. Those who bring a toy donation for the children at the hospital can have their photo taken for $5.
Grinchmas takes place on December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rooster on South Grand. The South Grand Night Market follows from 4-8 p.m.
More information: southgrand.org
The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
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