The Missouri Botanical Garden welcomes Santa during extended evening hours during Jingle in July. Santa will be in the Garden in his summer attire and will take photos with visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus, outside the Children's Garden, visitors can meet and take photos with the Ice Queen.
Jingle in July marks the beginning of ticket sales for the 2025 Garden Glow, the Garden's annual holiday tradition featuring more than 2 million lights in an immersive walk-through experience.
Visitors to Jingle in July will enjoy Santa, live tropical music, and photos with the Ice Queen, between 5 and 7 p.m. Last entry is 7:30 p.m. and the event lasts until 8 p.m. Festive drinks will also be available.
Jingle in July is included with Garden admission.
Learn more at missouribotanicalgarden.org
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