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
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.
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