
Santa is coming to St. Louis and is parking his sleigh at The Magic House! Children can visit with him and have their picture taken with Santa at the outdoor Jingle Bell Pavilion, then play in the Gingerbread Village.
Reservations for Visits with Santa at The Magic House include admission to the outdoor Gingerbread Village experience. Everyone gets a special sweet treat — even adults!
Cost is $15 per family. Registration is required.
Learn more and make reservations at magichouse.org
See also: Holiday Magic at The Magic House
Magical Nights at The Magic House
See lots of holiday events in our Things To Do calendar
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