Visit the Field House Museum to celebrate a favorite childhood toy - the teddy bear! All kids 15 and under will take home a new furry friend of their own.
Kids will enjoy a hot dog lunch, fun craft activities, story time and a teddy bear parade too.
The Teddy Bear Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 16. Tickets are $15 for ages 7 and up and $8 for ages 6 and under and are available online.
More information and tickets: fieldhousemuseum.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!
The Grinch will arrive on South Grand to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation ($5 with a toy donation), participants can have their photo taken with the Grinch.
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.
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.