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Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, and have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights, a Kids Winter Wonderland, a nightly parade featuring the World-Famous Clydesdales, and lots of family-friendly activities. 

Kids ages 5-12 can have a morning of frosty fun at this Snowman Workshop. They'll build their own snowman-themed crafts and gifts for friends and family. 

Santa's Reindeer have been busy hiding candy canes in Kirkwood Park. Some have prizes attached to them. Kids can come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt starts at 10 a.m., and after the hunt, kids can take pictures with Santa. Pre-registration is required.

Bring your kids and take photos with Santa at the train station in downtown Kirkwood. 

Kids ages 5-12 can choose their own Elf name and join in on the Elf Workshop. They'll create handmade gifts for someone special (different variations of crafts are offered for different age groups). 

The Grinch is trying to steal Christmas! Help grow the Grinch's heart by joining in on this workshop full of Grinch activities. Kids will make Grinch dust to help stop the Grinch from coming to their homes and other crafts, as well as Grinch cookies. 

Celebrate the holidays at MADE for Kids and enjoy Cocoa and Cookies with Santa! You can take photos with Cocoa Santa and Mrs. Clause, create personalized gifts for family and friends and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. 

Toddler Time at The Magic House hosts two special guests in December! Toddler Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus includes story time with Mrs. Claus, a visit from Santa, festive activities like holiday-themed crafts and sensory play, and playtime in one of the special exhibits.

Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays. 

Get in the holiday spirit at this workshop for families, where you design and customize your own nutcracker. 

Looking for unique gifts this season? You'll find them at this one-day pop-up holiday shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park featuring a variety of local artists and vendors. Admission is free.

Get ready for a jolly good time with Mrs. Claus who will travel all the way from the North Pole to visit The Magic House! You'll enjoy festive fun as Mrs. Claus reads her favorite winter stories in the cozy Story Time Theater, all decked out for the season. 

Relax under the clearest sky in St. Louis at Yoga Under the Stars at the Planetarium. 

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.

Celebrate the season at the Saint Louis Art Museum with free performances and art activities inspired by traditions from around the world. Winter Celebrations includes music and dance performances from community organizations representing diverse global cultures, art activities for your little ones and much more during this free, two-day festival.

New Year's Eve at Winterfest is designed for the whole family, and includes ice skating, fire performers, appearances from some of your kids' favorite princesses and superheroes, fireworks and more.

Visit Winterfest on Fridays when kids ages 3-15 can skate for free at the Kiener Plaza Ice Rink from 4-8 p.m.

Families interested in learning about St. Louis Artworks and the art and apprenticeship programs they offer for kids in St. Louis are invited to attend a free Open House. 

Step into a winter wonderland of joy and delight as City Museum transforms into a festive paradise from November 28 through January 4. From twinkling lights that illuminate the night to heartwarming encounters with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their merry helpers, there’s something for everyone!