
Step into a winter wonderland of joy and delight as City Museum transforms into a festive paradise from Thanksgiving through the entire month of December. From twinkling lights that illuminate the night to heartwarming encounters with Santa and his merry helpers, there’s something for everyone!
As part of its holiday happenings, Santa will visit the Museum of Transporation, arriving in style by helicopter.
Have a pizza party with Santa! Kids can hang out with Ole' Saint Nick and enjoy pizza, cookie decorating, crafts, and take pictures with Santa at this evening event.
Santa needs to be ready for all those cookies, so he's taking to the ice for a little cardio at the Centene Community Ice Center, and he wants all his little elves to join him! Skate with Santa, pass along your wish list and take photos with him at this special event open to all.
Young revelers who may not be able to stay awake until midnight to celebrate the New Year can ring in 2024 at Noon Year's Eve, a free celebration for kids and families at the Missouri History Museum.
U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo is back for another beautifully lit season. Your family can stroll through the Zoo grounds surrounded by a million lights! Visitors will see twinkling light displays, enjoy fun photo opportunities, holiday carolers, Santa's woodland workshop, roaming entertainers, and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland.
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.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEAM is for ages 3 to 5.