Visit Castlewood Stables and have your family picture taken with Santa Horse at this free event on the farm. Kids can also enjoy a holiday craft and take home some hay for you to leave out for Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve!
This event is free and reservations are not required. A crowd is expected though, so please be patient! Parking in front of the stables is limited, but parking is allowed along the road, just use caution and be sure to leave room for cars to pass.
At Castlewood Stables in Ballwin from 1 to 4 p.m. on December 15. Come and have some holiday fun at the stable with Santa Horse!
More information: castlewoodstables.com
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