Missouri Botanical Garden

314-577-5100

www.mobot.org

4344 Shaw Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63110

Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation's oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark. The Garden is a center for botanical research and science education, as well as an oasis in the city of St. Louis. Education programs for all ages, special exhibits and breath-taking attractions are year-round features. The Missouri Botanical Garden family of attractions includes The Butterfly House and Shaw Nature Reserve.

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Things to Do

Books and Butterflies

Experience this storytelling adventure at The Butterfly House. Your little ones will enjoy fun storytime readings with some very special guests. Books and Butterflies is included with Butterfly House admission.

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Holiday Classics for $5 at Marcus Theatres

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so celebrate it by taking your family to see classic holiday films on the big screen! Admission is just $5 for all ages. Marcus Theatres is hosting special showings of these family favorites from Nov. 30 - Dec. 13: Elf, Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life, Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, and Miracle on 34th Street.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a half million lights will illuminate some of the Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays will delight crowds of all ages.

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O'Fallon Celebration of Lights

The annual Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Mo., has been a holiday tradition since 1991. Open to vehicle traffic nightly except Mondays.

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Special Preschool Hours at The Magic House

The Magic House offers special morning hours for families with young children Tuesday through Friday during the school year. Select exhibits open at 10:30 a.m. before the entire museum opens at noon. Preschool Hours feature exhibits that are geared toward children ages 2-8, but anyone is welcome to visit.

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Escape the rush with the Holiday Classics series at Marcus Theatres! Whether your kids are seeing them for the first time or the 100th, the whole family will agree that movies like Elf and The Polar Express are even more fun on the big screen. Best of all, admission is just $5 per person. Visit MarcusTheatres.com for tickets, showtimes and a complete list of all eight participating locations in greater St. Louis. Shows Nov. 30-Dec. 6 include Elf, Home Alone and It's a Wonderful Life. Shows Dec. 7-13 include National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express and Miracle on 34th Street.

U. S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo: Now brighter than ever, with 1 million lights! While enjoying the animal-themed light displays, stay cozy with cocoa and delicious s'mores. You'll also have a holly jolly time taking a spin on the Conservation Carousel and watching "Polar Express" at the 4D Theater. Tiny tots can enjoy festive crafts, and don't forget to give a holiday hello to the animals at the Insectarium and Penguin & Puffin Coast. For more information, visit stlzoo.org

Celebrate the holiday season at the Saint Louis Art Museum with art, music, and dance from around the world! December 8th and 9th, bring your family and friends to Winter Celebrations, a weekend of free festivities inspired by cultures near and far. Enjoy performances by the Hispanic Festival of St. Louis, St. Louis Osuwa Taiko Japanese Drumming, St. Louis Christmas Carolers Association, Dances of India, Afriky Lolo West African Dance, Normandy High School Jazz Band, and more. Create a new holiday tradition at the Saint Louis Art Museum! Winter Celebrations are Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE. Sponsored by Ameren. LEARN MORE

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