Your Guide to Holiday Fun in St. Louis this Season

There is nothing like the holidays in St. Louis! From festive pop-up bars to Santa sightings to beautiful light displays. As a mom, experiencing the holidays through the eyes of my kids has made this season even more magical. There’s A LOT to do, so my best advice is to pick a few things and savor those. I’ll try to remember to take my own advice… Some events do sell out so grab tickets or reservations early.

Santa breakfast at Union Station is always magical.

Here’s a list of holiday pop-ups, light displays, Santa sightings, performances and can’t miss holiday experiences.

HOLDAY POP-UPS

• Miracle at Small Change

• Sippin’ Santa at Planter’s House

• LIT at Molly’s

• Up on the Roof Top at 360 (Downtown + Westort)

• Cocktails and Claws at 4 Hands Kirkwood

• Moose Mug Lounge at Angad Arts Hotel

• Sleigh Shed at Train Shed

• The Floating Sleigh on the Riverboats

• Santa’s Speakeasy at Hidden Gems

• Bling at The Wolf Cafe

• Shack the Halls at Shack Frontenac

Cheers to festive sips and snacks!

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES

• Magical Cirque Christmas at Fox Theatre

• A Christmas Story at Fox Theatre

• The Nutcracker at Touhill

• Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Enterprise Center

• Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time at Enterprise Center

• The Bull’s Santa Jam at Stifel Theater

• Muppet Christmas Carol at Stifel Theater

• Home Alone in Concert at Powell Hall

CAN’T MISS HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES

• Polar Express at Union Station - November 14-December 30

• Cookie Crawl in Delmar Loop - December 6

• Window Walk in Central West End - Weekends in December

• Winter Fest in Keiner Plaza - November 22- January 11

• St. Charles Christmas Traditions - November 28-December 24

• Holiday Happiness at National Museum of Transportation

• Holiday Flower and Train Show at MOBOT - November 15- January 3

• Grinchmas on Grand - December 6

• Cookie Spree on Cherokee Street - December 6

• Gingerbread Village at Chase Park Plaza - Begins November 28

WinterFest in Downtown St. Lous is the perfect family friendly event all season!

SANTA SIGHTINGS

• Pancake Breakfast at Union Station

• Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum

• Breakfast with Santa at the Magic House

• St. Louis Mom Donuts with Santa

• Pajamas and Pancakes on St. Louis Riverboat

• Breakfast with Santa at Eckert’s

• Sundaes with Santa at SugarBot

• Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop

HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS

• WonderLights at WWT Raceway

• Garden Glow at MOBOT

• Winder Wonderland at Tilles Park

• Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm

• Brewery Lights at Anheuser Busch

• Way of Lights in Belleville

• Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo

• Santa’s Magical Kingdom at Jellystone Park

• Christmas Wonderland in Alton

I’d love to hear what you and your family are excited for this holiday season!