Want to know what light displays and holiday events are happening in
St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County for 2024? Here's a list!

*Click on an event name to get more info at the event website.

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights
Dates: Select nights November 22–December 30
1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
Times, Dates and Packages Vary
Cost: $12 for ages 21+, $7 for minors (ages 6-20), children ages 5 and under are free
Take in the lights, while smelling the hops, and snap a picture with the Budweiser Clydesdales. Guests who are 21 and over will receive a complimentary beer.

City Museum Holiday Celebration
750 North 16th Street, St. Louis, MO. 63103
Dates: Nov. 29 to Dec. 24
Make the holidays entertaining at City Museum’s Weirdly Wonderful holiday celebration. The uniquely wacky attraction transforms into a winter wonderland with dazzling lights, heartwarming encounters and seasonal cocktails.

Historic Saint Louis Presents – A Spirited Holiday Past
Various Locations
December 7 @ 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Cost varies by site
Historic Saint Louis invites you to experience the magic of the holidays with A Spirited Holiday Past. This event brings together over 20 historic homes, museums, and sites in the Louis area. Each location is uniquely decorated with period-appropriate holiday décor to showcase the charm and traditions of holidays past. The event offers a pick-your-own-tour format, allowing for a customizable experience. Guests will have the freedom to explore as many locations as they choose, with each offering holiday activities, seasonal treats, and engaging tours that bring local history to life.

Holiday Dinner Cruise
Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Dates Vary 7:30 pm
Cost: $25 – $59
Savor the holiday season with a delicious meal enjoying views of the St. Louis skyline. The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch host this holiday-themed dinner cruise so you can have the perfect setting for a special night with loved ones.

Missouri Botanical Garden's Garden Glow
4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
Dates: November 16–January 4; closed December 24 & 25
Times and Cost varies
The Missouri Botanical Garden has dressed the Climatron in red and green, with many colorful and creative light displays throughout the garden. Want a discounted admission for children? Go on Family Night - Wednesdays through December 11.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra – A Baroque Christmas
560 Music Center at Washington University
Dates: December 6 at 10:30am, December 7 at 7:30pm
Cost: Price varies by seating
Herald the holidays with Bach. The Orchestral Suite No. 3 gleams with the sound of trumpets and drums, while the Sinfonia from Christmas Oratorio captures a quiet pastoral beauty. Two SLSO musicians take center stage for concertos: Alejandro Valdepeñas on viola and Ann Choomack on piccolo. Start your December with Baroque splendor in the warmth of Washington University’s distinctive Art Deco building.

Tilles Park's Winter Wonderland
9551 Litzsinger Road St. Louis, MO 63124
Dates: November 27–December 30; closed Dec. 24
Times: 5–9 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $20
More than a million lights and 100-plus displays of winter scenes fill the county park’s more than 75 acres. Tickets can be purchased online in advance and redeemed any open night, or pay cash at the park.

The Polar Express Train Ride
1820 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Dates and Times
Cost: $40 – $120
The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is a holiday tradition. The magical experience is set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, and takes guests on a journey to the North Pole aboard beautifully decorated trains. Families are encouraged to interact with the train conductor, The Polar Express characters, Santa Claus, and his elves. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite seasonal pajamas for the occasion.

The Sleigh Shed
201 S. 18th St St. Louis, MO 63103
Dates: Open Throught December 31
Times: Sunday-Thursday 11am - 9pm | Friday & Saturday 11am -11pm
The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full display. Guests can enjoy creative cocktails and mocktails. The event is family friendly but only those over 21 can sit the bar.

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
Dates: Select nights through December 29
Times: 5–8:30 p.m.
Cost: Pricing varies
Experience the zoo in a different light—decked in millions of lights and featuring animal-themed displays, and see a seasonally themed movie at the 4-D theater.

Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm
7385 Grant Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123
Dates: Select nights November 23–December 30
Times: 5–10 p.m., entry closes at 9 p.m.
Cost: $12 per person, children ages 3 and under are free. Parking is $16 per vehicle.
There are three ways to experience holiday lights at Grant's Farm:  the Holiday Lights Drive-Through, Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus, or the Holiday Lights Walk-Through, Carriage Rides & Fire Pits package. Book today to see the iconic Bauernhof Courtyard dressed in lights and experience the magic.

Grove of Lights
2300 Mill Hill Road Saint Clair, Missouri 63077
Dates Vary
Times: 5–9 p.m.
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child
Friends and family of any age can enjoy a fun and cozy evening in the pavillions dripping with lights. Enjoy hot cocoa, S’mores, face painting, visits with Santa, Kids Zone activities and play area, shopping at our vendor markets, and the Lost Hill Lake bar will have special holiday drinks!

Laumeier Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Rd, Sappington, MO 63127
Dates: December 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Looking for unique gifts this holiday season and want to shop local? Then visit the Laumeier Holiday Pop-Up Shop for a holiday shopping event featuring area makers and their works. Enjoy food, beverages, and fire pits in the festive atmosphere of the Park!

Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk
Historic Downtown Maplewood, Missouri
Date: December 6, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Cost: Free
After the grand lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa, visitors can sip hot chocolate, grab a holiday beer at Schlafly, enjoy costumed carolers, horse-drawn carriages, or visit the local small businesses that define the neighborhood. Storefronts will be decked out for the holidays and many businesses will also offer live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and special discounts throughout the evening.

Santa's Magical Kingdom
5300 Fox Creek Rd, Pacific, MO 63069
Dates: November 17–January 5
Times: 5:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Sunday–Thursday; reduced hours December 26–January, 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Cost: Starts at $35 per family car
See millions of lights, animated scenes, and special effects. Along the way, stop at Kringle’s General Store for gifts.

The Chalet at Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
7730 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105
Dates Vary
Cost: $20 – $50
Want a luxurious experience with your friends this holiday season? Enjoy cozy luxury at The Chalet perched on the sky-high deck of Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton. The Chalet includes exclusive indoor-outdoor experiences and serves as the ultimate winter escape. At the outdoor pop-up bar, try your hand at curling, gather around a fire pit and savor seasonal bites and sips such as goat cheese truffles, barbecue pork sliders, warm mulled wine, and smoky hot chocolate. Enjoy the cozy wooden pergolas with twinkling lights, heat lamps and blankets.

Celebration of Lights
1000 Jessup Lane, O'Fallon, Missouri.
Dates: November 29–December 30, closed December 25
Times: 6–9 p.m. Monday–Sunday
Cost: Starts at $16
For more than 30 years, this lights display at Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon, Missouri, has attracted tens of thousands of visitors each year. Beyond driving through the light display, guests can stroll, reserve a hayride, or ride the city train.

JINGLE! Festival
CarShield Field, 900 TR Hughes Blvd, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Dates: Nov. 29–Dec. 31. 
Times: Daytime and evening time slots available
Cost: $26–34, with VIP tickets available
Brand new to the St. Louis area, JINGLE! Festival will play host to larger-than-life light displays, including a walk-through holiday light maze, among other attractions such as pop-up bars, Santa visits, storytime with Mrs. Claus, local food trucks, and a holiday market with artisan gift vendors. The main highlight, however, is the “Winter Wonderland” forest, illuminated by millions of twinkling lights.

Holiday Night Lights Drive-Thru
2577 W. Meyer, Wentzville, Mo
Dates: November 29–December 30; closed December 1, 9, and Christmas day
Times: 5:30–9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10
This mile-long lights display includes illuminated tunnels and iconic Christmas scenes. Catch Santa at the Kolb Building on Saturdays.

St. Charles Christmas Traditions
Historic St. Charles
Dates Vary: 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Welcome to a world of holiday fun with a special blend of storytelling, history and whimsy including: flying reindeer, dancing sugarplums and an array of international ambassadors sharing holiday traditions from around the world. Savor warm chestnuts roasted over an open fire, witness the pageantry of global Santa figures dressed in the cultural attire of their home countries and listen to timeless melodies sung by Victorian carolers. Mixing yuletide nostalgia and contemporary fantasy, this free, family-friendly event shouldn’t be missed.