There's a lot of fun holiday events going on from now to the end of the year. From Thanksgiving bar events, Christmas parties, music, celebrations and light displays. Keep checking back for this list gets updated daily with the latest holiday parties this season. Looking to plan ahead? Here's what holiday related activities are happening through the end of the year.
Holiday events
Things to do in St. Louis including Christmas light displays, parties, attractions, shows and more
Meaghan Anselm
MetromixOctober 31, 2008
The Joffrey Ballet in Nutcracker
- The Fox Theater - 527 N. Grand Blvd. - St. Louis
December 3 : 7:30 p.m.
Be entertained by music and dance for a holiday classic at The Fox
Christmas in Old Town Florissant
Florissant City Hall - 955 Rue St. Francois - Florissant
December 5 : 1 p.m.
All retail shops and restaurants will be open, so you can combine your day with eating, shopping and enjoying the holiday festivities.
Wynonna Judd
Rickman Auditorium - 745 Jeffco Blvd. - Arnold
December 13 : 7 p.m.
Hit maker Judd will be singing Christmas tunes to get your in the holiday spirit.
Way of Lights
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows - 442 S. De Mazenod Dr. - Belleville
Daily 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (ends January 3)
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is one of the best light displays in the area.
Holiday Variety Show
- Playhouse at Westport Plaza - 635 Westport Plaza - St. Louis
December 3 : 7:30 p.m.
Join Jeff Stewart and his talented cast of performers for a variety show celebrating the holiday season.
The First Annual Edwardsville Holiday Market
Moose Lodge - 7371 Marine Road - Edwardsville
November 28 : 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Forget the crowded malls, the 1st Annual Edwardsville Holiday Market will be held on Thanksgiving weekend.
Holiday Girlfriend's Day
- The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery - 6116 2nd St. - Kimmswick
December 12 : 9 a.m.
Girlfriends Day Holiday Special “Shop ‘til tea” is the ultimate girl's day out.
Old Fashioned Christmas Festival in Kimmswick
Visitors Center - 314 Market St. - Kimmswick
December 4 : 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Kimmswick.
A Dickens of a Killing murder mystery dinner
- Lemp Mansion - 3322 Demenil Place - St. Louis
Fridays and Saturdays : 7 p.m. (ends January 2)
Holiday themed Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at The Lemp Mansion can't get any better.
Victorian Holiday Tradition
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Old Courthouse) - 11 N. 4th St. - St. Louis
November 27 : 12 p.m. St. Louis Brass Band Quintet and The Caroling Party
Lots of activities happening for the holidays at the Arch and Old Courthouse.
The Nutcracker with Alexandra Ballet
The Purser Center at Logan College - 1851 Schoettler Road - Chesterfield
December 20 : 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Chesterfield Arts is presenting a sweet holiday favorite, The Nutcracker with Alexandra Ballet, this December.
Candlelight Holiday Walk
106 S. Central Ave. - Eureka
November 27 : 5 p.m.
Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting in heart of Eureka.
Annual Candlelight Tour
Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village - 1868 Highway F - Defiance
December 4 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Step away from the hustle of holiday shopping to enjoy an unforgettable night at the Historic Daniel Boone Home and Boonesfield Village.
Historic Belleville's 20th Annual Gingerbread Walk
Belleville's Main Street - 227 E. Main St. - Belleville
Daily (ends January 4)
Enjoy a “funtastical” self-guided walk past shop windows filled with gingerbread houses and other creations.
Kwanzaa: First Fruits
- Missouri Botanical Garden - 4344 Shaw Blvd. - St. Louis
December 30 : 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate “Kwanzaa: First Fruits” at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Chanukah Festival of Lights
- Missouri Botanical Garden - 4344 Shaw Blvd. - St. Louis
December 6 : 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate "Chanukah: Festival of Lights” at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Tilles Park Winter Wonderland
Tilles Park - 9551 Litzsinger Road - St. Louis
Daily 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (ends January 3)
St. Louis County Parks is celebrating our 23rd year of Winter Wonderland.
AmerenUE Thanksgiving Day Parade
Old Court House -
11 N. 4th St. -
St. Louis
November 28 : 8:45 a.m.
The 2009 AmerenUE Thanksgiving Day parade begins at 8:45 a.m.
Gardenland Express
- Missouri Botanical Garden - 4344 Shaw Blvd. - St. Louis
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 3) Closed December 25
Annual Flower and Train show at the Missouri Botanical Gardens
Holiday Wreath Auction
- Missouri Botanical Garden - 4344 Shaw Blvd. - St. Louis
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 3)
Purchase your holiday wreath and shop for other great holiday accessories at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Victorian Christmas at Tower Grove House
Tower Grove House - 4344 Shaw Blvd. - St. Louis
Sundays : 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (ends January 3)
See the Victorian country home of Garden founder Henry Shaw decked for the season.
Holiday Zootique
- The Saint Louis Zoo - 1 Government Drive - St. Louis
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends December 24)
Looking for unique holiday gifts try the Holiday Zootique at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Big Daddy's party Thanksgiving weekend
- Big Daddy's Soulard - 1000 Sidney St. - St. Louis
November 27 : 7 p.m.
Enjoy drink specials and three levels to party the entire weekend of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving night at Big Daddy's
- Big Daddy's Soulard - 1000 Sidney St. - St. Louis
November 26 : 7 p.m.
Enjoy drink specials and music Thanksgiving night.
"Jingle and Jive" Holiday Party
St. Charles Convention Center - 801 Convention Plaza - St. Charles
December 3 : 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday with a great networking event for clients, companies and individuals.
Holiday Magic 2009
America's Center - 801 Convention Plaza - St. Louis
December 4 : 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
A shoppers delight where holidays can be found all in one stop
A Christmas Story
- The Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts - The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis - 130 Edgar Road - St. Louis
Daily (December 2 through December 27) Times Vary
Enjoy a classic tale told for all to enjoy
U.S. Bank Wild Lights
- The Saint Louis Zoo - 1 Government Drive - St. Louis
Daily 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (December 18 through December 23)
U.S. Bank presents the Saint Louis Zoo's Wild Lights display.
The Charlie Daniels Band Christmas
- St. Charles Family Arena - 2002 Arena Parkway - St. Charles
December 17 : 7:30 p.m.
The Charlie Daniels Band brings Christmas home.
Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk
7300 Manchester Road - St. Louis
December 4 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come enjoy a Christmas Tree Lighting, carolers, carriage rides, and refreshments at the 8th annual Maplewood Christmas Tree walk.
Layfayette Square Annual Holiday Parlour Tour
- Lafayette Park - 2101 Park Ave. - St. Louis
December 13 : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Lafayette Square Annual Holiday Parlour Tour is a self guided walking house tour of eight homes built between 1870 and 1895.
Holiday Open House and Craft Show
- Contemporary Art Museum - 3750 Washington Blvd. - St. Louis
December 10 : 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Step into the Contemporary for warm holiday cheer during our annual Holiday Open House.
The Loop Holiday Walk
- Blueberry Hill - 6504 Delmar Blvd. - St. Louis
December 5 : 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Shopping, dining and bar hopping on the cheap in the Loop
Soulard Holiday Parlour Tour
2524 S. 11th St. - St. Louis
December 5 : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The historic neighborhood of Soulard proudly announces its 34th Annual Holiday Parlour Tour with guided tours.
26th Annual Cookie Spree
2114 Cherokee St. -
St. Louis
December 5 : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The 26th Annual Cherokee Antique Row Cookie Spree offers shoppers free cookies, candy and hot cider while they hunt for holiday gifts.
Off The Wall at City Hall
City Hall -
1200 Market St. -
St. Louis
December 12 : 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Off The Wall at City Hall is an unusual event with food, art and entertainment after hours at City Hall.
2009 Cans Film Festival
- Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 Cine - 5320 S. Lindbergh Blvd. - Saint Louis
December 5 : 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wehrenberg Theaters will once again host its annual “Cans Film Festival” to benefit The Salvation Army’s “Tree of Lights” campaign.
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abbiefransis from Brentwood - November 07, 2009 at 11:37 AM
I had no idea Soulard did Holiday Tours! Very nice!
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