The King and I The Fabulous Fox Theatre Date: December 1-10, 2017 Website: https://www.fabulousfox.com/events/detail/king-and-i
Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, The King and I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine). One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.”
Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape Tour Scottrade Center 1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO Date: December 2, 2017 Time: 8:00 pm Website:https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/06005257f27898b9?irgwc=1&clickid=qdtw-kvuxt9ouc7zxj0gxzytukmrwrvq3qpkw40&camefrom=cfc_buyat_253158&impradid=253158&referral_id=tmfeedbuyat253158&wt.mc_id=aff_buyat_253158&utm_source=253158-facebook-%2520tm&impradname=facebook-%2520tm&utm_medium=affiliate
Enjoy a really great show!
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Presents Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley The Loretto-Hilton Center For The Performing Arts At Webster University Date: December 1-3, 2017 Website: http://www.repstl.org/events/detail/miss-bennet-christmas-at-pemberley
In this winning and witty sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the bookish middle child of the Bennet family finally has her day. Constantly overshadowed by her four sisters, Mary Bennet finds hope for a new life beyond her family from an unexpected holiday romance. Austen fans and first-timers alike will find much to love in this alluring comedic tale.
South Grand 16th Annual Grinchmas Ritz Park Date: December 2,2017 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Website: http://southgrand.org/events/
The Grinch will be arriving in the South Grand neighborhood in the city of St. Louis on Saturday, December 2 with an unusual motive: to spread holiday cheer and joy, and to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children
Holiday Magic Returns to Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery 12th and Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO Date: December 1 - 30, 2017 Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Website: http://www.budweisertours.com/locations/st-louis-missouri.html
Get ready to make the season brighter with Anheuser-Busch St. Louis and its incredible display of holiday spirit during the 32nd annual Brewery Lights. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 16, guests are invited to visit the Brewery and Tour Center for a special holiday experience featuring thousands of glittering lights, beer samples, food and entertainment all holiday season long. Every Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30, guests will be able to enjoy free walking tours, S'mores stations, fire pit stations and a variety of festive fun. The Bud Light ice rink will be back again this year under the iconic Budweiser sign. Skate rentals will be available for a small donation. Brewery Lights is free, and complimentary parking is available for guests. For more information and details on package specials visit brewerylights.com.
Holiday Lights National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows 442 South De Mazenod Dr, Belleville, IL Date: December 1 – January 7, 2018 Time: 5:30 pm Website: https://snows.org/
Enjoy an amazing light show that the entire family will enjoy!
Wintermarkt 2017 Greg Freeman Park Date: December 2,2017 Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Website: https://skinkerdebaliviere.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/december-3-wintermarkt/
Skinker DeBaliviere’s annual outdoor crafts sale in the spirit of the holiday season is back. This local, German-inspired Festival draws big crowds looking for unique arts & crafts! The event is ideal for those looking for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. In addition, a variety of musical groups from around the Skinker DeBaliviere Community will be performing.
St. Louis Blues Scottrade Center 1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103
Date: December 1, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Website: www.scottradecenter.com/
St. Louis Blues vs. Las Angeles Kings – enjoy a great game!
Steinberg Skating Rink Steinberg Skating Rick Date: December 1 – December 30, 2017 Time: 10:00am Website: http://www.steinbergskatingrink.com/
Steinberg Skating Rink is the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the Midwest offering 27,600 square feet of FROZEN FUN and is open daily including holidays.
The Kithara Duo Ethical Society Of St. Louis Date: December 2,2017 Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Website: http://www.guitarstlouis.net/?q=node/387
The Kithara Duo (Olga Amelkina-Vera and Fernand Vera), formed in 2002 and have stayed relevant with performances all over the globe. The have performed in Europe and South America, as well as nationally for such organizations as Guitar Sarasota, Guitar Fort Worth, and the Treasure Coast Classical Guitar Society. The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society is thrilled to welcome The Kithara Duo to our city, and we hope you can join us for an exciting Saturday night concert. http://kitharaduo.com
Cherokee Antique Row Annual Cookie Spree Cherokee Street 1900 - 2300 Cherokee Street , St. Louis, MO Date: December 2 - 3, 2017 Time: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Contact Info: Cherri Elder, Cherokee Antique Row & More, Phone: 314-772-1436
Cherokee Antique Row 34th Annual Cookie Spree is December 2nd and 3rd Enjoy the festive atmosphere on Cherokee Antique Row as you shop and tour our historic district during the 34th Annual Cookie Spree. Over 30 shops offer free cookies and treats while Holiday Shoppers seek out unique gift items. They are hosting a Charity Fundraiser for the Salvation Army. There will be Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts ringing the bell and caroling
Christmas Candlelight Walk Historic Daniel Boone Home & Boonefield Village 1868 Highway F, Defiance, MO Date: December 1 - 9, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm Website: http://www.historicstcharles.com/mapexplorer/?action=nearby&recid=434
Thousands of candles illuminate a world on the edge of the frontier. Step back into the early 1800s to experience Christmas as it was celebrated in the past with stories, music and hot cider. Limited tickets are available. Reservations are highly recommended.
Breakfast with Santa Eckert's Country Restaurant 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL Date: December 2 - 3, 2017 Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Contact Info: Amanda Morgan, Eckert's Country Restaurant, Phone: 618-233-0513
Join us for a meal with Santa on the farm! Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Santa has a special gift for each child. We will capture the moment in a photo of your child with Santa. Reservations are suggested. Breakfast will be provided from 8am until noon. The meal includes: scrambled eggs, crisp bacon, biscuits and homemade sausage gravy. $15/adult; $12/child. For more information or reservations, call Eckert’s Restaurant at (618)233-0513x3.
Central West End Window Walk Central West End Date: December 2, 2017 Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Website: https://cwescene.com/
Window Walk is theCentral West End Scene (CWE scene)’s annual holiday celebration. It highlights the many wonderful attributes of the holidays in the CWE — shopping at boutiques, enjoying seasonal libations, great meals at local restaurants and strolling amidst elegantly decorated windows. Window Walk brings back the time-honored tradition formerly found in downtown windows and gives St. Louisans a great venue to experience the holidays.
The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station St. Louis Union Station Date: December 1 - 30, 2017 Website: www.stlouisunionstation.com/listings/polar-express-at-union-station
The magical story of a boy’s search for the meaning of Christmas comes to life when real trains departs St. Louis Union Station for a round-trip journey to the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Once onboard, hot chocolate and cookies are served as passengers read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to St. Louis Union Station. The journey begins November 24, 2017 with trains running every day except Christmas though December 30.Trains depart St. Louis Union Station at 4:30, 6:00, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.
Winter Wonderland At Tilles Park Tilles Park Date: December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 Website: http://www.stlouisco.com/parksandrecreation/thingstodo/winterwonderland
Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park welcomes guests to viewthe magical lighting displaysby car or carriage ride.
Holiday in the Park Six Flags St. Louis Date: December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 Website: www.holiday.sixflags./stlouis
It’s the most wonderful time of the year as we celebrateHoliday in the Park featuring thrilling rides, tasty treats and exciting family entertainment for the holiday season. Select days November 18– January 1, the park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of colorful lights, carolers performing classic yuletide favorites,personalized meet-and-greets with Santa and his helpers, and everyone’s favoriteLooneyTunescharacters. Enjoy all the wonderful aromas of the season while satisfying your appetite and quenching your thirst with hot chocolate, cider, custom fudge, holiday-inspired funnel cake flavors, and many other traditional favorites.
Celebration of Lights Fort Zumwalt Park 1000 Jessup Lane, O'Fallon, MO Date: December 1 - 30, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Website: http://www.ofallon.mo.us/celebration-of-lights
Celebration of Lights is a holiday light display held at Fort Zumwalt Park. Each scene is designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. Started in 1991, the event attracts more than 10,000 vehicles each year and more than 5,000 individuals during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday (except Monday & Tuesday, December 11 & 12), 6 – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 – 10 p.m. Monday, closed to vehicle traffic – Train rides by advance reservation only
Winterfest at the Arch Kiener Plaza 6th & Chestnut Streets St. Louis, Mo 63101 Date: December 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 Website: https://www.archwinterfest.com/
The Gateway Arch Park Foundation and St. Louis Blues are teaming up again to bring an ice rink to Downtown St. Louis. Winterfest at the Arch presented by Centene will begin on November 18 with the opening of the ice rink in the new Kiener Plaza, part of the historic renovations nearing completion at the Gateway Arch Park and surrounding areas. The rink will remain open until January 1, 2018
U.S. Bank Presents Wild Lights Saint Louis Zoo Date: December 2 - 3, 2017 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Website: https://www.stlzoo.org/events/wildlights/
Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo’s enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy 500,000 twinkling lights, illuminated animal displays, seasonal sounds and all kinds of festive fun.
Magic of Lights Gateway Motorsports Park 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison, IL Date: December 1 – January 1, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm Website: www.gatewaymsp.com/inaugural-magic-of-lights-holiday-spectacular-opens-nov-17
Magic of Lights is a dazzling 1.5-mile drive-through holiday lights show featuring more than 300 spectacular displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of St. Louis's newest favorite holiday tradition. One carload, one price. Magic of Lights is a great family entertainment value, and every ticket to Magic of Lights benefits Cardinals Care
Garden Glow Missouri Botanical Garden Date: December 1 – January 1, 2018 Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Website: http://glow.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Celebrate the season with over one million dazzling lights, fun new experiences and traditional favorites! Please Note: This attraction is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Currents 114 Saint Louis Art Museum Date: December 1 – February 4,2017 Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Website: http://www.slam.org/exhibitions/currents114.php
Currents 114: Matt Saunders, the artist presents interrelated works conceived specifically for this exhibition, including monumental copper-plate etchings, oil paintings on chiffon and photograms. The exhibition also features an animation video installation that will play across multiple screens and weave through two galleries.
What’s Past is Prologue: A House Brimming with Stories Field House Museum Date: December 2 - 3, 2017 Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Website: fieldhousemuseum.org/
What’s Past is Prologue: A House Brimming with Stories, is the embodiment of the past and present as it narrates the Field Family’s multiple contributions to American society, framed in a modern day context. Built more than 160 years ago, The Field House Museum was once part of a series of row houses, a get-away from the noise and smoke of the smallmetropolis of St. Louis. Large murals tell the stories of Roswell and Frances’ life in St. Louis, Roswell’s contributions to the Dred Scott case, and poet Eugene Field whose verses captivated boys and girls across the country. A separate tale depicted in the gallery is that of the museum itself, and its transition from the Eugene Field Shrine to The Field House Museum that visitors see today.
Panoramas of the City Missouri History Museum Date: December 2– August 12, 2018 Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Website: http://mohistory.org/panoramas
In the first half of the 20th century, St. Louis photographers used panoramic photography to capture moments from our city’s history—everything from Charles Lindbergh’s homecoming and baseball games to protests and disaster relief. The stunning, immersive images they created celebrate St. Louis’s highs, acknowledge its lows, and document the day-to-day lives of its people. Panoramas of the City will use over 50 of these photographs to bring St. Louis’s history to life. Through these images—several of which will be blown up so large that you’ll feel like you can walk right through them—you’ll be able to experience St. Louis’s past in a way you never have before. You’ll learn new stories about the city’s rich and diverse history, stories that have been all but forgotten. You’ll see unfamiliar images of familiar moments, images that give us a new perspective on well-known stories from our past. You’ll also learn about the process of panoramic photography and have an opportunity to submit panoramas of the St. Louis you know and love.
The Discovery of King Tut Saint Louis Science Center Date: December 1 – January 2018 Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Website: www.slsc.org/tut
For the first time in North America, Premier Exhibition’s presents The Discovery of King Tut, a remarkable presentation of one of the greatest archeological finds of the 20th century. Using over 1,000 expertly crafted reproductions of treasures discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb, the exhibition presents this fascinating subject in an entirely new way: a thrillingly unique experience that explores the legendary tomb and its treasures as they were at the exact moment of their discovery. The Discovery of King Tut presents the actual excavation itself, its story and its invaluable legacy. Using painstakingly, scientifically produced reconstructions, the exhibition allows the public to enjoy the magnificent splendor of these priceless Egyptian treasures without ever harming the fragile, sensitive originals – which can only now be exhibited separately and are no longer permitted to tour outside of Egypt.”