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Naughty and Nice at St. Louis Aquarium.

Naughty and Nice

$24.75 – $29.75
December 24 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Santa’s checking his list, and so are we! This holiday season, we’re finding out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice under the sea. Will our Sharks splash their way onto the Naughty List, or will the friendly Porcupinefish seal their spot on the Nice List? Dive in and decide for yourself!

Behind the Feathers A Century of Weatherbird History at Field House Museum.

Behind the Feather: A Century of Weatherbird History

$10
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Explore the legacy of America’s oldest continuously drawn daily cartoon in Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History. Since 1901, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Weatherbird has offered wit, commentary, and charm to readers across generations. With special insights from current Weatherbird artist Dan Martin, this exhibit showcases the evolution of the iconic character through […]

The Missouri History Museum is one of the best St. Louis historic sites, as it has a new 1904 World's Fair exhibit.

The 1904 World’s Fair Exhibit

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full of indignity. Now, 120 years after it opened in St. Louis, the 1904 World’s Fair exhibit at the Missouri History Museum will reintroduce audiences to […]

The World In St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum.

The World In St. Louis

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, and philosophers from six continents made their way here, bringing with them art, language, food, and culture. In one afternoon a fairgoer could travel from […]

The Missouri History Museum has an "I Love STL" sign in front.

Collected: St. Louis History Brought to Life

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in order to help make sense of the past. Some of these pieces mark defining moments in the region’s history such as Missouri’s pivotal role in […]

A work by living artist Anselm Kiefer features copper wire, lead, iron, straw and ceramics incorporated in the canvas.

Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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This fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present a landmark exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most influential and provocative artists of our time. Featuring works from the 1960s to the present, Anselm Kiefer: Becoming the Sea will be the first comprehensive survey of Kiefer’s work in the U.S. in […]

Haegue Yang's exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum St Louis will feature room-scaled installations like the one in this photo.

Haegue Yang: Quasi-Heartland

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Born in Seoul, South Korea in 1971, Haegue Yang is known for her versatile works, ranging from room-scaled installations and performative sculptures to paper collages and staged performances. Yang dissociates quotidian objects and materials – think ventilators, Venetian blinds, scent emitters and clothing racks – from their mundane roles to recast them in multisensory experiences. […]

Teresa Baker brings her large-scale abstract paintings like this turquoise leaf to the Contemporary Art Museum St Louis.

Teresa Baker: Somewhere Between Earth and Sky

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Born in Watford City, North Dakota in 1985, artist Teresa Baker lives and works in Los Angeles, and she’s an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes in the Great Plains. The most comprehensive presentation of her work to date, this solo exhibition at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis includes paintings, bronze sculptures, woven […]

City Museum transforms into a winter wonderland for the holidays in St. Louis.

Weirdly Wonderful Holidays

December 24 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Experience the magic of the holidays at City Museum’s weirdly wonderful celebration. From Nov. 28 to Jan. 4, the uniquely wacky attraction will transform into a winter wonderland full of dazzling lights, heartwarming encounters and seasonal cocktails. While you can still enjoy classic thrills – from the enchanted caves to the rooftop rides – visits […]

A new exhibition featuring the playful art of Charles Houska is open at the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Charles Houska: Master of Play

Free
December 24 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, including brand-new chess-themed commissions and an impressive 3D printed chess set. Showcased inside a vibrant and immersive environment filled with his iconic floral, animal and […]

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum features paintings by Joan Mitchell in a new exhibition.

Making Their Mark: Works from the Shah Garg Collection

Free
December 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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For this exhibition, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum spotlights more than 50 works from the Shah Garg Collection, which is committed to amplifying the voices and visions of women artists such as Pacita Abad, Joan Mitchell and Sarah Sze. Making Their Mark – the first public presentation of this important collection – juxtaposes pathbreaking […]

VxVII Small Works Exhibit Reception at The Galleries at Heartland.

VxVII Small Works Exhibit Reception

Free
December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, October 25 from 2–5pm. The VxVII Small Works Exhibit features dozens of stunning 5”×7” works of art, priced to sell and ideal for holiday gift giving. Perfect for anyone looking to give a unique and meaningful gift. The VxVII Small Works Exhibition runs through January 18, 2025.

My Art, My Soul - a local artist exhibition at Artisans in THE LOOP.

My Art, My Soul – a local artist exhibition

Free
December 24 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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“My Art, My Soul” an art exhibit featuring artworks which express the heart and soul of local artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public and and runs from November 8 through January 21. Artisans in the Loop is a boutique art gallery representing 60+ local, regional and national artists. The gallery is […]

Happy Hour at Tin Roof.

Happy Hour at Tin Roof

Free
December 24 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Join us for Happy Hour every Monday -Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm! Enjoy 5 food items for just $5 each with $3 Domestic Bottles, $3 Wells, $4 Special Shots, $5 seltzers, $5 call liquors! See Ya At The Roof!

The Iced Fountain: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience at The Fountain on Delmar.

The Iced Fountain: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience

$8 – $90
December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Iced Fountain is a sophisticated holiday pop-up experience at The Fountain on Delmar. Guests are invited to indulge in a stylish, mid-century retro aesthetic, transforming the space into an elegant “iced” cocktail lounge atmosphere. Event Highlights: Specialized Ticketed Seating: Enjoy elevated food and entertainment and take home a commemorative glass. Signature Drinks & Events: Savor blue and silver-themed […]

Tinsel Tavern: A Holiday Pop Up Bar at Ballpark Village.

Tinsel Tavern: A Holiday Pop Up Bar

December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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Tis the season for holiday spirits and decked out photo ops! Wrap yourself in holiday cheer at our immersive Holiday pop up bar complete with festive food items and cocktails, themed events and activities, photo ops and more. New this year, we’re teaming up with Operation Food Search and Make A Wish! Donate to the Make A […]

The Polar Express Train Ride at Union Station offers holiday fun in St. Louis.

Polar Express Train Ride

December 24 @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is an important holiday tradition. Set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, the magical experience 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 […]

A little girl enjoys the tunnel of lights at WonderLight's Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway.

WonderLight’s Christmas

$30
December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music enliven World Wide Technology Raceway during WonderLight’s Christmas. Open nightly from Nov. 14 to Jan. 4, including holidays, the family-friendly event is one of the area’s largest drive-through light shows, featuring shooting stars, falling snowflakes, dancing candy canes and enchanting tunnels of light. Pack your […]

South Pole Pop Up Bar at InterWine Wine Bar.

South Pole Christmas Pop-Up Bar

December 24 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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South Pole Christmas Pop-Up Bar November 28, 2025 – January 3, 2026Wednesdays – Saturday Step into a holiday wonderland! From festive cocktails to cozy vibes and hands-on creative workshops — we’re transforming Intertwine into the South Pole Christmas Pop-Up Bar for the season. Come sip, craft, mingle, and celebrate all things merry with us.  Whether […]

Wednesday Night Jazz Jam

Wednesday Night Jazz Jam

Free
December 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam is a weekly gathering that brings jazz within reach for people of all ages and backgrounds. Hosted by Bob DeBoo, the Jazz Jam takes place from 6-9 pm, live inside The Dark Room at […]