Brewery Lights – November 22nd through December 30th
1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO – Starting at $12
Witness and experience the magic of more than a million twinkling lights during the 39th annual Brewery Lights at the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery!
Starting on November 22nd, guests are invited to stroll down Pestalozzi Street to marvel as the brewery is turned into a remarkable holiday experience with something for everyone.
Included in your Brewery Lights 2024 reservation:
Our 21+ guests will be welcomed with a complimentary beer. Free parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Small children, ages 5 and under, enter for free.
State-Of-The-Art Light Show
- The music and light display extends the whole length of the brewery!!
- Interactive Yule Groove performance on stage (6:30 &8:30pm)
- *NEW* Two themed shows centered around 50′ Tall Holiday Trees
*NEW* Parade Will Include LIVE MUSIC
*NEW* Light Up Dance Floor & 2 Childrens Rides in Kids Winter Wonderland
Self-Guided Tours
Explore the Old Lyon Schoolhouse Museum at your own accord. This historic space houses hundreds of never-before-seen artifacts from the Anheuser-Busch archives. Also, a great place to warm up!
Guided Tours
Learn about the brewing process and see our mash tanks along with the brew kettles
Nightly Parade
- Festive parade each night at 7:30pm
- Will include floats, a trolley, a drum line, street performers, a vintage truck, branded vehicles, and of course the World-Famous Clydesdales!
Kids Winter Wonderland
- Two Childrens Rides
- Free Train Ride
- Munchkin DJ Radio playing every night with the *NEW* light-up dance floor
Food and beverage available for purchase. See menu here.
Food trucks also available each night.
Clydesdale VIP Experience – Year Round Dates May Vary
1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO – $30
At Anheuser-Busch, we value our storied history. And with a legacy that transcends beer, we especially take pride in our World-Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales. Now, you can get up-close and personal with one of our Gentle Giants when you join us for the Clydesdale VIP Experience.
What to expect:
- See inside the original Clydesdale Paddock
- Visit the Tack Room and learn about our unique harnesses
- Meet and pet a Budweiser Clydesdale – snag a photo!
- Learn about their lifestyle, training regimens, mannerisms and what makes them so iconic!
- Q&A with a Clydesdale handler
- Guests 21 and older will enjoy a Budweiser during the tour.
- Shorter tour, geared towards families. All ages welcome.
- No Bags larger than 8x10x8 and no Backpacks of any size
- Close toe Shoes are recommended
WonderLight’s Christmas – November 15th through January 5th – 5-pm10pm
1905 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City, IL 62201 – $30 per car up to 7 passengers
WonderLight’s Christmas is returning to the greater St. Louis area for the 2024 season! Come see over 1 million LED lights synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music played through your own car stereo. Pack your vehicle full of friends and family to enjoy the show and begin a new Christmas tradition with us this season!
Avalanche Pop-Up – Select Dates in December
3015 Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63103 – Tickets start at $12
Back by popular demand, Avalanche, the highly anticipated ski lodge-themed pop-up bar, returns to “Lodge” & Leisure (3015 Locust St) this December. From December 3-30, experience the magic of the holiday season with a twist at this immersive event hosted by BradENSTL (co-founder and Creative Strategist) and Work & Leisure (Jordan Renaud-Owner, Co-Founder and Raven Weinrich- Co-founder, Beverage Director and Creative Director) for the second year in a row.
Avalanche transports guests to the snowy Lodge & Leisure Ski Resort, where the cozy atmosphere and thrilling story of an impending avalanche set the scene for an unforgettable experience. As soon as guests enter the lodge, they are welcomed by a dedicated staff who make it their mission to ensure everyone has a fantastic time. However, with the looming threat of an avalanche, the excitement never stops as guests wonder: Will the staff manage to keep everyone safe?
This year’s pop-up will feature even more delicious food from The Table, expertly crafted specialty cocktails by Raven Weinrich with Luxco products, interactive experiences like a photo booth provided by Fete Booth, and a special ice cream flavor from Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery. Guests can indulge in culinary delights, sip on festive drinks, enjoy captivating photo opportunities, play engaging games, and create lasting memories in a lodge setting straight out of a winter wonderland.
Tickets for Avalanche start at $12 and are available on select nights from December 3 through December 31. The talented chefs from The Table will be hosting a weekly brunch buffet every Sunday with bottomless Mimosa & Bloody Mary options available for purchase at the door. Tickets for December 20th and 21st will include live music and light snacks. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to St. Louis Diaper and Food Bank. Guests ages 21+ are welcome to attend and experience the excitement with their family, friends, and colleagues. Seating is open with lots of activities that’ll keep you moving around all night.
Weirdly Wonderful Holidays – November 29th through January 1
750 North 16th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 – Tickets starting at $20
Experience the magic of the holidays at City Museum’s weirdly wonderful celebration. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 24, 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 throughout the month will also include story time with Mrs. Claus and karaoke with friends among larger-than-life light displays. Those 21 and older can also sip frosty delights at the Cozy Chalet, North Pole Bar and Holly Jolly Café.
Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm – Select Dates in December
10501 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123 – Tickets starting at $12
This year, there are four ways to experience Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm: by car, on foot, over a meal or around the fire.
The popular drive-through experience routes you around the Busch family home and through the Bauernhof courtyard, both of which will be decked out in holiday décor. You’ll get the chance to see some of your favorite animals, Santa and Mrs. Claus and the 50-foot, LED-lit Christmas tree, which will be synchronized to holiday music that you can hear on your car radio.
If you would rather walk, you can take the tram to the German-inspired Bauernhof and then stroll around the grounds, enjoying the festive atmosphere and uplifting light displays at your leisure. In addition to meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, you can also take a photo with the Clydesdales and savor seasonal food and drink offerings.
Want to have breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus? Grant’s Farm also offers a breakfast buffet in the historic Carriage House, which includes VIP parking next to the Bauernhof and surprise animal appearances.
If you want to make an evening of it, reserve a private fire pit on beautiful Mirror Lake. Accommodating up to 12 people, each fire pit includes firewood, s’more kits and beer or water. Hot chocolate, adult beverages and holiday merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Reservations are recommended for all Holiday Lights experiences.
Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park – December 7th and 14th from 10am-4pm
12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, MO 63127 – Free to $5
If you are looking for unique gifts this holiday season and want to shop local, join us on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 14 for this holiday shopping event featuring area makers and their works. Enjoy food, beverages, and fire pits in the festive atmosphere of the Park!
CWE Window Walk – December 7th, 14th, 21st from 1-5pm
Central West End – FREE
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End’s annual Window Walk. Window Walk is a month-long celebration, with holiday fun each Saturday in December. Visitors are invited to stroll amidst elegantly decorated windows, while shopping at boutiques and enjoying seasonal libations and delicious meals at local restaurants.
Window Walk brings back the time-honored tradition of going downtown to see festive windows, while showcasing the CWE’s retail and dining establishments. The CID has partnered with St. Louis-area designers who will be decorating storefronts and spreading holiday cheer all throughout the neighborhood. Visitors can also enjoy FREE holiday festivities, including ice carvings, trolley rides, carolers, live music, street performers, pictures with Santa, s’mores, kettle corn and more!
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