ST. LOUIS — Holiday light displays are back in the St. Louis area!
From millions of dazzling lights to synchronized animatronics to a whole lot of Christmas music, there are plenty of holiday light displays you won't want to miss!
Here's a list of all the light displays in the area:
WonderLight's Christmas
The area's largest drive-through Christmas light show features over 1 million LED lights synchronized to traditional and newer Christmas music. Pack your vehicle and enjoy the Christmas tradition!
- When: 5-10 p.m., Nov. 17 to Dec. 31.
- Where: World Wide Technology Raceway in Fairmont City, Illinois.
- Cost: $30 per car with up to seven passengers. Larger parties can be accommodated for a higher price.
Click here for more information.
Brewery Lights at the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
The 38th annual Crewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch is back with its state-of-the-art light show. Stroll down Pestalozzi Street to enjoy the music and light display throughout the brewery.
Guests can also catch a nightly parade at 7:30 p.m. that includes floats, a trolley, street performers and the World-Famous Clydesdales! A kid's area with an ice maze, free train ride and music is also available.
If you and the family want to drive through the brewery, you can as well on certain nights. The drive-through option is available from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every Monday through Wednesday. (The drive-through will be closed on Nov. 22 and 29, Dec. 4, 6, 12, 13 and 25).
- When: 5-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, Nov. 17 to Dec. 30
- Where: Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery, 1200 Lynch St., St. Louis
- Cost: $12 for adults 21 and older (includes one free beer). Kids under five are free. $5 for ages five to 20. Parking is included.
For more information on Brewery Lights, click here.
Christmas in Lights at Stone Park
The drive-through holiday lights display features over a million lights and more than 100 holiday-themed displays.
- When: 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Nov. 21 to Dec. 26
- Where: Stone Park: 8614 Berry Road, Bonne Terre, Missouri.
- Cost: $20 per car. Cash preferred.
Get your tickets here.
Christmas Wonderland 2023
The "Grandpa Gang" has been back at it transforming Rock Spring Park in Alton, Illinois, into a winter wonderland for the holiday season!
Guests can drive through more than four million lights that have decorated the park. The Enchanted Forest returns to the park where guests can vote on their favorite decorated tree.
A walk-through night will be held on Nov. 27 only for those who want to get an up-close-and-personal view!
- When: 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5-9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; Nov. 24 to Dec. 27
- Where: Rock Spring Park, 2100 College Ave., Alton, Illinois
- Cost: $1 per person or $10 for cars suggested donation
Get additional information about the event here.
Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden
The most spectacular holiday lights experience is at Missouri Botanical Garden! The display features nearly two million lights and mesmerizing displays.
Concessions, s'mores, fire pits and photo opportunities are also available.
- When: 5-9:30 p.m. Nov. 18 to Dec. 14; 4:30-10 p.m. Dec. 15 to Jan. 1; 5-9 p.m. Jan. 2 through Jan. 6
- Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis
- Cost: Prices vary.
Click here to view additional information on Garden Glow and prices per night.
Grant's Farm Holiday Lights
The holiday lights and Breakfast with Santa return to the St. Louis landmark!
Guests can view more than one million lights from their car or stroll the grounds, on select nights. Carriage rides will also be available during the walk-through nights. The lights will include the Bauernhof courtyard, 50-foot LED Christmas Tree and close-up visits by some of the animals at Grant's Farm.
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus begins on Saturday, Nov. 25, and on select mornings until Dec. 23, a buffet breakfast will be offered inside of the historic Carriage House.
- When: Times and dates vary by experience.
- Where: Grant's Farm, 7385 Grant Road, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Cost: Cost varies by experience.
Click here to view the full schedule and prices.
Grove of Lights
Lost Hill Lake is offering a holiday-light experience! Guests can enjoy the holiday lights, drinks and food, photo opportunities, a kid zone and shopping.
- When: Select dates throughout December
- Where: Lost Hill Lake, 2300 Mill Hill Road, St. Clair, MO.
- Cost: Kids three and under are free; $5 for children; $10 for adults.
Plan your trip to the Grove of Lights here.
Santa's Magical Kingdom
Visit Santa's Magical Kingdom for a spectacular holiday light display filled with animated scenes, special effects and millions of shimmering lights.
Santa and his elves have been hard at work getting the show together and are ready for guests to see the holiday display.
- When: Nightly from Nov. 17 to Jan. 7 (Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve). Open from 5:30-11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
- Where: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, 5300 Fox Creek Road, Eureka, Missouri.
- Cost: $35 per vehicle, $45 per 12-15 passenger van. Cash only.
More information about Santa's Magical Kingdom can be found here.
U.S. Bank Wild Lights at Saint Louis Zoo
The annual holiday event and colorful light displays are back at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Guests can take photos of several displays including a 40-foot lighted tree, Blizzard Boyleard, Candy Cane Lane and more!
Holiday carolers and other strolling live performers will be around the zoo on select nights. Guests can also enjoy the Mary Anne Lee Conservation Carousel and see The Polar Express at the 4D Theater.
Food, shopping, holiday drinks and more will be available throughout the select nights.
- When: Select nights from Friday, Nov. 24 to Dec. 30.
- Where: Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Cost: Admission prices vary upon the date of attendance.
Click here to view the full schedule and admission prices.
Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park
A St. Louis County tradition is back in Tilles Park! Drive through the two million lights display, listen to holiday music and see 100 festive scenes and characters through the 75-acre park.
- When: 5-9 p.m., Nov. 22 to Dec. 30 (Closed on Christmas Eve).
- Where: Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Cost: $20 for family vehicles; $60 for limousines, vans or commercial transport vans; $140 for a tour bus.
Note, walk nights and carriage rides at Winter Wonderland are no longer available.
See the full schedule and information here.
Way of Lights
Way of Lights at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows invites guests to take part in the light display. It focuses on the birth of Jesus Christ. It also had a gift shop, exhibits, a Lego display and more for the whole family.
- When: 5-9 p.m., Nov. 18 to Dec. 31.
- Where: National Shrine of our Lady of the Snows: 442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, Illinois.
- Cost: Free. Costs for other activities vary.
More information can be found here.
This story will be updated with more events as the season progresses. See a light display we missed? Send us an email.
