Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine at Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
A 70-foot dragon and lion dances open this springtime celebration that includes a Grand Parade and acrobats, theater, martial arts, traditional artwork, tea ceremonies and authentic regional cuisine.
On Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $16 for ages 13 and older, $5 for children 3-12, and $8 for Garden members. Free for Garden members' children under 13. Free for Festival-level members and above and their children. Advance tickets are recommended.
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Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Celebrate the magic of the holidays the entire month of December at the Holiday Magic experience at The Magic House! Holiday Magic features festive decorations throughout the museum, Winter Wonderscape, a Snowball Showdown, Story Time with Mrs. Claus & Santa, a special Toddler Time experience and more.
Discovery Club is an exploration of all kinds of science! Kids ages 7-11 will navigate through the sciences with projects, experiments and activities at this free program. Themes include robots, roller coasters, potato batteries and more.