WonderLight's Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway
Open nightly from November 17th through December 31st
One of the area's largest drive-through Christmas light shows featuring shooting stars, falling snowflakes, dancing candy canes and enchanting tunnels of lights.
Santa's Magical Kingdom at Jellystone Park
Open nightly from November 17th through January 7th
With more than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds of animated scenes, here reindeer soar overhead, elves frolic in the trees and ice cream sundaes are as big as boats. You can drive through the 35 acres of holiday magic or take an old-fashioned, open air wagon ride with unobstructed, 360-degree views.
Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch
Open nightly November 17th through December 30th
This time of year, the stunning architecture is amplified by more than a million twinkling lights. Guests can enjoy the remarkable holiday experience in a number of ways: stroll down Pestalozzi Street arm in arm with your sweetheart, gather around a private fire put with friends, or explore the new ice maze. Every night there will also be a complimentary 16oz beer for those 21+, a 10min light show and a festive parade, including a vintage truck, rollicking floats, street performers, and, of course, Budweiser Clydesdales.
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Open nightly from November 18th through January 6th
More than one million twinkling lights, beautiful projections and fun! The lights adorn some of the Garne's most iconic locations, including the Climatron, and while you're here you can enjoy s'mores and festive drinks!
Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park
Open nightly from November 22nd through December 30th
More than a million gleaming bulbs bring displays of festive characters and winter scenes to live, and overhead, a canopy of lights glistens throughout the 75-acre park in St. Louis County. Enjoy the Winter Wonderland by foot, by car, or by carriage.
Holiday Lights at Grant's Farm
Open nightly from November 24th through December 30th
The popular drive-through experience routes you around the Busch family home and through the Bauernof courtyard, both of which will be decked out in holiday decor. You will 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 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.
U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo
Open nightly November 24th through December 30th
Jingle Bears! Jingle Bears! Escape to a wild wonderland at the Saint Louis Zoo. A 40-foot walk through lighted tree offers a dynamic photo opportunity, and meet me in St. Louis display is a showstopper, complete with a 15-foot arch and a 17-foot steamboat silhouette backdrop. Other displays include the Frosted Forest, Butterfly Grove, Toy Town, Holly Jolly Hangout, Artic Alley, Twinkling Tunnel, Peppermint Pathway, and Gingerbread Lane.
Best Neighborhood Holiday Lights in St. Louis
Ladue Pines Home: Toys for Tots Christmas Show
In the Ladue Pines neighborhood, 1/2 mile west of I-270 and head towards Mason Road
This is perhaps the most impressive single-home display in the region, the house boasts 125,000 lights timed to a soundtrack that broadcasts via radio frequency.
Candy Cane Lane: St. Louis Hills Neighborhood
Located in the 6500 block of Murdoch, the St. Louis Hills neighborhood lies squarely between two St. Louis greats - Francis Park and Ten Drewes Frozen Custard.
Neighborhood residents are so eager to participate in the annual tradition that dozens of volunteers help the elderly or otherwise busy with trimming their homes to ensure holiday cheer shine from every angle. Don't forget to bring money along when you go to donate - the neighborhood association collects more than $10,000 each season for a rotating list of charities.
St. Charles County Home: Never Enough Christmas Lights
*This is a personal favorite, as the homeowner is actually a co-worker of Allie's!
607 Calamar Court is located off Highway N, across from the Wehrenberg Teater. This St. Charles Country House, shines bright with more than 71,000 lights which if stretched end-to-end would stretch over 4.2 miles. The lights, connected with more than 300 extension cords, take the homeowners around 18 days to assemble each year. This season is their 19th year of synchronizing Christmas lights and songs to create a spectacular display that attracts hundreds of local residents. Each day of the week has rotating songs, so you can go back multiple times!