Get your twinkle on, it’s Christmas light time! Pour some hot cocoa in a travel mug, download your favorite holiday tunes and put your kids in the car–because I’ve got a list of St. Louis’ best Christmas light displays! Updated for 2023 Every year we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with trip to a couple of these …
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This year’s festival is happening every weekend from Sept. 18 to Oct. 24, 2021 in Wentzville’s Rotary Park. (That’s SIX weekends of Renaissance fun!) BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW AND SAVE! Tickets are discounted when you buy them in advance online. Mitch and I have visited the St. Louis RenFest a number of times and we’ve …
Updated 2020 Because 2020 is such an awesome year (insert eyeroll here) the Saint Louis Boo at the Zoo has made some adjustments to keep families safe AND entertained this Halloween. Saint Louis Boo at the Zoo 2020 You’ll need to get your 2020 Boo at the Zoo tickets IN ADVANCE. Tickets are not available …
(Updated 2023) Nothing says Merry Christmas more than a million twinkle lights. With camels. And a baby yak. Definitely need the baby yak. Over 50 Years of Way of Lights in Belleville, IL Yup, it’s Christmas time at the Way of Lights. So bundle up the kids and head to Belleville for a night of …
World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park is a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation of wild birds of prey. Ok, that sounds a bit dull. Tell your kids you’re taking them to the Bird Zoo. Much better. 2022 Update To better support our feathered friends, the World Bird Sanctuary is now charging admission to visit. Don’t …
There’s a ton of fun, cheap and sometime FREE summer things to do in St. Louis when the kids are out of school. In fact, there’s so much to do, you’ll want to make a “summer bucket” list to cover it all. Not as creepy as a regular bucket list, your summer bucket holds all …
Running around a splash pad on a hot, sticky St. Louis summer day is a joy for little kids. And, let’s face it–it’s a cheap outing for you! There might be a few good splash pads hidden behind gated areas–I’m looking at you St. Louis Children’s Zoo–most are located in totally free public parks. Mitch …
UPDATE: Summer 2020The St. Louis Magic House will reopen on June 15th, 2020 You will need to RSVP online to purchase a timed ticket (or to reserve a spot if you’re a member). They are offering THREE 2 hour sessions for visiting. And yes, this means your visit will be limited to 2 hours so …