A magical experience is set to return to St. Louis for the 2023 holiday season. Families can take a trip to the North Pole aboard The Polar Express Train Ride™, which will roll into Union Station on select dates Nov. 17-Dec. 30.
Skip the "silent night" and fill your holiday season with music, dance and live theater at these upcoming performances:
The holidays are filled with joy, laughter and time spent with family and friends. In the bustle of the season, however, it’s easy to forget these festivities aren’t always pet friendly. Purina veterinarian Dr. Callie Harris, DVM explains which holiday treats, foods, decor and more pose a risk to pets. She also offers expert holiday pet safety tips to ensure a fun-filled season for the whole family, including the four-legged family members.
If your little elves get a little restless between Christmas and New Year’s, register for one of the area’s many fun winter break camps, where kids can skate, explore and create!
With the holidays approaching, here are some safety tips to keep in mind for your children so they can have a safe and fun experience.
Dr. Katherine Rivera-Spoljaric
The holiday season is here! It is the season of joy and feel-good memories, but it is also the season of occasional embarrassment by ungrateful child moments. Through the years my children have had a few of those. At times, they get greedy with a focus on toys, toys and more toys. They have exhibited less-than-graceful gift receiving etiquette. Finally, they have complained ad nauseum about having to attend “boring” dinners and events. All these attitudes trigger a variety of reactions in me from itchy skin to full-on monster mom attacks. Therefore, my husband and I started coming up with different ideas on how to raise our children in gratitude. I am going to share a few of the things that have worked for us.
Millions of lights will be strung throughout the St. Louis region in celebration of the 2023 holiday season. Load up the family car, or reserve your sleigh, wagon or even carriage, and make sure you take in one or many of these great light shows.
Holiday boutiques and other shopping opportunities provide a bit of holiday cheer, opportunities for seasonal family fun, and a way for busy parents to scratch some names off their gift-giving lists.
From a new railroad set tucked under the tree to a magical excursion on a real, live Polar Express, trains go with Christmas like cookies go with piping hot cocoa. Treat your train lover to an unforgettable holiday experience at these unique events and destinations.
Despite the ongoing proliferation of both Christmas tree lots and artificial trees, there remains a fervent contingent of people who believe the only Christmas tree worth having is one felled by their own hands. For those who prefer to feel brisk air in their lungs and a saw grip in their hands, below is a list of some Christmas tree farms in and around the St. Louis area.