For Your Holiday Gift Giving:

Sally and Rob Rains traveled to see all of the Cardinals U.S. – based affiliates plus spring training and the Arizona Fall League– several times in one year– to put together this guidebook to help fans plan their own baseball trips.

The book is full of the rich history of the St. Louis Cardinals and their minor league system as only the longtime Cardinals baseball beat writer Rob Rains can tell it. Rains is the longest-tenured baseball writer in St. Louis having  broken into the profession in 1980.

“All Roads Lead to St. Louis” would be a fun holiday gift for the Cardinals fans on your list because it contains a lot of Cardinals history, man features by Rob Rains, along with information on how you can take trips to the Cardinals minor league teams– what to do along the way and places to visit in the various towns. Whether your Cardinals fan likes to travel to baseball destinations or just read about their favorite team, this is the book for them– and the best thing is it is reasonably priced. Just $20

All Roads Lead to St. Louis CLICK HERE.

Fanatics and Foco Store: CLICK HERE

This is a running article– we will be adding to it so check back.

November and December Holiday Events

Now- Jan. 3 -Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Gardens

Closed November 17 and 27 and December 24–25

Featuring more than two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow transforms the iconic setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments.

This year’s Garden Glow is the biggest and brightest ever!

• New and expanded light installations throughout Garden grounds surround you with larger-than-life illuminated flowers, fireflies, and more.
• All-new holiday animations transform the historic Tower Grove House into a performance unlike anything else in the St. Louis area.
• New interactive features put you in control of the lights.
• New photo opportunities help you capture unforgettable moments with family and friends.
• New ways to enjoy Garden Glow include adults-only hours with special drink offerings and a quieter, calmer Garden Glow experience for those with sensory sensitivity.  For more information on the Garden Glow: CLICK HERE.

Garden Glow is a rain or snow event. In case of inclement weather cancellation by the Garden, simpl

Nov. 22- Lighting of the Christmas Tree Downtown in Kiener Plaza.
Red Kettle Kickoff and Tree Lighting hosted by The Salvation Army is scheduled for November 22, 2025.

Nov. 28-Dec. 28 Wild Lights at the Zoo

From Nov. 28 to9 December 28, there is no better way to spend a winternight than together and the Zoo suggests you come to their Wild Lights. They are bringing even more magic this year with exciting new experiences that include visits with Santa and a festive Holiday Market. CLICK HERE.

Nov. 22, 2025-Jan. 11, 2026- Winterfest in Keiner Plaza

Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s’mores stations and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This eight-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events like try hockey free, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular.

Celebrate the winter season .For more details, including ticket sales for ice skate and heated igloo rentals CLICK HERE.!

December 5  Jingle Down Hampton- 5p.m.-9p.m.

There will be:
specials in the shops
 drink specials at the restaurants and bars
 and food specials at the restaurants!
 and a party bus to get you from one place to another!

December 10 Grant’s Farm Holiday Lights Begain

Grant’s Farm’s 2025 holiday events include the Holiday Lights Drive-Through on Dec. 10, 11 16, 17, and Breakfast with Santa at theCarriage Haus. A separate Holiday Lights Walk-Through experience with a tram to the Bauernhof is also available.  For more information: CLICK HERE.

Craft Fairs around St. Louis (If you want yours listed, send us the info.

Nov. 22 & 23- Sunset Hills Rotary Club Craft Sale– 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63126

Dec. 13- Macklind Mistletoe

Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63109

Dec. 14, 15- Wentzville Holiday Night Lights Walk-Thru

Stroll through the one-mile light display and experience the twinkling lights up close! This year, we’ve added an additional Walk-Thru day to the schedule! Grab your ticket now for either Dec. 14 or 15!