Fall Festivals and other Events in St. Louis 2026

November 10, 2026 stlsportspage Food Travel, St. Louis Cardinals 0

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Fall Festivals and Activities…

As the weather turns coler, our thoughts turn to the cooler days of the fall with festivals. We will list some of the fall festivals we know of,  here and if you know some we should include, please email us at: Rains@stlsportspage.com. This is an on-going article and will be updated often. For recurring events or additional ones, check out ExploreStLouis.com

Clementines Ice Cream Announces Fall Flavors: Special Collection Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe

New limited-edition pints available in-store and online now- – Clementine’s Ice Cream announces the release of their fall flavors, including a new limited-edition collection inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. “The Edgar Allan Poe Collection” features four spine-tingling flavors: Midnight Dreary, NevermOrange, Thing of Evil and The Raven. All flavors are available in scoop shops now, including our newest parlor in Columbia, MO.

Pirates & Pumpkins at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

The pirate invasion will continue through November 1.

Learn more about the Pirates & Pumpkins event here

November

November book signing for Zoo book: Friday, November 6th, 10am – 1pm Saint Louis Zoo, Holiday Zootique, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110, Free and open to the public

Nov. 20-21 St. Louis Symphony Patriotic Concert

St. Louis native John Goodman narrates A Salute to America. The symphony marks 250 years, Nov 20–21 at Powell Hall.

Nov. 21- O’Fallon Holiday Sip and Shop

Save the date for our brand-new holiday experience, Holiday Sip & Shop! Join us Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Krekel Civic Center. The Krekel Civic Center is located  at 305 Civic Park Dr. O’Fallon, MO 63366.  

Grab your friends and make a Saturday of it at this festive event designed to bring together holiday shopping and cheer all in one place.

Holiday Sip & Shop will feature a thoughtfully curated holiday market filled with unique vendors and specialty finds — perfect for discovering that one-of-a-kind gift for the person who has everything. While you browse, enjoy delicious holiday-inspired cocktails and festive mocktails crafted to keep spirits bright. It’s a one-stop shop to kickstart, complete, or elevate your holiday shopping — all while enjoying a fun, relaxed afternoon out with friends. We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!

Learn more at www.ofallonmo.gov/sip-shop

Nov. 22- Cardinals getting in on the act with Holiday Event

The St. Louis Cardinals have announce the return of the Holiday Season Opener, a festive experience event at Busch Stadium, on Sunday, November 22 from 11AM-3PM. The event will kick off the holiday season allowing fans of all ages the chance to explore behind-the-scenes areas, take photos in memorable locations, and shop exclusive discounts.

Fans will find self-guided photo stops throughout the stadium, including inside the Cardinals clubhouse, Cardinals home dugout, media interview room and on the warning track behind home plate (weather permitting). A special holiday photo op will be set up inside the Cardinals clubhouse where fans will receive a downloadable digital photo to remember the day. The event will feature an additional photo opportunity with Santa inside the media interview room. Guests will also have an opportunity to hold an authentic game-used bat and check out Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby chain and trophy.

Fans can also get a jump on holiday shopping with a 50% discount at the Cardinals Authentics store and a 50% discount at the Cardinals Official Team Store plus face painting for kids to round out the experience. These discounts will be available only to Holiday Season Opener event attendees.

As part of the event, each guest will receive a hot chocolate and take home a special keepsake—a Cardinals-themed ornament for adults or a 2026 promotional item for ticketed kids. Adults and children will also have the chance to win an additional prize by searching for clues as they “Find Fredbirds” throughout the path.

Tickets for the event are on sale now at cardinals.com/holiday and cost $20 for adults and $15 for kids ages 4-12. Admission is free for children ages three and under.

Looking Ahead to December…

Live Holiday Performances

Here is a list of events we know of. If you see something you like, look it up for times.

Nov. 18- Shaun Cassidy Christmas concert, memories and new music- The Pageant

Nov. 28- Dec. 23  St. Louis Ballet- The Nutcracker- Touhill Performing Arts

Dec. 2-23- Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Friday Dec. 4- Manheim Steamroller Christmas

Friday Dec. 4- A Celtic Christmas- Anheuser Busch Performance Hall

Dec. 6- Christmas with The Petersens: Bringing their family bluegrass harmonies and holiday carols to The Sheldon on Sunday, December 6, 2026.

Dec. 7 and 8- Holiday Brass: Traditional brass holiday concerts benefiting the International Women’s Brass Conference, held at Manchester United Methodist Church on December 7 and 8, 2026.

Dec. 8- The Unauthorized Hallmark (ish) Parody at the Factory

Sat. Dec. 12- Bret Eldridge Christmas- Fabulous Fox Theatre

Sat. Dec. 12- Muppet Christmas Carol- Powell Symphony Hall

Sun. Dec. 13- Love Actually Concert Fabulous Fox Theatre

Thurs Dec. 17- The Hip Hop Nutcracker- Fabulous Fox Theatre

Dec. 18-19 Cirque Dreams Holidaze- FabulousFox Theatre

Dec 20-21  Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet- Fabulous Fox

Dec. 18-19- Candlelight Christmas- The Link Auditorium

Dec. 18-20 St. Louis Symphony- Mercy Holiday Celebration- Powell Hall

Dec. 10-11 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra- In Unison Christmas- Powell

Dec. 18- Ricky Scaggs and Kentucky Thunder- at the Sheldon

Tuesday Dec. 22- A Drag Queen Christmas- All Star Queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race

Tuesday Dec. 22- Ana Gasteyer Sugar & Booze Holiday Spectacular- Powell Hall

Wed. Dec. 30- Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve- Enterprise Center

Dec. 2-23 White Christmas is playing at The Rep

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas December 2 – 23, 2026- Loretto-Hilton Mainstage

The Must-See Holiday event for the whole family!

And did you know they have special matinee’s: Thursday, December 10Lifelong Learning Matinee (General Admission)10:30 AMTickets

Make your season merry and bright with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! The classic holiday film comes to life in this heartwarming musical that sparkles when two army buddies turned entertainers team up with a singing sister act to save a snowless rural Vermont inn—and discover love along the way. Featuring a St. Louis-made production packed with show-stopping numbers and iconic tunes like “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings,” and the unforgettable title song, White Christmas. This musical event is a nostalgic, feel‑good celebration that wraps audiences of all ages in the spirit of the holidays.

For information on tickets: CLICK HERE.

St. Louis Attractions at the Holidays

Suson Park Jingle Bell Bash Dec. 4, 5

Ring in the holiday season at the first-ever Jingle Bell Bash at Suson Park! ✨🎄
Join us Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, from 5 to 8 pm for two magical evenings filled with festive lights, farm decorations, family activities, holiday crafts, cozy bonfires with s’mores, and delicious food trucks.
This family-friendly celebration is perfect for all ages, so gather your loved ones and make some holiday memories at the farm!
 Suson Park. December 4th and 5th. fro 5 pm.  to 8 p.m.
Space is limited and advance registration is required.   $7 per person (ages 3 and up)
egistration opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11
 Or call 314-615-5572

Grants Farm Holiday Lights December 9, 10, 15 & 16

Experience Grant’s Farm like never before during our Holiday Lights Drive-Through.  Cruise through millions of twinkling lights, enjoy festive music, and discover magical surprises around every turn. Spot some of your favorite Grant’s Farm animals.  Wave to Santa and Mrs. Claus Be dazzled by our 50-foot animated Christmas tree
See the Busch family estate dressed in its holiday finest rive through a magical tunnel of twinkling lights
FOUR NIGHTS ONLY: December 9, 10, 15 & 16. 5:30–8 PM (last entry at 7:30 PM). $30 per vehicle

Missouri Botanical Gardens

November 17 to January 1
Stroll the Garden at night surrounded by unique lighting installations throughout the grounds and enjoy food, drinks and live holiday entertainment.
Learn more

St. Louis Zoo. Wild Lights

Select Nights, Nov. 27 – Dec. 30, 2026
Sensory-Friendly Night is Dec. 7

$16 Zoo Members • $19 General Admission
(Free for children 0-23 months)
5-8:30 p.m. 
(Last entry is 8 p.m.)

Jingle all the way through the Zoo as you marvel at dazzling light displays, roast s’mores over firepits, and meet the big man himself, Santa!

NEW this year: Wild Lights has an expanded footprint across Historic Hill, with more animals to see than ever!

Get tickets NOW!

National Museum of Transportation Holiday Event

Nov. 27, 2026

Visit with Santa Claus from 11:00am – 2:00pm! Visits are included with Museum admission, and you may take photos on your own (no photographer will be present).
On days with a crowd (he is a popular guy, after all), the Santa queue will be outdoors, so plan to dress accordingly.

LIVE reindeer will be here from 11:00am – 2:00pm! The reindeer can be found in Thompson Park, and are included with Museum admission.

Hours for The Major Lee Berra Creation Station, The Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train, and The Holly Jolly Trolley will vary during the holiday season.
Please check individual schedules for each prior to your visits, and keep in mind that dates and times are subject to change.

Missouri History Museum

Dec. 30 -20 The St. Louis BYOB Holiday Lights Trolley is back for 2026

Grab your friends, bring your favorite drinks, and hop aboard for a festive trolley ride through St. Louis filled with holiday lights, music, trivia and plenty of Christmas cheer. 🥂

Holiday Road Trips

Carlinville, Illinois- For our article with more information on Hallmark’s “Merriest Christmas Town” CLICK HERE.

Nov.  28- Dec. 31- Christmas lights in Hermann, Missouri

Herman Twinkle Tour

 CLICK HERE

Memphis: The MemphisRedbirds have a holiday event planned

“The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer…” Deck the Diamond Returns to AutoZone Park
Holiday experience opens Nov. 21; tickets go on sale Aug. 21
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The holidays are coming to Memphis in a big way. Deck the Diamond will return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 3. Guests will enter the main gates and through the plaza into a reimagined experience that is packed with even more holiday fun.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, Aug. 21 and, for a limited time only, general admission tickets will be just $12.50. The Launch Sale will end at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23.
“Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing,” and there will be plenty to see at Deck the Diamond, including a 9,600-square-foot ice skating rink, 2.5 times larger than the rink featured at AutoZone Park in 2023.
Guests can skate beneath the holiday glow before heading into a walk-through holiday light display throughout the AutoZone Park concourse. Kids can get in on the fun with cookie decorating, ornament making, letters to Santa, inflatables and more. All the elves will shout, “I know him,” as they visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Buyout Nights, private event rentals and group tickets are available for holiday parties of six to 6,000.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Choirs, bands and other groups can book packages to perform loud for all to hear on the sound stage at Deck the Diamond.
“We are excited to bring Deck the Diamand back,” Craig Unger, president, general manager and chief elf of the Memphis Redbirds said. “We always want AutoZone Park to be a destination where families can spend time together and make lasting memories, and we’d like to add family holiday traditions to that list too.”
As Buddy the Elf, or Chief Elf Unger, would say, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer…” is to bring the whole family to Deck the Diamond.
With expanded skating, immersive holiday lights, festive activities, visits with Santa and special events throughout the season, Deck the Diamond is designed to become a holiday tradition for families across the Mid-South.
For more information on Deck the Diamond tickets, event rentals, group experiences and vendor opportunities, visit www.memphisredbirds.com/deckthediamond. More information on special events and theme nights to be announced in the coming months.
About the Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

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