Enjoy the festive spirit of East Saint Louis with our ultimate holiday guide. For those who wake up to East Saint Louis views and those just dreaming of them, our guide brings holiday wishes to life.
One highlight this season is the stunning Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights, where sparkling displays illuminate the brewery grounds, creating a magical atmosphere. In addition, the U.S. Bank Wild Lights captivates visitors with vibrant light exhibits featuring themed displays and interactive experiences perfect for all ages. And the WonderLight's Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a dazzling drive-through light experience that promises joy and wonder. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around East Saint Louis
- WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis)
- U.S. Bank Wild Lights (St. Louis)
- Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights (St. Louis)
- Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm (St. Louis)
- Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park (Ladue)
- Holiday Night Lights Drive-Thru (O’Fallon)
- Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights (St. Louis)
- Christmas Candelight Walks (St Clair)
See these and even more events listed below!
East Saint Louis Holiday Light Displays
Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with live reindeer and mascot photo ops.
Description:
The Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights is a free family-friendly event in Kiener Plaza, featuring holiday performances, vendor booths, exhibits, and a magical fireworks finale.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights
What to Expect:
Synchronized light display in a historic brewery setting
Description:
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights is an immersive event where the historic brewery transforms into a vibrant display of lights and colors, offering a unique and captivating experience for all attendees.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights
Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm
What to Expect:
One-million-light display with interactive animal experiences.
Description:
Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm features a one-million-light display, Santa and Mrs. Claus, seasonal food and drinks, Clydesdale photos, and more. Enjoy the lights in a drive-through or walk-through experience, or make it special with a carriage ride or VIP fire pit.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm
Holiday Night Lights Drive-Thru
What to Expect:
Large-scale holiday light display with various themed rides and activities.
Description:
A holiday light display at Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Missouri, featuring scenes designed and funded by local organizations, churches, and businesses. The event attracts over 13,000 vehicles each year and offers drive-through tickets, specialty rides, and a pedestrian-friendly Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll.
Where: O’Fallon | More Info: Holiday Night Lights Drive-Thru
U.S. Bank Wild Lights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo features dazzling holiday light displays, themed areas, and winter-themed treats. Visitors can stroll through the zoo grounds surrounded by a million twinkling lights, enjoy fun photo opportunities, and see the cool birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast and colorful insects at the Bayer Insectarium.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: U.S. Bank Wild Lights
Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park
What to Expect:
Drive-through holiday light display with over a million lights.
Description:
Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park is a St. Louis area holiday tradition featuring over a million glimmering lights, 100 festive displays, and 75 acres of park land. Enjoy a drive-through experience with family and friends, viewing lights and winter scenes.
Where: Ladue | More Info: Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park
WonderLight's Christmas
What to Expect:
Synchronized LED lights and music.
Description:
Over 1 million LED lights synchronized to traditional and newer, rocking Christmas music, creating a spectacular drive-through experience.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: WonderLight's Christmas
East Saint Louis Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Candelight Walks
What to Expect:
Witness Christmas traditions in a 19th-century setting with thousands of candles and period decorations.
Description:
Step back in time to the early 19th century at the Historic Daniel Boone Home's Christmas Candlelight Walks. Explore the historic village, adorned with period decorations, and enjoy stories, music, and hot cider while visiting the Christkindlemarkt.
Where: St Clair | More Info: Christmas Candelight Walks
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- St. Louis (3 miles)
- Granite City (5 miles)
- University City (9 miles)
- Collinsville (10 miles)
- Affton (11 miles)
- Webster Groves (11 miles)
- Belleville (12 miles)
- Ferguson (12 miles)
- Mehlville (12 miles)
- O'Fallon (13 miles)
- Oakville (14 miles)
- Kirkwood (14 miles)
- Florissant (15 miles)
- Hazelwood (16 miles)
- Maryland Heights (16 miles)
- Edwardsville (17 miles)
- Arnold (18 miles)
- Alton (18 miles)
- Upper Alton (20 miles)
- Saint Charles (21 miles)
- Ballwin (21 miles)
- Chesterfield (23 miles)
- Wildwood (28 miles)
- Saint Peters (28 miles)
- O'Fallon (32 miles)
- Wentzville (40 miles)