See the top holiday highlights in Maryland Heights! Our guide features all the must-see festive events and activities. For Maryland Heights natives and tourists alike, this guide is your key to the city's holiday magic.
Popular events include Silver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas, where enchanting lights and stunning holiday shows create a captivating atmosphere perfect for families. You’ll also find Winterfest, showcasing an array of interactive light displays and seasonal attractions sure to delight. And the Old Saint Charles Christmas Traditions is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring engaging live performances and unique local crafts. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Maryland Heights
- Silver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas (Branson)
- Winterfest (St. Louis)
- Old Saint Charles Christmas Traditions (St. Charles)
- Winter Celebrations (St. Louis)
- Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden (St. Louis)
- Cherokee Street Holiday Pop-Up (St. Louis)
See these and even more events listed below!
Maryland Heights Holiday Light Displays
Silver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas
What to Expect:
Dazzling light displays and Broadway-style shows.
Description:
Silver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas features over 6.5 million twinkling lights, two Broadway-style shows, and Rudolph's Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade. Enjoy seasonal favorites like caramel apples, wassail, and hot chocolate, along with holiday feasts served family-style. The event includes a state-of-the-art 8-story animated Christmas tree and Christmas in Midtown, a 70,000 square-foot area filled with 1.5 million lights.
Where: Branson | More Info: Silver Dollar City's Old Time Christmas
Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden
What to Expect:
Dazzling light display with interactive photo opportunities and festive activities.
Description:
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden features over two million dazzling lights, transforming the iconic garden into a richly lit spectacle with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden
Maryland Heights Holiday Markets and Shopping
Cherokee Street Holiday Pop-Up
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local artisans in a festive atmosphere.
Description:
Shop local artisans and enjoy food, beverages, and fire pits at Laumeier Sculpture Park's Holiday Pop-Up Shop.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Cherokee Street Holiday Pop-Up
Maryland Heights Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Winter Celebrations
What to Expect:
Cultural performances and interactive art activities celebrating global holiday traditions.
Description:
Winter Celebrations at the Saint Louis Art Museum features dynamic performances and family art activities celebrating holiday traditions from around the world. Enjoy winter-themed hip hop performances, storytelling by award-winning artist Bobby Norfolk, and hands-on activities like artisan snowflake design and instrument petting zoos.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Winter Celebrations
Maryland Heights Other Holiday Activities
Winterfest
What to Expect:
Ice skating and festive activities under the Gateway Arch.
Description:
Winterfest at the Gateway Arch features ice skating, s'mores stations, and heated igloos under 100,000 twinkling lights, along with try hockey free, princess and superhero visits, and a family-friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.
Where: St. Louis | More Info: Winterfest
Old Saint Charles Christmas Traditions
What to Expect:
A blend of storytelling, history, and fairy tale whimsy.
Description:
Saint Charles Christmas Traditions is a month-long celebration featuring a unique blend of storytelling, history, and fairy tale whimsy. Guests are welcomed into a world of yuletide nostalgia and fantasy where reindeer fly, sugarplums dance in your head, and international ambassadors invite you to explore unique holiday customs from around the world. Discover a holiday feast for all your senses, including genuine hot-roasted chestnuts, pageantry, and timeless Christmas melodies sung by Victorian carolers. The festival includes iconic figures like Santa Lucia and Ebenezer Scrooge, unique displays like the Oh Christmas Tree Evolution, and endless opportunities to find the perfect gift on historic Main Street.
Where: St. Charles | More Info: Old Saint Charles Christmas Traditions
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Hazelwood (5 miles)
- Saint Charles (6 miles)
- Ferguson (7 miles)
- University City (8 miles)
- Florissant (8 miles)
- Chesterfield (9 miles)
- Kirkwood (9 miles)
- Webster Groves (9 miles)
- Ballwin (10 miles)
- Saint Peters (12 miles)
- Affton (12 miles)
- St. Louis (14 miles)
- Granite City (15 miles)
- Mehlville (15 miles)
- Wildwood (15 miles)
- O'Fallon (16 miles)
- East Saint Louis (16 miles)
- Alton (18 miles)
- Oakville (18 miles)
- Arnold (20 miles)
- Upper Alton (20 miles)
- Wentzville (24 miles)
- Collinsville (24 miles)
- Edwardsville (27 miles)
- Belleville (28 miles)
- O'Fallon (29 miles)