St. Louis Mom Holiday Guide

November 9, 2025

Embrace the Holiday Spirit with The Bach Society of Saint Louis

The beloved Christmas Candlelight Concert returns to the newly transformed Powell Hall. Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor A. Dennis Sparger, The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra will perform alongside guest soloist Emily Birsan

Join in singing cherished carols and experience the breathtaking Candlelight Processional. Recognized as one of the “Top 20 Live Christmas Events in North America” by BBC Music Magazine, this celebration is perfect for audiences of all ages. Gather around the music and magic that make this season special.

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Make holiday music magic with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra!

Cheerful holiday concerts are a treasured tradition for countless families! Discover the beauty for yourself at the BRAND NEW Powell Hall with your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra! Join the SLSO for a variety of holiday, classical, and film concerts through December 31 and check off holiday music magic from your list. Concerts are great experiences for children aged 5+!

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Save the Date for Winter Celebrations at the St. Louis Art Museum!

Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum for Winter Celebrations on December 13 through 14! Winter Celebrations is a free, community-centered celebration of the season. Inspired by holiday traditions from around the world, the family-friendly festival features different activities each day, ranging from story time, art-making activities and inflatable games to song and dance performances. Weekend highlights include performances by Metro Theater Company and Hispanic Festival, Inc. No tickets or reservations are required to attend Winter Celebrations. For more information on SLAM’s winter festivities, and a full schedule of events for Winter Celebrations, visit slam.org/winter. Don’t forget to tag @stlartmuseum in photos to share the fun!

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See the region's most popular holiday event, The Nutcracker by Saint Louis Ballet!

Saint Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a cherished holiday tradition for thousands of families across the region. Each holiday season, audiences are swept away by this magical production—filled with beautiful dancing, dazzling costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. This year, the enchantment grows with the debut of a brand-new Nutcracker tree in Act I, designed by theatrical designer James Wolk. Transforming from 11 feet 6 inches to an impressive 23 feet during the battle scene, the tree adds a breathtaking new dimension to this holiday classic. Under the direction and choreography of Gen Horiuchi, the ballet comes to life with elegance and wonder. Featuring professional dancers and talented students—and now offering festive new concessions with holiday treats—The Nutcracker continues to delight audiences of all ages.

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Celebrate the Season with Dream Time Princess Events!

Step into the magic of the season at Dreamtime Princess’s Annual Christmas Dream event at the beautiful Wildwood Hotel! Meet & Greet with 10+ Characters, sing along with the Ice Crew, enjoy a heartwarming storytime with Princess Beauty, and take home a delicious Christmas cookie as a sweet keepsake. Create unforgettable holiday memories in this enchanting experience perfect for the whole family!

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Join The St. Louis Children’s Choirs for their Holiday Concert - “Illuminate"

Experience the uplifting beauty of nearly 400 young singers onstage at newly renovated Powell Hall. Join The St. Louis Children’s Choirs for their Holiday Concert – “Illuminate” – on Sunday, December 7th at 4pm. “Illuminate” is the perfect way to start your holidays — a concert that shines with warmth, wonder, and the light of children’s song. From festive carol fanfares and beloved holiday favorites to imaginative winter-themed songs, the six ensembles of the Choirs offer a heartwarming concert.

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs’ annual holiday concert is the jewel of the young singers’ concert season. And singing onstage at legendary Powell Hall has been a part of SLCC’s holiday tradition since 1999. Recently reopened after its stunning renovation, the new Powell Hall is helping to make St. Louis an international destination for music and art. Now in their 48th season of transforming young lives through musical excellence, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs at Powell Hall are sure to become your new annual holiday tradition. Tickets and info at slccsing.org/events.

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Give Back this Holiday Season with the Salvation Army!

Ring in the holidays with the Salvation Army! Make this a new holiday tradition for your family this year. Bellringing starts on Monday, Nov. 17, at select locations in the area. A two-hour bellringing shift can help raise enough money to feed a family of four for a week. Head to RegisterToRing.com, enter your zip code and sign up for a shift at a location near you!