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10 Holiday Musts in STL

The holiday season is finally here and there are so many ways to celebrate!

Lexi Stuart
Nov 29, 2016
Missouri State University
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10 Holiday Musts in STL

Here are 10 must dos in STL during the holiday season.

1. Christmas lights!

STL offers many options and locations if you are interested in seeing Christmas lights. Some examples include The Way of the Lights, Tilles Park, the STL zoo, Santa's Magical Kingdom, Holiday Night Lights, and the Botanical Gardens: Garden Glow. I'm sure there's many more that I missed-- see this website for a list of Christmas light attractions with details: http://stlouis.about.com/od/topattractions/tp/Holi...

2. Holiday in the park at Six Flags

2016 is the first year that the St. Louis Six Flags park is open during the holiday season! The park will be decorated and you can visit Santa's workshop, attend live holiday shows, and ride some coasters while you're at it!

3. German Christmas Market

AKA Christkindlmarket. This market will have ornaments, hand carved nativities, and other international gifts. There will be German cookies and cakes, and other foods and beverages. It's on Main Street, Belleville; see their website for more details about activities such as the trolley rides and gingerbread displays: http://www.bellevillechristkindlmarkt.com/

4. Elf Escape Room

"The sleigh power supply is on the fritz again, so Santa’s toy delivery is at risk. Help your favorite elf unleash the Christmas spirit to power the sleigh the old-fashioned way before Christmas Eve passes by!" You have 60 minutes to work together with your team to escape this Christmas themed room. See the website for more details and booking: https://mastermindroomescape.com/room/st-louis-chr...

5. Santas on the Loose 5k Run

If running is your thing, STL is a great place to live. The "Santas on the Loose" 5k run is a fun experience. Dress up like Santa and join hundreds of other Santas as your run through Webster Groves. This 5k is on December 3rd. http://www.go-webster.com/SOL.htm

6. Hot Chocolate 5k/15k Run

If running with no reward isn't for you, maybe try running for hot chocolate, chocolate fondue, and yummy snacks to dip in your chocolate. You'll have the option to race either a5k or 15k through downtown STL. December 11th; https://www.hotchocolate15k.com/stlouis

7. Taste of Chocolate

If you'd rather eat chocolate without having to run for it, there's an option for you too. Check out Grafton Winery on December 3rd from 11:30-3. Check out the website to buy tickets! https://www.visitalton.com/events/detail/217/taste...

8. 12 Bars of Charity

For those over the age of 21, there is a fun pub crawl outing in St. Louis that allows you to give to charity at the same time. Included in your registration is discounted drinks at select bars, a 12 Bars of Charity shirt, and a shuttle so that you can get around safely. http://12barsofcharity.com/saint-louis-1/

9. Steinberg Ice Skating Rink

Steinberg is the largest outdoor skating rink in the Midwest and they offer public ice skating every day throughout the winter. Note: they are a cash only establishment. http://www.steinbergskatingrink.com/

10. Skiing at Hidden Valley

Located in Eureka, Hidden Valley offers skiing for all levels. You can take lessons, or just go with some friends. If you've never been skiing before, it's definitely a must-do! http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/

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