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Bring the whole family to Marcus Theatres this December 3rd – 16th to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen! Tickets are only $5.
December 3 – 9
Dr. Suess’The Grinch
Elf
White Christmas
A Christmas Story
December 10 – 16
Christmas Vacation
The Polar Express
It’s a Wonderful Life
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
You can order your tickets in advance HERE.
The Magic House is offering free admission to all Veterans and Families November 12th – 14th for Veteran’s Day.
Please provide a Military ID upon arrival.
The Grant’s Farm Holiday Lights Drive-Thru Experience, is happening on select days from November 19, 2021, through January 2, 2022.
This year, you’ll kick off your scenic drive with a view of “Inspiration Hill,” complete with the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales! Next, you’ll enter the Tiergarten, completely transformed into the North Pole. Then, after meeting some of our animal residents, you’ll be immersed in a brilliant light tunnel until you emerge at a sight never before experienced by visitors to Grant’s Farm: the Busch Family Estate House, all a-glow in holiday cheer! Finally, you’ll cap your visit with a view of our magnificent, 50-foot illuminated tree before the grand finale of seasonal splendor at the historic Main Gates.
Reservations are required, book yours HERE.
Saint Louis Zoo Wild Lights is back!
Wild Lights is open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the following select dates:
-Friday-Sunday, Nov. 26-28 — $10/Member; $11/Non-member
-Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 1-5 — $10/Member; $11/Non-member
-Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 8-12 — $11/Member; $12/Non-member
-Monday, Dec. 13, Sensory-Friendly Night for individuals with sensory sensitivities: $10/Member; $11/Non-member
Nightly, Dec. 15-23 — $12/Member; $13/Non-member
-Sunday-Thursday, Dec. 26-30 — $10/Member; $11/Non-member
Timed-ticket reservations for ages 2 and up are required and must be purchased in advance online at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Free for children under age 2. Groups of 15 or more may receive a discount rate on tickets when purchased and paid for in advance. See stlzoo.org/wildlights for details.
High demand is expected and popular dates may sell out quickly. Capacity is limited to allow for social distancing.
Holiday Lights & Activities
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays throughout the Zoo, including several new themed areas. The Meet Me in St. Louie zone is a showstopper, complete with a 15-foot arch and firework-style lights in front of a St. Louis cityscape background. Other new displays include Toy Town, Glowing Garden, Woodland Workshop, Frozen Forest and Twinkling Tunnel.
Some returning favorites include Polar Pointe Pathway, Gingerbread Valley, Holly Jolly Hangout and Candy Crossing.
Visit with the cool birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast and warm up in the tropics of the Bayer Insectarium to see colorful insects from around the world. (Please note that these are the only animal exhibits open at night during the event. All other animal attractions are closed.)
Look for holiday carolers and other strolling live performances on select nights. Climb aboard your favorite animal on the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel and experience the Polar Express at the 4D Theater. These attractions are free with event admission and operate weather permitting.
Food & Shopping
Roast campfire s’mores (available for purchase) at one of the fire pits. Enjoy dinner, snacks, holiday drinks and more at food locations throughout the Zoo. Shop for a variety of unique gifts at Zoo gift shops and receive a 10% discount on any purchase; Zoo members receive a 20% discount.
Sensory-Friendly Night
Monday, Dec. 13, is Sensory-Friendly Night for individuals with sensory sensitivities, like those on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing disorders. This special night will mirror the traditional Wild Lights experience, but also includes sensory maps, quiet areas and trained Zoo staff to assist individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Free parking is available on both Zoo parking lots during the event. The Zoo closes to the public at 4 p.m. Doors reopen at 5 p.m. for the event. Proceeds from the event help the Zoo provide the highest quality care for its animals.
On October 24th from 2-4 PM, head to your local Michaels where the kids can join a Free Candy Corn Mason Jar Event! Create these Halloween- inspired mason jars filled with candy corn, plus all the supplies are provided at no cost.
There is no sign up necessary for this event, but consider getting to the store early that day to increase your chance of getting a spot in these usually popular classes.
The Lowe’s FREE Build & Grow Kids Workshops offer free DIY craft kits for your kids each month! While supplies last, hurry over here where you can pre-register your kiddos for a FREE DIY Periscope Kit for your kids, October 9th and 10th.
To keep everyone healthy during Coronavirus, the Build & Grow program is no longer an in-store event – so you’ll just need to stop by the Customer Service desk to score yours. The kits are pre-packaged with everything you need to build the project at home.
The event runs from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every night Oct. 15 to 31.
Timed-ticket reservations are required and must be purchased in advance online at stlzoo.org/boo. Tickets will not be available at the door. Capacity is limited.
Ticket prices (ages 2+):
Oct. 15-17 — $9.95/Zoo Member; $10.95/non-member
Oct. 18-21 — $8.95/Zoo Member; $9.95/non-member
Oct. 22-28 — $9.95/Zoo Member; $10.95/non-member
Oct. 29-31 — $10.95/Zoo Member; $11.95/non-member
Free for children under age 2.
Free parking is available on both Zoo parking lots during the event. Proceeds from the event help the Zoo provide the highest quality care for its animals. The Zoo closes for all visitors at 4 p.m. Doors re-open at 5 p.m. for the ticketed event.
Halloween Decorations, Animals & Attractions
Fun, spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities include Skeleton Soiree, Monster Mash, Flutter Forest, Pirate Pointe, Halloween Town, the Witchy Walk, Magic Dragon and Serpents of Historic Hill, and much more.
Slither into the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium to catch sight of turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, lizards, snakes and more. Spiders, centipedes, beetles and other invertebrates await you at the Bayer Insectarium. These are the only two animal exhibits open during the event.
New this year, go back in time and walk among the giants at Emerson Dinoroarus. Take a spin on the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel. Ride the nighttime Emerson Zooline Railroad (separate fee.) The animal exhibits and attractions, except Zooline Railroad, are free with event admission.
Entertainment
Get pumped for some spooktacular stage show entertainment on weekends by Juggling Jeff, Oh My Gosh Josh and Enchanted Events character singalongs. Entertainment varies nightly. The approximately 30-minute acts, which do not include animals, feature music, juggling, magic, comedy and more on stage at the Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena. The free shows are offered at 5:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. After the show, the entertainers roam the Zoo until 8 p.m. On weeknights, enjoy roaming entertainers, like magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers and more.
Souvenirs & Food
Taste what’s brewing for dinner or a snack at Zoo cafes. Visit Candy Crossing and Starbucks for fall treats and drinks. Be sure to shop the boo-tique for souvenirs and receive 10 percent (20 percent for members) off any purchase at Zoo gift shops.
This year’s Boo at the Zoo souvenir T-shirt features North American river otters as basketball players. The shirts are available for purchase online and at select Zoo gift shops, while supplies last.
Costume Policy & Safety Measures
Family-friendly Halloween costumes are encouraged. Costume masks are not permitted for any age. For everyone’s safety, the Zoo has implemented enhanced protocols and procedures. See stlzoo.org/boo for the costume policy and up-to-date details prior to your visit.
For more information and tickets, visit stlzoo.org/boo. Follow the Zoo at #stlzoo and #STLZooBoo on facebook.com/stlzoo, instagram.com/stlzoo and twitter.com/stlzoo.
Boo at the Zoo is sponsored by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Wells Fargo, Mid America Chevy Dealers, Caleres, Prairie Farms Dairy, and Eckert’s Country Store & Farms. Media partner is iHeart Radio.
For a limited time, Saint Louis Cardinals fans can purchase tickets to see the Cards host the Brewers on Sept 28-30 for just $5! And, fans can purchase tickets to see the Cards host the Cubs on Oct 1-3 for just $10.
$1 of each ticket sold will be donated back to Big League Impact.
Big League Impact was founded by Adam Wainwright and partners with professional athletes to help people meet basic human needs like food, clean water, medical care, shelter, and education in an effort to save lives, restore dignity, and instill hope.
Head over HERE to get your tickets!
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, presented by PNC Bank, is returning to Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park for the 49th annual event, on Friday, September 17 (The GLOW) and Saturday, September 18 (The RACE).
The recently renovated 30-acre Emerson Central Fields in Forest Park will provide an ideal setting for bringing families and friends together for two days of outdoor fun, “wow” moments, new experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.
Thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors attendance is FREE and the number of memories and photographs you can capture is endless.
Head over HERE for more details!
Head over to check out the Saint Louis Cardinals Dynamic Deals of the week! With prices as low as $8 you’re sure to find tickets to fit your schedule.
Head over HERE to get yours.
Get tickets to see Blake Shelton: Friends and Heroes 2021 on September 23 at 7 p.m. at Enterprise Center, St. Louis for as low as $45.
Highlights
Multi-award-winning country star and coach on NBC’s “The Voice” wows the crowd with hits “Mine Would Be You” and “Boys ‘Round Here”
About This Deal
Seating:
Sections 101-108, 111-118 (top halves of lower bowl)
Sections 306-317 (front half of upper bowl)
Must purchase G-Passes in the same transaction to sit together.
G-Pass can only be redeemed on mobile app
Click here to view the seating chart
How G-Pass Works: Within an hour of purchase, your G-Pass will be in your account. Pull up the G-Pass on your mobile app. You may redeem your G-Pass via the mobile app and use it to enter the venue directly; you won’t need to redeem at will call. You will not be able to print a paper voucher for this event. Discount reflects the prices provided by the merchant, which may change.
Head over HERE to get your tickets.
The Cardinals and Budweiser are teaming up to invite fans to a Friday game…and to enjoy the first beer on us! First Beer Fridays are on sale now. For just $15, fans can purchase a game ticket that includes an ice cold Budweiser, Bud Light or Bud Select on the house!
Get your tickets HERE.
