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The Magic House Cyber Monday Special – 50% Off 2021 Family Plus Memberships

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The Magic House Cyber Monday special is live! The Magic House is offering 50% off 2021 Family Plus Memberships – that’s just $95!

Think about it this way, if you have a family of 4 and think you’ll visit us at least 2 times, the membership will have paid for itself!

Cyber Monday, Family Plus Membership includes:
• Unlimited free admission for your family at The Magic House all year long
• Unlimited free admission for your family at The Magic House, MADE for Kids all year long
• Invitations to free members-only events
• 50% off guest admissions
• Bring a friend free the 2nd Friday evening of every month (5:30-8:00 pm)
• Discounts on summer camps, special events and programs
• Discounts in the Museum Shop and Picnic Basket Café
• FREE birthday treat for children 12 and younger

Offer valid Monday, November 30 until 11:59 pm (CST)!

Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City Stay and Water Park Passes as low as $99

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Stay at Great Wolf Lodge Kansas City for as low as $99 per night!

What You Get

Stay for four in a Family Suite, or six in a KidCabin Suite or Loft Suite
Daily water park wristbands for each guest up to maximum occupants per room type
May have the maximum number of guests in room option purchased for no additional fee

Policies and Fees
Reservations: Dates cannot be changed through Groupon once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased.
Cancellation policy: 9-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable.
Change policy: A nonrefundable $15 fee will be added to your reservation each time you contact the Great Wolf Lodge call center to change your reservation.
Additional fees: $29.99 daily resort fee plus tax added at purchase.
Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
No-shows will be charged total rate; no refunds, rescheduling, or rebooking allowed.

About Your Great Wolf Lodge Getaway
Prices vary by day; the price listed is the lowest possible and may not be available all days.
Click on a date on the booking calendar to see the individual prices by day.

Inclusions
Daily water park passes for each registered guest, up to the maximum room occupancy, are included in all options.

This merchant is open for business and taking steps to help protect your health by following all applicable laws and regulations concerning COVID-19 safety.

Looking for a Great Wolf Lodge Discount in another city? Check out all of the deals nationwide HERE.

Pancakes with Santa at St. Louis Union Station

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Two new holiday meal events are available at St. Louis Union Station this season — Pancakes With Santa and Lunch Under the Lights.

PANCAKES WITH SANTA
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet Santa Claus at a new family event at St. Louis Union Station this holiday season.

On select Saturdays and Sundays in December, families can reserve a special Pancakes with Santa meal in the Grand Hall.

Pancakes topped with strawberries and fun whipped cream Santa faces are served with milk for the kids or coffee for the grownups.

Seating’s are available at 9, 9:45, 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. on December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 19 & 20, 2020. Tables are available in groups of four or six. Tickets are $20.

Santa will visit with every child during the event with social distancing in mind and parents are invited to take pictures at special holiday backdrops.

Tables will be placed at appropriate distances and only one group will be seated at a table. Masks are required per City of St. Louis Health Department requirements.

Tickets are available at:
https://www.stlthepolarexpressride.com/pancakes-with-santa

LUNCH UNDER THE LIGHTS
For the first time during the holidays, an ala cart lunch will be served in the beautifully decorated Grand Hall at St. Louis Union Station while the Station’s award-winning light shows play on the barrel-vaulted ceiling.

Opened in 1894, the Grand Hall was the original waiting room for the biggest and busiest train terminal in the nation. Restored to its original Victorian glory, the architectural gem is the centerpiece of the Union Station family entertainment destination and the lobby of the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton. The light shows feature music with images that dance across the ornate ceiling of the Grand Hall.

Lunch is served on Saturdays & Sundays starting November 28 and running through December 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Reservations are strongly encouraged for seating’s of 4 or 6 at the popular times of 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at this link:
https://www.stlouisunionstation.com/Lunch%20Under%20the%20Lights#/

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All-Day Admission for Two, Three or Four to The Magic House up to 41% Off

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Get an All-Day Admission for Two, Three or Four to The Magic House priced at up to 41% off.

Choose from:

–All-Day Admission for Two $14 (Retail $24)

–All-Day Admission for Three $21 (Retail $36)

–All-Day Admission for Four $28 (Retail $48)

Deal includes:

-Admission is valid for the entire day
-When can I visit?: The voucher is valid for admission on any day during Magic House’s operating hours.
-Exhibits are suitable for all ages and include:
-nursery rhymes-inspired For Baby & Me for toddlers
-Wonder Works for preschoolers
-kid-sized community Children’s Village with a market, pet clinic, bank, library, garage, and fishing pond
-Make-It Workshop with a real sewing machine and 3D printer
-Star-Spangled Center, a civic education center with a courtroom, legislative chamber, and the Oval Office, where kids can pretend to be a president
-Families can bring food to the Museum’s outdoor Garden Pavilion. These facilities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Outside food is not allowed within the Museum or Picnic Basket Cafe.
-Amenities: free parking, elevators, and ramps for strollers and wheelchairs
-Strollers allowed; no strollers available for rental

Need To Know
Promotional value expires Dec 31, 2020. Amount paid never expires. Online redemption only. Tickets must all be reserved at the same time during check out. Limit 1 per person, may buy 2 additional as gift(s). Valid only for option purchased. Not valid with other offers or promotions. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Reservations are required during the pandemic due to limited capacity so be sure to make your reservation before you go.

U.S. Bank Wild Lights At The Saint Louis Zoo

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A wild, arctic wonderland with over 1 million twinkling holiday lights and festive family fun awaits you at U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo!

Advance tickets are required – purchase your tickets HERE.

2020 Event Dates

Wild Lights is open from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the following select dates:

  • Friday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29
  • Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-6
  • Nightly, Dec. 9-23
  • Nightly, Dec. 26-Jan. 2

Tickets & Hours

Timed-ticket reservations are required and must be purchased in advance online at stlzoo.org/wildlights. Tickets are not available at the door. High demand is expected and popular dates may sell out quickly. Capacity is limited to allow for good social distancing.

Ticket prices are:

  • Monday-Thursday: $9.95/members, $10.95/non-members (ages 2+)
  • Friday-Sunday: $11.95/members, $12.95/non-members (ages 2+)
  • Free for children under age 2

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.

Safety

The traditional Wild Lights experience has been modified and the Zoo has implemented enhanced protocols and procedures to help ensure safety and health of Zoo guests, staff and animals. All guests ages 9 and up, as well as all Zoo staff, are required to wear masks/face coverings — which must cover nose and mouth — while at the Zoo. See stlzoo.org/wildlights for up-to-date details prior to your visit.

Holiday Lights & Activities

Be enchanted by whimsical animal-themed displays throughout the Zoo, including Starry Safari, Sparkling Savanna, Jungle Bell Rock and more.

Romantics can stroll through the Zoo to the Lovebirds Lookout area overlooking the lake for a beautiful view of Wild Lights.

Visit with the cool birds at Penguin & Puffin Coast. (Please note that this is the only animal exhibit open at night during the event. All other animal attractions are closed.) Look for holiday carolers and other strolling live performances on weekend nights. Climb aboard your favorite animal on the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel. These attractions are free with event admission and operate weather permitting.

Food & Shopping

Roast your own campfire s’mores (available for purchase) at one of the fire pits. Enjoy dinner, snacks, hot chocolate, holiday drinks and more, available 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.
More Information

For more information, visit stlzoo.org/wildlights.

The Magic House Holiday Events – Holiday Magic & Visits With Santa

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Celebrate the magic of the holidays at The Magic House this year with the Museum’s new Holiday Magic experience, December 1 through 31! In addition to festive decorations throughout the 55,000 square foot facility, families will enjoy the magic of the holidays with brand new outdoor experiences, all included with Museum admission, featuring:

Gingerbread Village where kids make pretend cookies, decorate gingerbread men and play gingerbread games.

Snowball Carnival where families will enjoy a whimsical winter visit to the Museum’s front play garden where they can enjoy a variety of snowball–themed carnival games and more!

Reservations are required for this reduced capacity, holiday fun event.

Additional events include:

Magical Nights
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in December
5:00 to 8:00 pm

Book your tickets for the all-new Magical Nights, an evening event at The Magic House! Enjoy the twinkling light display after dark, story time with Mrs. Claus, cookies and milk, plus photos with Santa in his socially-distanced sleigh. Reservations are required for this extremely limited-capacity event.

Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Visits with Santa
Special reservations, available throughout the week and on weekends, will give children the chance to visit and take family photos with Santa in a socially-distanced way. Hosted outside under the Museum’s holiday transformed “Jingle Bell’ pavilion, families will be invited to board Santa’s sleigh, share their letters with Santa through a special mail slot in the clear acrylic panel in the sleigh, plus take photos with Santa in a socially-distanced way. Each Visit with Santa reservation also includes admission to the outdoor Gingerbread Village experience.

Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Toddler Tinker Time is hosting a very special guest this December – Mrs. Claus! Throughout the month, The Magic House will feature special holiday stories and activities just for our preschool audience.

Go HERE to register.

Holiday Fun At Grant’s Farm Drive-Thru Experience

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Grant’s Farm is hosting another NEW experience for the family.

Grant’s Farm warmly welcomes you to join us for our 2020 Holiday Fun Drive-Thru experience, running Thursdays-Sundays between November 27th-December 31st. Reservations are required and spots are limited, so sign up today.

Tune in your radio and twinkle into the night as you witness this exclusive lights display. Enjoy the show with loved ones from the comfort of your own vehicle.

You’ll kick off your scenic drive with a view of Inspiration Hill: complete with the World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales looking down at you from a distance! Next, you’ll enter the Tiergarten dressed up as Gingerbread Village. Once there, you’ll view a wide range of our animals from Cheviot Sheep to Yak, Camels, and Llamas. Our Deer Park has even been transformed into your personal winter wonderland. Admire suspending snowflakes and a larger-than-life tree of pixel lights that dance with the festive music!

Upon entry, vehicles with children will receive a complimentary bag of festive goodies, provided by our Storybook Sweets gift shop. Plus – guests may purchase a Family “Fa-La-La” Bundle: which includes a photo, beverages, snacks, and merchandise for the kids. The experience will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, but you may arrive at any time between your designated 1.5 hour time block.

After checking in for your reservation, you’ll be guided through the property to explore all sorts of frosty excitement. Please remember that your reservation is good for one ride during the time block you signed up for, as we want to accommodate everyone in the most safe and fun-filled fashion possible. In addition, this experience will be closed 12/24 & 12/25… but will instead be offered Monday-Wednesday, 12/21-12/23 as well as Monday-Wednesday 12/28-12/30.

Keep in mind, some animals will be weather-permitting. In the event that inclement weather occurs, the experience will be closed for the night and you will receive a full refund for the booking.

• No over-sized vehicles (RV’s, passenger vans or buses) or higher than 9ft
• No motorcycles
• This is a drive-thru experience only, so guests must remain in their vehicles at all times
• No guests should ride in the back of a pickup truck (guests must stay in vehicle at all times)
• No Pets Allowed
• Service animals permitted
• No loud music
• Keep speeds under 5 mph

Hurry over HERE to book your time slot. As you know the Halloween event sold out EARLY!

City Museum Tickets up to 21% Off *RARE DEAL*

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Right now you can save up to 21% on Single Day Tickets for Four, Five, Six, or Seven to City Museum.

I have NEVER seen a discount to City Museum so grab this deal while you can.

About This Deal
-What’s included: all the currently open, regular attractions; opens and closures of particular attractions are subject to change
-Customers can choose to use all tickets in one visit or exchange their tickets at the time of redemption for use on multiple visits.
-Children 2 and under are free
-Click here to view the schedule
-Onsite restaurants: there’s a different dining place on every floor so everybody can find something for themselves
-Accessibility: the museum is mostly handicapped accessible, but there are areas that may be difficult to maneuver; for example, the caves are built like an actual cave system, so there are tight spaces and uneven ground
-What to wear: the museum strongly advises every visitor to dress comfortably, preferably with full-length pants and closed-toe shoes; flip flops and sandals are strongly discouraged
-City Museum’s COVID-19 Precautions
Click to read about the Museum’s safety precautions
Note that state and local guidelines are changing regularly. Please check City Museum’s website or contact them for their latest guidelines.

Need To Know
Promotional value expires Dec 31, 2020. Children 2 and under are free. Not valid with Groupon promo codes. Please review City Museum safety guidelines before visiting. Limit 10 per person. Subject to availability. Valid only for option purchased. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.

Go HERE to get yours.