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🎄 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🎄
📍Alton, Illinois
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Each year the "Grandpa Gang" of volunteers transform Alton's Rock Springs Park into a drive through winter wonderland of nearly 4 million lights.
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The traditional walk through night was held last evening and we attended for the first time ever. It was so beautiful and a bargain at only $1 per person admission! The walk through event is typically held the first Monday after Thanksgiving and admission is only $1 per person. (Mark your calendars for next year! )
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The display is open to drive through each night until December 27th. Enjoy the cascading light waterfalls, two arched light tunnels, a lighted bridge and more.
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While Santa's Village remains closed due to COVID, the popular Enchanted Village of trees is back this year. Visitors can vote on their favorite tree that has been decorated by local businesses and organizations.
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀
The lights are on daily through December 27.
Monday - Friday 6-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 5-9 p.m.
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𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
A donation of $7 per car is suggested or $1 per person for vehicles with 10 visitors or more.
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𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The park entrance is at 2116 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois.

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🚂 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘀 🚂
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Each holiday season, several options pop up around St. Louis for either Christmas trains to ride or model displays to admire. Train fans of all ages can these adventures:
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𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
The Polar Express is back at St. Louis Union Station with rides each night to the North Pole through December 30th. Put on your PJs for a magical evening of music, lights, and a gift from Santa. 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 $35
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𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 & 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
Not only does this musuem in Greenville, Illinois have a free drive or walk thru light display, but on Fri-Sun. nights you can ride the mini train to a North Pole light show.
$4 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 (2 & 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 free!)
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𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The largest model train display in Missouri is open at the Musuem of Transportation in St. Louis. Also take a ride on the mini train and holly jolly trolley.
𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 $15 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴/$5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴!
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𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗺
This holiday model train exhibit at the musuem is open Nov. 27 - Jan. 2. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.–Sat. and 12-5 p.m., Sun.
𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦!
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𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀
Each year, the New Switzerland Model Railroad Club set up model train displays at this car dealer in Highland, Illinois.
Open Dec. 3 - Dec. 30., Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 11-5. Also open 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 22-23 & 29-30. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦!
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺
Elf Land is open Tues-Sat 9-5 and Sundays 10-4 with kids activities, photo ops, and a model train display. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 2-12, adults free.
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𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘁
The Big Bend Railroad Club's depot in Webster Groves will have a holiday train display. Hours are Dec. 4, 11, 18 from 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7-8:30 p.m.
𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦

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Are you busy #blackfriday shopping today or are yo

Are you busy #blackfriday shopping today or are you planning to #optoutside and explore?

If you choose the outdoors today, we have you covered with a huge resource of great parks and hikes. 🌿Check out the link in our bio. ⬆️

If shopping is your plan today, watch our stories for links to deals on some of our favorite items. 🛒Happy Friday!

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🎄 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀🎄
📍St. Clair, Missouri
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🎄Tucked away along the backroads west of St. Louis, you can find an enchanting display of lights in a natural setting. @losthilllakeevents presents their first ever 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 this year. We were invited to check out the event last evening and had a magical time. #hosted
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🎄This holiday experience includes a walk through light display, bonfires and s'mores, kids game and craft area, and food and beverage vendors. Saturday evenings also include a winter vendor market and a visit from Santa.
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📷If you need to snap some family Christmas photos, they have several beautiful set ups for the perfect photo op.
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🎁 Bring an unwrapped toy to support the charity toy drive.
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🕜𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
November 20th - January 2nd
Saturday - Sunday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Santa will be present Nov. 27 and Dec. 11 & 18.
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💲𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
$14 for adults, $7 for kids, 3 & under free.
Can be purchased online in advance.
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🚻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: Located on site behind the game area.
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🧭 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 2300 Mill Hill Rd. St. Clair, MO

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🎄 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 🎄

St. Louis Winterfest kicks off today in downtown St Louis at Kiener Plaza. From November 20 to January 2, you can celebrate the magic of the season each weekend with ice skating, 70,000 holiday lights, music, cozy igloos, Winterfest Night Markets, and more.

📅𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
November 20th - January 2nd
Friday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

⛸️𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Ice skate rentals are $12 for adults/ $7 for children ages 3 to 15. Guests can skate for free if they bring their own skates.

Kids’ skate rentals are free on Fridays and daily December 25 – January 1. Everyone skates free on Opening Day (November 20)

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
👸Special characters will be on site on special Sundays, 12 – 1 p.m.:
Sunday, Nov. 28: Elsa & Kristoff
Sunday, Dec. 19: Princess Tiana & Spider Man
Sunday, Dec. 26: Black Widow & Captain Marvel

🔥Saturday, Dec. 11, 4-8 p.m. — Fire & Ice Family Festival
Carolers, fire spinners, musicians, and an all-ages art activity

❄️Friday, Dec. 17, 4-8 p.m. — Frozen Masquerade
Circus performers, street musicians, and an interactive art experience

🏒St. Louis Blues: Try Hockey Free / Kids Club.
The Blues invite kids 4-9 years old to learn hockey skills.
10:15 to 11 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 28
December 12

🚗𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Parking for Winterfest is available at the Kiener Plaza East and West Garages. Limited street parking is also available.

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🎄𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀🎄

There are so many amazing light displays all over St. Louis and the metro-east. Many of them have already opened or turn on the lights this weekend!

I have rounded up the best and brightest displays to visit this year including several new ones.

Whether you are looking to drive around neighborhoods or visit a professional display, you can find the whole list on the blog. ⬆️𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤 𝙤𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢

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🎡 If you can only ride the St. Louis Wheel once

🎡 If you can only ride the St. Louis Wheel once, ride it at night. 🌃

Not only can you see the Wheel lit up in an ever changing display of colorful lights, but you can also view the Union Station decorations from above.

Don't worry about the cold, as you can stay warm and cozy in the climate controlled gondolas during the ~15 min ride.

𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦
10 am - 10 pm
𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦
Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
12 - 5 pm

𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
$15 adults, $10 kids over 2.
Combo ticket packages available with other Union Station Attractions.

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🚂 The 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 is back at Union Station this year with the same traditions and magic as always. 🎅

We were able to preview all the fun last night and the kids had a blast. Thanks for hosting us @stlpolarexpress!

The decorated trains take visitors on a 45 min round-trip journey to the North Pole. Along the way you can enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, music, and friendly characters. Tickets are on sale now with the first trains departing Friday the 19th.

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲:
1. Wear your jammies. Kids should wear PJs and many adults do as well.

2. Arrive early enough to enjoy the activities before the ride. A heated tent has slides, photo ops, movie viewing, and kids can color pictures for Santa.

3. Santa and the Christmas lights will be on the right side of the train while facing forward. Try to seat the kids on that side. Santa will board the train and all kids will meet him and receive a gift.

4. You can save on tickets by booking during the week instead of a weekend.

5. Make an evening of it by combining with a visit to the Wheel (riding at night and viewing the Christmas lights from above is a must!). Don't forget the free fire and light show that happens on the lake at Union Station at the top of each hour.

6. Restrooms are available on the train or a larger portable restroom building is available next to the Polar Express activites tent.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬!

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Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾 This day was

Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾

This day was created to encourage everyone to get out and explore any of America's 60,000 miles of trails.

Whether you were able to hike today or any other day, don't forget you can find a huge resource of trails on our blog midwestnomads.com (Link in bio ⬆️)

Do you have a special trail you have discovered recently? If so, please share in the comments!

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🎄 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 🎄
📍Alton, Illinois
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Each year the "Grandpa Gang" of volunteers transform Alton's Rock Springs Park into a drive through winter wonderland of nearly 4 million lights.
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The traditional walk through night was held last evening and we attended for the first time ever. It was so beautiful and a bargain at only $1 per person admission! The walk through event is typically held the first Monday after Thanksgiving and admission is only $1 per person. (Mark your calendars for next year! )
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The display is open to drive through each night until December 27th. Enjoy the cascading light waterfalls, two arched light tunnels, a lighted bridge and more.
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While Santa's Village remains closed due to COVID, the popular Enchanted Village of trees is back this year. Visitors can vote on their favorite tree that has been decorated by local businesses and organizations.
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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀
The lights are on daily through December 27.
Monday - Friday 6-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 5-9 p.m.
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𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
A donation of $7 per car is suggested or $1 per person for vehicles with 10 visitors or more.
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𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The park entrance is at 2116 College Avenue, Alton, Illinois.

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🚂 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘀 🚂
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Each holiday season, several options pop up around St. Louis for either Christmas trains to ride or model displays to admire. Train fans of all ages can these adventures:
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𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀
The Polar Express is back at St. Louis Union Station with rides each night to the North Pole through December 30th. Put on your PJs for a magical evening of music, lights, and a gift from Santa. 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘵 $35
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𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 & 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
Not only does this musuem in Greenville, Illinois have a free drive or walk thru light display, but on Fri-Sun. nights you can ride the mini train to a North Pole light show.
$4 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 (2 & 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 free!)
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𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
The largest model train display in Missouri is open at the Musuem of Transportation in St. Louis. Also take a ride on the mini train and holly jolly trolley.
𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 $15 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴/$5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯. 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴!
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𝗦𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗺
This holiday model train exhibit at the musuem is open Nov. 27 - Jan. 2. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.–Sat. and 12-5 p.m., Sun.
𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦!
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𝗠𝗰𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀
Each year, the New Switzerland Model Railroad Club set up model train displays at this car dealer in Highland, Illinois.
Open Dec. 3 - Dec. 30., Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 11-5. Also open 6-9 p.m. on Dec. 22-23 & 29-30. 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦!
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺
Elf Land is open Tues-Sat 9-5 and Sundays 10-4 with kids activities, photo ops, and a model train display. $5 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘥𝘴 2-12, adults free.
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𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘁
The Big Bend Railroad Club's depot in Webster Groves will have a holiday train display. Hours are Dec. 4, 11, 18 from 2-4 p.m. and Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 7-8:30 p.m.
𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦

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Are you busy #blackfriday shopping today or are yo

Are you busy #blackfriday shopping today or are you planning to #optoutside and explore?

If you choose the outdoors today, we have you covered with a huge resource of great parks and hikes. 🌿Check out the link in our bio. ⬆️

If shopping is your plan today, watch our stories for links to deals on some of our favorite items. 🛒Happy Friday!

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🎄 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀🎄
📍St. Clair, Missouri
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🎄Tucked away along the backroads west of St. Louis, you can find an enchanting display of lights in a natural setting. @losthilllakeevents presents their first ever 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 this year. We were invited to check out the event last evening and had a magical time. #hosted
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🎄This holiday experience includes a walk through light display, bonfires and s'mores, kids game and craft area, and food and beverage vendors. Saturday evenings also include a winter vendor market and a visit from Santa.
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📷If you need to snap some family Christmas photos, they have several beautiful set ups for the perfect photo op.
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🎁 Bring an unwrapped toy to support the charity toy drive.
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🕜𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀:
November 20th - January 2nd
Saturday - Sunday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Santa will be present Nov. 27 and Dec. 11 & 18.
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💲𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
$14 for adults, $7 for kids, 3 & under free.
Can be purchased online in advance.
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🚻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: Located on site behind the game area.
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🧭 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 2300 Mill Hill Rd. St. Clair, MO

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🎄 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁 🎄

St. Louis Winterfest kicks off today in downtown St Louis at Kiener Plaza. From November 20 to January 2, you can celebrate the magic of the season each weekend with ice skating, 70,000 holiday lights, music, cozy igloos, Winterfest Night Markets, and more.

📅𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
November 20th - January 2nd
Friday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

⛸️𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Ice skate rentals are $12 for adults/ $7 for children ages 3 to 15. Guests can skate for free if they bring their own skates.

Kids’ skate rentals are free on Fridays and daily December 25 – January 1. Everyone skates free on Opening Day (November 20)

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
👸Special characters will be on site on special Sundays, 12 – 1 p.m.:
Sunday, Nov. 28: Elsa & Kristoff
Sunday, Dec. 19: Princess Tiana & Spider Man
Sunday, Dec. 26: Black Widow & Captain Marvel

🔥Saturday, Dec. 11, 4-8 p.m. — Fire & Ice Family Festival
Carolers, fire spinners, musicians, and an all-ages art activity

❄️Friday, Dec. 17, 4-8 p.m. — Frozen Masquerade
Circus performers, street musicians, and an interactive art experience

🏒St. Louis Blues: Try Hockey Free / Kids Club.
The Blues invite kids 4-9 years old to learn hockey skills.
10:15 to 11 a.m.; 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.
November 28
December 12

🚗𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Parking for Winterfest is available at the Kiener Plaza East and West Garages. Limited street parking is also available.

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🎄𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀🎄

There are so many amazing light displays all over St. Louis and the metro-east. Many of them have already opened or turn on the lights this weekend!

I have rounded up the best and brightest displays to visit this year including several new ones.

Whether you are looking to drive around neighborhoods or visit a professional display, you can find the whole list on the blog. ⬆️𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙞𝙤 𝙤𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙨.𝙘𝙤𝙢

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🎡 If you can only ride the St. Louis Wheel once

🎡 If you can only ride the St. Louis Wheel once, ride it at night. 🌃

Not only can you see the Wheel lit up in an ever changing display of colorful lights, but you can also view the Union Station decorations from above.

Don't worry about the cold, as you can stay warm and cozy in the climate controlled gondolas during the ~15 min ride.

𝗗𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦
10 am - 10 pm
𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦
Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
12 - 5 pm

𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
$15 adults, $10 kids over 2.
Combo ticket packages available with other Union Station Attractions.

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🚂 The 𝗦𝘁. 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 is back at Union Station this year with the same traditions and magic as always. 🎅

We were able to preview all the fun last night and the kids had a blast. Thanks for hosting us @stlpolarexpress!

The decorated trains take visitors on a 45 min round-trip journey to the North Pole. Along the way you can enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, music, and friendly characters. Tickets are on sale now with the first trains departing Friday the 19th.

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲:
1. Wear your jammies. Kids should wear PJs and many adults do as well.

2. Arrive early enough to enjoy the activities before the ride. A heated tent has slides, photo ops, movie viewing, and kids can color pictures for Santa.

3. Santa and the Christmas lights will be on the right side of the train while facing forward. Try to seat the kids on that side. Santa will board the train and all kids will meet him and receive a gift.

4. You can save on tickets by booking during the week instead of a weekend.

5. Make an evening of it by combining with a visit to the Wheel (riding at night and viewing the Christmas lights from above is a must!). Don't forget the free fire and light show that happens on the lake at Union Station at the top of each hour.

6. Restrooms are available on the train or a larger portable restroom building is available next to the Polar Express activites tent.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬!

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Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾 This day was

Happy National Take a Hike Day! 🥾

This day was created to encourage everyone to get out and explore any of America's 60,000 miles of trails.

Whether you were able to hike today or any other day, don't forget you can find a huge resource of trails on our blog midwestnomads.com (Link in bio ⬆️)

Do you have a special trail you have discovered recently? If so, please share in the comments!

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