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You better watch out. You better not cry—because Santa Claus is cruising to town! This holiday season, treat the whole family to a magical morning with the man in red. Leave your PJs on and leave the cooking to us as we prepare a kid-approved breakfast. After breakfast, families will enjoy fun games, crafting activities, and plenty of photo ops with Santa.

Cruise boards at 9 AM and sets sail at 9:30 AM, returning at 11:30 AM.

Tickets required in advance. General ticket (3 & up) $45, infant ages 0-2 FREE (Ticket required for boarding)

Seating requests or questions? Call our Call Center at (877) 982-1410.

"Making Their Mark" brings together over eighty works by an intergenerational and international group of women artists represented in the San Francisco Bay Area–based Shah Garg Collection. Featuring a wide spectrum of artworks—including painting, sculpture, installation, textile, beadwork, and ceramics from the past eight decades—the exhibition emphasizes dialogues between artists who circumvent and break through conventions in art-making, embracing craft techniques, new technologies, conceptual inquiries, inventive methods, and uncommon materials. Artists in the exhibition include Andrea Bowers, Suzanne Jackson, Julie Mehretu, Howardina Pindell, Joan Mitchell, Lorna Simpson, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Sarah Sze, Kay WalkingStick, and Mary Weatherford, among many others.

Santa’s trading his sleigh for the Tom Sawyer riverboat this holiday season, and he’s bringing all the festive fun with him! Gather the family for a jolly afternoon cruise, where Santa himself will lead everyone in singing your favorite holiday tunes! Santa will be ready to pose with the kiddos and families, as we'll have professional photographers on board with photo packages available for purchase. Sip on some complimentary hot chocolate or coffee as you explore the multiple decks of the boat, and enjoy a special holiday treat at your table to share. It’s the merriest way to cruise through the season!

Cruise boards at 1 PM and sets sail at 1:30 PM, returning at 3:30 PM.

Tickets required in advance. General ticket (3 & up) $29, infant ages 0-2 FREE (Ticket required for boarding)

Seating requests or questions? Call our Call Center at (877) 982-1410.

Saint Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker has become a cherished holiday tradition for thousands of families across the region. Each December, audiences are swept away by this magical production—filled with glorious dancing, dazzling costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score.

This year, the enchantment grows even bigger—literally—with the unveiling of a brand-new Nutcracker tree in Act I, designed by renowned theatrical designer James Wolk. Making its debut this November, the stunning tree will transform before the audience’s eyes, growing from 11 feet 6 inches in the party scene to an awe-inspiring 23 feet during the dramatic battle scene—adding a breathtaking new dimension to this beloved holiday classic.

Under the direction and choreography of Gen Horiuchi, The Nutcracker comes to life with elegance, energy, and wonder—from the festive holiday party and the fierce battle with the Mouse King to the glittering Land of Snow and the sweet delights of the Kingdom of Sweets. Featuring a full cast of professional dancers and talented students from the Saint Louis Ballet School, The Nutcracker is a heartwarming celebration of the season that continues to inspire awe and joy for all ages.

NJT’s production of this classic tale will lean into the classic mystery story at the center of the action. Though Ludwig is known for being a master of comedy, this script allows us to also tell a tale of action and suspense!
Ludwig’s script provides an incredible playground for NJT’s five talented actors to show off their skills. While the actors’ playing Sherlock and Dr. Watson only portray those characters throughout the show, it falls to the 3 other performers to take on all the other roles in Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic story – over 40 distinct characters. And those characters come from a variety of different parts of the world, so in addition to the standard British dialect of the central figures, the actors must also portray people with Cockney, Devonshire, Castilian, and Swedish accents, and even more!
The play is a challenge for our NJT design team as well, as it moves swiftly from the classic 221B Baker Street home of Sherlock to the elegant Baskerville Hall, or the windswept Moors, to the gritty London streets, and beyond in its 29 quick scenes. NJT’s talented design team has leaned into the theatricality of inherent in the script to portray these different locations in exciting and unexpected ways.
This is Nisi’s first time to direct at NJT, having previously provided the voice of the Giant for NJT’s 2023 production of Into the Woods. Nisi is also an Associate Professor of Acting at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Friday, Nov 28, 2pm

Thursdays at 7pm (Nov 20, Dec 4)

Saturdays at 2pm & 7pm (Nov 22, 29, Dec 6)

Sundays at 2pm (Nov 23, 30, Dec 7)

Celebrate the Holidays with a BYOB Trolley Ride Through St. Louis!

There’s no better way to experience the magic of the season than with a festive BYOB trolley ride through St. Louis’s most dazzling holiday sights and displays!

Your evening begins at Pat Connolly’s Tavern (6400 Oakland Ave)—the oldest Irish bar in St. Louis—where you’ll check in, meet your tour guide, and enjoy a complimentary snack while soaking in the warm, holiday atmosphere.

Once aboard the vintage trolley, the adventure begins! We’ll set off on a 3-hour journey to explore some of STL’s most iconic holiday stops. Each tour may vary, but possible highlights include Winterfest at Kiener Plaza, Candy Cane Lane, Window Walk at Central West End, Tilles Park, festive neighborhood displays, and even a visit to a lively pop-up Christmas bar! Please note: stops are not guaranteed and may vary nightly based on traffic, timing, and availability.

Bring your favorite beverages for the ride—holiday music, lights, and plenty of cheer await. After the tour, we’ll return to Pat Connolly’s to toast to a night filled with sparkle and good vibes.

Reserve your seat today and make this holiday season in St. Louis one to remember!

Free admission

We are bringing together the Black community in and around College Hill who have been disproportionately impacted by the 5/16 tornado and are facing a crisis regarding conditions of life. We don't need charity, we need reparations and solidarity with self-determination for our community.

Black Power Blueprint at the Uhuru House' is a main, post-tornado disaster relief center in North St. Louis, serving the black community.
Accepting drop offs of donations at the Uhuru House, 4101 W. Florissant Ave. Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm (314) 380-8016
To volunteer, contact Volunteer@BlackPowerBlueprint.org or call (727) 510-4360
The community of North STL is need of: Building Supplies and tools, siding, plywood, 2x4s, hammers, nails, tarps, tie-downs for tarp (or rope), butane fuel and butane cookers, tents etc.
Volunteers needed: unskilled as well as contractors, electricians, roofers, tuckpointing masons, window-repair people, drywallers, lawyers etc.
Black Power Blueprint - Bringing Power Back to the North Side!

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs present Illuminate — a radiant celebration of the season. From festive carol fanfares and beloved holiday favorites to imaginative winter-themed songs, the six ensembles of The St. Louis Children’s Choirs offer a heartwarming concert in the brilliant acoustics of the newly renovated Powell Hall. Illuminate is the perfect way to start your holidays — a concert that shines with warmth, wonder, and the light of children’s song.

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs present Illuminate — a radiant celebration of the season. From festive carol fanfares and beloved holiday favorites to imaginative winter-themed songs, the six ensembles of The St. Louis Children’s Choirs offer a heartwarming concert in the brilliant acoustics of the newly renovated Powell Hall. Illuminate is the perfect way to start your holidays — a concert that shines with warmth, wonder, and the light of children’s song.