ST. LOUIS – With the holiday season upon us, St. Louis area Christmas light displays are kicking off. Here’s a look at the displays opening this weekend and throughout November to get St. Louisans in the holiday spirit.

Hanging Christmas lights is a centuries-old tradition, dating back to the 17th century and gaining widespread popularity in the 19th century. This time-honored practice holds deep religious and cultural significance. 

While candles were once used to illuminate Christmas trees, the invention of electric lights revolutionized the tradition, making it safer and more convenient. 

Missouri Botanical Garden Glow: 

Opens November 16

With nearly two million dazzling lights, Garden Glow turns the Missouri Botanical Garden into a magical wonderland, adorned with captivating displays and unforgettable moments. 

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights: 

Downtown St. Louis

Opens November 24

At this event there are over a million twinkling lights at the 39th annual Brewery Lights at the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery. 

Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm: 

Grants Farm 

Opens November 23

This year, enjoy Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm in four ways: by car, on foot, over a meal, or around the fire. The drive-through option takes you past the Busch family home and through the festive Bauernhof courtyard, decorated with holiday decorations. 

Holiday Night Lights Drive-Thru: 

Rotary Park, Wentzville,  

Opens November 29

Get into the holiday spirit with the annual Wentzville Holiday Night Lights display, which is a one-mile light display showcasing large illuminated commercial scenes and enchanting tunnels of twinkling lights. 

Lebanon Winter Wonderland: 

Horner Park, Lebanon, IL,  

Opens Friday, November 22

Lebanon’s Winter Wonderland started in 2008 as “Christmas in the Park” with handmade cutouts and substantial lighted displays. Today, they still feature those original cutouts and displays, along with more. 

O’Fallon Celebration of Lights: 

Fort Zumwalt Park, O’Fallon, MO

November 29 – December 30

Celebration of Lights is a festive holiday light display located at Fort Zumwalt Park in O’Fallon, Missouri. Since its inception in 1991, this holiday event draws over 13,000 vehicles annually and hosts more than 10,000 individuals during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll. 

Santa’s Magical Kingdom: 

Eureka, MO,  

November 15 through January 5

Drive through a magical journey through 35 acres of holiday wonder, where reindeer fly overhead, elves dance in the trees, and ice cream sundaes are as big as boats. 

Way of Lights: 

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, IL,  

November 22 through December 31

The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows has the annual Way of Lights Christmas display. Since 1970, everyone has been welcome to make it a family tradition. This display highlights the birth of Christ, the true light of the world. 

Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park: 

Tilles Park, Ladue,  

Opens in November 23

Since 1987, Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park has been a cherished St. Louis area holiday tradition. The lights can be enjoyed from a vehicle every day of the week. 

WonderLight’s Christmas: 

Fairmont City, IL,  

November 15 through January 5

WonderLight’s Christmas is back with a display of over 1 million lights synced to Christmas music in your car.