How’s your holiday season calendar shaping up? Jam-packed? Looking a bit bleak? Still have a few spots to squeeze in fun activities? No matter your answer, you’ll definitely want to make your way to Winter Wonderland in Missouri this Christmastime. This Christmas event in St. Louis boasts more than just twinkling lights, making it a must-add to your Christmas bucket list.

Winter Wonderland 2023 takes place at Tilles Park, located at 9551 Litzsinger Rd. in St. Louis.
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It is a popular St. Louis park most of the year, but at holiday time it takes on another dimension. Get ready for what just might be the most unique holiday lights drive-thru display around when you visit
This annual event, celebrating its 38th anniversary in 2023, is a ticketed event. And they go fast!
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Once you have yours, get ready for what just might be the most unique drive-thru Christmas lights in St. Louis and further afield.
The magical experience here is dispersed across 75 acres of St. Louis County parkland.
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Be sure and take your time to savor the journey through over a million glimmering holiday lights.

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Be sure to bring your sense of imagination!
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You’ll enjoy more than 100 creative light displays depicting numerous winter scenes and festive characters.
You have several options for enjoying the Winter Wonderland lights.
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They can be enjoyed, of course, in your vehicle, via a horse-drawn carriage ride, or on foot. Prices vary depending on the size carriage you choose, ranging from six-person capacity to 24-person capacity.
This Missouri Winter Wonderland is so much fun with family and friends!
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The event is held rain or shine, so be sure to check the weather before you head out and dress appropriately for those often-chilly Missouri nights.
Winter Wonderland is open from Nov. 22, 2023 through Dec. 30, 2023 .
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The hours are from 5:30-9:30 p.m., but like most special holiday events, it’s always a good idea to check the official website to be sure.

Have you been to Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park in years past? If so, what was your favorite part? Do you think this is the best drive-thru Christmas lights in St. Louis? We’d love to hear about your experience there and see your glowing photos.

For more Missouri Christmas events, be sure to visit the displays at the Saint Louis Zoo. And if you’re still looking to fill out your gift list, take a look at our gift guide for travelers, where you will find something for every voyager.

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Where else can we go to enjoy drive-thru lights in Missouri?

You won’t have to look far to find more enchanting drive-thru light displays in Missouri. Some of the most popular in the state, depending on whom you ask, include:

  • The Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon
  • The Enchanted Village of Lights in the Town of Laurie
  • Christmas in the Park in Lees Summit
  • Santa’s Magical Kingdom in Pacific, Missouri

I hear there are some beautiful Christmas towns in Missouri.

You heard correctly! From north to south, east to west, you’ll find numerous charming Christmas towns. Among them are:

  • Warrensburg
  • Ste. Genevieve
  • Springfield
  • New Madrid
  • St. Charles
  • Branson

Each one offers a little something different, a little something magical, and a whole lotta fun! So don’t worry about which one to choose. You’re sure to have a holly jolly good time!

Where can we go on winter hikes in Missouri?

Believe it or not, Missourians love to go hiking—any time of the year—and these winter hikes in Missouri seem to be a particularly enchanting time for some:

  • Prairie State Park in Mindenmines
  • Klondike Lake Park in Augusta
  • The Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit
  • The Katy Trail in Rocheport

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