Frugal Family Fun Weekend Events

Home Depot – Kids Workshop
Saturday (2/4) 9 am – 12 pm – Keepsake Box
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.

Bass Pro Shops

FREE Boat Show: Includes family activities, savings and seminars. Check your local store for dates, times and additional details!

Check your local store’s Facebook page for additional events, classes, etc.

Toys R Us 
Saturday (2/4) 12pm – 2pm – LEGO Friends Launch n’ Build

Building is Better with Friends! Check out the brand new building craze and build a lemonade stand to add to any LEGO Friends set!
The LEGO Group will donate $1 for each stand built to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to support the fight against childhood cancer.

Michaels
Saturday (2/4) 3pm – 5 pm – The Vow Valentine’s Day Card Event
Free Make-It Take-It While Supplies Last Adults Only

Sunday (2/5) 1pm – 2pm – Valentine’s Day Foam Mailbox
Create a fun mailbox for Valentine’s Day Goodies. Make-It Take-It with purchase of foam or white craft mailbox While Supplies Last. Ages 3+

Sunday (2/5) 2pm – 3pm – Kid’s Valentine’s Day Card
Craft a sophisticated card for a loved one. Free Make-It Take-It While Supplies Last. Ages 3+

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

FREE Redbox Movie Rental on Valentine’s Day

Redbox is offering your friends a FREE Valentine’s Day DVD Rental.

Just send your friends a Valentine from the Redbox Facebook Page and they’ll get a code for a FREE DVD rental on 2/14/12.

Frugal Family Fun Events

Today is already the 3rd Friday of the month… so that means The Magic House holds Target Free Family Night from 5:30 pm – 9 pm!

This special night enables a family (no more than two adults and four of their own children) to enjoy more than 100 hands-on exhibits in the museum at no charge through the generosity of Target. Reservations are not required. 

Go HERE for all the info!!

Babies R Us -Saturday 1/21 from Noon-3pm, Simply Intuitive Solutions for Mom and Baby: Come and discover Tommee Tippee, intuitively designed products that are as close to nature as possible for baby! Sponsored by Tommee Tippee.

Tuesday 1/24 at 6:30pm, Gearing Up for Baby: Strollers, car seats, play yards and high chairs…get the scoop on gear that’s right for you and baby! Sponsored by Safety 1st.

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events.

Saturday 1/14 through Sunday 1/22, Educator Appreciation Days: pre-k to grade 12 educators save 25% on classroom and personal purchases, including 10% on music and movies. Valid in store and online (BN.com/educator).

Saturday 1/21 through Sunday 1/29, Barnes & Nobles is recognizing no name-calling week!

Michaels –Saturday 1/21 from 10am-Noon, Free Make-It Take-It Fancy Nancy: Design a Tiara & Storytime.

Pottery Barn-Sunday 1/22 at 10am, How to Set Up Your New Home: Learn tips on choosing tableware, bedding and bath products for your new space. RSVP.

Pottery Barn Kids – Tuesday’s from 11-11:30am, Story Time.

Saturday 1/21, National Geographic Little Explorers: Kids learn about Bugs with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more.

Walmart Event Finder – enter your zip code to see what is going on in your area.

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Frugal Family Fun Weekend Events

Saturday (1/14) – Lowes 10 am –  Build & Grow Workshop for kids.

This week – Build a Castle
Go HERE for more details and to register

Michaels

Saturday (1/14) – 10 a.m. – Noon – Model Car Event
Build a model car with muscle. Make-It Take-It with purchase of car kit. While Supplies Last

Sunday (1/15) 2 p.m. – 3 p.m – Clay Text Embossing Set Demo
Learn to make an impression with clay. Adult only

Pottery Barn Kids

Saturday (1/14) 10 am – Storage & Organization + Memory Box Crafting
Organize clutter with stylish storage solutions, plus kids join in with a FREE crafting activity that will help keep treasured mementos organized.

Babies R Us
Saturday (1/14) Noon – 3 pm Ready… Set… Baby!
Learn about the must-have products for every expectant Mom’s Baby Registry, as well as valuable tips and ideas for planning a baby shower. Plus, enjoy great savings and free giveaways!

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

Frugal Family Fun Events

Home Depot – Kids Workshop
Saturday (1/7) 9 am – 12 pm – Savings Shed
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.

Michaels

Saturday (1/7) 1 pm – 3 pm – Yarn Backpack Buddy
Make a fuzzy backpack friend. Free Make-It Take-It.  While Supplies Last.  Ages 3 and up

Saturday (1/7) 3 pm – 4 pm – Multi-Strand Chain Scarf Demo
Wrap yourself in creativity. Ages 3 and up

Sunday (1/8) 1 pm – 2 pm – Mixed Media Visual Journal Demo
Create a journal with handcrafted style. Adult only

Sunday (1/8) 2 pm – 3 pm – Thank You Card Demo
Express gratitude with your creativity. Adult only

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

Frugal Family Fun Events

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland through 12/24

You need to choose your store to get the complete schedule and all the details

Events Include:
FREE Photo with Santa
FREE Games & Activities
FREE Crafts
FREE Santa Bandz
+ MORE

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

Metro St. Louis Holiday Light Displays

What better way to get in the Holiday mood then to go see a Holiday Light Display! Here are just a few that I found in the local St. Louis area! If I could find coupons I included them as well! If you visit a local light display not listed feel free to share with us by leaving a comment!

Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo
Go a little wild this holiday season with Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo. If you’ve never been to the zoo on a winter evening, this is a real treat. Walk through the exhibits as they come alive with more than 500,000 lights (see pictures of the display). Kids can hear holiday stories and adults can do a little shopping at the Holiday Zootique. Wild Lights is open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for Zoo members and $5 for non-members. Children under two get in free. There is also free parking at the Zoo’s South Lot.
November 25-27, 2011
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 & 26-30, 2011
You can Learn more HERE

Santa’s Magical Kingdom
It takes quite a while to see the 35 acres of Christmas lights at Santa’s Magical Kingdom in Eureka. Millions of lights and dozens of holiday scenes fill Jellystone Park in Eureka. You can see Santa’s flying reindeer, travel through the Candy Cane Village or visit the Waterfall of Lights. For even more fun, take an old fashioned wagon ride through the display. After seeing the lights, head over to Kringle’s General Store for a little holiday shopping. Santa’s Magical Kingdom is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Admission is $19 per car or $12 for wagon or train ride tickets.
November 18, 2011 – January 7, 2012
You can learn more HERE.
Get $2 off per car Coupon HERE plus other coupons!

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park
For 26 years, employees with the St. Louis County Parks Department have turned Tilles Park into a Winter Wonderland. You can drive through the display, but the best way to see the lights is by horse-drawn carriage. Winter Wonderland is open daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Cars are welcome Sunday through Friday, but Saturdays are reserved for carriage rides. Admission is $9 per car. Tickets for carriage rides are available through MetroTix, and vary depending on the size of the carriage. You can learn more HERE
November 23, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Celebration of Lights (O’Fallon)
You find all kinds of Christmas scenes at the Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon, Missouri. Each year since 1991, visitors have enjoyed taking in the holiday lights at Fort Zumwalt Park. This is primarily a drive-though display, but you can also take a carriage, train or sleigh ride through the park. There is also a walk-through night on Tuesday, December 13. Celebration of Lights is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday is for train rides only. Admission is $9 for cars and $15 for large vans. Tuesday is discount night where all cars, vans and non-commercial vehicles are $7.
November 25 – December 30, 2011

Holiday Night Lights (Wentzville)
The 15th annual Holiday Night Lights Display opens on Friday, November 25th. This one mile light display features large commercial scenes and tunnels with twinkling, flashing features that offer a thrill for everyone! The drive through is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 11. Beginning December 15 the display is open daily through December 30 (except Christmas Day).
Hours of Operation: 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
Admission: $8 per vehicle up to 6 people. Vans, buses or limos must pay an additional $1 per person beginning with the 7th person. You can Learn more HERE
November25-December 30, 2011

Never Enough Lights (Dardenne Prairie)
This light show is actually someones home in Dardenne Prairie. The Cost is Free but they are Accepting donations for Toys For Tots & Hope Ministries Food Pantry. The show runs 5-10 (Sun – Thur) and 5-11 (Fri and Sat).
The show starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through New Years Eve with a special show playing at midnight. Be sure to tune your radio to 107.1 FM to hear the music. Checkout their website for more information HERE!
November 25-December 30, 2011

Christmas Wonderland in Alton
Each year, Alton’s Rock Spring Park twinkles with more than two million lights during the holiday season. You’ll see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees and dozens of magical displays. Kids can also visit Santa in the Enchanted Forest or get up close with goats, llamas and other animals at the petting zoo. Christmas Wonderland is open Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $7 for cars and small vans, or $1 a person for vehicles with more than 10 people. You can also take a carriage ride through the display, but advanced reservations are required.
November 25 – December 28, 2011

Way of Lights (Our Lady of the Snows Shrine)
The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville is one of the area’s most popular Christmas displays (see pictures of the display). More than a million lights are used to tell the story of Jesus’ birth. You can drive through the display or take a carriage ride. There’s also a laser light show, camel rides, an indoor Christmas tree display and an interactive play area for the kids. The Way of Lights is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to view the lights is free, but there is a small charge for the laser light show, camel rides and other attractions. Donations are also accepted.
November 18, 2011 – January 1, 2012

 

Frugal Family Fun Events

Saturday (12/17) – Lowes 10 am – Build a Train Build & Grow Workshop for kids.

This week (12/17) Build a Train Engine
Go HERE for more details and to register.

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland thorugh 12/24

You need to choose your store to get the complete schedule and all the details

Events Include:
FREE Photo with Santa
FREE Games & Activities
FREE Crafts
FREE Santa Bandz
+ MORE

 

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

Metro St. Louis Holiday Light Displays

What better way to get in the Holiday mood then to go see a Holiday Light Display! Here are just a few that I found in the local St. Louis area! If I could find coupons I included them as well! If you visit a local light display not listed feel free to share with us by leaving a comment!

Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo
Go a little wild this holiday season with Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo. If you’ve never been to the zoo on a winter evening, this is a real treat. Walk through the exhibits as they come alive with more than 500,000 lights (see pictures of the display). Kids can hear holiday stories and adults can do a little shopping at the Holiday Zootique. Wild Lights is open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for Zoo members and $5 for non-members. Children under two get in free. There is also free parking at the Zoo’s South Lot.
November 25-27, 2011
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 & 26-30, 2011
You can Learn more HERE

Santa’s Magical Kingdom
It takes quite a while to see the 35 acres of Christmas lights at Santa’s Magical Kingdom in Eureka. Millions of lights and dozens of holiday scenes fill Jellystone Park in Eureka. You can see Santa’s flying reindeer, travel through the Candy Cane Village or visit the Waterfall of Lights. For even more fun, take an old fashioned wagon ride through the display. After seeing the lights, head over to Kringle’s General Store for a little holiday shopping. Santa’s Magical Kingdom is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Admission is $19 per car or $12 for wagon or train ride tickets.
November 18, 2011 – January 7, 2012
You can learn more HERE.
Get $2 off per car Coupon HERE plus other coupons!

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park
For 26 years, employees with the St. Louis County Parks Department have turned Tilles Park into a Winter Wonderland. You can drive through the display, but the best way to see the lights is by horse-drawn carriage. Winter Wonderland is open daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Cars are welcome Sunday through Friday, but Saturdays are reserved for carriage rides. Admission is $9 per car. Tickets for carriage rides are available through MetroTix, and vary depending on the size of the carriage. You can learn more HERE
November 23, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Celebration of Lights (O’Fallon)
You find all kinds of Christmas scenes at the Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon, Missouri. Each year since 1991, visitors have enjoyed taking in the holiday lights at Fort Zumwalt Park. This is primarily a drive-though display, but you can also take a carriage, train or sleigh ride through the park. There is also a walk-through night on Tuesday, December 13. Celebration of Lights is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday is for train rides only. Admission is $9 for cars and $15 for large vans. Tuesday is discount night where all cars, vans and non-commercial vehicles are $7.
November 25 – December 30, 2011

Holiday Night Lights (Wentzville)
The 15th annual Holiday Night Lights Display opens on Friday, November 25th. This one mile light display features large commercial scenes and tunnels with twinkling, flashing features that offer a thrill for everyone! The drive through is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 11. Beginning December 15 the display is open daily through December 30 (except Christmas Day).
Hours of Operation: 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
Admission: $8 per vehicle up to 6 people. Vans, buses or limos must pay an additional $1 per person beginning with the 7th person. You can Learn more HERE
November25-December 30, 2011

Never Enough Lights (Dardenne Prairie)
This light show is actually someones home in Dardenne Prairie. The Cost is Free but they are Accepting donations for Toys For Tots & Hope Ministries Food Pantry. The show runs 5-10 (Sun – Thur) and 5-11 (Fri and Sat).
The show starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through New Years Eve with a special show playing at midnight. Be sure to tune your radio to 107.1 FM to hear the music. Checkout their website for more information HERE!
November 25-December 30, 2011

Christmas Wonderland in Alton
Each year, Alton’s Rock Spring Park twinkles with more than two million lights during the holiday season. You’ll see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees and dozens of magical displays. Kids can also visit Santa in the Enchanted Forest or get up close with goats, llamas and other animals at the petting zoo. Christmas Wonderland is open Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $7 for cars and small vans, or $1 a person for vehicles with more than 10 people. You can also take a carriage ride through the display, but advanced reservations are required.
November 25 – December 28, 2011

Way of Lights (Our Lady of the Snows Shrine)
The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville is one of the area’s most popular Christmas displays (see pictures of the display). More than a million lights are used to tell the story of Jesus’ birth. You can drive through the display or take a carriage ride. There’s also a laser light show, camel rides, an indoor Christmas tree display and an interactive play area for the kids. The Way of Lights is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to view the lights is free, but there is a small charge for the laser light show, camel rides and other attractions. Donations are also accepted.
November 18, 2011 – January 1, 2012

 

Frugal Family Fun Events

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland thorugh 12/24

You need to choose your store to get the complete schedule and all the details

Events Include:
FREE Photo with Santa
FREE Games & Activities
FREE Crafts
FREE Santa Bandz
+ MORE

Saturday (12/10) – Lowes 10 am – Build a Train Build & Grow Workshop for kids.

This week (12/10) Build the Coal Car
Next week (12/17) Build the Train Engine
Go HERE for more details and to register.

Pottery Barn Kids

Tuesday (12/13) 10 am – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Story Time

Barnes & Noble

Friday (12/9) 7pm – Holiday Story Time featuring The Polar Express

Sunday (12/11) 11am-3pm – Angry Birds Day
Scavenger Hunt to find the Mighty Eagle and enter a raffle to win a special Angry Birds prize.

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

Metro St. Louis Holiday Light Displays

What better way to get in the Holiday mood then to go see a Holiday Light Display! Here are just a few that I found in the local St. Louis area! If I could find coupons I included them as well! If you visit a local light display not listed feel free to share with us by leaving a comment!

Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo
Go a little wild this holiday season with Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo. If you’ve never been to the zoo on a winter evening, this is a real treat. Walk through the exhibits as they come alive with more than 500,000 lights (see pictures of the display). Kids can hear holiday stories and adults can do a little shopping at the Holiday Zootique. Wild Lights is open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for Zoo members and $5 for non-members. Children under two get in free. There is also free parking at the Zoo’s South Lot.
November 25-27, 2011
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 & 26-30, 2011
You can Learn more HERE

Santa’s Magical Kingdom
It takes quite a while to see the 35 acres of Christmas lights at Santa’s Magical Kingdom in Eureka. Millions of lights and dozens of holiday scenes fill Jellystone Park in Eureka. You can see Santa’s flying reindeer, travel through the Candy Cane Village or visit the Waterfall of Lights. For even more fun, take an old fashioned wagon ride through the display. After seeing the lights, head over to Kringle’s General Store for a little holiday shopping. Santa’s Magical Kingdom is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Admission is $19 per car or $12 for wagon or train ride tickets.
November 18, 2011 – January 7, 2012
You can learn more HERE.
Get $2 off per car Coupon HERE plus other coupons!

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park
For 26 years, employees with the St. Louis County Parks Department have turned Tilles Park into a Winter Wonderland. You can drive through the display, but the best way to see the lights is by horse-drawn carriage. Winter Wonderland is open daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Cars are welcome Sunday through Friday, but Saturdays are reserved for carriage rides. Admission is $9 per car. Tickets for carriage rides are available through MetroTix, and vary depending on the size of the carriage. You can learn more HERE
November 23, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Celebration of Lights (O’Fallon)
You find all kinds of Christmas scenes at the Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon, Missouri. Each year since 1991, visitors have enjoyed taking in the holiday lights at Fort Zumwalt Park. This is primarily a drive-though display, but you can also take a carriage, train or sleigh ride through the park. There is also a walk-through night on Tuesday, December 13. Celebration of Lights is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday is for train rides only. Admission is $9 for cars and $15 for large vans. Tuesday is discount night where all cars, vans and non-commercial vehicles are $7.
November 25 – December 30, 2011

Holiday Night Lights (Wentzville)
The 15th annual Holiday Night Lights Display opens on Friday, November 25th. This one mile light display features large commercial scenes and tunnels with twinkling, flashing features that offer a thrill for everyone! The drive through is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 11. Beginning December 15 the display is open daily through December 30 (except Christmas Day).
Hours of Operation: 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
Admission: $8 per vehicle up to 6 people. Vans, buses or limos must pay an additional $1 per person beginning with the 7th person. You can Learn more HERE
November25-December 30, 2011

Never Enough Lights (Dardenne Prairie)
This light show is actually someones home in Dardenne Prairie. The Cost is Free but they are Accepting donations for Toys For Tots & Hope Ministries Food Pantry. The show runs 5-10 (Sun – Thur) and 5-11 (Fri and Sat).
The show starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through New Years Eve with a special show playing at midnight. Be sure to tune your radio to 107.1 FM to hear the music. Checkout their website for more information HERE!
November 25-December 30, 2011

Christmas Wonderland in Alton
Each year, Alton’s Rock Spring Park twinkles with more than two million lights during the holiday season. You’ll see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees and dozens of magical displays. Kids can also visit Santa in the Enchanted Forest or get up close with goats, llamas and other animals at the petting zoo. Christmas Wonderland is open Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $7 for cars and small vans, or $1 a person for vehicles with more than 10 people. You can also take a carriage ride through the display, but advanced reservations are required.
November 25 – December 28, 2011

Way of Lights (Our Lady of the Snows Shrine)
The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville is one of the area’s most popular Christmas displays (see pictures of the display). More than a million lights are used to tell the story of Jesus’ birth. You can drive through the display or take a carriage ride. There’s also a laser light show, camel rides, an indoor Christmas tree display and an interactive play area for the kids. The Way of Lights is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to view the lights is free, but there is a small charge for the laser light show, camel rides and other attractions. Donations are also accepted.
November 18, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Frugal Family Fun Weekend Events

Bass Pro Shops – Santa’s Wonderland thorugh 12/24

You need to choose your store to get the complete schedule and all the details

Events Include:
FREE Photo with Santa
FREE Games & Activities
FREE Crafts
FREE Santa Bandz
+ MORE

Saturday (12/3) – Lowes 10 am – Starts the Build a Train Build & Grow Workshop for kids.

This week (12/3) Build the Caboose
Next week (12/10) Build the Coal Car
Go HERE for more details and to register.

Home Depot – Kids Workshop
Saturday (12/3) 9 am – 12 pm – Snowman Napkin Holders
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates’ aprons, and an achievement pin.

Pottery Barn Kids

Saturday (12/3) 10am – National Geographic Little Explorers
Kids learn about Penguins with hands-on activities, quizzes, songs & more

Tuesday (12/6) 10 am – How the Grinch Stole Christmas Story Time

Toys R Us 
Countdown to Christmas – Saturday (12/3) Noon - 3 pm
• Demo the FAO Schwarz Big Piano
• Meet Geoffery
• Color a Countdown to Christmas Calendar
Event intended for children, ages 3-up. Parental supervision required at all times. All event materials and free giveaways available while supplies last and distributed to participating children only. Limit one per child. Quantities limited; no rain checks.

Saturday (12/3) – FREE Movie
Check out the Wehrenberg theater page to get details on their December 3rd “Cans Film Festival” .

Basically, you donate 5 cans of food (per person) and catch a movie for FREE (before 5pm)!
If you bring 15 cans, you’ll ALSO receive a pass to see a movie on another day!

Enter your zip into the Walmart Event Finder to see what is going on in your area.

Metro St. Louis Holiday Light Displays

What better way to get in the Holiday mood then to go see a Holiday Light Display! Here are just a few that I found in the local St. Louis area! If I could find coupons I included them as well! If you visit a local light display not listed feel free to share with us by leaving a comment!

Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo
Go a little wild this holiday season with Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo. If you’ve never been to the zoo on a winter evening, this is a real treat. Walk through the exhibits as they come alive with more than 500,000 lights (see pictures of the display). Kids can hear holiday stories and adults can do a little shopping at the Holiday Zootique. Wild Lights is open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 for Zoo members and $5 for non-members. Children under two get in free. There is also free parking at the Zoo’s South Lot.
November 25-27, 2011
December 2-4, 9-11, 16-23 & 26-30, 2011
You can Learn more HERE

Santa’s Magical Kingdom
It takes quite a while to see the 35 acres of Christmas lights at Santa’s Magical Kingdom in Eureka. Millions of lights and dozens of holiday scenes fill Jellystone Park in Eureka. You can see Santa’s flying reindeer, travel through the Candy Cane Village or visit the Waterfall of Lights. For even more fun, take an old fashioned wagon ride through the display. After seeing the lights, head over to Kringle’s General Store for a little holiday shopping. Santa’s Magical Kingdom is open from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Admission is $19 per car or $12 for wagon or train ride tickets.
November 18, 2011 – January 7, 2012
You can learn more HERE.
Get $2 off per car Coupon HERE plus other coupons!

Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park
For 26 years, employees with the St. Louis County Parks Department have turned Tilles Park into a Winter Wonderland. You can drive through the display, but the best way to see the lights is by horse-drawn carriage. Winter Wonderland is open daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., except for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Cars are welcome Sunday through Friday, but Saturdays are reserved for carriage rides. Admission is $9 per car. Tickets for carriage rides are available through MetroTix, and vary depending on the size of the carriage. You can learn more HERE
November 23, 2011 – January 1, 2012

Celebration of Lights (O’Fallon)
You find all kinds of Christmas scenes at the Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon, Missouri. Each year since 1991, visitors have enjoyed taking in the holiday lights at Fort Zumwalt Park. This is primarily a drive-though display, but you can also take a carriage, train or sleigh ride through the park. There is also a walk-through night on Tuesday, December 13. Celebration of Lights is open Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday is for train rides only. Admission is $9 for cars and $15 for large vans. Tuesday is discount night where all cars, vans and non-commercial vehicles are $7.
November 25 – December 30, 2011

Holiday Night Lights (Wentzville)
The 15th annual Holiday Night Lights Display opens on Friday, November 25th. This one mile light display features large commercial scenes and tunnels with twinkling, flashing features that offer a thrill for everyone! The drive through is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 11. Beginning December 15 the display is open daily through December 30 (except Christmas Day).
Hours of Operation: 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
Admission: $8 per vehicle up to 6 people. Vans, buses or limos must pay an additional $1 per person beginning with the 7th person. You can Learn more HERE
November25-December 30, 2011

Never Enough Lights (Dardenne Prairie)
This light show is actually someones home in  Dardenne Prairie. The Cost is Free but they are Accepting donations for Toys For Tots & Hope Ministries Food Pantry. The show runs 5-10 (Sun – Thur) and 5-11 (Fri and Sat).
The show starts the Friday after Thanksgiving and runs through New Years Eve with a special show playing at midnight. Be sure to tune your radio to 107.1 FM to hear the music. Checkout their website for more information HERE!
November 25-December 30, 2011

Christmas Wonderland in Alton
Each year, Alton’s Rock Spring Park twinkles with more than two million lights during the holiday season. You’ll see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees and dozens of magical displays. Kids can also visit Santa in the Enchanted Forest or get up close with goats, llamas and other animals at the petting zoo. Christmas Wonderland is open Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $7 for cars and small vans, or $1 a person for vehicles with more than 10 people. You can also take a carriage ride through the display, but advanced reservations are required.
November 25 – December 28, 2011

Way of Lights (Our Lady of the Snows Shrine)
The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville is one of the area’s most popular Christmas displays (see pictures of the display). More than a million lights are used to tell the story of Jesus’ birth. You can drive through the display or take a carriage ride. There’s also a laser light show, camel rides, an indoor Christmas tree display and an interactive play area for the kids. The Way of Lights is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to view the lights is free, but there is a small charge for the laser light show, camel rides and other attractions. Donations are also accepted.
November 18, 2011 – January 1, 2012

FREE Blockbuster Express Movie Rental Today (10/5) ONLY!

You can get a FREE movie rental today (10/5) only at Blockbuster Express when you use code HUMPDAY1! 

To find a Blockbuster Express location near you, go HERE!

FYI: Sometimes these codes don’t work for everyone, you may want to reserve your movie online first using the code to make sure it works.

(Thanks, Leah & Shannon)

FREE Blockbuster Express Rental (now through 8/8)

Get a FREE one-night movie rental at Blockbuster Express locations when you use the code 88ARDQ5 at checkout. This code is good through midnight Monday (8/8) and movies must be returned by 9PM the next day.

To find a Blockbuster Express location near you, go HERE!

FYI: Sometimes these codes don’t work for everyone, you may want to reserve your movie online first using the code to make sure it works.

(Thanks, Leah & Mercedes)

Amazon: Rent Tangled for $.99 (Today 7/7 ONLY)!

Looking for a family friendly flick? You can rent Tangled today for just $.99 from Amazon Instant Video!

You need to rent the movie today to get this price, but then you have 48 hours to watch it.  

There are no late fees when you do it this way!

(Thanks, Charlene!)

Reminder: FREE Bowling at Brunswick through 7/4

Brunswick is offering a FREE game of bowling during 4th of July weekend. Just visit any Brunswick from July 1st through July 4th and you will get one free game.

You can learn more HERE!

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