Light Up the Holidays with Valley Park | Kids Out and About St. Louis

Light Up the Holidays with Valley Park

Light Up the Holidays is a festive, family-friendly community celebration happening in Old Town Valley Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The holiday kickoff event features a variety of seasonal activities, including: a Christmas parade, tree-lighting ceremony, live reindeer, and a visit from Santa Claus. Start a new holiday tradition with us!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

 
 

  • Christmas Parade:

    Featuring festive floats, community groups, and holiday cheer starting at 5:00 PM.

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony:

    Taking place immediately following the parade to light up the night and kick off the season.

  • Meet Santa Claus:

    An opportunity for families to get a photo, share Christmas wishes, and enjoy the holiday magic
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  • Live Reindeer: An opportunity for you to visit and take some pictures.

                       Start a new holiday tradition with us!

Location: 
320 Benton Street, Valley Park, MO, USA
See map: Google Maps

*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Kim Berry
Email address: 
Dates: 
12/05/2026
Time: 
5:00 PM