# Christmas lights in St. Louis for little kids, 2026

> Four Christmas light displays in and around St. Louis have 2026 dates: 2 drive-thrus and 2 walk-throughs. None are free. For an early bedtime, the earliest evening start is 4:30 p.m. at Garden Glow. One more ran last season but hasn’t posted 2026 dates yet. Each card has stroller notes where the venue gives them, the 2026 price and a link to tickets.

- Last checked: 2026-10-19
- 4 listings with 2026 dates; 1 without posted dates
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## Drive-thru Christmas lights

- **WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis)** at World Wide Technology Raceway, 1905 Collinsville Road, Fairmont City, IL 62201. When: Nightly Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027, including holidays. Time: 5–10 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: $35 per car (up to 8); $50 limos/activity vans; $100 large vehicles. Official page: https://www.wonderlightschristmas.com/st-louis
- **Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park** at Tilles Park, 9551 Litzsinger Road, St. Louis, MO 63124. When: Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (select nights). Time: 5–9 p.m. Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: Per family vehicle (see county page); preview fundraiser night Sat Nov 21, 5:30–8 p.m., $200–$300 per household. Official page: https://www.stlcountyparksfoundation.org/ww26

## Walk-through lights and light trails

- **Garden Glow** at Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO. When: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 (closed Nov 26, Dec 24–25; Nov 16–18 not listed). Time: 5–9:30 p.m. (Dec 12–30 mostly 4:30–10 p.m.); last entry 8:15 / 8:45. Earliest start: 4:30 p.m. (Dec 12–30). Price: General admission nonmember $24, child $12 (member $19 / $10); premium nights $25 / $12; family nights $22 adult, $6 child; same-day +$2 after 4:30 p.m. Sensory: A sensory night is marked on the official pricing calendar. 2M+ lights. Children = 12 and under. Official page: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/events-classes/signature-events/garden-glow
- **Wild Lights** at Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, MO. When: Select nights Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Time: 5–8:30 p.m. (last entry 8). Earliest start: 5 p.m. Price: $19; members $16; under 2 free; on sale late October. Sensory: Sensory-Friendly Night Dec 7. S'mores, Santa, 4D Rudolph, carousel; expanded onto Historic Hill. Official page: https://www.stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights

## Dates not posted yet

- **Way of Lights** (National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows): dates not posted yet. Check the official page: https://snows.org/wayoflights/

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## FAQ

### Are there free Christmas lights in St. Louis?
None of the light shows with 2026 dates that we found are free. The lowest prices are listed in “2026 prices at a glance”.

### What’s the cheapest Christmas light show in St. Louis?
Going by the lowest posted 2026 price: Garden Glow (General admission nonmember $24, child $12 (member $19 / $10); premium nights $25 / $12; family nights $22 adult, $6 child; same-day +$2 after 4:30 p.m.); Wild Lights ($19; members $16; under 2 free; on sale late October); WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis) ($35 per car (up to 8); $50 limos/activity vans; $100 large vehicles). Check whether a price is per car or per person before you compare.

### Drive-thru or walk-through: which is better with little kids?
With a baby or a sleepy toddler, a drive-thru is easiest: they stay buckled in and warm. Two of the 4 displays can be driven, including WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis) and Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park. Walk-throughs (two here) are better for kids who want to run around.

### What time do the Christmas lights start in St. Louis? We have an early bedtime.
The earliest evening starts: Garden Glow at 4:30 p.m., Wild Lights at 5 p.m. and WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis) at 5 p.m. The first hour after opening is the easiest with an early bedtime.

### Which light shows are best for kids under 3?
Little ones get in free at Wild Lights (under 2 free). With a baby, a drive-thru keeps everyone warm in the car.

### Are there sensory-friendly light nights in St. Louis?
Garden Glow: A sensory night is marked on the official pricing calendar. Wild Lights: Sensory-Friendly Night Dec 7.

### How do you check these Christmas lights listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page, and links to it. We list dates, times and prices only when that page shows them for 2026; anything without posted dates goes in “Dates not posted yet” instead. These were last checked Oct 19, 2026, and we recheck them in early November and again in early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).