9 listings in St. Louis, MO: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Central LibrarySt. Louis
Live at SLPL brings the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to Central Library for Music Quest, a kid-friendly musical adventure where the audience becomes the hero on a mission to bring music back to the world. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 10am.
Verified Oct 27 · slpl.org
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Fri, Nov 20 – Thu, Dec 31 · check hours
National Shrine of Our Lady of the SnowsSt. Louis
The 57th Way of Lights fills the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville with a lighted Journey to Bethlehem, November 20 to December 31, 2026. Viewing the lights is free, with donations welcome, and the outdoor display stays open even on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Inside the Visitors Center, the Christmas tree display (noon to 9pm) and choir sessions are also free, as is the petting zoo; rides, food and the LEGO display cost extra.
Verified Oct 27 · snows.org
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Fri, Nov 20, 10:30 AM
Julia Davis LibrarySt. Louis
Ballet 314 brings The Nutcracker & The World's Fair, its St. Louis-inspired holiday ballet for kids, to Julia Davis Library on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10:30am. Dance along and meet the characters.
Verified Oct 27 · slpl.org
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Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Kiener PlazaSt. Louis
Winterfest opens downtown in Kiener Plaza on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8am to 8pm, with the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights: ceremony at 5:30pm, tree lighting at 5:45pm, a drone show at 6:30pm and fireworks at 7pm. Winterfest is free to attend. The page also lists free skate rentals from Ameren on opening day but dates that offer November 22, so check before counting on it. Regular skate rentals, heated igloos and curling cost extra.
Verified Oct 27 · archpark.org
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Sat, Nov 21, 10:30 AM
Carondelet LibrarySt. Louis
Ballet 314 performs its St. Louis-inspired take on the Nutcracker, The Nutcracker & The World's Fair, for kids and families at Carondelet Library on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 10:30am and 2pm. Dance along and meet the characters.
Verified Oct 27 · slpl.org
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Fri, Nov 27, 10:00 AM
Downtown Belleville, ILSt. Louis
Belleville welcomes Santa to his house on the Public Square with its annual Santa Parade on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 10am. Hosted by the Optimist Club, it's billed as the largest holiday parade in Southern Illinois, with floats, marching bands and dance groups.
Verified Oct 27 · belleville.net
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Fri, Nov 27, 6:00 PM
Honorary Veterans Memorial Square, Belleville, ILSt. Louis
Belleville lights the Veterans Memorial Fountain on the northeast quadrant of its Public Square on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 6pm, the evening of the Santa Parade and the opening of Santa's House.
Verified Oct 27 · belleville.net
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Nov 27–Dec 24: Fri 6–8:30pm, Sat 12–8:30pm, Sun 12–5pm, Wed 6–8:30pm (Christmas Carol stroll); opening day Nov 27 12–8:30pm; Dec 24 11am–2pm
Historic Main Street, St. Charles
Historic Main Street in St. Charles turns into a Victorian Christmas festival from November 27 to December 24, 2026, with carolers, costumed Legends of Christmas characters, roasted chestnuts and Wednesday-night Christmas Carol strolls. Hours: Fridays 6 to 8:30pm, Saturdays noon to 8:30pm, Sundays noon to 5pm, Wednesdays 6 to 8:30pm; opening day noon to 8:30pm and Christmas Eve 11am to 2pm. Santa visits the KATY Train Depot in Frontier Park on opening day, weekends and Christmas Eve.
Verified Oct 27 · discoverstcharles.com
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During branch hours (offer posted Oct 16, 2026; no end date given)
St. Louis County Library branches
New to classical music? Every St. Louis County Library branch hands out free St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concert vouchers to library patrons attending the symphony for the first time. Ask at the service desk of any branch.
Verified Oct 27 · slcl.org
Catch: Only for: first-time St. Louis Symphony Orchestra attendees · Library patrons: ask at a branch service desk
