Wildwood Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Wildwood and surrounding areas
Wildwood rolls out the Christmas season with festive events concentrated near Old Town and the Town Center Plaza, including the 2025 Holiday Parade of Lights and Hometown Holiday celebrations. Christmas lights and family-focused activities bring neighbors together for caroling, craft fairs, and community performances. Whether attending a school craft fair or strolling local markets, there are plenty of festive events and things to do that fill the season with cheer and warmth.
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Christmas Lights
20 eventsVictorian-era theme with miniature trains and floral displays.
Christmas Markets
12 events50-year-old festival celebrating historical holiday traditions.
Christmas Shows
7 eventsSaint Louis Ballet's iconic holiday tradition
Christmas Parties
6 eventsFestive luncheon with wine pull and silent auction
Christmas Activities
22 eventsSpectacular illuminated electric Christmas parade
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Holiday Flower and Train Show
(St. Louis)
Victorian-era theme with miniature trains and floral displays.
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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concerts
(St. Louis)
Five distinct holiday concerts by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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The Polar Express Train Ride
(St. Louis)
Magical train ride to the North Pole with Santa.
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Holiday Homecoming Electric Christmas Parade
(St. Charles)
Spectacular illuminated electric Christmas parade
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The Nutcracker by Saint Louis Ballet
(St. Louis)
Saint Louis Ballet's iconic holiday tradition
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Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden
(St. Louis)
Over two million dazzling lights in an enchanted garden setting
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Wildwood Christmas Events Map
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Wildwood Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Wildwood include the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Wildwood Holiday Artisan Fair, both held at the Town Center in December.
Wildwood’s holiday traditions include the tree lighting ceremony with Santa, local carolers, and the Winter Market featuring local artisans and small businesses.
The Town Center and several residential neighborhoods in Wildwood are known for their festive Christmas light displays, making them popular spots for holiday viewing.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at the Wildwood Town Center during the Holiday Artisan Fair and Winter Market events in December.
Free or budget-friendly holiday activities in Wildwood include visiting the Town Center light displays, attending the tree lighting ceremony, and exploring local Christmas markets.
Families with kids enjoy the tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, and the family-friendly activities at the Wildwood Holiday Artisan Fair and Winter Market.