We can find holiday fun just about anywhere we look in Missouri. Those of us who love Christmastime will definitely find enough fun activities and events to keep our seasonal calendar jam-packed. The one-mile Celebration of Lights in Missouri, for example, promises an enchanting evening that you’ll remember all year long.

The Celebration of Lights in O’Fallon welcomes visitors to explore the one-mile path of stunning twinkling lights.
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On of the most popular annual events in the state, it welcomes visitors to explore the one-mile path of twinkling lights from typically right after Thanksgiving through almost the end of December.
During it, the Fort Zumwalt Park transforms into a winter wonderland!
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Fort Zumwalt Park is beautiful anyway, but with all of these shimmering lights and good cheer? Its heavenly!
Pile the whole family into the car for a one-of-a-kind Christmas adventure through the park.
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If you prefer letting someone else drive, reserve a horse-drawn carriage ride instead (subject to change so check the website first).
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Imagine passing by colorful sites like these all evening long.
Sleigh rides through the lights are also available on select evenings.
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For another unique experience, reserve a spot aboard a 20-minute train ride through the park which are offered on select days.

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If you opt for one of the specialty rides – carriage, sleigh, or train – don’t forget to bring a blanket to help you stay cozy and warm.
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Celebration of Lights usually also hosts a special walk-thru event where you can Join other visitors as you stroll along the one-mile trail.
They've even given it a special name: The Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll.
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Along it you will encounter Santa Claus and delicious food and gifts for sale. Fireworks are a part of the celebration as well!
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Regardless of how you’re going to visit the Celebration of Lights, you must purchase tickets in advance. Tickets will not be available on the day of the event.
So grab the family or a group of friends...
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...and get ready to enjoy one of the most memorable events of the winter season!

Have you ever been to the Celebration of Lights in Missouri? What’d you think? Would you agree that these are among the best Christmas lights in Missouri? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

For more information, check out the City of O’Fallon website, and for more Christmastime fun, plan a visit to the Saint Louis Zoo for its annual U.S. Bank Wild Lights Experience.

If you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

If you’re still in the mood for more Show Me State adventures, take a look at this video:

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  • The Elms Hotel & Spa in Excelsior Springs, built in 1912, is known to have ghost sightings in the basement.
  • The Shady Oak Theater in Clayton is said to be where a great deal of paranormal activity takes place, including film on the shelf unwinding by itself.
  • Creve Coeur Park in Creve Coeur is said to be haunted by the ghost of a Native American princess who took her life there many, many years ago.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other haunted places in Missouri.

Where can we find historical sites in Missouri?

  • The National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City pays homage to those who served in World War I.
  • Graham Cave in Montgomery County is a Native American archeological site located inside of the 356-acre Graham Cave State Park.
  • The Anheuser Busch Brewery in St. Louis, opened in 1852 by Adolphus Busch, consists of 189 structures on 142 acres.

Read on to learn more about some of the many fascinating historical sites in Missouri.

What are some road trip ideas in Missouri?

  • Haunted Places Road Trip - This trip goes from the Jesse James Birthplace in Kearney to 9 different haunted places in Missouri and ends at the Peace Church Cemetery in Joplin.
  • Most Picturesque Water Mills Road Trip - This trip goes from the Dillard Hill State Historic Site to 5 different mills and ends at the Hodgson Water Mill in Dawt Township.
  • Natural Wonders Road Trip - This trip goes from the Devil’s Icebox Trail to 10 different natural wonders and ends at the Marvel Cave in Ruth C. Township.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other great road trip ideas in Missouri.

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