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Winter Celebrations 2026
The Winter Celebrations festival is inspired by holiday traditions from around the world. It is a free, family-friendly festival that features different performances and family art activities each day. No tickets or reservations are required to attend Winter Celebrations.
Please see below for a schedule of events.
Schedule of events
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Art activities:
10 am, Gallery 336
Stop by the Storytime with a Snowman meet and greet.
10 am–4 pm, Sculpture Hall
Stop by the Create Lab for hands-on art activities.
10–4 pm, William A. McDonnell Gallery 100
Create your own mixed-media snowscape inspired by the Quilts and Coverlets exhibition.
10–4 pm, Grigg Gallery 216
Stop by the Snow Loom, an all-ages participatory activity that transforms the act of weaving into a communal experience on a large scale.
1–4 pm, Education Center
Stop by the Winter Wonderland Family Lounge to relax and play in igloos, enjoy winter-themed activities, and a live model snow queen.
Performances:
11:30 am, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy excerpts from The Nutcracker ballet with the Dance Center of Kirkwood.
1 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy an Afrofusion dance performance from Beyond Measure Dance Theater.
2 pm, Gallery 336
Watch a seasonal puppet show.
3 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Stop by for a performance.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Art activities:
10 am–4 pm, Gallery 336
Stop by the “Storytime with a Penguin Character” meet and greet.
10 am–4 pm, Sculpture Hall
Stop by the Create Lab for hands-on art activities.
10–4 pm, William A. McDonnell Gallery 100
Create your own mixed-media snowscape inspired by the Quilts and Coverlets exhibition.
10–4 pm, Grigg Gallery 216
Enjoy the Snow Loom, an all-ages participatory activity that transforms the act of weaving into a communal experience on a large scale.
1–4 pm, Education Center
Stop by the Winter Wonderland Family Lounge to relax and play in igloos, enjoy winter themed activities, and sketch live model ice queen.
Performances:
11:30 am, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy a dance performance from St. Louis Irish Arts youth performers.
1 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy an inclusive choral performance from Variety the Children’s Charity of St Louis.
2 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy a performance by Danza Folklórica St. Louis presented by Hispanic Festival, Inc.
3 pm, The Farrell Auditorium
Enjoy a musical performance from Gateway Music Outreach Community Youth Orchestra.