This document provides a summary of events happening in and around St. Louis from November 18-19, 2017. It lists several holiday festivals and events, including Winterfest at the Arch ice skating rink, the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights kickoff event, Garden Glow light display at the Missouri Botanical Garden, a Treasure Chest holiday expo at the St. Charles Convention Center, and the Brewery Lights holiday lights display at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. It also mentions a Dinosaur Train exhibit at The Magic House children's museum.

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
Winterfest at the Arch at Kiener Plaza (Sat. Nov. 18 through Mon. Jan. 1,
2018; open all week Dec. 24-Dec. 31; regular days of operation Thur. through Sun.
Times: 2-9 pm) — The Gateway Arch Park Foundation and St. Louis Blues are teaming
up again to bring an ice rink to Downtown St. Louis. Winterfest at the Arch presented
by Centene will begin on November 18 with the opening of the ice rink in the new
Kiener Plaza, part of the historic renovations nearing completion at the Gateway Arch
park and surrounding areas. Skaters can bring own, approved ice skates. Go to:
www.archwinterfest.com.
Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights at Kiener Plaza in Downtown St.
Louis (Sat. Nov. 18, 3-8 pm) — The Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights officially ushers
in the holiday season with a host of entertainment, lighting of the Salvation Army Tree
of Lights and a festive fireworks finale. The event kicks off at 3:30 pm within Glacier
Park and North Pole Village (under the train shed) at Union Station featuring Mrs. Claus serving children hot
chocolate and cookies, painting poinsettias with Walter Knoll, the USO assisting with letters to active military,
followed by a host of family entertainment. Go to: www.christmasinstlouis.com.
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden (Opens Sat. Nov. 18 through Mon. Jan. 1, 2018; 5-10
pm) — Celebrate the season with over one million dazzling lights, fun new experiences and traditional favorites.
Note: Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For tickets, pricing and to learn more, go to:
www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.
Treasure Chest Holiday Expo at the St. Charles Convention Center (Fri. Nov. 17-Sun. Nov. 19.
Times: Fri. 1-6 pm, Sat. 9 am-6 pm, and Sun. 10 am-4 pm) — Over 200 booths offering unique gift items; gour-
met goodies; one-of-a-kind arts and crafts; holiday and home décor; toys/books/games; favorite vendors; and
much more. Special events daily; raffles and door prizes all weekend long. Free admission, free parking.
Go to: www.treasurechestshows.com.
Holiday Magic Returns to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery St. Louis (Beginning Thur. Nov. 16 through
Sat. Dec. 30. Times: 5-10 pm Thursdays through Sundays) — Get ready to make the season brighter with An-
heuser-Busch St. Louis and its incredible display of holiday spirit during the 32nd annual Brewery Lights. Guests
are invited to visit the Brewery and Tour Center for a special holiday experience featuring thousands of glittering
lights, beer samples, food and entertainment, and skating all holiday season long. Skate rentals will be available
for a small donation. Brewery Lights is free, and complimentary parking is available for guests. For more infor-
mation and details on package specials visit: www.brewerylights.com. Note: No walking tours on Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
All Aboard the Dinosaur Train at The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum (Open now
through Sun. Nov. 26) — Make tracks to experience the Museum’s latest exhibit Dinosaur Train: The Traveling
Exhibit! Based on The Jim Henson Company’s popular PBS KIDS TV series, this limited-engagement exhibit, cre-
ated by The Magic House in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company, takes kids on a time-traveling adven-
ture back to the Age of Dinosaurs. Kids can join Buddy on his quest to learn more about dinosaurs as they hop
aboard the Dinosaur Train. Go to: www.magichouse.org.
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4530
Steve Rymer
Around the TOWN
The Killing of Murder on the
Justice League A Sacred Deer Wonder The Star Orient Express
Redbox Releases
Girls Trip (R)
Wind River (R)
The Secret Scripture (PG-13)
Unlocked (R)
Amityville: The Awakening (PG-13)
Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas
Is You (G)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Light rain 66°/593°
Saturday: Light rain 66°/35°
Sunday: Sunny 45°/32°
AT THE MOVIES
November 17-19, 2017