Holidays in Hermann Park

Enjoy a day full of holiday festivities in Hermann Park! Before a double feature movie night featuring The Polar Express and A Christmas Story, join us in the park for rides on the holiday train and carousel, pictures with a roaming Santa, lawn games, arts & crafts, and more.

Throw on a tacky sweater or come in your cozy pajamas for the free movie night on the lawn in the Commons. The showings for The Polar Express and A Christmas Story begin at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, but be sure to get to the Commons early to snag your spot. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to settle in for the movie(s).

The showings are free to Park visitors, and free popcorn will be provided on a first-come first-served basis. A variety of food trucks will be on-site serving meals and treats for purchase as well.

Visitors can also enjoy all day rides on the carousel for the price of one ticket at $5, and as it is the second Saturday of the month, Conservancy members can take free rides on the holiday train all day plus take advantage of the Member Express line.

See more event details below, including a schedule of activities, descriptions of the movies, and parking recommendations.

Schedule: 

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Holiday train open (member ride free day; non-member tickets $7 each)
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Holiday carousel open ($5 all day pass)
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Arts & crafts and face painting at Kinder Station
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Roaming Santa in the Commons
5 p.m.: The Polar Express (2004, G)
7 p.m.: A Christmas Story (1983, PG)