Is Anheuser-Busch doing the brewery lights this year? I’m happy to report that yes they are! If you are looking for things to do in St. Louis around Christmastime, make sure to check out Anheuser Busch Brewery Lights.
It’s a magical time of year at this Midwest brewery: festive lights, s’mores stations, and mighty Clydesdales.
Situated in the historic Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch has been part of the city’s scenery for over 150 years. The King of Beers is the fifth oldest brewery in the United States and you get a sense of that nostalgia touring the facility.
The brewery offers a stellar free tour throughout the year, but during the holidays they kick it up a notch.
They have been spreading holiday cheer for thirty years and counting. The entire grounds are decked out in lights, sampling booths are spread out throughout the area, the Clydesdale stable is open for visitors and you can warm up and roast s’mores over an open fire.
Does it get much better than that? Yes, it does. It is budget and kid-friendly!
A $12 ticket includes parking, a complimentary 16 oz beer for those 21 and older, a 30-minute light show, and access to Love Beer Plaza & the newly Enhanced Kid’s Zone.
Online reservations are required as only 5,200 tickets will be sold nightly.
Make sure to stop in The Biergarten, an outdoor area in the summer but enclosed and heated during the winter months.
It features 18 beers on draught and offers a buffet of pub food. Be sure to try the Bavarian Pretzel Sticks, my husband claims they are the best he has ever had!
If you enjoy holiday lights, don’t miss the Missouri Botanical Garden Glow!
Back Again for this Holiday Season
The Kid Zone, included in your ticket, has a Brewery Express Train that rides through a 40-foot snowman, holiday classics playing on the big screen, Munchkin DJ Radio playing every night, a new ice maze, holiday goodies, and festive games.
What a fun way to spend an evening!
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights 2023 Details
When: November 18th – December 30th, 2023
Select Thursdays and Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: 1200 Lynch Street (Soulard Neighborhood), St. Louis, Missouri, (314) 577-2626
Time: 5 – 10 PM
Parking: Free parking is included with the ticket.
If you are looking for other things to do in the St. Louis area, check out our post Best Things To Do in St. Louis.
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Chris Travels
Beautiful photographs of the festive lights at the brewery. I don’t really appreciate beer, but your pictures really “draw me in” anyway! Sounds like a great three day adventure…you guys really know your away around the St. Louis area and how to have a great time!
Dang Travelers
St. Louis is an awesome city. Not only do they have great attractions, most of them are free!
christine
Looks like fun!! I had no idea the brewery’s got so festive hehe
Dang Travelers
We always like to find Christmas activities like zoo lights or markets during the holidays. When we saw the brewery had something going on and it included free beer, we were in!
Stephen
“Just stop. You had us at free beer!”
Indeed. Good find!
Dang Travelers
I mean really, who is going to pass that up?!
Carol Colborn
Really don’t drink but my husband does and he loves going to breweries and distilleries. This place is wonderfully dressed up and Budweiser is a favorite brand of his!
Dang Travelers
Even if you don’t drink it’s a fun tour plus you get to see the beautiful Clydesdales. So it could be a win-win for both of you!
sarah
It all looks very festive, although there’s something sad about looking at lights once the holiday is over. I like brewery tours even though I don’t drink beer much and the horses look cute. Maybe next year.
Dang Travelers
I think they should leave the lights up all year around, makes the area so festive. The brewery has been part of the landscape of St. Louis for over a 150 years so even if you don’t like beer it’s a fun way to experience a little history.
Laura Nordberg
I’m a massive beer lover so this looks like my kind of place! Lovely pictures too 🙂
Dang Travelers
Thanks Laura. Cannot beat holiday lights, free beer and s’mores!
Madi | Restless Worker
It’s definitely hard to beat Christmas celebrations and beer! Looks like a cool place
Dang Travelers
You are right about that! It is a cool and festive place to be during the Christmas season for sure.
Ed Rode
Way too crowded this year ! Horrible lines for everything. Should have limited the number of tickets sold.
Dang Travelers
I thought they were? Did you go on a weekend? Unfortunately, I feel like every event nowadays is so busy.