# Christmas in the Park — Arnold

> Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Where: Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010
- Ages: Families
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: City of Arnold Parks & Recreation
- Official page: https://www.arnoldmo.org/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The City of Arnold's holiday evening fills Arnold City Park with what the city calls holiday fun, festive cheer and Christmas magic for the whole family. It runs for three hours from late afternoon into the evening on the first Saturday in December, and the city is recruiting craft vendors and food trucks for it, so expect a small holiday market and dinner options alongside the seasonal activities. It is a close-to-home option for families in Arnold and the rest of northern Jefferson County who would rather not drive into the city for a holiday outing. The city says more details are coming, so check its calendar page closer to the date for the full line-up.

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