# Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour & Family Carriage Rides > Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time. - When: Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Lafayette Square Historic District, 2021 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 - Ages: All ages (free outdoor park activities and carolers; children under 12 free on home tour) - Price: Free to stroll the decorated historic neighborhood, meet Santa, and hear carolers; interior home tour tickets $30 (children under 12 free with ticketed adult). - Organizer: Lafayette Square Restoration Committee - Official page: https://lafayettesquare.org/holiday-parlor-tour/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/lafayette-square-holiday-parlor-tour-and-family-carriage-rides--listing-f982be8fdfd996a3d2a57bef ## About Celebrating one of the oldest Victorian neighborhoods in St. Louis, the Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour invites families to experience the timeless charm of Victorian Christmas. Stroll along the park perimeter surrounded by festively decorated historic Victorian 'painted ladies,' take festive horse-drawn carriage rides around Lafayette Park, listen to strolling Victorian carolers in period dress, and visit Santa Claus in the historic Park House. Warm cider, gingerbread, and holiday treats are available at local neighborhood bakeries. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Navigation: Paved public sidewalks surround Lafayette Park, easily accommodating strollers and wagons. • Restrooms & Warming: Heated public restrooms are available inside the Lafayette Park House (2021 Lafayette Ave). • Family Activities: Children love petting the gentle carriage draft horses, listening to festive carolers, and meeting Santa Claus in the Park House. • Neighborhood Dining: Family-friendly bakeries and bistros along Park Avenue offer hot chocolate, pastries, and lunch. ## Similar picks in St. Louis - [St. Louis Union Station Polar Express Train Ride & Winter Holiday Village](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/st-louis-union-station-polar-express-train-ride-and-winter-holiday-vil--listing-4a34429bd112387b59a46ea8) — Nov 20 – Dec 30 · 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM · St. Louis Union Station · All ages · From $42 · checked Nov 5. 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