Metro St. Louis shines on the “Tree-Rific Holly-Day” tour

Sign up for a sightseeing tour of some of the metro area’s finest holiday decorations, the “Tree-Rific Holly-Day” tour from 12:15 – 9 p.m. on Thursday, December 19. Registration for the tour ends November 18.

Begin by stepping aboard the motor coach in the Civic Park parking lot and traveling in comfort to see the Victorian-era Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion and the Lemp Mansion decorated for the holidays, and then visit the Missouri Botanical Garden for the new “Garden Glow” show and the delightful “Gardenland Express Holiday Flower and Train Show.”

Next, cruise through local Christmas light displays, ending the evening with a tour of O'Fallon's own Celebration of Lights. The trip includes dining on some of the area's best Italian food at Zia's on The Hill. The trips’ cost of $80 for residents and $88 for non-residents includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admissions, dinner and gratuities.

To register:

• Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ and then click on “Programs,” then “Trips,” and enter bar code number 38146.
• Or register by calling 636-474-2732
• Or sign up in-person at the O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Administration Offices, 400 Civic Park Drive, 63366, or at the Renaud Spirit Center, 63368.

For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Stacey Ostmann, 636-474-8105, sostmann@ofallon.mo.us.