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SLEIGH SHED HOLIDAY COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE OPENS AT ST. LOUIS UNION STATION

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St. Louis — All aboard for the Sleigh Shed, St. Louis’ newest seasonal pop-up cocktail experience.

This season the Train Shed restaurant at St. Louis Union Station is transformed into Sleigh Shed, a glittering holiday destination with creative cocktails and delicious dining. 

Gather your friends and experience a wonderland of whimsy, decorated from top to bottom with the bling and baubles of the season. Sleigh Shed is ready for its close up on your Insta page. 

The holiday hot spot at Union Station opens on November 4 and continues through New Year’s Eve. Sleigh Shed will be open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

Celebratory cocktails at Sleigh Shed include:

Rudolph’s Reserve:

Zafra Masters Reserve 21 year Rum

Blood Orange Cordial

Lime

Cocktail Punk Smoked Orange Bitters

Sleigh All Day:

Bruzco Mezcal

Cava de Oro Blanco Tequila

Suau Orange Brandy

Pineapple Gum Syrup

Lime Juice

Cocktail Punk Peach bitters

Resting Grinch Face:

Light Rum

Toasted Coconut Syrup

Rio Red Grapefruit Cordial

Lime Juice

Un-Fig-Gettable:

Vanilla Vodka

Cherry Heering

Creme de Cacao

Half & Half

Caramelized Fig Syrup

Nutmeg

Santa’s Red-Eye Fix:

Vodka

Espresso

Giffard Vanilla Liqueur

Simple Syrup

Heavy Cream

HoCoCoa:

Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa

Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur

Peppermint Bark Cream Liqueur

With traditional Christmas colors, dripping icicle lights and elaborate, festive table and bar decor, the excess of the holidays is on full display at Sleigh Shed. 

Sleigh Shed is located at St. Louis Union Station alongside the lake where holiday fire and light shows set to music will play throughout the day and evening. Guests can enjoy the other yuletide offerings at St. Louis Union Station, including rides on the 200-foot-tall St. Louis Wheel, visits to the St. Louis Aquarium, a holiday market in the outdoor plaza and tickets to The Polar Express Train Ride — a beloved holiday tradition.

The celebration can continue through the night with lodging at the historic St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton. More hotel and attraction information and links are at www.stlouisunionstation.com. 

No reservations are accepted at Sleigh Shed. Private dining experiences are available for groups of 10 or more. Contact info@trainshed-stl.com for group arrangements. 

In addition to the festive cocktails, a full lunch and dinner menu also is available at Sleigh Shed through the season. 

Learn more at www.Trainshed-STL.com. Follow the holiday fun on social media @trainshed-stl. 

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PIRATE-THEMED TRICK OR TREAT SAILS INTO THE ST. LOUIS AQUARIUM AT UNION STATION

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Trick or Treat at Pirate Quest

Fridays and Saturdays

October 21 & 22 and October 28 & 29

WHAT: 

Trick or Treat at Pirate Quest

WHERE:

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station 

201 S. 18th St.

St. Louis, MO 63103

WHEN:

Two weekends

Fridays & Saturdays

October 21 & 22 and October 28 & 29

5 to 8 p.m. 

COST:

Included with regular admission

MORE INFO: 

www.stlouisaquarium.com

@aquariumstl on social media

314-923-3900

DETAILS:

Yo-ho-ho it’s time to trick or treat with the Pirates at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes and join the Pirate Halloween fun for this after-hours event. They’ll get a free treat bag to visit six trick or treat stations located in the themed Pirate areas throughout the Aquarium. Tommy the Otter will give hysterical “Talk Like a Pirate” lessons and guests will meet a real talking Parrot at 6 pm each day. Pirate story time takes over the Kids Zone play area every 30 minutes. Add a ride on the St. Louis Wheel and get a free plush pumpkin. 

MORE: 

“Pirate Quest for the Sunken Treasure,” a family-friendly adventure, is open daily through October 31, 2022 with after-hours trick or treating on Fridays and Saturdays, October 21 & 22 and October 28 & 29.

On the exciting treasure hunt inside the Aquarium, guests will take a self-guided tour through a highly themed wonderland of pirate ship scenes and treasure caves and grottos. Social media fans will love the Instagram-worthy photo opportunities throughout the transformed Aquarium during their journey.

Visitors follow the quest’s clues as they make their way through all of the marine habitats and hands-on animal adventures at the Aquarium. Along the way, they will find the Pirate Captain’s journal containing treasure hunt hints as well as amazing animal facts and pirate jokes. 

Guests will explore elaborate scenes, including the Captain’s Quarters, a Shipwreck Canyon and the Treasure Grotto. A spooky Secret Cave, Pirate Library and a Pirate Hideout add to the experience. Kids can fire the smoking, booming cannons on the sunken pirate ship at the entrance to Shark Canyon. 

At the end of the quest only the bravest adventurers can sit at the Pirate Throne for a triumphant picture. Kids who complete the quest will get a reward at the end of their journey.

“Pirate Quest For The Sunken Treasure” is free with regular admission to the Aquarium.

The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is open daily at 9 a.m. Advance tickets are available at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Follow the Aquarium on social media @aquariumstl. The Aquarium is located at 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63103. 

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THE ST. LOUIS WHEEL CELEBRATES ITS THIRD BIRTHDAY!

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The St. Louis Wheel at Union Station is celebrating its third birthday with a party in the Wheel Park on Friday, September 30, 2022.

The now-iconic St. Louis skyline attraction has been rolling since September 30, 2019. To mark the birthday, All-Day Passes will be discounted by $3. The passes allow guests to take unlimited rides on The Wheel all day, enjoy unlimited rides on the St. Louis Carousel, and play unlimited rounds of Mini-Golf in the Wheel Park at Union Station. 

DJ Rosie will get the party started at 5 p.m., spinning the hits while the Wheel spins overhead. Roving performers will add to the evening’s fun 

The Wheel’s neighbor, the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, will offer extended Friday hours until 8 p.m. Fire and light shows will play on the Union Station lake during the celebration. 

The 200-foot-tall observation wheel’s 42 gondolas are kept at a comfortable 72 degrees all year. Riders will get a 20-mile view of the St. Louis skyline from the top of the popular attraction.

The Wheel is open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily. Individual rides are $15 for adults and $10 for children.  All-Day passes are normally $30 with a $3 birthday discount to $27 on Friday, September 30. 

The St. Louis Wheel is located at St. Louis Union Station, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63103. www.thestlouiswheel.com; @stlouiswheelpark and @unionstationstl on social media.

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE IS BACK WITH REAL TRAIN TRIPS AT ST. LOUIS UNION STATION FOR CHRISTMAS 2022

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St. Louis — September 8, 2022 — Tickets go on sale today at 9 a.m. for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station at www.stlpolarexpressride.com.

The real train rides — a St. Louis holiday tradition — are rolling to the North Pole again to tell the magical story of a boy’s search for the real meaning of Christmas. The train rides begin at St. Louis Union Station on November 18 and continue through December 30, 2022.

Coach tickets for this St. Louis holiday event begin at $35 and may be purchased online at www.stlpolarexpressride.com. First Class and Premium seats also are available. Prices vary by day, time and ticket class. Group tickets are available for groups of 10 or more. 

Trains will depart St. Louis Union Station at 4:30, 6:00 and 7:15 p.m. every night during the season. Trains also run at 8:30 p.m. on selected dates.

The beloved story of The Polar Express comes to life when the real train departs for a round-trip journey to the North Pole led by a cast of talented characters, including the boy, the hobo, the Conductor, dancing chefs and Santa and his elves. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away for a one-hour trip to meet Santa. It’s an immersive, family-oriented experience that will create lasting holiday memories. 

The Pancakes With Santa holiday meals in Union Station’s beautiful Grand Hall also are returning for the 2022 season. The meals will be held on November 19, 20, 26, 27 and December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, and 24. Guests will experience a unique 3D light show on the Grand Hall ceiling and enjoy pancakes topped with strawberries and whimsical whipped cream Santa faces. Guests can take their own photos with Santa during the breakfast. Seatings begin at 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Passengers can book holiday rides on the St. Louis Wheel and an adventure at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station where Santa and his elf will dive in Shark Canyon on selected dates. Guests can enhance the magic by staying overnight at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, in a decorated holiday suite. Get hotel information and train tickets at www.STLpolarexpressride.com. 

St. Louis Union Station is located at 201 S. 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Follow on social media @unionstationstl. Phone inquiries: (314) 942-6942.

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