What to do in St. Louis in November

Sci-Feast
Nov. 9 – 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, slsc.org
The St. Louis Science Center’s Sci-Feast events are a repeated series of day-long free events focused on STEM applications. In honor of the approaching holiday season, guests can attend Sci-Feast and engage with local experts in food science, agriculture, health and nutrition, recipe development and more. Dive deeper into foods and cultures from around the globe through presentations by international students from the McDonnell International Scholars Academy at Washington University in St. Louis. Free admission.

Murder Mystery
Nov. 15 –  7 to 10 p.m., Maggiano’s Little Italy, 2 The Boulevard Saint Louis, Richmond Heights, maggianos.com
Enjoy a night full of mystery, fun and delicious food while helping solve a mystery. Tickets include a family-style meal, non-alcoholic beverages and one glass of wine or beer per ticket. Additional beverages can be purchased at cash bar. Guests must be 18 or older. Tickets available online.

Holiday Taste & Sip
Nov. 16 – noon to 4 p.m., Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, eckerts.com
Find locally made products perfect for gifting, sample festive foods and drinks and take part in 30-minute workshops and leave the workshop with a handmade, ready-to-gift item. Join in workshops on making a hot cocoa mug, holiday potpourri or an individual cornucopia charcuterie. Sign up for the workshops online.

Garden Glow
Nov. 16 to Jan. 4 (closed Nov. 28, Dec. 24 & 25), Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, missouribotanicalgarden.org
Garden Glow is an event that transforms Missouri Botanical Garden by setting it aglow with 2 million lights. Guests will take a stroll and experience beautiful displays, have opportunities to take photos and purchase food and drinks. Tickets available online, by phone or at the door.

Friends Trivia and Friendsgiving Buffet
Nov. 22 – 5:30 to 9 p.m., Chandler Hill Vineyards, 596 Defiance Road, Defiance, chandlerhillvineyards.com
Chandler Hill Vineyards is hosting the ultimate Friendsgiving event, featuring an evening of trivia centered around the iconic TV show Friends. Guests will enjoy themed cocktails and a Friendsgiving buffet. Attendees are encouraged to decorate their tables and dress in ’90s-era outfits. Tickets available online.

Danksgiving Competition at The Little Bevo
Nov. 24 – 1 to 6 p.m., The Little Bevo, 4751 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, thelittlebevo.com
STL’s Pot Chef presents a Danksgiving competition at The Little Bevo, a Thanksgiving-themed event that features a curated menu of cannabis-infused food. Attendees will vote on winners in five categories, including best starters, side dish, main dish, dessert and vegan dishes. Tickets available online.

Friendsgiving Brunch
Nov. 24 – 1 to 8 p.m., 2411 Union Blvd., St. Louis, eventbrite.com
We Brunch STL is hosting a Friendsgiving brunch event at Members Only STL Café. This event is all about good vibes, people gathering around amazing food and music that will put you in a great mood. Tickets are available online.

Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov. 28 – 9 a.m., Market Street, Downtown St. Louis, holidaysinstl.com
Ameren’s Thanks-for-Giving Parade features high school marching bands, musical floats and displays, dance groups, drumlines and an appearance by Santa Claus. Find more information and a downloadable parade route online.

St. Charles Christmas Traditions
Nov. 22 to Dec. 24, Historic Main Street, St. Charles, discoverstcharles.com
Step back in time at this annual event, which kicks off in November and runs through December. Walk along cobblestoned Main Street and take in the decor, hear Christmas melodies sung by Victorian carolers, watch a reenactment of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol and pose for photos with Santa Claus. Find the full schedule of events online. Free admission.

Sip & Shop Winter Market
Nov. 30 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Little Bevo, 4751 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, thelittlebevo.com
Head to The Little Bevo to shop local vendors and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Guests can also enjoy drink specials and festive food selections to round out the day. In addition to the market, the venue is also hosting a toy drive. Receive a free alcoholic or non-alcoholic specialty drink with a donation of new and unwrapped children’s toys. Free admission.