![Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music.
“Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”](https://fzwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kUyj9QUMZeOPBGTDD833b9WDk7Yvt7yppa5Htzqv-800x1200.jpg)
Lighting Up the Sky
Many people put up lights on their house for the holiday season, but they are not the only ones.
If one does not want to go anywhere to see lights, they could drive through their own neighborhood.
There is no better time to get festive than with the holidays just around the corner. Going to see lights is a family friendly activity that will surely spread holiday cheer. Not only are there bright light displays but also music and other activities to enjoy.
Fort Zumwalt Park
This display has been lighting up the park since 1991, and over 10 thousand individuals come each year to see the spectacle, according to ofallon.mo.us. From nativity scenes to jolly super heroes, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Admission is $10.
Anheuser Busch Brewery
Walking tours just got a lot brighter at the brewery for the holidays. There are free walking tours throughout the winter season and people can learn the history of the brewery while enjoying some extra holiday cheer. There are also food stations, a s’mores station and a VIP holiday package that includes a buffet and exclusive access to buildings in the brewery, according to flovalleynews.com.
St. Louis Zoo
Everyone can enjoy their nature loving side with the Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo. Using over 500 thousand lights throughout the Zoo’s campus, the display makes wildlife exhibits much more interesting. The show is open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with weeknight tickets costing $7 to $8 and weekend tickets costing $8 to $9, according to stlzoo.org.
St. Louis offers plenty of festivities, but there are many local neighborhoods around O’Fallon to see Christmas lights. So grab some hot chocolate, pile the family in the car and drive around to make some wonderful holiday memories.
![Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music.
“Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”](https://fzwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/kUyj9QUMZeOPBGTDD833b9WDk7Yvt7yppa5Htzqv-400x600.jpg)
![Color guard members goofing around during a football game. The band stays at the game after their performance to hype up the sections and bring some positivity to the game.
“[There are] people around me that support and understand [me],” freshman Gray Rosemann said (middle).](https://fzwnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SFs3feEAXqnynayWEQZkQhYZlYagujGChkvoptjT-475x456.jpg)