Merry Makers Market | December 5 & 6
Head to St. Charles for two days of regional makers, designers, and artists who can help make your list and check it twice. The Friday event coincides with First Fridays programming. On Saturday, a Mini Market for shoppers ages 12 and under allows kids to choose from items that are all $20 or less. (No peeking, adults!) 5–8 p.m., 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.
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Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk | December 5
Light the tree, and welcome Santa Claus to Maplewood. Then sally forth to delight in the city’s holiday finery, with businesses staying open late and offering specials. Carolers and cocoa complete the scene, and you can book a ride in a horse-drawn carriage; first-come,-first-served carriage tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. in the CNB parking lot. 6–9 p.m.
Grinchmas on Grand | December 6
He’s green, he’s grumpy, and he’s coming to South Grand to raise money for hospitalized kids. The Grinch will be at Rooster on South Grand from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. For $7, you can snap a grouchy new profile pic for the holidays. Your donation supports Shriners Children’s St. Louis. Businesses along the street have hidden little grinches in their stores—post pictures on Instagram and tag @SouthGrandSTL. Then, from 4–8 p.m., enjoy a holiday night market at Rooster.
Cherokee Print Bazaar | December 6
The city’s largest holiday art market takes over Cherokee Street on Saturday. With 56 participating businesses and four major hubs featuring prints, textiles, and greeting cards from more than 200 artists, it would be quite the accomplishment to see all of it. Hop on the free trolley running between Louisiana and DeMenil. 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Loop Cookie Crawl | December 6
Participating businesses have cookies for those on the nice list this Saturday. Work your way along the business district and knock out a good chunk of your shopping list. The crawl runs from noon–5 p.m., with a chance to snap a pic of your furry friend and Santa at the Moonrise Hotel from noon–4 p.m. and a tree lighting at Fitz’s Rootbeer at 6 p.m.
Central West End Window Walk | December 6, 13 & 20
On Saturdays in December, stroll the Central West End to ogle local businesses’ beautifully decorated windows. Holiday festivities include trolley rides, carolers, live music, street performers, s’mores, kettle corn, pictures with Santa, and ice carvings. 1–5 p.m.
Charles Phoenix: HOLIDAYLAND | December 6
For one night only, ModernSTL presents the “King of Retro,” who brings his gimlet-eyed cultural observations on mid-century modern American holiday traditions at an iconic St. Louis site, IBEW Local 1 Hall. It’s a slide slow unlike anything you saw in Grandpop’s den. Tickets start at $50. 6 p.m.
