St. Louis Union Station Christkindle Market, 5 to 9 p.m., Mondays through Fridays; noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, November 17 through December 31, Outdoor Plaza at St. Louis Union Station New this year, the market will offer Union Station and St. Louis Aquarium items, toys, holiday decor, and a variety of gifts and is anchored by a 44-foot-tall Christmas tree called Oh Tannenbar containing a cozy bar inside.
Tower Grove Holiday Markets, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 18, December 2, December 9 and December 16, Tower Grove Baptist Church back parking lot, 4257 Magnolia Ave. Presented by Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, these Saturday markets include regular Farmers’ Market vendors of all types.
Holiday Market at City Foundry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on November 26, December 3, December 11 and December 17 at City Foundry St. Louis. This outdoor Christmas market down Foundry Way will feature over 100 local vendors as well as the existing retailers on the street. The market will be decked out with a festive vibe of string lights, fresh greenery, live music, heaters, and roasted chestnuts.
Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk, 6 to 9 p.m., December 1, Kick off in CNB Bank Park, 7300 Manchester Road in Maplewood. Enjoy merchant open houses, visits with Santa, carriage rides and more throughout downtown Maplewood.
Frisella Nursery Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 2, Frisella Nursery 550 Hwy. F, Defiance, Mo. Local vendors, Santa, kids activities, work and more.
Winterfest One Nation Day, 2 to 6 p.m. December 2, Kiener Plaza, Downtown St. Louis. One Nation Day brings together St. Louis cultures, sports teams, and local retailers to celebrate the best of St. Louis. Enjoy an array of local vendors for a sparkling Winter Market.
U City Farmers Market Holiday Market & Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. December 2, U City Farmers Market, 6655 Delmar Blvd. in University City. Celebrate the season with local farms, artisan foods and handcrafted gifts for hearth and home. Enjoy holiday tunes by live local musicians, toasty fires, good eats, fresh cider and steaming drinks.
Laumeier Sculpture Park Holiday Pop-Up Shop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 2 and 9 (early bird hour at 10 a.m.), Laumeier Sculpture Park. Featuring area makers and their works as well as food and drinks.
Lindbergh Holiday Boutique, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. December 3, Lindbergh High School Gymnasium, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Shop a variety of local crafters and vendors including holiday-themed offerings, leather goods, clothing, home decor and more. Food and drink will also be available.
Lafayette Square Holiday Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 10, Lafayette Square Park. Stroll through a festive holiday-themed street market with local vendors and restaurants offering unique items for sale and holiday-themed food and drinks.
Holiday Market on The Boulevard, 12 to 5 p.m. December 10, The Boulevard, 21 St. Brentwood. An annual Winter Holiday Market including artisans, food vendors, farmers, services and more.
St. Louis Cheese Boarding School Class, 6:30 p.m. December 15, Amy’s Cake Pop Shop, 7967 Big Bend Blvd. $105 per participant. Learn to make a Christmas themed cheese board on a tree-shaped board to take home. Participants receive a holiday themed welcome drink and one hour of charcuterie tips and tricks with Allison from St. Louis Cheese Boards.