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Courtesy Discover St. Charles
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Courtesy Discover St. Charles
Date and time: Now through January 2; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Neighborhood: Downtown
Event: Winterfest
Details: The Gateway Arch Park Foundation will once again hold Winterfest in Kiener Plaza. The event features ice skating (fee for skate rental), igloo dining ($250+, reservations required), s’mores stations ($15 per s’mores kit), New Year’s Eve fireworks, and more. There will also be Winterfest Night Markets, featuring local vendors and entertainers, on December 11 and 17. Parking for Winterfest is available in the Kiener Plaza East and West Garages, starting at $6.
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Date and time: Now through December 31
Neighborhood: Ozark Mountain Region
Event: Home for the Holidays
Details: If you’re looking for a family escape, head to Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. The lodge’s “Home for the Holidays” event features fun for the whole family, including outdoor ice skating, Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunts, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and tram tours of the property’s 1 million holiday lights.
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Date and time: November 26 through December 19; Fridays and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Neighborhood: Central West End
Event: Market on McPherson
Details: The Market on McPherson coincides with the Central West End’s Window Walk. For this event, Pass the Past owner Erica Tsimerman is bringing together 40-plus local and regional artists, makers, and vintage dealers (eight to 10 each weekend) for a special holiday shopping experience. The market is free to attend and will be held next door to vintage shop Pass the Past at 4742 McPherson Ave.
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Courtesy Discover St. Charles
Date and time: November 27 through December 22; Wednesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (except for 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 26 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 24)
Neighborhood: St. Charles
Event: Christmas Traditions
Details: Enjoy the sounds of Victorian carolers, the spectacle of Santas from around the world, and the flavor of roasted chestnuts during St. Charles’ annual Christmas Traditions. During your visit to this free, outdoor event, do some holiday shopping at the many small businesses located on and around historic Main Street.
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Date and time: November 26 through December 23; hours vary throughout the season
Neighborhood: Belleville
Event: Christkindlmarkt
Details: Since 2014, Belleville, Illinois, has held an open-air Christmas market in its Public Square reminiscent of the traditional markets held in Germany each Christmas. The free event includes a market with a variety of handcrafted gifts, free trolley rides, a life-size snow globe, and visits with Santa. Learn about more Christmas events in Belleville, such as a Santa parade, caroling, lights, and gingerbread displays.
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Date and time: November 27 through December 19, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Neighborhood: Midtown
Event: WintrMarkt
Details: Come by the City Foundry STL (inside the food hall) for a free indoor market featuring 50 local businesses each weekend. The event is organized by The Women’s Creative and Joya, with a pop-up bar from Schlafly and a charity giftwrapping station from STLMade. Free parking is available in the City Foundry’s parking garage, and those who RSVP here will receive an emailed swag bag of special discounts. The event will follow COVID-19 regulations for the City of St. Louis.
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Date and time: December 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Neighborhood: Maplewood
Event: Christmas Tree Walk
Details: At 6 p.m., Santa Claus will arrive at CNB Bank Park and the lighting of the Christmas tree will take place. Throughout the evening, enjoy treats and special promotions at local businesses or take a carriage ride with the family (cost to be announced).
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Date and time: December 3-4, Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Neighborhood: St. Charles
Event: Merry Makers Market
Details: More than 30 regional makers and artists will participate in the Merry Makers Market at the Foundry Art Centre. Shop a variety of handmade items while enjoying live music from St. Charles Christmas Traditions and family workshops in the Baue Children’s Gallery. Friday’s activities coincide with the Foundry’s First Friday event and the opening of the exhibition “8x8x8.”
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Date and time: December 3 and 10, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Neighborhood: Augusta
Event: Candlelight Christmas Walk
Details: Stroll among 1,000 luminaries during the 38th-annual Candlelight Christmas Walk in Augusta, Missouri. During the event, dine, shop, or take a horse-drawn carriage ride, and don’t forget to stop by the Visitors Center to vote in the Gingerbread Haus Contest.
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Date and time: December 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Neighborhood: Greater St. Louis area
Event: A Spirited Holiday Past
Details: During this one-day event, 20 of the St. Louis area’s historic sites, museums, and privately owned homes will welcome visitors to view their holiday décor and enjoy special entertainment. A few of the participating sites include the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, White Haven, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, Myers House and Barn, the Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion, and the Historic Daniel Boone Home. Learn more about the participating sites and find ideas for self-guided tours. Admission rates and COVID-19 restrictions vary by location.
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Date and time: December 4, 11, and 18; from 1 to 5 p.m.
Neighborhood: Central West End
Event: Window Walk
Details: The Central West End’s 12th-annual Window Walk will take place on Saturdays in December. Businesses in the area will have decorated windows that fit this year’s theme of “Holiday Traditions.” In addition, there will be free outdoor entertainment, including ice carvings, carriage rides, pictures with Santa, street performers, and more.
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Date and time: December 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Neighborhood: Sunset Hills
Event: Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park
Details: Shop the work of area makers during Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop. Vendors will have a wide variety of products available, from pottery to plants and leather goods. The La Cosecha Coffee Roasters truck will also be on-site for the event.
https://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/holiday-popup
