The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to Keiner Plaza in downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities and fireworks, plus winter markets, special character visits and a New Year's Eve celebration.
Winterfest is held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through December 31, but daily from December 26-31.
Winterfest hours are:
Fridays from 4-8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.
Daily, December 26 - January 1 from noon to 8 p.m.
Winterfest is closed December 25, and will close early at 6 p.m. on December 24.
Winterfest is free to attend.
Special events include:
Visit archpark.org/winterfest for more details.
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