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Drive Around Downtown STL
November 20 - January 3
Monday – Sunday: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Kiener Plaza

Thank You, St. Louis!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for Winterfest presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology this year. We look forward to continuing to offer free community programming for all to enjoy and making Winterfest 2021 shine even brighter in the heart of downtown St. Louis. 

Winterfest returns, and it's FREE!

Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, returns this holiday season to light up your life with a whimsical wintry light display. Beginning November 20, 2020, Winterfest will transform Kiener Plaza into a magical wonderland that will delight people of all ages as they drive around the park. Winterfest will feature more than 60,000 lights in the trees of Kiener Plaza to complement the iconic backdrop of the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse in the heart of downtown St. Louis.  Winterfest is free to enjoy and will be available every night of the week, from 5 – 9 p.m.   

In addition to the twinkling lights to make your traditional holiday drive complete, Winterfest will feature virtual activities throughout the holidays to help bring the cheer of Winterfest home.

Winterfest Contests

This year we are bringing the magic of the holidays home to YOU, with three weeks of Winterfest giveaways.

Join in on the fun by coloring a beautiful winter creation or submit a photo of your family home all lit up with holiday glow, and enter for your chance to win a special zoom from Mrs. Claus herself. 

Winterfest Coloring Contest sponsored by Edward Jones

Download and print our Winterfest coloring page. Upload a photo of your finished coloring page masterpiece to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter tag @gatewayarchpark and use #winterfestathome for your chance to win an Arch Coloring Shirt and Puzzle Prize Pack. Contest runs December 1st to December 19th.

Win a Zoom from Mrs. Claus sponsored by Missouri Lottery

Mrs. Claus

We’re bringing the North Pole to you! Make your holiday extra special with a chance to win a personal Zoom call from Mrs. Claus. To enter, please click the link below and complete the contest entry form. Ten winners will be selected. Contest runs December 1st to December 14th.

Register to win!

Holiday Lights sponsored by Bank of America and World Wide Technology

Let’s light up St. Louis this year, with holiday cheer! Take a photo of your holiday lights display, upload it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter tag @gatewayarchpark and use #winterfestlights for your chance to win a Gateway Arch holiday ornament and stemless wine glass. Contest runs from December 1st to December 28th.

Winterfest At Home

Winterfest is twice the fun this year with our new exciting at-home activities, like Baking with Princesses, Holiday Happy Hour, Storytime with Mrs.Claus, and so much more. Click below to see our full schedule of events. 

Winterfest Ice Carving Sponsored by Bayer

Holiday Happy Hour with STL Barkeep Sponsored by Bud Light Selzer

December 4 @ 6:00 p.m. - Pere Noel's Kir Royale (French 75)

To purchase tonight's cocktail kit, please visit: Silver Lining Cocktails

December 11 @ 6:00 p.m. - One For Jingle Belle

December 18 @ 6:00 p.m. - Kentucky's Christmas Spirit

December 31 @ 6:00 p.m. - Granny's Gold Coins

Mrs. Claus Storytime Readings sponsored by Missouri Lottery

December 6th @ 3:00 p.m. - A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

December 13th @ 3:00 p.m. - Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner

December 20th @ 3:00 p.m. - The Little Book of Giving by Laurie B. Friedman and Zack Bush

Winterfest Storytime with Ryan Nusbickel

Check back for video December 23rd at 7:00pm

December 9th - The St. Louis 12 Days of Christmas

Click here to purchase The St. Louis 12 Days ​of Christmas by Ryan Nusbickel.

December 23 - The St. Louis Night Before Christmas

Princess/Hero Holiday Crafts Sponsored by RubinBrown

Dec 10th at 6pm - Baking with Princesses

Dec 17th at 6pm - Holiday Crafts with Princesses

Holiday Cooking with Save-A-Lot

December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. - Pumpkin and Apple Holiday Soup

December 21 @ 6:00 p.m. - Snickerdoodle Holiday Hot Chocolate 

January 2 @ 12:00 p.m. - Mocha Nut Granola

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Download a Winterfest Zoom Background.

Winterfest Discounts

This year we have teamed up with our friends at Ballpark Village to offer special promotions for Winterfest. Whether you are planning the perfect holiday staycation or a nighttime drive to experience Winterfest Lights, we have a great deal for you.

  1. Mention Winterfest Lights at participating Ballpark Village restaurants and receive a $5 discount off your to-go order, restrictions may apply.
  2. Winterfest guests will receive an exclusive 15% off discount Live! by Lowes hotels. Click here to reserve today.

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