Winterfest

Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest is back for its seventh year from Nov. 19 through Jan. 1, in Kiener Plaza!

Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology, is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s'mores stations and igloos underneath 70,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch.

The season kicks off with the second annual Winterfest 5K, presented by Caleres, and Kids Fun Run on Nov. 19, the only route through Gateway Arch National Park that also supports the park!

Certain Winterfest weekends will include St. Louis Blues-sponsored 3-on-3 hockey tournaments and a hockey lesson, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.

And One Nation Day on Dec. 3 will showcase the best of St. Louis – not just our sports teams, but our cultures interwoven into the fabric of St. Louis, along with some of our region’s favorite retail vendors for a special Winter Market, in partnership with Greater St. Louis, Inc.

The Winterfest Cafe will feature Chef Juwan Rice of JR’s Gourmet, this year with a whole new menu, including handcrafted pastries and a deluxe line of hot cocoa beverages.

Tickets for skate rentals, heated igloos and s'mores stations are now on sale!

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is the official philanthropic partner and conservancy for Gateway Arch National Park. We host Winterfest as part of our mission to serve the St. Louis community through programs that bring the park and its surrounding areas in Downtown St. Louis to life. By offering safe, affordable, innovative and family-friendly events, we invite St. Louisans and visitors alike to make new memories under the Arch and join us in invigorating the jewel of our City to ensure it remains a destination of choice for generations to come.

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Ice Rink

This holiday season, ice skate in the shadow of the Arch at the Winterfest Ice Rink in Kiener Plaza!

Purchase skate rentals today!

Igloos

Experience Winterfest the deluxe way! Reserve a heated igloo for 1.5 hours and stay warm while enjoying the holiday magic in Kiener Plaza.

Igloos can seat up to four people. Reservations include:

$50 food credit to the Winterfest Cafe featuring JR's Gourmet, with separate food service just for igloo guests
Parking pass for one vehicle at Kiener West Garage, courtesy of Interpark
Up to four skate rentals - good for whole day
One locker rental

Add-on packages are available and listed below.

FAQs

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is excited to welcome you to Winterfest’s Igloo Village!

I'm having issues making my reservation. Whom should I call?

Please call our ticketing partner at GatewayArch.com at (877) 982-1410.

Where do I check in for my igloo?

There will be an igloo check-in station next to the Skate Shack (box office) in Kiener Plaza, near the ice rink entrance and the bright green Visitor Services Building. Look for the green and white Gateway Arch Park Foundation tent. Please arrive to check in no earlier than 10 minutes before your reservation begins.

At check in, you’ll receive up to four wristbands, which are required to enter the Igloo Village (at your reserved time) and the ice rink. The wristbands, however, do allow you to skate any time the same day as your igloo rental. Wristbands are not transferable and cannot be resold.

You’ll also receive access to a Winterfest locker if you choose, where you are welcome to store personal items throughout the day of your reservation.

When does my igloo rental begin/end?

Your 1.5-hour igloo rental begins at your selected reservation time, which can be found on your confirmation email or electronic ticket. Our igloos are very popular, and time cannot be extended beyond your time slot. Please allow for extra time to accommodate parking accordingly.

Your rental ends promptly at the end of 1.5 hours following the reservation time (i.e., for a 2 p.m. reservation, it will end promptly at 3:30 p.m., no matter what time guests first arrived), in order to allow for a thorough cleaning before the next rental begins.

What is included in my igloo rental?

Igloos feature comfortable seating for up to four people in a heated, LED-lit cozy enclosure for 1.5 hours. The igloos are situated in the center of Kiener Plaza overlooking the holiday festivities and will have holiday music playing inside. Your igloo rental includes:

$50 food and beverage credit to use at the Winterfest Café featuring JR’s Gourmet, with a VIP service area especially for igloo guests. Please do tip your server as the credit does not include a tip, and no change can be given for any unused portion of your credit.
A parking pass for one (1) vehicle at Kiener West Garage. To access this garage, enter on 7th Street between Chestnut and Pine. Please allow enough time to get to your igloo on time. If your igloo party has more than one vehicle, find general Winterfest parking at both Kiener East and Kiener West Garages; more info at archpark.org/winterfest.
Up to four Winterfest ice skate rentals that can be used anytime during the day of your igloo reservation. (Note: Children skate free on Fridays, courtesy of the St. Louis Blues. A wristband is still required for all skaters.)

How can we upgrade our igloo experience?

All upgrades must be done in advance when you make your reservation. We are excited to offer the following upgrades:

Winterfest blanket, $20 (may also be purchased on-site at Skate Shack or at check-in depending on availability)
Birthday Celebration, $50 (includes banner that reads "Happy Birthday", three noise makers, three party blowouts, three party hats, six gourmet cookies)
Deluxe Package, $75 (includes one bottle of champagne, four Winterfest logo glasses to take home, streamers hanging in igloo, six gourmet cookies (include Dave's double chip, lemon heaven, cocoa bliss, sweet Sally's sugar, oatmeal crannie, and chocolate chip cookie dipped in white chocolate and topped with red Holly berry leaves)
Holiday Package, $50 (includes four pairs of 3-D holiday eyeglasses, four plush Santa hats , six gourmet chocolate chip cookies dipped in white chocolate and topped with red and green Holly berry leaves)

Can the music system be adjusted?

Unfortunately, the music system playing holiday favorites cannot be adjusted.

Can I order food and drinks from my igloo?

Yes! A catering staff member will serve as your host/waiter. Each igloo has a call button inside for service.

Reserve your igloo today!

Winterfest S'mores

S'more ways to have fun at Winterfest!

Purchase a Winterfest Campfire Kit ($15) for everything you need to make up to four s'mores, as well as access to one of our four marshmallow toasting fire pits.

Pre-purchasing s’mores kits online is recommended, though some kits will be available for purchase on-site.

Purchase your S'mores Campfire Kit today!

Winter Market

Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4
12-8 p.m.

Where else can you ice skate, roast s'mores AND do some holiday shopping?

As part of our One Nation Day on Dec. 3 that celebrates the best of St. Louis, Winterfest will host an array of local vendors for a sparkling Winter Market, in partnership with Greater St. Louis, Inc.

The Market will continue Sunday, Dec. 4, for another day to shop local!

This year's lineup will include Series Six, Freedom and the Moon, STL ArtWorks, Abigail's Boutique, Arch Apparel, Collections by Joya, The Good Life Candle Co., Truly Melanin, Dishin with the Cheese, St. Louis Candle Co., Lotti's Sweets, The Popcorn Bar, The Art Doll and more! Stay tuned for updates, and plan to shop #STLMade this season!

Winterfest Cafe featuring JR's Gourmet

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is thrilled to welcome back celebrity chef Juwan Rice (JR) of JR's Gourmet as our exclusive catering partner for the Winterfest Cafe for the second year.

Princesses and Superheroes – Meet & Greet

Join popular princesses and superheroes on the ice! Characters will also be available for photos.

One Nation Day

Saturday, Dec. 3 | 12 to 4 p.m.

Winterfest's One Nation Day brings together St. Louis cultures, sports teams, and local retailers to celebrate the best of St. Louis!

New Year's Eve 'Neon Nights' Celebration and Fireworks

Saturday, Dec. 31 | 4-8 p.m.
Fireworks start at 8 p.m.

Our New Year's Eve "Neon Nights" celebration is a family-friendly way to ring in the new year! Enjoy a DJ, fire dancers, princesses and superheroes, party favors and a deluxe photo experience, topped off by a fireworks spectacular with monumental Arch views!

St. Louis Blues at Winterfest

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is proud to partner with the St. Louis Blues to produce Winterfest!

Courtesy of the Blues, kids skate free every Friday and daily during our extended holiday week (Dec. 26-Jan. 1)!

The Blues will also host the following events that Winterfest guests can check out:

Learn to Skate USA SkateFest

Learn to Skate USA SkateFests offer free ice skating lessons to skaters of all ages and skill levels. This SkateFest will feature two lesson times. Each lesson time includes a 30-minute group lesson followed by practice time and a group photo. Once the lesson is complete, skaters are welcome to stay on the ice and practice for the remainder of the session.

Festive Fridays

Each Friday in December will offer a unique holiday theme for guests to enjoy.

Private Events at Winterfest

Host your holiday party at the “Rink” by Winterfest! Private, all-access Winterfest experience including ice rink, skate rentals, and food and beverage* (additional costs may be incurred). Reservations are available select Thursdays in November and December.

RESERVATIONS: Contact events@archpark.org to learn more.

Winterfest 5K presented by Caleres

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022

The Winterfest 5K presented by Caleres is back for its second annual year, kicking off the Winterfest season in Kiener Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 19! It's accompanied by a one-mile Kids Fun Run, supported by Famous Footwear.