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November 23 - December 31 | Kiener Plaza
Fridays: 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 12 - 8 p.m.

Kiener Plaza

Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest is back for its ninth year from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31, 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 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This six-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events like try hockey free, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.

We are so excited to celebrate the winter season with you all again this year! Stay tuned for more details, including ticket sales for ice skate and heated igloo rentals.

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.

Winterfest 5K

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024

The Winterfest 5K is back for its fourth annual year, kicking off the Winterfest season in Kiener Plaza on Saturday, Nov. 23! It's accompanied by a one-mile Kids Fun Run.

Register Today!

Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights

Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024

Winterfest officially kicks off with the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights on November 23, ushering  in the holiday season in St. Louis with the lighting of The Salvation Army tree of lights. 

Ceremony: 5:10pm
Tree Lighting: 5:40pm

Ice Rink

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

Rentals are now available. Click below for more details and to purchase your ice skating rental.

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Igloos

Enjoy Winterfest from the warmth of the Igloo Village in Kiener Plaza! Reserve your private, upscale heated igloo which includes stylish, comfortable seating for up to 4 people, signature beverages, ice skate rentals, and more!

Rentals are now available. Click below for more details and to purchase your igloo rental.

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Winterfest S'mores

S'more ways to have fun at Winterfest!

Purchase a Winterfest Campfire Kit ($20) for everything you need to make up to four s'mores, as well as access to one of our four marshmallow toasting fire pits.

S'mores kits will be available for purchase on-site. Vegan s'mores kits available upon request. 

Princesses and Superheroes – Meet & Greet

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

Friday Carol-oke

Join us on Friday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 31 for holiday-themed karaoke! Bring your friends and family down to sing your favorite holiday songs.

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

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

Our New Year's Eve "Neon Nights" celebration, made possible with support from Greater St. Louis Inc., 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!

Share Your Holiday Cheer

We are excited to introduce our brand-new Gateway Arch holiday cards!

Featuring an incredible photo of the Gateway Arch by local photographer and friend, George Eichelberger, these cards capture the spirit and beauty of the Winter season in Gateway Arch National Park.

Your purchase of these cards directly supports the mission of Gateway Arch Park Foundation. Learn more about our shared impact.

Purchase Your Holiday Card Set

Host Your Event at Winterfest

Experience unforgettable moments with private events at Winterfest in St. Louis!

Don't miss the opportunity to host an extraordinary event at Winterfest in St. Louis. Whether you're planning a small, intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our private event spaces can accommodate your needs. Contact us today to start planning your magical winter event that will leave your guests with memories they'll treasure for a lifetime.

Contact Camille Brooks, Director of Programming and Events, to learn more.

Parking

Parking for Winterfest is available at the Kiener Plaza East (500 Pine St.) and West (604 Pine St.) Garages, starting at $8 for up to 12 hours. View on map. Guests who sign up for an InterPark Express account at iparkit.com/register will receive 20% off their first five uses; simply choose your day and time and scan your device to get in and out of the garage. During Cardinals baseball games or other Downtown events, event rates may apply.

Downtown metered and surface lot parking is also available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Bank Of America
World Wide Technology

Festival of Lights

Ameren Missouri

New Year's Eve

Rink Sponsors

Paz Family Foundation

Silver Sponsors

St. Louis Blues

Bronze Sponsors

EY
RubinBrown
Spire

Supporters

Heartland Coca-Cola
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
Tarlton Corporation