Winterfest

In downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza goes into overdrive for the holidays. Hosting Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s Winterfest from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31, the park fills up with fan favorites such as ice skating, s’more stations and igloos positioned under 100,000 twinkling lights.

The festivities kick off with the annual Winterfest 5K and Kids Fun Run, which are the only routes through Gateway Arch National Park that support the park. Every Friday, children ages four to nine can ice skate for free, courtesy of the St. Louis Blues, while the sounds of holiday-themed karaoke serenade onlookers.

Princesses and superheroes also visit Winterfest, and a family-friendly New Year’s Eve fireworks display will mark the end of the celebration.