Holiday Traditions
Don’t Stay Home for the Holidays
In St. Louis, we know how to holiday! Whether you’re looking for twinkling lights, festive performances, spirited activities or jolly pop-up bars with over-the-top cocktails, this is the best place to experience the most wonderful time of the year. Adding an extra dose of joy to the vibe, local makers, small businesses and shopping centers offer everything from books, candles and jewelry to gourmet chocolates, handcrafted caramels and gooey butter cakes to check off your holiday gift list and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Holiday Events
Get in the holiday spirit with these events taking place across St. Louis. From performances of The Nutcracker at The Fabulous Fox to tours of the “Painted Ladies” in Lafayette Square to a bar crawl for a good cause, there’s something for everyone on the calendar.
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Holiday Gifts
St. Louis is a creative hub, and our local makers and small businesses make holiday shopping more meaningful, memorable and fun! Check out our St. Louis gift guide to find the perfect present for everyone on your list. Most of these one-of-a-kind items are available in stores and online.
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Holiday Sweets
Whether you want to shorten your to-do list or surprise your holiday hosts, let St. Louis bakers and makers take care of dessert with handcrafted ice cream, gooey butter cake, small-batch truffles, salted caramels and seasonal macarons. Even if you’re not in the area, you can still indulge in local delights by ordering online.
