Get ready to feel the holiday magic at the Tenth Annual Winterfest in St. Louis, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology. Beginning on Saturday, November 22, and running through Sunday, January 11, this cherished holiday festival, brought to life by Gateway Arch Park Foundation, invites families to enjoy nearly seven weeks of winter wonder in the heart of the city.
Under the glow of thousands of dazzling lights and in the shadow of the Gateway Arch, Winterfest will return with fan-favorite activities like ice skating, cozy igloos, and marshmallow-toasting s’mores stations. Exciting holiday-themed programming will keep the whole family entertained, featuring the Winterfest 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, enchanting appearances by princesses and superheroes, and a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks show to ring in 2026.
New Year’s Eve “Neon Nights” Celebration and Fireworks
WHEN: Wednesday, December 31 | 4 – 8 p.m. (Fireworks at 8 p.m.)
COST: Free
DETAILS: Ring in 2026 at Winterfest’s family-friendly New Year’s Eve event featuring a live concert by Just In Time, a DJ, princess and superhero visits, fire dancers, party favors and glow products (4–8 p.m.), and a fireworks finale set against the Gateway Arch. Made possible with support from Greater St. Louis, Inc.
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