# St. Louis Christmas Market 2026

> St. Louis Christmas Market in St. Louis, Missouri: Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/st-louis-winterfest/

St. Louis, [Missouri](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/missouri/)

Official name: Winterfest

Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027

| Dates | Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Days Closed | Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, but also open Mon, Dec 28, Tue, Dec 29, Wed, Dec 30. Closed Fri, Dec 25 |
| Hours | Thursday and Friday: **4 pm to 8 pm** Saturday and Sunday: **noon to 8 pm** Opening day Nov 21 runs 8 am to 8 pm; open every day noon to 8 pm from Dec 26 to Jan 3; closed Christmas Day. |
| Where | Kiener Plaza, downtown, in view of the Gateway Arch [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.6261,-90.191) |
| Admission | Free to attend; skate rental $15 adults, $10 children 3-15; heated igloos from $100 (2026) |
| Organizer | Gateway Arch Park Foundation. [Official website](https://www.archpark.org/winterfest) |
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## Checked Against the Source

These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide.

- [Explore St. Louis](https://explorestlouis.com/event/winterfest/), checked November 4, 2026
- [Gateway Arch Park Foundation](https://www.archpark.org/winterfest), checked November 4, 2026

Outdoor markets can close early for weather. On the day, check the [official website](https://www.archpark.org/winterfest). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/).

## St. Louis Christmas Market: Quick Answers

### When does St. Louis Christmas Market open in 2026?

It opens on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

### When does St. Louis Christmas Market close for the season?

The last day is Sunday, January 3, 2027.

### What are St. Louis Christmas Market's hours?

Thursday and Friday 4 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday noon to 8 pm. Opening day Nov 21 runs 8 am to 8 pm; open every day noon to 8 pm from Dec 26 to Jan 3; closed Christmas Day.

### Is St. Louis Christmas Market open every day?

Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, but also open Mon, Dec 28, Tue, Dec 29, Wed, Dec 30. Closed Fri, Dec 25.

### Is St. Louis Christmas Market open on Thanksgiving?

Yes, Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.

### Is St. Louis Christmas Market open on Christmas Eve?

Yes, Christmas Eve (Thursday, December 24) is one of its open days. Holiday hours can be shorter: see the hours above and check the organizer's page on the day.

### Where is St. Louis Christmas Market?

Kiener Plaza, downtown, in view of the Gateway Arch, in St. Louis, Missouri.

### Is St. Louis Christmas Market free, or do you need a ticket?

It is free to get in. Free to attend; skate rental $15 adults, $10 children 3-15; heated igloos from $100 (2026).

## About St. Louis Christmas Market

Downtown St. Louis's winter festival in Kiener Plaza, built around an outdoor ice rink with s'mores, heated igloos, local food and drink and a small holiday market under the lights. It is more a skating festival than a full Christmas market.

## Where Is St. Louis Christmas Market?

Kiener Plaza, downtown, in view of the Gateway Arch, St. Louis, Missouri. The other dots are nearby markets.

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