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SUMMARY:Winterfest Opening Day
LOCATION:Kiener Plaza Park\, 500 Chestnut St\, Saint Louis\, MO 63101
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to feel the holiday magic at the Tenth Annual Wi
nterfest in St. Louis\, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Te
chnology. Beginning on Saturday\, November 22\, and running through Su
nday\, January 11\, this cherished holiday festival\, brought to life 
by Gateway Arch Park Foundation\, invites families to enjoy nearly sev
en weeks of winter wonder in the heart of the city.\n\nUnder 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&rsquo\;mores stations. Exc
iting holiday-themed programming will keep the whole family entertaine
d\, featuring the Winterfest 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run\, enchanting appear
ances by princesses and superheroes\, and a family-friendly New Year&r
squo\;s Eve celebration and fireworks show to ring in 2026.\n\nThe fol
lowing events and activities are currently planned for this year\, wit
h more to follow:\n\nWinterfest Opening Day CelebrationWHEN: Saturday\
, November 22 | 7:30 a.m. &ndash\; 8 p.m. COST: Free (fees apply for r
ace registration) DETAILS: Winterfest officially kicks off on November
22 with a full day of holiday fun in Downtown St. Louis\, highlighted
by the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights and the lighting of The Sal
vation Army Tree of Lights. From sunrise runs to evening fireworks\, O
pening Day sets the tone for a magical season under the Arch.\n\nSCHED
ULE:\n\n7:30 a.m. &ndash\; Winterfest 5K\n8 a.m. &ndash\; 8 p.m. &ndas
h\; Skating Rink Opens (Free skate rentals\, courtesy of Ameren)\n8:30
a.m. &ndash\; Winterfest 5K Awards Ceremony\n9 a.m. &ndash\; Noon &nd
ash\; Winterfest 5K Afterparty\nNoon &ndash\; 8 p.m. &ndash\; Ameren M
issouri Festival of Lights\n2 &ndash\; 4 p.m. &ndash\; &ldquo\;Thanks 
for Giving Parade&rdquo\; hosted by Celebrate St. Louis (ending in Kie
ner Plaza)\n4 &ndash\; 4:30 p.m. &ndash\; Louie Appearance (St. Louis 
Blues)\n4 &ndash\; 5 p.m. &ndash\; Fredbird Appearance (St. Louis Card
inals)\n5:30 &ndash\; 7 p.m. &ndash\; Salvation Army Tree of Lights Ce
remony (Tree lighting at 5:45 p.m.) \n7 p.m. &ndash\; Fireworks Specta
cular\n\nWinterfest 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run\n\nWHEN: Saturday\, November
22 | 7:30 a.m. &ndash\; 10 a.m.\nCOST: $35 for 5K participants\; $30 
for Fun Run participants\nDETAILS: The only race that winds through th
e Gateway Arch National Park grounds and supports Gateway Arch Nationa
l Park&rsquo\;s official nonprofit conservancy\, Gateway Arch Park Fou
ndation! The route starts and ends in Kiener Plaza. All proceeds benef
it Gateway Arch Park Foundation&rsquo\;s mission. Register at archpark
.org/5k.\n\n \n\nAmeren Missouri Festival of Lights\n\nWHEN: Saturday\
, November 22 | Live reindeer 4 &ndash\; 6 p.m.\; ceremony 5:30 p.m.\;
Salvation Army Tree of Lights illumination 5:45 p.m.\; live performan
ces 5:45 &ndash\; 7 p.m.\; fireworks at 7 p.m.\nCOST: Free\nDETAILS: C
elebrate the official kickoff of Winterfest with the Ameren Missouri F
estival of Lights\, featuring live reindeer\, local talent performance
s\, vendor booths\, and exhibits. The evening culminates in the lighti
ng of The Salvation Army Tree of Lights and a fireworks spectacular ov
er Kiener Plaza&mdash\;an unforgettable start to the holiday season.\n
\n \n\nIce Rink\n\nWHEN: Opening Day Saturday\, November 22 (8 a.m. &n
dash\; 8 p.m.\, free skate courtesy of Ameren). Regular hours: Fridays
4 &ndash\; 8 p.m.\, Saturdays & Sundays 12 &ndash\; 8 p.m.\; Extended
Hours Dec 26 &ndash\; Dec 31 and Jan 2 &ndash\; Jan 11 daily 12 &ndas
h\; 8 p.m.\nCOST: $15 for adults\; $10 for children ages 3&ndash\;15\;
skate free if you bring your own skates. Kids skate free on Fridays c
ourtesy of the St. Louis Blues.\nDETAILS: Glide across the ice with th
e backdrop of the Arch\, the Old Courthouse and holiday lights at the 
Winterfest Ice Rink\, a downtown tradition for families and friends.\n
\n \n\nThe Greater St. Louis\, Inc. Lodge @ Winterfest\n\nWHEN: A rota
ting schedule of special events throughout the Winterfest season (Frid
ays 4&ndash\;8 p.m.\, Saturdays 6&ndash\;8 p.m.\, Sundays noon&ndash\;
4 p.m.)\nCOST: Free programming\nDETAILS: A 2\,178 sq. ft. heated tent
with glass windows next to the rink serves as a gathering space for C
arol-oke Fridays\, Sophie&rsquo\;s Lounge DJ Saturdays in partnership 
with Kranzberg Arts Foundation\, and Sunday movie afternoons featuring
films like Frozen\, Inside Out 2\, and The Grinch. Enjoy cooking\, de
cor and gift-wrapping demos and holiday markets in the warmth of the G
reater St. Louis\, Inc. Lodge @ Winterfest! Full schedule at archpark.
org/winterfest. \n\n \n\nIgloo Village\n\nWHEN: Fridays 4 &ndash\; 5:3
0 p.m. and 6 &ndash\; 7:30 p.m.\; Saturdays & Sundays 12-1:30 pm\, 2 -
3:30 pm\, 4 - 5:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm\nCOST: Starting at $100 per 
90-minute rental (up to 6 people)\, includes parking pass\; add-ons av
ailable. \n\nDETAILS: Reserve your private\, heated igloo with themes 
like Aloha Holidays\, Candyland\, Haunted Christmas and more. Includes
seating for six and custom add-on packages for food\, drink and gifts
.\n\nEvent details: https://www.riverbender.com/events/details.cfm?ser
iesid=51428
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