Christmas markets 2026St. Louis · The Gateway City

Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in St. Louis, 2026.

Markets open Nov 27–Dec 13 near St. Louis in 2026. Christmas Traditions opens Nov 27 and runs through Dec 24, with free admission. Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street opens Dec 5. The last opening date on this page is Dec 13.

Most St. Louis holiday markets open between Nov 27 and Dec 5 this year.

The quick answersChecked
When do Christmas markets open?The first opens Nov 27, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 13.Nov 27Is there a German Christmas market?None with 2026 dates near here yet.Not yetIs it free?1 of 3 are free to get in.1 free

Last checked · 3 markets · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every market, by opening date

Opening and closing dates are first. Tap one for hours, prices, stroller notes and what’s there for little kids.

27NovFriChristmas TraditionsHoliday market · to Dec 24 · Historic Main Street5DecSatPrint Bazaar on Cherokee StreetHoliday market · Sat. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · Storefronts on and around Cherokee Street13DecSunFrosted Holiday Pop-Up MarketHoliday market · Sun. Dec. 13, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. · Tower Grove Park, Piper Palm House area, 4257 Northeast Dr.

Markets

Christmas markets and winter events near STL

Dates, hours and prices come from each organizer’s, venue’s or city’s own page.

Nov27to Dec 24

Open Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026

Christmas Traditions

Historic Main Street · St. Charles, MO · about 22 miles away

Holiday marketFree entry
When
Open Nov 27–Dec 24, 2026
Hours
Saturdays noon to 8:30 p.m., Sundays noon to 5 p.m., plus Friday evenings; Christmas Eve until early afternoon
Price
Free to stroll; shops and some rides charge
Strollers
Brick streets and thick crowds on Saturdays; go early or bring a carrier
For kids
Costumed carolers and characters roam the street, and there is a free sensory-friendly experience for kids who get overwhelmed
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Dec5Sat

Opens Dec 5, 2026

Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street

Storefronts on and around Cherokee Street · St. Louis, MO · about 3 miles away

Holiday market
When
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Hours
Sat. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Price
No ticket listed
Strollers
Not listed

Good to know: More than 150 printmakers and artists spread across 30-plus shops and venues.

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Dec13Sun

Opens Dec 13, 2026

Frosted Holiday Pop-Up Market

Tower Grove Park, Piper Palm House area, 4257 Northeast Dr. · St. Louis, MO · about 4 miles away

Holiday market
When
Opens Dec 13, 2026
Hours
Sun. Dec. 13, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Price
No ticket listed
Strollers
Not listed
For kids
Outdoor holiday market after the park's Frosted 5K and family fun run

Good to know: It's outdoors in December, so dress little ones warmly. The Grinch is at Rooster South Grand nearby from 9 to 2 ($7 photos).

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Before you go

Market day with little ones

TimingGo when it opensWeekday afternoons and opening hour are the least crowded, which makes a stroller much easier.
DressLayer upOutdoor markets get cold after dark. Mittens and a blanket for the stroller help.
StrollerCheck the stroller noteSome markets get packed on weekend evenings. A carrier can be easier there.

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Good questions

Christmas markets in St. Louis: the FAQ

Most St. Louis holiday markets open between Nov 27 and Dec 5 this year. The first Christmas market on this page opens Nov 27, 2026. The last opening date on this page is Dec 13. Christmas Traditions opens Nov 27 and runs through Dec 24. Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street opens Dec 5. Frosted Holiday Pop-Up Market opens Dec 13.

Christmas Traditions at Historic Main Street: Nov 27 – Dec 24. Free to stroll; shops and some rides charge. Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street at Storefronts on and around Cherokee Street: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. No ticket listed. Frosted Holiday Pop-Up Market at Tower Grove Park, Piper Palm House area, 4257 Northeast Dr.: Sun, Dec 13, 2026. No ticket listed.

Christmas Traditions: Brick streets and thick crowds on Saturdays; go early or bring a carrier. Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street: Not listed. Frosted Holiday Pop-Up Market: Not listed.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. How we choose and check.

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