The holiday season is officially starting. November is packed with music, markets, mixers and more; check out the full list of wintry fun around St. Louis.
None of the Above x The Fabulous Fox
None of the Above, the underground cocktail lounge from Niche Food Group, has partnered with The Fabulous Fox for a season-long cocktail collaboration inspired by the theatre’s 2026–2027 Broadway lineup. Now through Nov. 8, NOTA is celebrating BOOP! The Musical with Something To Shout About, a red, cherry-garnished variation on the classic Pink Lady, inspired by Betty Boop. Alongside the rotating specials, NOTA will also offer The Fox, a cocktail available throughout the Broadway season as a nod to the partnership.
Through Nov. 8 – None of the Above, 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, 314.656.6682, notastl.com
Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl
This annual street festival and music crawl showcases some of the best music and dance in the region and brings pop-up performances to the shops, bars and corners of Cherokee Street. The free, all-day festival is broken up into three musical sets: Mid-Day, Happy Hour and the Grand Finale. At 3 p.m., all are invited to join the Second Line parade, led by Saint Boogie Brass Band and presented by Swade. The Jazz Crawl finishes off with a ticketed Grand Finale event at The Golden Record, including a dance battle. The show will be headlined by Diamond D, joined by a collection of DJs. The Grand Finale is the only portion of the day that is ticketed. Tickets can be purchased online in advance for $20 or at the door for $25.
Nov. 7 – 12:30 p.m., Cherokee Street, St. Louis, cherokeestreet.com
Dia de los Muertos Festival
The Loop is coming alive for the Day of the Dead. The Dia de los Muertos Festival features music, dance performances, a Kids Zone and more. This year, visitors are invited to participate in Calaveritas Night, an interactive experience with participating businesses throughout The Loop. Visitors will search for tiny, hidden skulls, or calaveritas. Each discovery will be rewarded with a sweet treat, and those who find a designated number of the calaveritas can enter a drawing through the Loop Passport App for a chance to win cash prizes. Guests are encouraged to download The Loop Passport App in advance of the festival to participate in the hunt and enter the prize drawing. The evening will also feature themed ofrendas, or altars, showcasing artistic interpretations of Dia de los Muertos and the traditions of remembrance. Names submitted by visitors will be projected throughout the evening with a special shared moment of remembrance at 8 p.m., followed by performances from musicians and entertainers.
Nov. 7 – 4-10 p.m., Delmar Loop, St. Louis, visittheloop.com/events
Winzerfest
Celebrate Winzerfest, a traditional German Wine Harvest Festival, with the German Cultural Society on Nov. 7. The event features wine tastings, games, live music, dance performances and homemade Hungarian goulash dinners. This may be a wine festival, but it’s fun for the whole family. Tickets are $15 for ages 21+, $5 for ages 13-20, and children under 13 get in free. Call 314.914.7563 or email tickets@germanstl.org to purchase.
Nov. 7 – 11:30 a.m. – German Cultural Society Hall, 3652 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, germanstl.org
Sci-Feast
Sci-Feast is a full day of learning and fun for the whole family, sponsored by Purina and MasterCard. It’s an extension of Sci-Fest, which connects the community with STEM experts during free events. Sci-Feast is all about food and features samples, hands-on activities and demonstrations with experts in food and beverage science and production, nutrition, animal science, agriculture, health, environmental science and more. A new aspect to Sci-Feast this year is a panel discussion on all things food, sustainability, agriculture and the local food scene. Local representatives will discuss their contributions to food science, including a store manager from Local Harvest Grocery, Josh Smith, owner and founder of Neon Greens, culinary and business management expert Sara Cortina from SSA Group (the caterer and food provider for the Science Center) and more. The one-hour discussion will also include dedicated time to answer questions from the audience. This event is free and takes place throughout the Saint Louis Science Center.
Nov. 14 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314.289.4400, slsc.org
Garden Glow: Jingle and Mingle
Each year, millions of lights transform the Missouri Botanical Garden into a winter wonderland. On Nov. 20, the Garden is hosting an adults-only Jingle and Mingle, encouraging visitors to sip, stroll and sparkle under the lights with special programming and a complimentary drink included with each ticket. They’ll have firepits, music and even selfies with The Grinch. Tickets are $32; get them now on MOBOT’s website.
Nov. 20 – 7-9:30 p.m., Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, 314.577.5100, missouribotanicalgarden.org
Harvest Market
Old Bakery Beer Company’s Holiday Cheers Markets launch with the Harvest Market on Nov. 21. They’ll have food and drink specials (like the holiday turkey sandwich), new vendors and new OBB merch at every event. This is the chance to support local while grabbing holiday gifts, food and decor. The Harvest Market features more than a dozen vendors, including Glaze Pastry Co., Dow On The Farm Apiary, Second Generation Ceramics and so much more.
Nov. 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, oldbakerybeer.com
Winterfest Opening Day
Winterfest begins Nov. 21 with a packed schedule. The opening-day celebration starts with Winterfest 5K, presented by Edward Jones, followed by free skating for everyone, courtesy of Ameren and the Ameren Festival of Lights. Throughout the day, guests can take photos with Santa, check out the Winterfest Holiday Expo, live performances, reindeer, jugglers and stilt walkers. The Gateway Arch Park Foundation has also partnered with the Thanks For Giving Parade, which travels through downtown before ending at Winterfest. Salvation Army Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at sunset, followed by the official tree lighting, a holiday drone show and fireworks. The opening day celebration kicks off seven weeks of holiday experiences at Winterfest. Check out their website for all the details and a full schedule.
Nov. 21 – Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St., St. Louis, archpark.org/events/winterfest
Danksgiving
STL’s Pot Chef’s last competition of the year is the third annual Danksgiving. Some fan-favorite chefs will return to compete against new competitors, all to see who can make the best infused dishes. Winners receive cash prizes, not to mention bragging rights for a full year. Guests can taste, vote and shop while enjoying music, hourly raffles and giveaways throughout the event. Danksgiving will also have exclusive vendors, giveaways, mocktails, an open dab bar and a 420 Photo Booth. Passes start at $20 – get them now at stlpotchefs.com.
Nov. 22 – 1-5 p.m., Java, 4193 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, stlpotchefs.com
Vegan Thanksgiving Feast
The annual Vegan Thanksgiving Feast is back at Adina’s this year. Plates are big, so come hungry and ready to enjoy a vegan roast with potatoes and carrots, cornbread dressing, mac ‘n’ cheese, collard greens and apple-peach cobbler for dessert. General admission tickets are $30, but early bird rates are available.
Nov. 23 – 6-9 p.m., Adina’s Vegan Cuisine, 6746 Page Ave., St. Louis, 314.740.0436, veganstl.com
This article appears in November 2026.