Looking for ways to make the most of December? From festive markets and culinary celebrations to live performances, spirited runs and seasonal traditions, this month is packed with reasons to brave the frigid temps and enjoy all our city has to offer. Whether you’re shopping local or soaking up the holiday magic, here are some of the best events happening around St. Louis. In addition, we’ve got more than 20 holiday pop-ups outlined here, including family-friendly and adults-only options, plus fun places to find Santa this month.
Print Bazaar
Stroll along Cherokee Street and discover some of St. Louis’ finest artists at the 18th Annual Print Bazaar, one of the Midwest’s largest print sales. Over 200 artists will showcase their work across 50 unique storefronts, bars and local venues, offering everything from unique posters, prints, cards, calendars to woodcuts, etchings, letterpress, screen printing, lithography and printed fabrics. This beloved market is the perfect outing for families and friends to bring in the holiday together.
Dec. 6 – 11 a.m., Cherokee Street, cherokeeprintbazaar.com
Réveillon Christmas Tea
La Patisserie Chouquette chef-owner Simone Faure brings a New Orleans holiday tradition, “Réveillon” (French for “awakening”), to her beloved pastry shop in the Shaw neighborhood. In New Orleans, the Réveillon tradition originated with families returning home after midnight Mass on Christmas Eve to enjoy a late-night feast together. Faure recreates that spirit of celebration with an exquisite spread featuring petite crawfish pies, white chocolate macarons, braised short rib and goat cheese crostini, eggnog panna cotta, tomato and caramelized onion tarts and more, all thoughtfully paired with loose-leaf tea. Reservations are $75 plus tax, and seating is limited.
Dec. 6, 13 & 20 – La Patisserie Chouquette, 1626 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, simonefaure.com
Holiday Cheers Market
Old Bakery Beer Co., the Alton-based organic craft brewery, is hosting its weekend market throughout December. Shoppers can explore a rotating lineup of over 20 vendors drawn from a talented pool of 55 local artisans. Discover an array of handmade and artisanal goods, from herbal teas and candles to crochet, photography, pottery, books, woodworking, jewelry, fruitcake and more. The brewery is also featuring a festive holiday cocktail menu, including a classic Christmas Punch and exciting new creations made with St. Louis’ own Switchgrass Spirits. Winter beer offerings include the Cat Café, the Peppermint Porter, a seasonal treat blending mint and chocolate, and the Tannenbaum IPA, infused with aromatic rosemary.
Dec. 6, 13 & 20 – 11:30 a.m., Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois, oldbakerybeer.com
Hot Chocolate Run
Lace up your sneakers and join the Skechers Hot Chocolate Run! Returning to a downtown location for the first time since 2017, starting at Soldiers Memorial in front of the Stifel Theater, you can choose between a 5k or 15k that winds through the heart of downtown St. Louis. Upgrade to the VIP Ghirardelli Cocoa Club for an exclusive experience featuring premium swag, special treats, and a cozy lounge to relax in post-race. Celebrate your finish with a finisher mug brimming with chocolate fondue, dippables and, of course, their signature hot chocolate. Ticket prices vary, and you can register online.
Dec. 7 – 1200 Chestnut St., St. Louis, hotchocolate15k.com
The Elegance of the Rhône: A Château Beaucastel Wine Dinner
The Gin Room invites you to a night out celebrating the elegance of the Rhône Valley, featuring wines from Château de Beaucastel and Famille Perrin, two of France’s most esteemed winemakers. Guests will enjoy five carefully crafted culinary courses by the executive chef, each paired with 10 wines that highlight the unique character and terroir of the Rhône. Doors open at 6 p.m., and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $120 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot today and experience an evening of legacy and refinement.
Dec. 10 – 6 p.m., The Gin Room, 3200 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, natashasginroom.com
15th Annual Brothers Lazaroff Hanukkah Hullabaloo
Led by brothers David and Jeff Lazaroff, Brothers Lazaroff, a dynamic ensemble of six to 15 musicians, invites you to celebrate the Festival of Lights at their 15th Annual Brothers Lazaroff Hanukkah Hullabaloo, held at The Grandel Theatre and The Dark Room in the Grand Center Arts District. Grab your dancing shoes and join the Brothers, along with special guests including The Hullabaloo Klezmer All-Stars, jazz vocalist Anita Jackson, hip-hop artist Blvck Spvde, and DJ Boogieman on the 1s and 2s, for a celebration of community, music, love, and light. Tickets are available in advance, and all proceeds from this year’s event will benefit tornado relief organizations.
Dec. 13 – 7:30 p.m., The Grandel, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, brotherslazaroff.com
Munchie Market – Holiday Edition
Leading the cannabis-infused dining scene in St. Louis, STL Pot Chef is hosting the second annual Munchie Market – Holiday Edition. The event will feature everything from gourmet meals to bite-sized snacks, catering to cannabis enthusiasts, along with a DJ and a variety of vendor booths. General admission includes an infused shot and access to exclusive festive menus. The VIP experience offers additional perks, including an infused chocolate bar, a goodie bag, VIP lounge access and more. Attendees can join the Ugly Sweater Contest, participate in the canned and non-perishable food drive (bring what you can), and enjoy gifts from event partners during the Munchie Market Pop-Up. Purchase your tickets in advance online.
Dec. 14 – 1 p.m., Little Bevo, 14751 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, stlpotchefs.com
The Feast of Seven Fishes
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis’ elevated Italian restaurant, Casa Don Alfonso, will celebrate its first Feast of the Seven Fishes (La Vigilia), an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition featuring fish and seafood. Typically, the feast includes seven different seafood dishes or one or two types of fish prepared in seven distinct ways, and the abundance of seafood reflects the observance of abstinence from meat until the feast of Christmas Day. From Dec. 16-23, Casa Don Alfonso will offer a special seven-course seafood menu during dinner service for $150 per person, plus tax. Reservations are available through OpenTable.
Dec. 16-23 – Casa Don Alfonso, 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, casadonalfonsostlouis.com
Saint Louis Dance Theatre & Jazz St. Louis Present: Gaslight Dreams
Known as the “Greenwich Village of the Midwest,” Gaslight Square was the heart of midtown St. Louis nightlife during the 1950s and ’60s, renowned for its live music, dining, and lively atmosphere illuminated by gas-lit street lamps. Now, Saint Louis Dance Theatre and Jazz St. Louis proudly present Gaslight Dreams, a stunning production set against the backdrop of historic Gaslight Square and performed to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Nutcracker Suite. Choreographed by Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd and conducted by Jazz St. Louis’s Victor Goines, this collaboration with The Muny’s T3 Program and Peter & Margery Spack blends jazz rhythms and contemporary dance into a celebration of music and movement. Attendees can elevate their experience by selecting from three special add-on options (available on select dates), including an artist talk and Champagne toast, a holiday brunch or a festive holiday soirée.
Dec. 19 & 20 – Gaslight Square, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Creve Coeur, saintlouisdancetheatre.org
This article appears in December 2025.