# Winterfest at Kiener Plaza Ice Rink & Holiday Lights > Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 3 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63101 - Ages: All ages (skate trainers available for toddlers; free skate rentals for kids on select days) - Price: Free plaza admission and holiday lights; ice skating $12 adults, $7 children (free skate rental for kids 15 and under on Fridays and Saturdays); heated igloos require advance reservation. - Organizer: Gateway Arch Park Foundation - Official page: https://www.archpark.org/events/winterfest - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/winterfest-at-kiener-plaza-ice-rink-and-holiday-lights--listing-c1335664f3f88eb3dd24aac1 ## About Hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Winterfest transforms Kiener Plaza into a bustling winter village against the dramatic backdrop of the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. Families can glide across the 5,400-square-foot outdoor ice skating rink, reserve cozy heated warming igloos complete with holiday food and beverage service, roast marshmallows at communal s'mores fire pits, and participate in friendly winter lawn games. Special theme days feature visits from beloved storybook princesses, superheroes, and Santa Claus. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Skate Aids for Beginners: Free skate trainers (double-runner balance walkers) are provided on the ice for toddlers and beginners. • Free Skate Days: Children ages 15 and under receive complimentary skate rentals on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. • Plaza Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free urban plaza with wheelchair ramps, heated outdoor seating benches, and accessible restrooms. • Warm Treats: Fire pits for roasting s'mores, hot cocoa stands, and rotating family food trucks on weekends. ## Similar picks in St. Louis - [City Museum Holiday Magic & Whimsical Winter Lights](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/city-museum-holiday-magic-and-whimsical-winter-lights--listing-075c892994cebe0ad3a254c2) — Nov 27 – Jan 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · City Museum · All ages · From $20 · checked Nov 7. 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