Posted by Andrea Durway
Holiday Pop Ups & Events – St. Louis
It’s Holiday Pop Up Time! We’re sharing a big ol’ cheerful list of Holiday Pop-Ups, Markets, and Family events to help you support as many St. Louis local businesses this season as possible. Because we like to keep it in the Lou. There are so many shop local options! You can also check out our Shop Local Guide, with clothing, accessories, vintage, and antique stores that you can visit anytime. Have Fun!
The 38th Annual Old Webster Holiday Open House is kicking off the holiday season with a full day of holiday magic on Sunday, November 10th from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy trolleys and horse-drawn carriages, carolers, visiting Santa and Ms. Claus, holiday shopping and dining. It promises to be a day the whole family can enjoy. The celebration will stretch along Lockwood from Maple to Rock Hill, and along Allen, Gore, and Moody.
Join Maypop in Webster Groves as it kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 8th – Sunday the 10th. Follow them on instagram @maypop_shop to keep in the loop on other holiday events.
Winter Market at City Foundry – Takes place over three weekends. Each market will take place on Foundry Way with over 40 local vendors to shop, as well as the existing retailers on the street who you already know and love. Grab a bite or drink from the Food Hall and get your shopping done all in one place for a stress-free holiday season. November 30th, December 7th and 14th.
Das Bevo Holiday Market – Mark your calendar! Das Bevo is hosting their annual holiday market inside the historic Bevo Windmill. It’s grown so much that this year, they are hosting vendors at French Curve Gallery and Tims’s Chrome Bar as well. Shop November 29th through December 1st for unique gifts from beloved St. Louis vendors! Admission is free. Make a day of it and stay for festive holiday drinks, food and beer in the Bierhall. Shop, eat, drink and be merry! Visit the link for list of vendors.
Sixth annual Christmas Extravaganza at The Hill Antique Mall.- Special guests feature Santa Claus, who will Ho Ho Ho from 3-9pm on Wednesday, December 4th. KTRS radio, who will broadcast live from 3-6pm. Pop-up market showcasing an eclectic group of makers, artisans and vintage sellers offering unique and one-of-a-kind gift ideas. Plus find discounts of at least 10 percent in 100+ vendor spaces storewide! Elves will keep the doors open for extended hours while light snacks, a cash bar and raffle surprises will be offered.
From costumed carolers to horse drawn carriage rides, the Maplewood Christmas Tree Walk radiates holiday spirit that is reminiscent of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol! After the grand lighting of the tree and the arrival of Santa, visitors can enjoy a carriage ride and sip hot chocolate while visiting merchant open houses throughout Maplewood. Business storefronts will be decked out for the season with many featuring live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and special discounts throughout the evening of December 6th..
The Annual Downtown Kirkwood Holiday Walk kicks off the holiday season. Santa arrives at 8:40 am and after his grand entrance, enjoy photo opportunities, shopping, dancers, carolers, dining and more.
The Foundry Art Centre’s Merry Maker’s Market is a two-day event showcasing regional makers, designers, and artists. More than 40 vendor booths and artists will be selling handmade items. This is the perfect event to celebrate the Holidays, get your Christmas shopping done, and support local small businesses! The Foundry Art Centre is in St. Charles and the events are Friday, December 6th from 5-8pm and Saturday, December 7th from 11am-5pm.
Print Bazaar on Cherokee – More than 150 artists fill Cherokee Street’s storefronts, bars and venues each year on the first Saturday of December, selling unique posters, prints, cards and calendars for everyone on your list. Check out Cherokee on December 7th from 11am-6pm.
Grinchmas and Cocoa Crawl – Grinchmas on Grand returns Saturday December 7. From 9am-1pm, get your photo with the Grinch at Apotheosis Comics and Lounge (3206 South Grand Blvd) for $7. All proceeds benefit Shriners Children’s St. Louis. Stroll South Grand and sip on green-themed specials as well as green retail products for sale at your favorite South Grand spots. Try to find the Grinch on the shelf at various South Grand businesses. Take a selfie and tag #southgrandstl.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End’s annual Window Walk – a month-long celebration, with holiday fun each Saturday in December. Visitors are invited to stroll amidst elegantly decorated windows, while shopping at boutiques. This year, 16 St. Louis-area designers will be decorating storefronts and spreading holiday cheer all throughout the neighborhood. Visitors can also enjoy FREE holiday festivities, including ice carvings, carriage rides, scavenger hunt, carolers, live music, street performers, pictures with Santa, s’mores, kettle corn and more!
Enjoy an other-worldly holiday pop up at 4 Hands Brewery’s Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 1st from noon to 5pm. ! Enjoy a day of shopping, dining, drinking 6th Dimension themed beverages and being entertained. Clownvis will be in the building, alongside all kinds of silent auction opportunities and fun surprises! This event is free entrance for shoppers
The annual Laumeier Holiday Pop-Up Shop is a two day event. Find unique gifts this holiday season on Saturday December 7th and 14th from 10am – 4pm. Featuring area makers and their works inside the Aronson Fine Arts Center + Kranzberg Education Lab.
Celebrate the season with local vendors, Santa, and LLAMAS on Saturday, December 14th from noon to 4pm at Rockwell Beer Company’s Winter Market.
With a wide variety of vendors and local artisans, you’ll find unique gifts and crafts for everyone on your list at the Shrewsbury Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 14th from 9am – 2pm.
9 Mile Garden is offering two holiday events this year. A Pop-Up Market on Sunday, November 17th from 11am – 4pm with 25+ vendors, cartoons and holiday drinks. Then on Sunday, December 15th enjoy Christmas movies all day at the Hallmark Christmas Fest with hot cocoa bar, snow machine, cookie decorating and more vendors for your last minute shopping.
Every Saturday, starting November 30th and continuing through December 21st, visit Orange Pop Design’s holiday pop up with art by locals, handmade gifts, home décor, pet presents and vintage/up cycled. All in Benton Park.
Shop amazing handmade gifts from over 30 local vendors AND Novel Neighbors amazing book selection at The Women’s Creative Bookish Gift Market. Grab your book loving friends, come to share your favorite recent reads and shop local on Sunday, November 24th from 3-7pm at City Foundry.
Perennial will feature teaching artists work at their Small Business Saturday Pop Up on Saturday, November 30th from 11am – 2pm.
