Toast to Downtown

Decades of steady investment have contributed to the upward trajectory of Downtown St. Louis, and at a recent Toast to Downtown event, civic, business, and community leaders gathered to celebrate progress. “What stands today is a growing residential community, a strong tourism base, and an expanding mix of amenities for residents and visitors alike,” writes Lindsay Pattan, Owner of Downtown-based Pattan & Co. (St. Louis Business Journal)

Downtown St. Louis is STLMade

From Gateway Arch National Park to vibrant restaurants, retail shops, museums, and more, explore stories of the people and places that make Downtown St. Louis a vibrant destination. (theSTL.com)

Final 2025 Event: Tours & Pours

Curated walking tours throughout Downtown St. Louis, Tours & Pours are happy hour events designed to celebrate Downtown’s rich architectural history and unique restaurants and bars. Meeting points and stops are revealed the day of the tour, and tickets include drinks and snacks along the way. Must be 21+ to attend. The last Tours & Pours of the year will be on Dec. 11; get your tickets today. (downtownstl.org)

Winterfest is On

This annual Downtown tradition, organized by Gateway Arch Park Foundation, is bigger and better than ever for its 10th anniversary, with your favorite Winterfest traditions and an exciting schedule of new activities, including the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Lodge. Winterfest will also feature free movie nights, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular. (Gateway Arch Park Foundation) 

Love Local

Support Downtown Businesses

This holiday season, choose to support small and local businesses, because when you spend local, it stays local. Shop plant-based skincare products from Whip It Goods, grab some handmade candles from WaXed Out Candle Gallery, or give the gift of dinner and drinks at Buddy’s with a gift card, plus so much more in Downtown. (Love Local)

• “St. Louis just got cozier!” 
• “Are you doing the Hot Chocolate Run?”  
• “Gateway Dirt Nationals is this weekend!” 
• “Let’s get brunch with Santa and Fredbird!” 
• “Experience the highlights of the 2025 Musial Awards.”