{"id":253115,"date":"2021-12-01T15:15:36","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T21:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/?p=253115"},"modified":"2024-02-29T10:00:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:00:35","slug":"take-metro-transit-to-holiday-events-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/nextstop\/take-metro-transit-to-holiday-events-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Metro Transit to Holiday Events in December"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-222420 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ML-winter-photo-12-1024x709.jpg\" alt=\"Front of a west-bound MetroLink train arriving at the North Hanley station. It is snowing and snow covers the ground and tracks.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ML-winter-photo-12-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ML-winter-photo-12-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ML-winter-photo-12-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ML-winter-photo-12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we enter December there are plenty of holiday events and activities in the St. Louis area to attend, and Metro is here to get you there.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the roundup of local events below, and download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/transit-toolbox\/\">Transit app<\/a> to help you plan your trip, track your ride and pay your fare.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cmt-stl.org\/merry-on-metro\/\">Merry on the Metro<\/a><\/strong><strong> \u2013 Various Dates and Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">December will feature a month of merriment on Metro Transit thanks to our partners at Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Clair County Transit District. Listen to carolers at various transit centers, participate in our ugly sweater contest, find hidden transit gift boxes on Metro vehicles, catch a Santa sighting at Emerson Park Transit Center, and more this holiday season with Merry on Metro. Get all the details here: <a href=\"https:\/\/cmt-stl.org\/merry-on-metro\/\">cmt-stl.org\/merry-on-metro<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steinbergrink.com\/\">Steinberg Skating Rink<\/a><\/strong><strong> in Forest Park \u2013 12\/1-12\/31<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/sT3XTJe8BmN3km518\">Central West End Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#1 Gold, #8 Shaw Cherokee, #10 Lindell Gravois, #13 Union, #18 Taylor, #42 Sarah, #59 Oakland, #95 Kingshighway<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park this December to ice skate or try their new bumper cars on ice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlouisunionstation.com\/union-station-events\">Joy Winter Wonderland<\/a><\/strong><strong> at Union Station \u2013 12\/1-12\/24 from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Union+Station\/@38.6266235,-90.2089719,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b36b5f549da9:0x28a7e32f500ab14d!8m2!3d38.6266193!4d-90.2067832\">Union Station MetroLink Station<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge and #94 Page<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Joy Winter Wonderland is open to the public on the Purina Performance Plaza. Guests will find games, craft stations, retail and a unique photo opportunity with Santa Claus. They will also welcome some of St. Louis\u2019 favorite vendors and enjoy festive food and beverage offerings!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/blues\/schedule\/2021-12-01\/CT\">St. Louis Blues Games<\/a><\/strong><strong> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Enterprise+Center\/@38.6268444,-90.204867,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313f33f9ffd:0x16d092e190f89a21!8m2!3d38.6268402!4d-90.2026783\">Enterprise Center<\/a> \u2013 Various Dates in December<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take Metro Transit to the Enterprise Center to cheer on the St. Louis Blues! Get the full December schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/blues\/schedule\/2021-12-01\/CT\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archpark.org\/events\/winterfest-2021\">Winterfest<\/a><\/strong><strong> at <\/strong><strong>Kiener Plaza<\/strong><strong> \u2013<\/strong> 12\/3-12\/31<br \/>\n<strong>MetroLink \u2013<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+8th+St,+St.+Louis,+MO+63102\/@38.6240681,-90.1922301,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b31ae47cf8ef:0xfe3539c53aec3370!8m2!3d38.6230413!4d-90.1943598?hl=en\">Stadium MetroLink Station<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/8th+%26+Pine\/@38.6278155,-90.1927201,17z\/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x87d8b31969cbfb15:0x2f4f8fe4e408c73!2s199+N+8th+St,+St.+Louis,+MO+63101!3b1!8m2!3d38.6278155!4d-90.1927201!3m4!1s0x87d8b3193f742a2d:0x2e8ce342f1b2d0a5!8m2!3d38.6280451!4d-90.1922967\">8<sup>th<\/sup> and Pine MetroLink Station<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013<\/strong> #40 N. Broadway<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December, celebrate the magic of the season in Downtown St. Louis with ice skating, holiday lights and music, cozy igloos, winter market, and so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gatewaydirt.com\/\">Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals<\/a><\/strong><strong> at <\/strong><strong>the Dome at the America\u2019s Center<\/strong><strong> \u2013 12\/2-12\/4<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Convention+Center\/@38.6303849,-90.1916275,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b31f09f36e5d:0x8beb949b14353eb7!8m2!3d38.6303807!4d-90.1894388\">Convention Center MetroLink Station<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013<\/strong> #32 Dr. ML King and #40 North Broadway<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Gateway Dirt Nationals is the only indoor stock car race featuring Open Wheel Modifieds, Super Late Models, and Midgets. The 6th annual event takes place in December at the Dome at America\u2019s Center in Downtown St. Louis Missouri.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.gatewayarch.com\/webstore\/shop\/viewItems.aspx?cg=cat&amp;c=RBCJMHDC\">Jingle and Mingle: A Holiday Cruise<\/a> <\/strong><strong>at the Gateway Arch Riverboats \u2013 12\/3, 12\/9, 12\/10, and 12\/11<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/200+Washington+Ave,+St.+Louis,+MO+63102\/@38.6289625,-90.1838602,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b2e11f942c65:0x9896c3ea19d32826!8m2!3d38.6289625!4d-90.1838602?hl=en\">Laclede\u2019s Landing MetroLink Station<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#40 N. Broadway<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Celebrate the holidays in style aboard the Jingle &amp; Mingle Holiday Dinner Cruise. Featuring signature food, delicious drinks and incredible views, it\u2019s the best place to make memories this holiday season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/james-taylor-his-all-star-band\">James Taylor and His All-Star Band with Special Guest Jackson Browne<\/a><\/strong> <strong>at the<\/strong> <strong>Enterprise Center<\/strong><strong> \u2013 12\/4 at 7:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Legendary singer\/songwriter James Taylor &amp; His All-Star Band with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne and his band are coming to Enterprise Center for one intimate and memorable night!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.slso.org\/7080\">The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong> at Powell Symphony Hall \u2013 12\/11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., 12\/12 at 2 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroBus Routes: <\/strong>#10 Gravois-Lindell, #70 Grand, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the beloved Muppets star in their adaptation of Charles Dickens\u2019 classic tale. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge\u2019s transformation on the big screen through Christmases past, present, and future, while your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs the music live. There will be no \u201cbah, humbugs\u201d after this!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.enterprisecenter.com\/events\/detail\/trans-siberian-orchestra-5\">The Trans-Siberian Orchestra<\/a><\/strong><strong> at the Enterprise Center \u2013 12\/30 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/401+S+14th+St,+East+St+Louis,+MO+62201\/@38.624799,-90.202881,17z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8b313a4e3a6f1:0x424847443dc67149!8m2!3d38.624799!4d-90.202881?hl=en\">Civic Center Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #10 Gravois-Lindell, #11 Chippewa, #19 St. Louis Ave., #30 Arsenal, #31 Chouteau, #32 Dr. ML King, #40 North Broadway, #41 Lee, #73 Carondelet, #74 Florissant, #94 Page, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A St. Louis holiday tradition, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, returns to Enterprise Center for two performances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fabulousfox.com\/events\/detail\/rudolph\">Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong> at the Fabulous Fox Theatre \u2013 12\/17 at 7:00 p.m. and 12\/18 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroBus Routes: <\/strong>#10 Gravois-Lindell, #70 Grand, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The beloved TV classic <strong><em>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer<\/em> <\/strong>soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in <strong><em>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical<\/em><\/strong>. It\u2019s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stlouisballet.org\/nutcracker\">St. Louis Ballet\u2019s <em>The Nutcracker<\/em><\/a><\/strong><strong> at the Touhill Performing Arts Center \u2013 12\/17-12\/23<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroLink \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/UMSL-North\/@38.7142086,-90.3137705,16z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87df358cf80fea31:0x5bead1002ab03f3c!8m2!3d38.7131158!4d-90.3065667\">UMSL North MetroLink Station<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/North+Hanley+Station\/@38.7142086,-90.3137705,16z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87df35ebce70de0f:0xac4e94d32263a408!8m2!3d38.71997!4d-90.3156513\">North Hanley Transit Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>MetroBus Routes \u2013 <\/strong>#4 Natural Bridge, #34 Earth City, #47 Hanley, #49 Lindbergh, #61 Chambers, #76 McDonnell Waterford, #77 Village Square, #79 Ferguson, #98 Ballas-North Hanley, #100 Hazelwood<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St. Louis\u2019 favorite holiday production is back! Grand and traditional, Gen Horiuchi\u2019s <em>The Nutcracker <\/em>is a large-scale production with glorious sets and lighting, hundreds of colorful costumes, rousing music and the talents of St. Louis Ballet\u2019s professional dancers alongside students of the St. Louis Ballet School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.slso.org\/events?view=list\">New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration<\/a><\/strong><strong> at Powell Symphony Hall \u2013 12\/31 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>MetroBus Routes: <\/strong>#10 Gravois-Lindell, #70 Grand, #97 Delmar<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Music Director St\u00e9phane\u202fDen\u00e8ve\u202fand your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra ring in 2022 at the New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration with matinee and evening concerts. Enjoy musical favorites and great surprises at one of St. Louis\u2019 best-kept secrets. Bring family and friends together for this musical celebration, and start 2022 with meaningful musical memories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Masks Are Required on Metro Transit<\/h3>\n<p>Per a federal mandate from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/health\/you-can-help-prevent-the-spread-of-covid-19\/\">masks are required<\/a> while riding MetroBus, MetroLink and Metro Call&#8209;A&#8209;Ride, and while at MetroLink stations and Metro Transit Centers.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan Your Trip<\/h3>\n<p>To plan your trip to any of these great local events, use our online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/planner\/\">Trip Planner<\/a> or download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrostlouis.org\/transit-toolbox\/\">Transit app<\/a> to plan your trip and pay your fare, or contact Metro Transit Information at 314.231.2345 (phone) or 314.207.9786 (text), available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we enter December there are plenty of holiday events and activities in the St. Louis area to attend, and Metro is here to get you there. 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