{"id":30,"date":"2025-11-21T21:23:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T21:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expresslanestl.com\/index.php\/blogs\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T06:08:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:08:42","slug":"blogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/expresslanestl.com\/index.php\/blogs\/","title":{"rendered":"STL Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\">Your Guide to a Merry and Bright St. Louis Holiday Season!<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\">Forget the crowded malls! This holiday season, St. Louis&#8217;s historic Dutchtown neighborhood is offering a unique, charming, and community-focused way to celebrate. From dazzling light displays to local artisan markets, Dutchtown is the perfect place to make new family traditions and support small businesses.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Here are the must-see attractions lighting up the streets of Dutchtown this winter, complete with the essential dates and times for the <b>2025-2026<\/b> season:<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"3\" \/>\n<h3>\ud83d\udd14 The Dutchtown Bells Holiday Light Show<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">The centerpiece of the neighborhood&#8217;s holiday cheer is the <b>Dutchtown Bells Holiday Light Show<\/b> at the magnificent <b>St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church<\/b>.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b>A Dazzling Spectacle:<\/b> Watch as a breathtaking holiday light show is projected onto the fa\u00e7ade of the historic St. Anthony of Padua. With its 175-foot twin spires, the church is already a stunning landmark, and seeing it illuminated with festive displays is truly magical.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b>When to See It:<\/b> The free light show runs <b>daily<\/b> from <b>November 29, 2025, through January 10, 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b>Time:<\/b> 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily, with the show playing <b>on the hour<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b>Location:<\/b> St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 3140 Meramec Street.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Warm up in the nearby Sugar &amp; Spice Station with hot Dutch apple cider and Dad&#8217;s Original Scotch Oatmeal Cookies, a beloved St. Louis classic!<\/p>\n<div class=\"attachment-container search-images\">\n<div class=\"image-container ng-star-inserted\" data-full-size-image-uri=\"https:\/\/discoverdutchtown.org\/assets\/images\/image56.jpg?v=4ccd04a2\">\n<div class=\"overlay-container ng-star-inserted\"><a class=\"image-source-link ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/discoverdutchtown.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_YkLahcKEwjm147d05GRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQRA\"><span class=\"link-content ng-star-inserted\" data-test-id=\"content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQFW0aco7QFtCUDZtEFYr8mxbWRS94dRM8tFM7UJu6OiSEJIlxyvxaRgX8YnGJl\" alt=\"Image of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church St. Louis holiday lights\" \/><\/span><span class=\"cdk-visually-hidden ng-star-inserted\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"9\" \/>\n<h3>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f The Dutchtown Bells Holiday Night Market<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Pair your light show viewing with a perfect opportunity for unique holiday shopping! Every Saturday night, the neighborhood hosts a festive pop-up market.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b>Shop Local, Celebrate Community:<\/b> The <b>Dutchtown Bells Holiday Night Market<\/b> features local artisans, merchants, and sweet treats. It&#8217;s a fantastic spot to find thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents, from vintage treasures to handcrafted gifts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b>Dates:<\/b> The market runs every <b>Saturday night<\/b> from <b>November 29, 2025, through January 3, 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b>Time:<\/b> 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b>Location:<\/b> Neighborhood Innovation Center parking lot and the 3200 block of Meramec Street.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">When you shop small here, you&#8217;re doing more than buying gifts\u2014you\u2019re helping local merchants thrive and keeping the neighborhood vibrant all year long.<\/p>\n<div class=\"attachment-container search-images\">\n<div class=\"image-container ng-star-inserted\" data-full-size-image-uri=\"https:\/\/dutchtownstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dutchtown-Bells-2x1-1.jpg\">\n<div class=\"overlay-container ng-star-inserted\"><a class=\"image-source-link ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/dutchtownstl.org\/event\/dutchtown-bells-holiday-night-market\/2025-11-29\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_YkLahcKEwjm147d05GRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQRg\"><span class=\"link-content ng-star-inserted\" data-test-id=\"content\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNACcf3Cg-mJm7aB8UYElN4X4kjIyMjSpsJOaFXYpfU-eXfDhlgUsho4ll3q41\" alt=\"Image of Dutchtown St. Louis Holiday Night Market\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"15\" \/>\n<h3>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f The Discover Dutchtown Adventure<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Ready for a neighborhood-wide scavenger hunt? The <b>Discover Dutchtown Adventure<\/b> is a fun, holiday-long celebration designed to get you exploring every corner of this historic neighborhood.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><b>Passport to Prizes:<\/b> Pick up a Discover Dutchtown Passport and collect stamps by visiting local shops and uncovering holiday surprises.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><b>Dates:<\/b> This neighborhood-wide event runs from <b>November 29, 2025, through December 31, 2025<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><b>Explore and Win:<\/b> By exploring Dutchtown\u2019s hidden gems\u2014from unique local makers to great shops and tasty spots\u2014you get a chance to win prizes, including cash! It&#8217;s a great way to create memories while discovering local favorites like The Wink!, Read A Book STL, and Urban Eats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Come shop local, celebrate community, and make the season shine in Dutchtown!<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dutchtownstl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Dutchtown-Bells-2x1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dutchtown Bells Holiday Night Markets\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">Source: https:\/\/dutchtownstl.org\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Guide to a Merry and Bright St. Louis Holiday Season! Forget the crowded malls! This holiday season, St. Louis&#8217;s historic Dutchtown neighborhood is offering a unique, charming, and community-focused way to celebrate. From dazzling light displays to local artisan markets, Dutchtown is the perfect place to make new family traditions and support small businesses. 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