Urban Eats Café hosts their WinterFaire pop-up market featuring half a dozen local crafters offering jewelry, art, and more. Potter David McBeth will be on site creating bowls for the Empty Bowls Project in support of St. Anthony’s Food Pantry. Make a donation and fill your bowl with soups from the staff’s favorite recipes. Catching the Westbound will be playing tunes all day. And Thorn Studio will be open for all of your holiday floral needs.
Carolers will be out and about on Meramec singing all the holiday classics. And Santa Claus will be at the Twice Blessed Annex (3302 Meramec) from 11am to 2pm taking photos with the kids.
Make sure you’ve got your Dutchtown Holiday Passport to get additional savings at your favorite Dutchtown Shops, plus a chance to win great prizes! You can pick up your Passport at any of the shops along Meramec. Get your passport stamped at different locations to become eligible to win prizes. Read more about the Dutchtown Holiday Passport here.
Here come the holidays! In case you don’t already have too much going on this month, there’s lots of events on our calendar. Follow DutchtownSTL.org on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest Dutchtown happenings.
December starts off with a busy Saturday the 1st on Cherokee Street, and there’s plenty more going on throughout the rest of the month.
Print Bazaar on Cherokee
The 2018 Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street is on Saturday, December 1st from 10am to 6pm. Over 100 artists set up shop at more than two dozen businesses along Cherokee from Virginia to Lemp. It’s a fantastic opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artists and shops.
Antique Row Cookie Spree
The 35th annual Cherokee Antique Row Cookie Spree is also on Saturday, December 1st. Your favorite shops on Antique Row will be offering unique treats and hot drinks. There will also be live music, carolers, pictures with Santa, and more.
Flowers and Weeds Winter Bazaar
At the other end of Cherokee, Flowers and Weeds hosts their annual Winter Bazaar. A variety of vendors will have handmade and vintage goods available for sale, in addition to all the gift options Flowers and Weeds has to offer. Plus you can grab your wreaths and trees.
Dutchtown Holiday Passport
You’ve already been out and about collecting your stamps and racking up savings, but you surely have more holiday shopping to do! The Dutchtown Holiday Passport gets you special deals at nearly two dozen shops, restaurants, and bars in Dutchtown. Get your Passport stamped at ten or more shops for chances to win great prizes like a 42-inch TV, gift baskets, and more!
Downtown Dutchtown Holiday Shop Hop
Saturday, December 15th is the Downtown Dutchtown Holiday Shop Hop, and it’s a particularly good day to collect your Passport stamps! While you’re getting those great deals with your Passport, you’ll also be able to enjoy treats from the various shops and hear holiday songs from carolers. Kids can get their photo taken with Santa Claus at the Twice Blessed Annex. And Urban Eats will host a variety of pop-up vendors, as well as potter David McBeth crafting bowls for the Empty Bowls Project. Speaking of Empty Bowls…
On Saturday, December 15th, during the Dutchtown Holiday Shop Hop, artist David McBeth will have his potter’s wheel on site to create the bowls he generously donates. Make a donation and fill your bowl with soup and chili from Urban Eats’ staff’s favorite recipes.
The Empty Bowls finale coincides with the DT2 Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 19th. With a recommended donation of $15 or more you’ll get a bowl and a voucher to fill it at Urban Eats. And about that holiday party…
DT2 Holiday Party
DT2‘s annual Holiday Party is Wednesday, December 19th at the Liermann Loft above Urban Eats. Guests are asked to bring a shareable dish and consider making a minimum $15 donation to the Empty Bowls Project. All proceeds go to St. Anthony’s Food Pantry.
In addition to food and plenty to drink, there will be live music and you can get your photo taken with Santa, Snowy Chloe the Christmas Chihuahua, and Santa’s Spicy Elves and Holiday Hunks.
Back again this year and just in time for the holidays, it’s the popular South City SipstersSparkling, Champagne, and Cider Tasting at the Feasting Fox on Wednesday, December 12th. Try nine sparkling wines or champagnes plus three ciders. Take advantage of special to-go pricing and stock up for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $30 and available through the Facebook event page.
The full Dutchtown CID Board of Directors continues to meet monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month. In December that’s on the 27th at 5:30pm at Urban Eats Cafe however in December the Board will meet on the third Thursday, December 20th, 5:30pm at Urban Eats. The Safety Committee meeting will immediately follow.
Thomas Dunn Learning Center
The South Side Youth Council meets every Monday at 4pm at Thomas Dunn. The South Side Youth Council aims to contribute to the South Side community by creating and organizing youth led programs and events.
Every Monday at 7pm the Thomas Dunn hosts Practicing Mindfulness: Introduction to Meditation. Discuss and practice different meditation techniques. Come early for dinner or stay late for Laughter Club.
TDLC’s Winter Artists Market is Saturday, December 8th from 10am to 4pm. Handcrafted paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and other art will be available for sale. There will also be a puppet show by Jeanie Bryan Puppets at 11am.
The Thomas Dunn Young Professionals Board hosts a Paint and Sip Party on Wednesday, December 12th. Come learn how to serve the community, or just enjoy some beer, wine, and painting for all skill levels.
For more events and activities at Thomas Dunn, check out their calendar.
Collect stamps from ten or more different locations to be entered in prize drawings for a 42″ TV, gift certificates, and other prizes! You have from now until Christmas to collect your stamps, and the more stamps you collect, the more entries into the drawing you get!
Once you’ve completed your Passport, submit it on or before December 31st. You can submit online, in person, or via mail. Visit this page for more information on submitting your Passport.
We’re heading into the holidays in Dutchtown! There’s plenty to keep you busy this season. Read on, bookmark our calendar, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up to date on everything happening in Dutchtown.
Dutchtown Holiday Passport
Shop, eat, and drink in Dutchtown this holiday season to save money and win prizes! Get your Dutchtown Holiday Passport at any one of over 20 locations to unlock savings and special deals. Collect stamps from different locations to be entered into prize drawings for a 42-inch TV, gift cards, and other prizes. Find a list of participating locations and learn more right here. Passports will be available by November 10th and you can get yours stamped through Christmas.
Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is November 24th. It’ll be an especially great day to head out and collect those passport stamps and support the local businesses that make our neighborhood unique.
Neighborhood Meetings
The Gravois Park Neighborhood Association meets Tuesday, November 13th at 6pm. They meet in the former Jefferson Bank building, 3353 California just north of Cherokee.
The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association also meets on Tuesday, November 13th. Their meeting is at 7pm in the banquet hall at Grbic Restaurant. In November, DWNA is collecting donations for St. Anthony’s Food Pantry. For every three non-perishable items donated you’ll receive an extra ticket for the attendance prize drawings.
There is a Cherokee Street CID meeting on Thursday, November 15th at 5:30pm at Nebula. Residents, business owners, property owners, and anyone else with an interest in Cherokee Street are welcome to attend.
The Dutchtown CID Board of Directors meets Thursday, November 29th, 5:30pm at Urban Eats. Dutchtown CID’s meetings are open to the public.
Perennial: Lost + F(o)und and More
Perennial‘s eighth annual Lost + F(o)und fundraiser is Friday, November 9th at Willow downtown. The fundraiser features hands-on projects, lots of pie, live music, silent auctions, and more. Get your tickets and support Perennial’s ongoing creative reuse education right here in our neighborhood.
The South Side Youth Council meets every Monday at 4pm at Thomas Dunn. The South Side Youth Council aims to contribute to the South Side community by creating and organizing youth led programs and events.
Every Monday at 7pm the Thomas Dunn hosts Practicing Mindfulness: Introduction to Meditation. Discuss and practice different meditation techniques. Come early for dinner or stay late for Laughter Club.
Healthy Cooking for the Holidays is a fun way to incorporate some new recipes into your holiday celebrations while feeling good about feeding your family and friends healthy, delicious food. Three sessions of the class meet on Tuesdays at 5:30pm, on November 6th, 13th, and 20th.
The Witnessing Whiteness discussion continues through November. Witnessing Whiteness is a program that allows people to come together to do work around racism in a supportive, non-threatening setting, learning to speak about race and racism, and exploring white privilege. The group’s final three meetings are on Thursdays at 6pm on November 8th, 15th, and 29th.
Also Around Dutchtown
The Gravois Park Neighborhood Association will be sprucing up the park on Saturday, November 3rd from 9am to noon with the help of some college volunteers. Join the crew to help clean up the pavilion, prepare plants for winter, and tidy up the rest of the park.
The Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl is Saturday, November 3rd. Take in over a dozen local acts during afternoon and evening sets. Pick up some new moves at free dance classes. Featured performers include Miss Jubilee, the Gaslight Squares, Lil’ Dylan and the All New Revue, Mat Wilson, and the St. Boogie Brass Band.
KAMP hosts an author talk and book signing with Kathy Schrenk, author of Best Hikes With Kids: St. Louis and Beyond on Saturday, November 10th at 1pm. Learn how to share your love of the outdoors with your children with 82 routes designed for toddlers to grade schoolers.
Earthbound Beer celebrates their fourth anniversary on Friday, November 16th at their Cherokee Street brewery. Celebrate with special beers, brewery tours, music, and food from PokeDoke. Get advance tickets and schedule your tour through the Facebook event page.
Intersect Arts Center‘s Weihnachtspyramide art and craft fair begins on Saturday, November 17th. This opening event will feature some of the participating artists, along with food and drink. The sale goes on in the gallery through December.
If you’re looking for Thanksgiving dinner plans, let the Feasting Fox do the work for you. They’ll have a menu of traditional Thanksgiving fare along with some German favorites. Visit the Facebook event page for the full menu. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 314-352-3500.
The Dutchtown South Community CorporationCommunity Empowerment Committee meets on Wednesday, November 28th. The meeting is at 6pm at Thomas Dunn Learning Center. Dinner and child care are provided. The Community Empowerment Committee is working on issues relating to housing justice and tenants’ rights.
There’s Halloween fun for the whole family around Dutchtown! Enterprising kids have a lot of candy in their future with a couple of trunk or treats on Meramec along with multiple businesses on Cherokee opening their doors for trick-or-treaters.
St. Anthony’s Trunk or Treat
St. Anthony of Padua hosts their annual Trunk or Treat from 6pm to 7:30pm on Halloween night. Last year over 700 kids attended! Kids under 13 and accompanied by an adult get a hot dog, a drink, and tons of candy!
Come trick or treat on Cherokee Street! Pick up your candy bag and map at Love Bank Park. Kids in need of a costume can come to the tent at Cherokee and Texas. Over a dozen businesses along Cherokee will be handing out candy. You can also take in a family-friendly scary movie at Artist Art for a donation of $1 or a non-perishable food item.
There’s grown-up fun to be had too! Have yourself a Halloween drink while checking out the establishments below.
Halloween in Dutchtown ought to be spent at Dutchtown’s only Halloween-themed bar, The Haunt at Alaska and Delor. There’s always something spooky being served up along side cold, cheap beers.
Whatever you do on Halloween night, be sure to stay safe and have fun!
