Loop Ice Carnival and Symphony Masterpieces Highlight a Busy Saturday in St. Louis

Winter Wonders in the Delmar Loop

The headline event for today, Saturday, January 24, 2026, is the 17th Annual Loop Ice Carnival. Taking place in the historic Delmar Loop from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, this community favorite features over 40 stunning ice sculptures lining the streets. Visitors can witness live ice-carving demonstrations, participate in family-friendly activities like the frozen turkey bowling, and enjoy the fire-and-ice performers as the sun sets. The event is free to the public, making it the perfect centerpiece for a Saturday outing.

Museums and Fine Art Exhibitions

For those looking to escape the winter chill, several world-class exhibitions are open throughout the day. The Third Degree Glass Factory is hosting “The Many Faces of Mardi Gras” from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. This exhibition features intricate glass and metal work by artists Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, capturing the festive spirit of New Orleans right here in St. Louis. At the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, visitors can explore “Jennie C. Jones: A Line When Broken Begins Again,” which investigates the intersection of visual art and acoustic rhythms, open until 5:00 pm. Nearby, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) features Teresa Baker’s abstract works in “Somewhere Between Earth and Sky.”

Music, Comedy, and Late-Night Entertainment

The evening schedule offers a variety of high-profile performances across the city. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s Fourth: Devotion and Destiny at Powell Symphony Hall starting at 7:30 pm. This powerful program pairs the dramatic symphony with a concerto featuring the sheng, a traditional Chinese instrument. Comedy fans can catch Russell Peters at the Helium Comedy Club, with sets at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm, or visit The Factory in Chesterfield for Jimmy Failla’s “The Everybody Calm Down” tour at 8:00 pm.

• St. Louis Winter Indoor Market: Located at the Heman Park Community Center, this market runs from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, offering local produce and artisanal foods.
• Science Center Up Late: The Saint Louis Science Center hosts “Laws of Attraction” from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, an adults-only evening exploring the physics and chemistry of connection.
• Met Opera: Marcus Ronnie’s Cinema + IMAX is hosting a special screening of the Met Opera’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” with showtimes starting in the early afternoon.

Editor’s Note: Please be aware that the Soulard Farmers Market is officially closed today due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures. Residents are encouraged to visit the Winter Indoor Market at Heman Park as a warm alternative for local shopping.