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As we head into January and the New Year, there are plenty of events and activities in the St. Louis area to attend. Metro is here to get you there safely, conveniently and comfortably. Avoid traffic and parking fees and hop on Metro with our $5 Metro Day Pass.

Check out the roundup of local events below, and download the Transit app to help you plan your trip, track your ride and pay your fare.

Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park – 1/1-1/31
MetroLink – Central West End Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #1 Gold, #8 Shaw Cherokee, #10 Lindell Gravois, #13 Union, #18 Taylor, #42 Sarah, #59 Oakland, #95 Kingshighway

• Visit Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park this December to ice skate or try their new bumper cars on ice.

St. Louis Blues Games at the Enterprise Center – Various Dates in January
MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #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

• Take Metro Transit to the Enterprise Center to cheer on the St. Louis Blues! Get the full January schedule here.

Winterfest at Kiener Plaza – 1/1 and 1/2
MetroLink – Stadium MetroLink Station and 8^th and Pine MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #40 N. Broadway

• 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!

Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert at Powell Symphony Hall – 1/2 at 2 p.m.
MetroBus Routes: #10 Gravois-Lindell, #70 Grand, #97 Delmar

• Retired balloon salesman Carl prepares to fly away with thousands of balloons to a world of his childhood dreams, and is joined by an eager 8-year-old Russell. The duo finds themselves on a journey filled with danger, excitement, and friendship. Enjoy the film live with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performing the score of the Disney Pixar favorite.

The Harlem Globetrotters at the Enterprise Center – 1/8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #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

• The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their newly reimagined Spread Game tour to Enterprise Center! The Spread Game Tour is a basketball event like no other. Ankle-breaking moves, jaw-dropping swag, and rim-rattling dunks are only some of the thrills you can expect from this fully modernized show.

2022 STL Auto Show at the Dome at the America’s Center – 1/14-1/17
MetroLink – Convention Center MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #32 Dr. ML King and #40 North Broadway

• As the largest automobile event in the region, the Saint Louis Auto Show features more than 500 new cars, pickup trucks and SUVs from over 25 manufacturers all under one roof. The 2022 St. Louis Auto Show lets you preview the latest models, learn about new safety technology and preview some of the world’s most expensive vehicles, all without the pressure of making a vehicle purchase.

Monster Jam at the Dome at the America’s Center – 1/22-1/23
MetroLink – Convention Center MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #32 Dr. ML King and #40 North Broadway

• Monster Jam is the global leader in monster truck entertainment, providing jaw-dropping displays and gravity-defying feats that entertain millions of fans around the world. World-class drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits in Freestyle, 2-Wheel Skills Challenge and Racing competitions. This adrenaline-charged fun puts families on the edge of their seats and leaves them craving more of this unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable event.

WWE Royal Rumble at the Dome at the America’s Center – 1/29
MetroLink – Convention Center MetroLink Station
MetroBus Routes – #32 Dr. ML King and #40 North Broadway

• Royal Rumble will take place from The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis on Saturday, January 29, 2022, marking the largest venue to host the event in its illustrious 30+ year history. The event will be headlined by two 30-men and 30-women Royal Rumble matches, with the winners of both receiving a Championship match opportunity at WrestleMania in Dallas.

Nate Bargatze: The Raincheck Tour at Stifel Theatre – 1/29 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
MetroLink – Civic Center Transit Center
MetroBus Routes – #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

• Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world on his Raincheck Tour.

Masks Are Required on Metro Transit

Per a federal mandate from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), masks are required while riding MetroBus, MetroLink and Metro Call-A-Ride, and while at MetroLink stations and Metro Transit Centers.

Plan Your Trip

To plan your trip to any of these great local events, use our online Trip Planner or download the Transit app 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.