Gateway Arch National Park Events

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October 2026

Two visitors and their dogs in BARK Ranger bandanas sit in front of the Gateway Arch National Park sign.

BARK Ranger

B.A.R.K. Ranger Costume Parade

Grab your pup and friends, and join Gateway Arch National Park Rangers for a parade of pets around the Arch. Costumes aren’t required, but…
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Gateway Arch National Park visitors look through a telescope at night during a Gateway to the Stars event

Gateway to the Stars

Gateway to the Stars: Ghosts of the Arch Grounds

The area where the Gateway Arch stands today has always been central to local history. Learn about the various “incarnations” of the Park Grounds…
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Visitors walking into the visitor center entrance at Gateway Arch National Park on a sunny summer day.

National Park Service Fee-Free Day

National Park Service Fee Free Day

For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…
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November 2026

Visitors walking into the visitor center entrance at Gateway Arch National Park on a sunny summer day.

National Park Service Fee-Free Day

National Park Service Fee Free Day

For 10 days in 2026, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. On these fee-free…
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