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Beginners Night at St. Louis Chess Club

Mondays

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced instructors, Beginners Night offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players.

Free for members, first visit is free!

Chess at the Brewery

Every Wednesday

Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week. See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.

Dinoroarus at St. Louis Zoo

Running until October 31, 2026

The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. The walk-through experience will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that will move, roar, spit and chomp their way through the Zoo's Historic Hill, in the valley below the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.

Ladies Knight at Saint Louis Chess Club

Wednesdays

A class by women, for women! Ladies’ Knight is open to women of all ages and all skill levels. Whether it’s your first time playing chess, or you’re an experienced player looking for a challenge, enjoy engaging with a community of like-minded women who are passionate about the game of chess.

Bar/Food Weekly Events

Karaoke Dance Party at Tin Roof

Wednesdays

Grab your crew and hit The Roof for your chance to own the stage at Karaoke Dance Party! This ain't your mama's karaoke.... It's a PARTY!

Karaoke Tuesdays at Hidden Gem

Tuesdays

Come sing your hearts out at Hidden Gem's weekly karaoke. Hosted every Tuesday from 8pm-12am. Free to attend. 21+.

Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar

Wednesdays

Browse the catalog and find your favorite songs to sing! Songbookslive.com/stlredcarpet

Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill

Wednesdays

Bring your best vocals, DJ Brainstorm and Mack's will handle the rest

Rooftop Rhythm at Art Bar (Angad Arts Hotel)

Fridays

Every Friday evening, Rooftop Rhythm brings the energy with live DJ sets, cocktails in hand, and the St. Louis skyline as a backdrop featuring Hip-Hop, International hits, Top 40, and R&B, spun live by DJ O and DJ Tycoon.

Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar

Every Sunday

Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

Sundays

The perfect Sunday starts with brunch aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.

During the two-hour cruise, you can enjoy spectacular views, live entertainment and chef-inspired cuisine. The floating brunch menu features strawberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, stuffed chicken breast, maple ham, garlic green beans and more.

Thirs-Tea Thursday Happy Hour at Tim's Chrome Bar

Thursdays

Thirs-Tea? They've got you covered...this is their weekly happy hour for you groovy party people. Grab something refreshing like $3 4Hands Yes Tea, $6 Turn the Beat Around & $6 Tea Collins, and $2 off all food from 5–8:30 p.m. every Thursday!

Wayback Wednesdayz at Puttshack

Wednesdays

St. Louis’s favorite mini golf spot is cranking up the heat at City Foundry. Known for rewriting the rules of traditional mini golf, Puttshack is also rewriting the typical Wednesday, having launched "Wayback Wednesdayz," taking place every Wednesday from 7 pm until closing time. This weekly programming offers guests an opportunity to relive the nostalgia of yesteryears with classic tunes and music videos from the likes of legendary artists such as Missy Elliot and Madonna to Michael Jackson and Prince playing throughout the venue.

Comedy Clubs / Open Mic

Funny Bone Comedy Club

Comedians come to the Funny Bone from all over the country. On Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, local pros and amateurs take the stage to polish their material in front of a live audience.

Helium Comedy Club

Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis is a contemporary entertainment venue that bring stadium-sized talent to an intimate theater on a weekly basis.

The Improv Shop

The Improv Shop is an improv comedy venue and training center supporting fans, students and performers in St. Louis.

Farmers Markets

Soulard Farmers Market

Wednesdays - Saturdays

Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.

Tower Grove Farmers Market

Tuesdays & Saturdays

Located just west of Center Cross Drive in the heart of Tower Grove park at 4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Festivals & Special Events

Clue In Maplewood

September 5, 2026

Downtown Maplewood is set to become a real-life game board this fall!

On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Escape From St. Louis will host Clue In Maplewood!, a town-wide deduction event where participants step off the board and into the streets to crack a high-stakes murder mystery in partnership with The Fabulous Fox.

Running from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the event challenges players to explore Downtown Maplewood, gather evidence, complete side quests, and uncover the crime's three key elements: the suspect, the weapon, and the location. Teams will have 90 minutes from their official start time to submit their evidence at the final showdown location.

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter at World Wide Technology Raceway

September 4 - 5, 2026

Taking place at World Wide Technology Raceway, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.

As darkness falls, audiences will witness a live violinist and a stunning canvas of light as memorable moments from the films are reimagined through breathtaking aerial displays set to the iconic soundtrack and dialogue from the films. As part of the experience, attendees will also wear LED wristbands that allow them to interact further with the magic of the performance.

Audiences can also enjoy a celebratory pre-show atmosphere, including food and beverage offerings, and Harry Potter merchandise.

Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

September 5 - 6, 2026

The annual Japanese Festival is one of the largest and longest running festivals of its kind in the United States, presenting taiko drumming, bon odori festival dancing, martial arts, candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden, and more.

Doors open at 9 a.m. Last entry on Labor Day (September 7) at 4:30 p.m. Festival admission required to visit the Garden. Please note: No trams, free hours or early morning walking hours on signature event weekends.

Paint Louis

September 4 - 6, 2026

Paint Louis, the largest graffiti festival in the world, began in 1997 and continued through 2001. It was revived in 2013 and is now world-renowned. In the shadow of The Gateway Arch along the Mississipi River, over 400 writers gather every Labor Day weekend, coming from across the U.S, and most recently Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Australia.

Water Lantern Festival at Creve Coeur Park

September 5 - 6, 2026

Enjoy an evening of magic and reflection. Get your lantern kit and personalize your lantern with a message or intention, and take time to share meaningful moments with the people around you.

At sunset, release your lanterns together across the water in a powerful shared moment, then take in the beauty of thousands of lights reflecting back.

The Water Lantern Festival is an incredible experience where you, your friends, and your family will create a magical memory together.

Live Music

Hot Country Nights at Ballpark Village

Fridays

Join us for Busch Light Hot Country Nights with 93.7 The Bull! Rock out to country favorites every Friday.

Mondays at The Music Stand in Tower Grove Park

Mondays

The Music Stand has long been a cherished gathering place where melodies meet memories, and we are thrilled to welcome back the tradition of free community concerts. Bring your family and friends, and let the music uplift your spirit and foster a sense of community, as we celebrate the universal language of music together.

Old Orchard Gazebo Music Series

Fridays until September 25, 2026

There’s no better way to celebrate the end of summer than with an evening of live music at Gazebo Park in Webster Groves.

Bring a lawn chair, fill your picnic basket from a local restaurant, and enjoy performances from favorite bands in the St. Louis region.

Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)

Wednesdays

Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.

Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

Wednesdays

Enjoy free evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles every Wednesday evening May 27–July 29. Picnicking is permitted after 5:30 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills, or smoking.

Museums & Exhibits

Free Fridays at Saint Louis Art Museum

Fridays

On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.

Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO at Missouri Botanical Garden

April 10 - September 26, 2026

The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated evening hours throughout the spring and summer.

Thursday Nights at the Museum

Thursdays

Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series that is sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, concerts, lectures, and more.

Museums Around Town:

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) is one of the preeminent non-collecting institutions of contemporary art in the U.S. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today. Here, you’ll find a site for discovery, a welcoming space, and it’s free for all.

Missouri History Museum

One of the most visited history museums in the nation, the Missouri History Museum looks at the history of the St. Louis region from the Mississippian people up to the present day.

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is a state-of-the-art museum facility in downtown St. Louis that honors military service, veterans and their families. Soldiers Memorial shares American military history through the lens of St. Louis. Following a multi-million dollar revitalization, this St. Louis landmark reopened on November 3, 2018 under the operational leadership of the Missouri Historical Society.

St. Louis Art Museum

Dedicated to Art and Free to All. Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class and varied collection of original works of art and artifacts, spanning five millennia and six continents, in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays.

St. Louis Science Center

With the mission "to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning", the Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States.

The complex includes over 96,000 sq-ft of interactive science-technology exhibits that are part of the Science Center's free general admission.

Theater & Performing Arts

*\* Click here to see theaters around town.

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona

Running until September 6, 2026

This stripped-down, actor-centric production features a versatile cast of six, with most tackling multiple roles in one of Shakespeare’s iconic texts. Creating a rich theater of the imagination, they will take the joyous, professional Shakespeare that the Festival is known for to thousands of people who might not otherwise have access to it.

friends Valentine and Proteus swear loyalty to each other…until they both fall for the same woman. Suddenly loyalty, love, and good judgment all go out the window. Complete with disguises, misunderstandings, and one very scene-stealing dog, this is Shakespeare’s original rom-com about friendship, forgiveness, and the hilarious messiness of growing up.

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Sporting Events / Outdoor Recreation

Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure

Recurring (Check Calendar)

Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitter/guiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers.

Family Night with Fredbird

Wednesdays

Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.

Gateway Cup

September 4 - 7, 2026

The best professional and amateur cyclists in the US are coming to put on a show over Labor Day Weekend! Four full tilt races in four of STL’s coolest neighborhoods.

Each day features an all day program of racing that includes amateur races and kids races that builds up to the men’s and women’s professional races with national and international riders filling the streets. Each race showcases “criterium format” racing on one mile+ laps. This Americanized style of racing appeals to both athletes and spectators alike as the peloton speeds by every few minutes, holding lines only inches apart from one another.

Spectators can watch the race develop lap after lap and hear commentators announce race strategy as the excitement builds.

Just Breathe Yoga Series at Gateway Arch National Park

September 5 - 26, 2026 (Saturdays)

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is excited to announce the sixth year of The Collective STL’s Just Breathe Yoga Series under the Gateway Arch!

Join The Collective STL every Saturday from September 5-26 (weather permitting), under the north leg of the Arch for this all-levels yoga class. Just Breathe Yoga is free and open to the public.

Sunset Yoga in Kiener Plaza

Every Tuesday until September 29, 2026

Join The Gateway Arch Park Foundation this summer for St. Louis' favorite community yoga class. This free yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath.

St. Louis CITY SC Street Party at Schafly Tap Room

Every Home Game (Check Schedule)

In celebration of all CITY SC home soccer games, we close down Louligan Street and support our St. Louis team the only way we know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer/food tents, a draft van, food trucks, and more.

Sunrise Yoga at Kiener Plaza

Tuesdays until September 29, 2026

Join others this summer for St. Louis' favorite community yoga class. This free yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath.

Local Team Schedules:

• St. Louis Cardinals schedule
• St. Louis Blues schedule
• St. Louis City SC schedule
• St. Louis Battlehawks schedule
• St. Louis Billikens schedule

Tours

Budweiser Brewery Experience

Everyday 11 am - 5 pm

Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit interests and timeframe.

Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End

Select Dates 2 pm - 5 pm (Check Calendar)

Join a native historian & raconteur on a leisurely 2 mile walk through St. Louis' fabulous Central West End while nibbling on uniquely St. Louis treats from its most chic and enduring neighborhood. On this tour, you'll hear the good, bad, and ugly* history that created the city you see today + all the Dad jokes you can stomach at no extra charge.

Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours

Saturdays

Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.

Trivia Nights

Attractions Around Town

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park

A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.

Cathedral Basilica

The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae.

Central Public Library

Built in 1912, the St. Louis Public Library's flagship, Central Library, is a monument to the past and a cultural beacon for the future. Spanning an entire city block just west of the Convention Center, Central Library is one of St. Louis' grandest works of art.

City Museum

Don't take the name so literally. They're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, they're the place.

Forest Park

The site of the 1904 World's Fair, America's second largest urban park is a prime St. Louis recreation spot.

Gateway Arch

From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience that never fails to inspire.

Grant's Farm

A visit to Grant’s Farm begins with a tram ride through Deer Park, where you can see a variety of our bovine and other four-legged friends. Then, you’ll be dropped off at the Tier Garten where you can enjoy the petting zoo area – featuring the famous baby goat bottle-feeding – carousel rides, food and vending in the Bauernhof Courtyard, and of course, free beer tasting.

Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display - widely considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world.

Old Courthouse

The Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, part of Gateway Arch National Park, was built between 1839 and 1862. Some of the most pivotal court cases in American history were heard inside its courtrooms. It is where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for freedom, Virginia Minor fought for her right as a woman to vote, and more than 300 enslaved African Americans filed suit for their freedom.

St. Louis Union Station

Everyday 11 am - 5 pm

St. Louis Union Station combines historic elegance with modern and stunning detail. Union Station is and will be a future top tier family friendly destination boasting a one of a kind aquarium, a 200 foot Ferris wheel and many other unforgettable family attractions.

St. Louis Zoo

Visitors are wowed by this zoo that has 6,600 animals and 15 major exhibit areas.

Tower Grove Park

Officially opened to the public in 1872, Tower Grove has been characterized as the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States. This formal landscape architecture style features winding paths, symmetrical features, intense planting and the use of architecturally elaborate gates, pavilions, and houses

World Chess Hall of Fame

The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A not-for-profit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the US and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game’s finest players

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