The kids are home, schedules are all over the place, and you’re in full-time mom mode… but it’s still your summer! Grab a few girlfriends and enjoy a night out with some of these fun St. Louis ideas!

Arts & Entertainment
The Muny in Forest Park
#1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112
Grab your girlfriends and a picnic and meet us at the Muny, the nation’s largest and oldest outdoor theatre! Purchase tickets online in advance or early arrive with a picnic and snag free seats! The lineup this year, as always, is incredible! Concessions are available and you can bring your own food as well.
Shakespeare in the Park | The Tempest
6604 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110
Shakespeare in the Park is FREE to attend and open to all, no tickets or reservations required. Pre-paid reserved seats are an ideal way to save your spot on the lawn in advance AND support the Festival’s mission. Shakespeare Glen opens at 6:30pm and the show begins at 8:15pm. Dinner and drinks are available on-site.
Noboleis Vineyards Film in the Vines
100 Hemsath Road, Augusta, MO 63332
Tell the group you’re heading to Missouri wine country for a magical night under the stars at Noboleis Vineyards for their Film in the Vines series. This event is free and snacks and beverages are available for purchase onsite. Save the date as the series kicks off: June 13 – Pride and Prejudice!
Film begins at sundown. Other dates coming soon! We highly recommend carpooling.
Opera St. Louis
Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Rd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Enjoy a girls night out at Opera St. Louis! This annual opera festival runs from late May through late June. The performances are always incredible and features live accompaniment by our amazing St. Louis Symphony Orchestra! You can pack your own picnic or pre-order a beautiful boxed picnic. Leave plenty of time to arrive early for the show to enjoy the gorgeous gardens surrounding the building. A perfect night out!
Make + Create
Aerie Lane
Aerie Lane has many ways to inspire creativity! Join a workshop and create unique statement pieces for your home. Private events are perfect for bringing your work team together in a stress-free environment. Prices vary per piece, reservations required for many events.
427 South Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
AR Workshop
AR Workshop offers DIY workshops that feature step by step instruction for learning unique skills and creating charming, unique and on trend home decor pieces and beyond. Their home decor projects are customizable and will teach you techniques that you can use for doing your own DIY crafts at home with a variety of materials!
9200 Olive Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132
Bowood Farms
The Studio at Bowood is a space to provide education and enjoyment and to foster the creative spirit. Each month we offer a rotating schedule of teachers, workshops, classes, and events. The subject matter is always evolving and you will find something for everyone, whether the topic is gardening, art, or lifestyle.
4605 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63108
The Candle Fusion Studio
The Candle Fusion Studio, create your signature fragrance. Smell and choose your favorites from 100+ scents in the candle library. Then, blend at the “bar” and create candles & a variety of home fragrance specialties, such as room & body sprays, spa salts, wax tarts & more.
17057 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
3745 Foundry Way Suite 155, St. Louis, MO 63110
Keepsake STL
A storefront and workshop space on Cherokee Street. Offering crafty workshops and events.
1957 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Kitchen Conservatory
Grab some friends and sign up for a cooking class! Top chefs from around STL host classes, or take a class with a Kitchen Conservatory staff member. Classes are either demonstrations or participatory. Come hungry and enjoy the meal!
9011 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
Limefish Studio
Paint + Sip Classes
Offering a wide variety of projects. Affordable and beginner friendly!
St. Charles
Painting with a Twist
With locations all over the St. Louis area, Painting with a Twist focuses on FUN art, not FINE art. Invite your friends, sip your favorite beverage and follow step-by-step instructions from local artists to create a unique piece of art. Prices vary, reservations required.
Brentwood: 28 The Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63117
Party on Broadway
Party On Broadway is the Riverbend’s local Paint~N~Sip Studio. Offering open studio projects, workshops, and mobile parties. Project choices are plentiful from Signs, Wood Door Decorations, Monograms, Tiered Tray Items, Canvas Paintings, Plaster/Ceramic Projects and Pinterest Inspired projects.
307 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
Pinot’s Palette
Discover a new way to unwind with your friends. Reconnect over your favorite beverages while a local artist guides you through painting your own masterpiece.
Webster Groves: 20 Allen Avenue, Suite 150, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Show Me Sushi
Irma is excited to share her sushi making techniques that she has mastered throughout her years of experience. This hands-on class will teach you the basic of making sushi rolls. You will also learn how to choose the right ingredients with the right sauces. All kitchen supplies and ingredients will be provided. You will walk in empty handed and walk out with any of your leftover sushi rolls!
67 Grasso Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63123
Time for Dinner
At Time for Dinner, they provide the option for customers to assemble their own dishes in a scheduled session or to purchase our ready made dishes by either pre-ordering or simply stopping in and grabbing from their freezer. Sign up with a friend and prepare meals paired with fun!
8506 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144
Drinks On the Town
360 Rooftop Bar
The best view of St. Louis in our opinion and some of the best people watching, too! Fire pits ensure a cozy evening out and menu favorites include Mini New England Lobster Rolls, New York Strip Crostini, Roasted BBQ Oysters and fresh-baked pizzas.
1 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Bailey’s Chocolate Bar
THE quintessential ladies night out spot in St. Louis! Nestled into the heart of charming Lafayette Square, dark, loungy and romantic, this is the place for a delicious drink and dessert. The signature ice cream martini is TO DIE FOR!
1915 Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Basso
This dimly-lit, chic underground tavern is the perfect place to see and be seen for a night out! Delicious drinks, tasty menu and lively ambiance. Why not make a weekend out of it and stay at the Cheshire Inn, located right next door? Check out their new location at Westport, it’s equally as dreamy!
7036 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63117
545 W Port Plaza Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
Cyrano’s
Cyrano’s is the crown jewel of desserts (trust us – get the World’s Fair Eclair!) in Webster Groves. Their food menu can’t be beat, either! This is spot is especially great if you’re looking to organize a larger party.
603 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge
GRAFTED Wine Bar & Lounge is a wine-centric casual hangout in Belleville, IL. This beautiful 19th century building offers comfortable and unique interiors and outdoor seating areas.
310 E. Washington Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Narwhal’s Crafted
The perfect chic, casual spot to sip on custom-made frozen cocktails with some delicious flavors you can’t imagine!
Chesterfield: 17081 N Outer 40 Rd Suite 206, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Edwardsville: 400 N Main St Suite A, Edwardsville, IL 62025
St. Louis: 3906 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
St. Charles: 1450 Beale Street #125, St. Charles, MO 63303
Oaxaca Margarita Bar
The Metro East’s first margarita bar and restaurant has been hopping since the day it opened, and its popularity is sure to increase when it introduces its margarita flights at the end of the month. Count me in! Make sure to arrive early or, better yet, make it a mom’s lunch out and get there at opening to get a table without the wait. Afterward, you can walk around the nearby shops and boutiques.
6185 Bennett Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Olive + Oak
Olive + Oak doesn’t need much of an introduction. Since they opened their doors, they’ve become a beloved spot for drinks and dining. And the restaurant itself is a tribute to two children who both passed away as young children from congenital heart defects. Their families teamed up and opened Olive + Oak in their honor. This is the perfect spot for an elevated happy hour with some friends!
216 W Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Sasha’s Wine Bar
The hippest spots to sip on a delicious glass of wine and nibble on tapas in a sleek wine bar setting. iPad ordering makes the process even easier!
Sasha’s on Demun, 706 Demun Avenue, Clayton MO 63105
Sasha’s on Shaw, 4069 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis MO 63110
Scarlett’s Wine Bar
Scarlett’s Wine Bar is nestled in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis. Settle in on their vast patio, enjoy a shared pizza and delicious cocktails and enjoy great people watching as the neighbors stroll by. There is French fare, too! From light snacks to a coursed dinner with the perfect wine, we’ve got you covered!
4253 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Thaxton Speakeasy
Channel the 1920s by heading to the Thaxton Speakeasy, an underground lounge with an extensive menu of cocktails, wine, and spirits.
1009 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63101
W Karaoke Lounge
Here’s your chance to cut loose and belt some tunes! You’ll enjoy a luxurious, modern interior design in St. Louis’ first and only karaoke bar!
6655 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
YaYa’s Euro Bistro
Elevated Mediterranean cuisine and wines in a warm space with limestone walls and mosaic tile floors – and a great patio!
15601 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017



