1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
To know St. Louis history is to know the Busch family played a big role in its history! Pack up the family and your out of town guests and enjoy a compliementary tour of the Anheuser Busch Brewery! You’ll learn the story of this famed family, how they navigated Prohibition, and how they became a staple in St. Louis history. You’ll catch a glimpse of the brewing process, the majestic clydesdales, and those 21 and over will enjoy a complimentary sample at the end of the tour!
Fulfill a childhood dream and visit the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company factory, candy kitchen and world headquarters! The Abel Family opened their new plant in 2012 and offers FREE factory tours 5-days-a-week! We will take you down onto the factory floor so you can see, hear, smell and taste chocolates right in front of your eyes! We will show you our candy kitchen and chocolate enrobers – so you can watch our candy makers hand make chocolates right in front of your eyes!
5025 Pattison Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
801 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
Looking to shake up your typical splash pad experience? Cool off in the wading pools and splash fountains surrounded by shady trees and unique works of art at Citygarden!
Tips from a mom:
3750 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Families with children of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this free, live program offered the second Saturday of each month at CAM.
June 8 | 10 – 11:30 am Theme: Focus on the Details
July 13 | 10 – 11:30 am Theme: Creating Space in Art
August 10 | 10 – 11:30 am Theme: Action, Motion, Movement
Family days are held twice a year, in summer and fall. The Museum welcomes families to enjoy hands-on art activities, storytelling, dance and musical performances, face painting, and exhibition tours designed especially for kids.
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63102
This one-of-a-kind museum explains the economy through nearly 100 exhibits, games and videos. A historic building transforms into a modern, interactive experience. Be sure to check out the Vault! This museum is best suited to an older child.
Concourse Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
The Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape is a 17-acre experiential play space with natural landscapes that include native and diverse species. Featuring nine distinct activity areas, the free destination includes sand play areas, willow tunnels, stump steppers, boulders and rocks, hand water pumps and much more. The goal: Encourage visitors — especially kids — to connect with nature as they engage their senses as they explore, discover and learn.
520 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
Tuesday mornings from 10 – 11 am
Join us for Art Start every Tuesday morning! Art Start is a great opportunity for your young child to experience art! Art Start story times are geared to the 2–5-year-old preschooler with a caregiver. We will explore several books together and create a small art project that pairs with the stories. Art Start is always FREE. For groups of more than 5 please call for accommodations. Siblings welcome.
First Friday of the Month
5 – 8 pm
On the first Friday of each month, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Foundry and celebrate the arts. The FAC will be open for extended hours through 8pm for visitors to spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events.
Everly second Saturday
1 – 3 pm
Bring the entire family to the Foundry for a fun activity-filled afternoon!
Enjoy a tour of our current exhibitions and explore your creativity with our hands-on art activities. Each month will feature an art project inspired by our current exhibitions. Free event, all ages welcome.
24 Front Street, Valley Park, MO 63088
Located in the historic Frisco building, the Frisco Train & Toy Store features the areas largest selection of wooden trains and accessories as well as tons of fun games, toys, puzzles, books, die-cast vehicles, plush and much more!
Come play on their huge 16-foot multi-level train table, kitchen play area, or several of our venders demo tables! There is no cost to play, though you can support the business while purchasing a toy or trail while you are there!
Summer at Grant’s Farm features days of fun and exploration and nights of music and dancing!
We are open daily for general admission visits, where guests can enjoy the tram ride, animal feedings, carousel rides, complimentary beer samples courtesy of premier sponsor Anheuser-Busch, and more. General admission is free. There is a parking fee.
Seasonal Events:
Summer Nights
Grant’s Farm in the Sky: A Drone Show Spectacular
7385 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
The Jewel Box is another Forest Park treasure you just can’t miss. This glass display greenhouse is nestled in the heart of the park. Admission is typically $1 per person, but it is free on Monday and Tuesday from 9 am until noon. There are special floral shows at Christmas, early spring, Easter, Mother’s Day, summer and fall. It has tropical trees, foliage plants, flowers, a new water feature and fountain year round. It feels nice and warm here on a cold winter day in St. Louis! So when you’re in Forest Park at the Science Center, Zoo, or Nature Playscape, carve out some time to see this local gem!
Engaging the community through art and nature!
Free and open daily from 7 am until 30 minutes past sunset.
12580 Rott Road, Sappington, MO 63127
Drive through this wildlife park and see how many animals you can find! Bison, elk, deer, ducks, turtles, and even a friendly raccoon who often pops up when you drive by!
1 Lone Elk Park Road, Valley Park, MO 63088
516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122
The Magic House hosts Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. These special nights enable a family (up to two adults and four children) to visit the Museum at no cost.
Friday June 21
Friday, July 19
Friday, August 16
5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108
Space is limited
5 – 8 pm
Third Friday of the month:
June 21
July 19
August 16
In addition … the St. Louis Public Library offers free family passes to @ Made with a valid library card. Passes can be obtained at your local public library branch.
1050 Chares H Becker Drive, Imperial, MO 63052
It’s a little bit outside of the STL area, but your kiddos will love these FREE programs at the Mastodon State Historic Site. We’ve listed a few of their family-friendly events, but check out their website for the full list!
Learn and have fun at Mondays at Mastodon! This FREE summer program series is designed for families with elementary-aged children, but all families are welcome.
June 3 – Creek Critters
June 17 – Ancient Art
July 1 – Writing in the Woods
July 15 – Finding Fossils
July 29 – Glorious Games
August 12 – Hunting the Herd
Come learn, create and play at Mastodon State Historic Site! Toddler Thursday programs are designed for toddlers and their grown-ups. Each Toddler Thursday focuses on a different topic and includes hands-on activities.
May 9 + 23
June 6 + 20
July 18
August 1, 15, + 29
1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130
Join for public tours and special Slow Looking programs featuring artworks in the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions. Student educators design and lead the programs twice a month, inviting ideas and questions and encouraging conversation.
4344 Shaw Bouldevard, St. Louis, MO 63110
One of the crown jewels of St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is a must-visit for residents and out of town visitors alike! Every Wednesday and Saturday from the 7am-noon, St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents are granted free admission. BONUS: Free admission is extended to their incredible Children’s Garden on Saturdays as well!
5700 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112
Join us on Wednesdays and Fridays every week in June and July for summer fun. Enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts on Wednesdays, and then visit us again on Fridays for Storytelling in the Museum and Cuentos en el Museo programs at 10:30am, followed by a two-hour drop-in craft workshop. The Summer Family Fun Series is great for children ages 2–12!
“Storytelling programs in the History Clubhouse engage the Missouri History Museum’s youngest visitors and their families with historic objects and museum settings through both traditional and contemporary storybooks. These programs are recommended for children ages 2–5 and their families, and each 30-minute session is free. Storytelling in the Museum takes place on Fridays from 10:30–11:00am.”
Fridays through the summer
10:30 – 11 am
The History Clubhouse exhibit is designed especially for kids to experience history hands-on and is free! A must visit!
3408 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
For your motorcycle lovers, the MOTO Museum, located in the Midtown Moto Complex, houses a private collection of unique motorcycles obtained from over 20 countries from around the globe covering almost 100 years of motorcycle history. The museum is a celebration of the form, function, evolution, and elegance of the motorcycle.
Admission is free, however call ahead before visiting to ensure they aren’t closed for a private event.
1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112
The Muny, one of Forest Park’s not-so-hidden gems, kicked off its 106th season this month. As the largest outdoor theater in the country, summers are a bit more magical when you spend an evening or two soaking in the sights and sounds of Broadway right here in St. Louis. The theater itself seats over 11,000 guests, and each and every night, over 1400 tickets are set aside as “free seats” in the last nine rows of the theater.
Every summer includes a show especially for little ones! This summer, The Muny will perform The Little Mermaid.
To claim free seats, just get there early! Gates open at the back of the theater in Lichtenstein Plaza at 7 pm, and tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis. Plan to arrive around 6 pm or earlier to get a spot in line! You can pack a picnic to enjoy in line while you wait. Here is the Muny list of items you can bring into the theater:
Immerse yourself in St. Louis history at the Museum at the Gateway Arch! Admission to the museum is free, however tickets to the top of the Arch are an additional charge. Make a day out of it and take a Riverboat Cruise or grab a bite to eat at the Paddlewheel Cafe on the Riverboat Dock! Bring your swimsuit on a hot day and you can enjoy a splash pad on the Arch grounds!
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center is an educational nature oasis in the middle of Kirkwood. It is nestled within 112 acres of oak hickory forest in a quiet corner of a busy urban world. The area has three trails, all of them paved, and one that offers interpretive signage and is disabled accessible. Powder Valley has something for nature lovers both indoors and out, and for all seasons.
11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122
500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039
Purina Farms is open to the public for the 2023 season from Wednesday, April 13th – Sunday, October 31st. You can visit Purina Farms from 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. daily every Wednesday – Sunday.
Check out their free DOG SHOWS and CAT SHOWS
Various groups in STL
This isn’t a particular venue to visit, it’s more of an STL area activity. Spend some of your summer days painting rocks with your kids! You can customize them any way you’d like, or paint some to represent different venues around the STL area that you plan to visit. As you are out and about this summer, bring some of your rocks and “hide” them at the different venues! You can paint rocks with Little Mermaid characters to hide around The Muny or rocks with various wild animals before you head out to the zoo.
If you are out and about and you discover hidden rocks, log in to the local Rock Hunting Facebook page to share your discovery!
Ballwin Rocks
Eureka MO Rocks
Kirkwood Rocks
Manchester Rocks
Missouri Rocks
Saint Louis Rocks
501 North Florissant Road, Florissant, MO 63135
Simple Positive Play is dedicated to providing play opportunities to children and their families. They focus on Florissant, Ferguson and Louisiana, Missouri. Their location at January-Wabash park in Ferguson is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and additional open play times vary from month to month. See all of their open play times on their events page: www.facebook.com/pg/simplepositiveplay/events
Hear stories, sing songs, and take part in a variety of activities! Held at various library locations.
1 Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
Join the Saint Louis Art Museum for Access for All Free Fridays and experience a variety of new and exciting opportunities for all ages every Friday. With live music, gallery activations, open studios, films, performances, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Museum admission is always free. On Fridays, the Museum is open from 10 am to 9 pm, with free admission to ticketed exhibitions. Access for All Free Fridays include free programming and events throughout the day.
Hands-on art projects and a family-friendly tour through museum make this a can’t miss event! At 2:30 pm every Sunday, must sign up on-site.
“Learn, play, explore, and grow as you discover new ways of interacting with art during the Museum’s program for its youngest visitors, with time for play, storytelling, looking at art, and art making.”
June 15, 2024: 11 am – 1 pm | Hand Made Toys
July 27, 2024: 11 am – 1 pm | Water Lillies
August 17, 2024: 11 am – 1 pm | Bugs and Butterflies
5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Join us for a special science-themed Science Storytime presented by the St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library staff!
Storytime, arts & crafts, and other free programming available at most branches. Check out the Events & Calendar page for specific info.
1 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
The St. Louis Zoo is a local trademark! We are gifted with one of the greatest zoos in the nation, not to mention it’s FREE! Parking and other amenities/attractions are not free (but many are included with a zoo membership, which we HIGHLY recommend!). You can also find ample street parking that IS free.
Thursdays from 10 am – 2 pm
June 13 + 27
July 11 + 15
August 8 + 22
Get ready to join the HullabaZoo! We’ll have unique, themed days that highlight different animals — as well as specialty food and drinks — on the Thursdays of the event. Guests can participate in activities focused on conserving animals through the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Institute.
6073 Wells Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
This park in south St. Louis County is more than your average park / playground! Suson Park boasts a working animal farm. Get up close to horses, sheep, cows, chickens, and more!
7400 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
Whether you have just a few minutes or half a day’s worth of free time, there are many activities offered on a daily basis at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site. Most visitors who participate in the three main activities (Film, Tour, and Museum) should expect to spend between 60 and 120 minutes at the park. Visitors with less time have the option of taking a self-guided walk around the park grounds.
Willoughby Heritage Farm is free and open 7 days a week from 9 am to dusk. It is a public park inspired by vintage farm life, with tractors, barns, and animals such as donkeys, chickens, goats, and a heifer! Enjoy over 30-acres of wildlife preserve with hiking trails, bridges, and vistas overlooking the prairie.
631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL 62234
4652 Maryland Avenue #1, St. Louis, MO 63108
The World Chess Hall of Fame presents world-class exhibitions that explore the connection of chess to art, culture, and history. Family activities at the WCHOF connect guests of all ages to chess with a variety of fun, exhibition-related projects and an opportunity to learn something new.
475 E. Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119
June 7 from 6-9 pm
June 8 from 11 – 9 pm
June 9 from 11 – 4 pm
Webster Arts Fair is summer fun for the whole family! Enjoy viewing pieces from over 100 artists from around the country. Live music will play, and food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Free family activities and demos will happen all weekend long!
Support local young artists on Sunday at the Youth Makers Market, supporting budding artists from 8 – 18.
June 8: 8 – 11 am
If classic cars, great food, and fun are your idea of a good tine, join us for the 26th Annual Route 66 Festival on June 8 at City Park in downtown Edwardsville.
City Park: 101 S. Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, Il 62025
June 8
Near Kirkwood Road and Jefferson Avenue
1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
Join Anheuser-Busch for a Sunday Fun-day on June 9th! Grant’s Farm is bringing their fan favorite animals to the St. Louis Biergarten from noon – 3 pm. Bring the whole family for a day of fun! RSVP in advance.
June 9, 2024
noon – 3 pm
June 9 | 8 am – 4 pm
Alton’s 27th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 9th, on 3rd, State and Belle Streets in historic Downtown Alton. The event attracts 200+ classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse. There is no charge for admission.
Enjoy live music from the Skylark Brothers from 1:00-3:00 followed by a Pin-Up contest! Come out for the cars and stay for the music, 50-50 drawing, vendor displays, merchant sidewalk sale and great food.
3rd, State, and Belle Streets in Downtown Alton
June 15 | 8 am – 5 pm
Join Neighbors Impacting Communities to planning to celebrate Juneteenth at Soulard Market Park in St. Louis, MO. Include free entertainment and activities for patrons of all ages.
Soulard Park: S. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
June 15 | 8 am – 7 pm
The Delmar Loop is excited to invite you to be a part of our upcoming Juneteenth Celebration, scheduled to take place on June 15th! Juneteenth is an essential commemoration of freedom and an opportunity for the community to come together in celebration and reflection.
Delmar Boulevard, a longstanding symbol of division, is transcending its historical barriers as both sides of the Delmar Loop – University City and St. Louis City, along with Delmar Main Street and the St. Louis Reconciliation Network – unite their efforts to create an extraordinary Juneteenth festival experience. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to fostering unity, celebrating diversity, and commemorating the significance of Juneteenth.
This year, we are expanding our festivities to include an energizing 5K Morning Run, an afternoon Vendor Fair, and an captivating Evening Celebration featuring performances by talented African dancers, drummers, musicians, and even a car show!
Delmar + Westgate, St. Louis, MO 63130
2751 Glencoe Road, Wildwood, MO 63038
June 19 from 10 – 11 am
Join us for a morning of nature fun learning all about animal tracks. We will strengthen your preschooler’s connection to nature by playing a game, reading a book, and making a craft.
Siblings are welcome, but please note this class is designed for ages 2–6. Register the older siblings as well.
June 21 | 8:30 am – 2 pm
8:30 – 9:30: Quiet Hour for Sensory Friendly Experience
Get close up to a variety of St. Louis County trucks and vehicles! Police vehicles, dump trucks, and more! Food trucks will be available.
2577 Redman Road, St. Louis, MO 63136
June 22: 10 am – 3 pm
Must register in advance
Bring the whole family and explore hands-on STEAM and spaced themed activities!
201 Brotherton Lane, Ferguson, MO 63135
June 22 | 10 am – 2 pm
Come enjoy a fun filled day outside with the family! This is a great event that showcases all that Arnold has to offer and includes tons of fun stuff for kids including a petting zoo, firetruck, face painting, inflatables and so much more. Several booths will be present for families to walk around and get more information about a number of FREE services in Jefferson County. Hope to see you there!
2012 Missouri State Road, Arnold, MO 63010
June 22 + 23, 2024
Free to Attend … food and drink available for a fee
The Hispanic Festival mission is to help increase regional awareness of the spectrum of cultural contributions made by Hispanic musicians, dancers, artisans, and chefs. This also serves to preserve these vibrant traditions and to educate the next generation/s, including the examples of Latin American children who have come to the United States through adoption and who otherwise might not experience these art forms.
50 St. Francois Street, Florissant, MO 63031
Various locations around the STL area
The Children’s Garden Club is designed to educate, as well as bring delight in gardening and horticulture with projects children start themselves and take home to continue to grow and enjoy.
Events are FREE, please register in advance.
June 1 – Chickens! @ Queeny Park, Nursery #1
August 3 – Nutrition and Harvesting Crops @ Queeny Park, Nursery #1
September 7 – Plant a Pocket of Prairie @ Greenscape Gardens
4271 Northeast Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
Join us at the outdoor amphitheater of the Tower Grove Park Stupp Center for a series of summer fun! Children and families will enjoy performances from storytellers, musicians, dancers, and more as they clap along and learn a few moves. Series takes place Fridays at 10:00am, June 7 – July 26, 2024.
June 07- St. Louis Irish Arts
June 14- Celia’s Sing A Long Dance Party
June 21- The Lion & The Mouse Puppet & Percussion Show
June 28- Alma de Mexico
July 05- Music & Movement with SLPL
July 12- Magic Flute 7/19- Marko Polo
July 26- Engaging the Senses Through Music with Music Therapy STL
3750 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
Families with children of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this free, live program offered the second Saturday of each month at CAM.
June 8 | 10 – 11:30 am Theme: Focus on the Details
July 13 | 10 – 11:30 am Theme: Creating Space in Art
August 10 | 10 – 11:30 am Theme: Action, Motion, Movement
Family days are held twice a year, in summer and fall. The Museum welcomes families to enjoy hands-on art activities, storytelling, dance and musical performances, face painting, and exhibition tours designed especially for kids.
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122
The Magic House hosts Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. These special nights enable a family (up to two adults and four children) to visit the Museum at no cost.
Friday June 21
Friday, July 19
Friday, August 16
5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108
Space is limited
5 – 8 pm
Third Friday of the month:
June 21
July 19
August 16
In addition … the St. Louis Public Library offers free family passes to @ Made with a valid library card. Passes can be obtained at your local public library branch.
June 15, 2024: 11 am – 1 pm | Hand Made Toys
July 27, 2024: 11 am – 1 pm | Water Lillies
August 17, 2024: 11 am – 1 pm | Bugs and Butterflies
5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Join us for a special science-themed Science Storytime presented by the St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library staff!
June 29 | 8 am – 11 pm
The Pacific Annual Car Show + Block Party is one of the longest and one of biggest car shows in Missouri!
June 29 – 30
Grand Pride Parade: June 30 at noon
A two day festival that is one of the biggest Pride events in the Midwest.
July 11 | 4 – 8 pm
July 14 | noon – 6 pm
We are celebrating our German, Irish and French Sister Cities at the Sister Cities International Festival! Join us for a fun day featuring live music, vendors and cultural activities from Germany, Ireland and France.
Lewis and Clark Boathouse: 1050 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles, Mo 63301
August 2 | 4 – 10 pm
August 3 | 11 am – 10 pm
August 4 | 11 am – 6 pm
STL’s biggest FREE event! Enjoy local flavors, live entertainment & activities for the entire fam.
601 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63102
August 9 – 11
This popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history and showcases the talents of national and local artists. Produced in partnership with the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service, this free festival is the only one of its kind to take place on national park grounds.
Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park. The Festival will be from Friday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 10, with an incredible Blues Brunch (ticketed) on Sunday, Aug. 11 to cap off the weekend.
11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
August 13 | 6-8 pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to show your appreciation to the Shrewsbury Fire and Police Departments for all they do in our community during the annual National Night Out event. This event will take place at the Festival Pavilion in Wehner Park. Food, music, games and much more!
7600 Hazel Ave, St. Louis, MO 63119
Recognizing the enormity of the challenges the Black LGBTQIA+ Community faces, St. Louis Black Pride Weekend is dedicated to making a lasting impact with a weekend full of special events and activities for us, by us. While our efforts are driven by our organization’s singular focus, we spread a wide net by investing in a variety of progressive strategies.
Learn more about our initiatives and get involved yourself.
August 16 | 4 – 10 pm
August 17 | 9 am – 10 pm
August 18 | 9 am – 4 pm
The Festival of the Little Hills is the Midwest’s Premier Arts and Craft Show. Every year in August since 1971, the Festival of the Little Hills has been celebrating the rich history of St. Charles, Missouri and now showcases more than 300 arts and crafts vendors. More than 50 not-for-profit organizations provide a diverse selection of culinary delights making the Festival the major annual fundraiser to support their various endeavors.
Live entertainment and a children’s area known as the “Kids Corner” round out this family oriented Festival. Come join us this year to “Discover” what the Festival of the Little Hills has to offer.
August 17 | 8:30 am – 2 pm
This year the Gateway Dragon Boat Festival will be on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Creve Coeur Lake. This festival is a community boat racing event that helps raise money for Operation Family Help.
This festival will have live entertainment, a kids zone, food and vendors.
13725 Marine Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63146
August 23 | 4 – 10 pm
August 24 | noon – 10 pm
Come out and try a variety of food and drinks from our local businesses. Enjoy the live music, parade, carnival rides, car show, triathlon, Hot Air balloon rides and much more!
301 Obernuefermann Road, O’Fallon, IL 63369
August 23 | 6 – 10 pm
August 24 | 10 am – 8 pm
August 25 | 11 am – 5 pm
Midwest Salute to the Arts festival in a beautiful park setting. Free Admission, Free Entertainment
525 S. Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
August 24 + 25
Festival of Nations brings an energy you can’t find anywhere else! Ignite your senses with cuisine and drinks from around the world, dance to music spanning genres, shop global arts and goods, and do it all with purpose. It’s the largest multi-cultural event in STL!
Tower Grove Park: 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110
August 25 | 11 am – 2:30 pm
Music, Food, Family Entertainment, Shtetl Village + Petting Zoo! This is a FREE event, however you must register in advance.
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Are you ready for great local music? Our Sunset Concert series returns in 2024 with live concerts at 370 Lakeside Park. Get ready for our live Sunset Fridays and two special Sunset Saturdays concerts!
June 7
June 14
June 22 : Sunset Saturday
August 16
August 23
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 21 : Sunset Saturday
1000 Lakeside Park Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376
6 – 8 pm
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
Beale Street Concert Series are the 2nd Wednesdays monthly, May through October from 6-8pm.
1520 Beale Street, St. Charles, MO 63303
225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, MO 63021
The public is invited to bring their family and friends to enjoy a festive evening of food and fun in the beautiful surroundings of Bluebird Park. All of the performances are located on the Amphitheater stage and are free of charge. Concert goers are asked to bring their own seating and no glass bottles please. All performances begin at 7 p.m. and will end at 9 p.m.
June 6 – Common Time Rhythm & Blues
June 13 – Ghost Kitchen
June 20 – Trilogy Band with the “Summer Horns”
June 27 – Dr. Zhivegas
July 11 – Showdown
July 18 – The Whiskey Drifters
July 25 – ARW Abby Road
Aug 1 – Nick Gusman & the Coyotes
Aug 8 – Wild Horse Creek Band
Join us for an evening in Brentwood Park for our Summer Beats concert series! Enjoy food trucks and music in the beauty of nature. Concerts begin at 7 pm.
June 14
July 12
August 9
2924 Brazeau Avenue, Brentwood, MO 63144
various locations
This summer will be a musical one! Enjoy this free concert series. Food trucks and drinks will be for sale in Carondelet Park.
631 Veterans Place Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
The Sounds of Summer Concert Series is FREE to the community. No ticket is required, however all guests will still go through the security checkpoint. For Sounds of Summer Concerts, guests are welcome to bring in their own snacks (no full meals) and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages (no glass). Select Saturdays this summer, 6PM.
801 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
15025 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Tuesdays from 7 – 9 pm (gates open at 5:30)
Faust Park is the place to be this summer! For 35 years, the Chesterfield Regional Chamber has presented summer concerts to the Chesterfield Community. Faust Park is host to over 50,000 residents and friends enjoying music and talents of local musicians. Concert-goers can purchase soda, beer, wine, popcorn, candy and snacks and the Chamber’s concession stand. Food trucks and local restaurants also provide a variety of dining choices. Concerts are FREE, however we ask that you please patronize our concert vendors as they are what make these musical evenings possible
Back again by popular demand: The Commerce Bank Kid’s Zone featuring the Bubble Bus, face painting, balloon twisting, and games!
2800 Shenandoah Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104
From May 23 to August 22, enjoy the annual Grafton concert series Music in the Park. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and listen to live bands and performers from The Grove Memorial Park gazebo in downtown Grafton which overlooks the beautiful Mississippi River!
2024 Music Schedule:
Thursday, June 13 2024
Thursday, June 20 2024
Thursday, June 27 2024
Thursday, July 4 2024
Thursday, July 11 2024
Thursday, July 18 2024
Thursday, July 25 2024
Thursday, August 1 2024
Thursday, August 8 2024
Thursday, August 15 2024
Thursday, August 22 2024
Corner of Market + Main Street, Grafton, IL 62037
Free outdoor summer concert at Ryan Hummert Park every 4th Wednesday from June – September, 6-9PM.
2400 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143
August 30
August 31
September 1
The annual graffiti and music festival in STL!
1 Oak Knoll Park, Clayton, MO 63105
Join us in Oak Knoll park for free concerts on the fourth Sunday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks to enjoy with live music near the pond.
5 – 7:30 pm
Come to St. Charles on the third Wednesday of each month between May and September for Music on Main. This free outdoor concert series takes place from 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the 100 – 200 blocks of North Main St. Bring your lawn chairs. Food and drink are available to purchase (NO outside alcohol permitted).
There is no parking along this section of North Main St. but parking is available in the lots along Riverside Dr. as well as in the parking garage at the St. Charles City Hall. See our detailed map of downtown for more information.
June 19
July 17
August 21
September 18
100 N. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
Come enjoy a summer concert series in New Ballwin Park!
June 5
June 19
July 10
July 24
August 7
329 New Ballwin Road, Ballwin, MO 63021
7 – 8:30 pm
August 16
August 23
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 20
Free outdoor musical performances at Gazebo Park
8180 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
6 – 8 pm
Come join us for some live music at Norman Myers Park! Every second Wednesday of the Month from May to October, we’ll have local bands playing from 6 – 8 pm. It’s a great family event with free admission for all. Just remember to bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks (no glass containers, please).
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
8700 Midland Blvd, Overland, MO 63114
July 16 | 6:30 pm
July 14 | 6:30 pm
August 11 | 6 pm
All concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a picnic and sit back and enjoy the music.
359 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021
Music Under the Stars is BACK and BETTER than EVER! Now from 6pm to 9pm, spend a great night out in FLORISSANT. Rock all night with us at ST. FERDINAND PARK. BYOB! Food Trucks, Fun and Florissant! No better way to spend a Saturday.
July 4th The Z Band (Concert held at James J Eagan Center)
July 6th The South Side Johnny Band
July 13th The Grooveliner
July 20th FatPocket
July 27th Soulard Blues Band
August 3rd Rockin’ Chair
August 10th Butch Wax & The Hollywoods
August 17th Fabulous Motown Revue
August 24th Dr. Zhivegas
25 St. Ferdinand Park Drive, Florissant, MO 63031
Stupp Center Amphitheater 3616 Southeast Drive, St. Louis, MO 63116
Join us at the outdoor amphitheater of the Tower Grove Park Stupp Center for a series of summer fun! Children and families will enjoy performances from storytellers, musicians, dancers, and more as they clap along and learn a few moves. Series takes place Fridays at 10:00am, June 2 – August 4, 2023. The performance series is free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but does provide a way to communicate event changes.
EVERY THURSDAY from May 2 to October 24, head to the outdoor stage at the clocktower plaza to enjoy live music from fantastic local musicians. All concerts will begin at 6:30 and end at 8:30 PM, weather permitting. Concerts are free, but tips for the musicians are appreciated.
Guests of all ages and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy the fun. All you need to bring is a blanket or lawn chair — and your dancing shoes!
20 Meadow Circle Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Various STL County Parks
We are happy to introduce a new way for you and your neighbors to have fun this summer!
The Waterfront Wednesday Free Concert Series will take place once a month from June to September in different parks throughout the county. Each concert is free and family friendly, and will feature a live, local musician!
Grab your kids, neighbors, and friends and join us for a lovely summer evening in St. Louis County Parks!
Each concert will be from 6:30pm-8pm at the following locations:
June 5: Bee Tree Park
July 10: Spanish Lake
August 7: Creve Coeur Lake Park
September 18: Cliff Cave Park
4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110
Back for 2023, free outdoor concert series Wednesday nights at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Wednesdays, May 31–August 2, free admission beginning at 5PM, music begins at 7PM. Children’s Garden open (free admission) from 5-7PM.
