What's happening in St. Louis
Festivals, concerts, ballgames, patios and plenty of free things to do. One calendar for the whole St. Louis area, plus a local's guide to living here.
The weekend, sorted
Dozens of events on the calendar right now, many of them free.
Coming up next
Boo at the Zoo
Select nights of not-too-scary Halloween fun at the Zoo.
The Birds by Conor McPherson
Conor McPherson's suspense play, Thursdays through Saturdays at the Black Box Theater.
Boop! The Musical
The new Betty Boop musical lands at the Fox.
Edward E. Boccia: An American Modernist
A survey of 50-plus years of painter Edward E. Boccia's work, opening with a reception Friday 5 to 8pm.
Women Impressionists and the Land
Ticketed exhibition in Taylor Hall. Adults $20, seniors and students $16, children 6 to 12 $11, 5 and under free. Members free. Also open on Free Fridays.
Der Biergarten Oktoberfest at Kiener Plaza
Urban Chestnut turns Kiener Plaza into a beer garden every Thursday in October, 4 to 7pm, with live music, local eats and Urban Chestnut brews. Free. Final one of the season.
Start with the good stuff
Ask a local where to take a first-time visitor and you'll hear these on repeat. A surprising number of them are free.
Forest Park
About 1,300 acres, with the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum and Science Center all inside it. None of them charge at the door.
Gateway Arch
630 feet of stainless steel, a tram to the top, and a riverfront park underneath.
Ballgames
Cardinals, Blues and CITY SC, all downtown.
Arts & theater
The Fox, The Muny, the Symphony and more.
Gardens & parks
79 acres of garden, plus trails in every direction.
Day trips
Wine country, river towns and bluff roads.
A food town that doesn't brag enough
Toasted ravioli, thin-crust pizza cut in squares, ribs smoked low and slow, and a concrete on the way home. Start with the dishes that are ours alone, then work through a local's favorite patios and happy hours.
- The St. Louis essentials, and where to order them
- Jessica's go-to patios, cocktail bars and happy hours
- A directory you can search by craving and neighborhood
A city of neighborhoods
Each one has its own architecture, its own festival, and its own opinion about the best pizza.
Make the move to St. Louis
Your money goes further here, and there is more to do than you expect. Neighborhood guides, a moving checklist, and the practical stuff nobody tells you about, all in one place.
Hi, I'm Jessica. I keep the calendar.
I spend half my job telling people how good life is in St. Louis, so I built a site that does it with a calendar. If you're visiting or just looking for a Saturday plan, enjoy. If you're thinking about living here, I can help you figure out which corner of town fits.
Jessica Swift, REALTOR® · Keller Williams Saint Louis
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