Things to do in St. Louis this weekend
Concerts, festivals, markets, shows and free events around St. Louis for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This page is rebuilt from the Move2STL calendar every week, so it's always the weekend in front of you.
St. Louis events this weekend, October 23 to 25, 2026
Everything on the calendar that's running Friday through Sunday, soonest first. Each listing links to the organizer for times and tickets.
Death Becomes Her
The Broadway musical Death Becomes Her runs two weeks at the Fox.
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.
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.
Cash Money & No Limit Tour
Hip-hop legends on the Cash Money and No Limit Tour at Enterprise Center.
Dead Format feat. Scotty Russell Quartet + Zap! Harmonics
Live jazz and experimental set. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm.
Maria Bamford
The comedian finds the humor in mental health and her own life.
Mud + Merlot: Autumn Leaf Bowls
An evening of clay and wine at Laumeier Sculpture Park.
Spirits in the Garden
A 21-plus evening of spirits, food, and live music in the Garden.
GalaxyCon St. Louis
Three-day pop culture convention at America's Center.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Fall Series
Three world premieres open the season. Movers and Shakers Ball Friday 5:30pm, plus Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 2pm performances.
Stifel Charity Classic
PGA Tour Champions playoff golf with a $2.3 million purse. All three rounds broadcast on Golf Channel.
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.
4 Hands City Wide House Party
10 years of City Wide, from 12 to 4pm at the downtown taproom. Live music from Noah Smith's Deadly Swift, meet the STL mascots, a Dogtown Pizza eating contest, and family fun.
Dan + Shay
Country duo Dan + Shay close out the amphitheatre season.
Gateway to the Stars: Ghosts of the Arch Grounds
Learn about the history and former incarnations of the Arch grounds. 6:30pm.
Grant's Farm Halloween Nights
Spooky tram rides, live entertainment, and a monster mash.
Great Haunted Alton Halloween Festival
Alton's inaugural Halloween Festival with a pet parade, bands, vendors, and a costume contest.
Movie Night in Pontiac Square: Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus shown outdoors in Pontiac Square Park. 6:40 to 9:30pm.
Pirates and Pumpkins
Special trick-or-treating and fall fun at Union Station.
Soulard Quarterly Haiku Walk (Fall Edition)
Beginner and family-friendly poetry walking tour through Soulard. 9:30 to 11am.
The Magic House Not-So-Haunted House
Storybook-inspired trick-or-treating and not-too-scary Halloween fun for little ones.
Edward Scissorhands in Concert
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra plays Danny Elfman's score live alongside Tim Burton's classic.
Jack O'Lantern Trail
A glowing pumpkin trail at Faust Park, Saturday and Sunday.
Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
Small-town festival with craft vendors, live entertainment, and homemade apple butter.
Old Orchard Fall Festival
Fall festival in the Old Orchard business district. 10am to 6pm both days.
St. Louis Street Food Festival
All food items $5 or less, with bands, a mechanical bull, and a giant cheese fry bar.
Event details can change, so confirm with the organizer before making plans. Hosting something this weekend? Submit it here.
Happening in St. Louis every week
Nothing above fit? These run on a schedule: trivia nights, markets, concert series and first Fridays.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia at City Park Grill
City Park Grill · Tower Grove South, St. Louis, MO
Free seven-round Geeks Who Drink pub quiz at this Morgan Ford Road neighborhood bar, teams up to six.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia at HandleBar
HandleBar · The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Weekly Geeks Who Drink pub quiz at the bike-themed bar on Manchester Avenue in The Grove.
Brews 'n' Clues Trivia at International Tap House Soulard
International Tap House (iTap) · Soulard, St. Louis, MO
Tuesday-night trivia with a 500+ beer list at Soulard's craft beer taphouse.
Trivia Night at The Post Sports Bar & Grill
The Post Sports Bar & Grill · Maplewood, MO
Free weekly trivia at Maplewood's go-to sports bar, with food and drink specials for players.
Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Tower Grove Park · Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO
St. Louis's flagship Saturday market in the park, with local produce, baked goods, live music and yoga on the lawn.
Boulevard Farmers' Market
The Boulevard · 1 The Blvd, Richmond Heights, MO
Tower Grove Farmers Market's Sunday market at The Boulevard shopping district in Richmond Heights.
Soulard Farmers Market
Soulard Market · 730 Carroll St, Soulard, St. Louis, MO
The oldest public market west of the Mississippi (est. 1779), open year-round with produce, meats, spices and more, Saturday is the big day.
Kirkwood Farmers' Market
Kirkwood Farmers' Market · 150 E Argonne Dr, Kirkwood, MO
Open daily in downtown Kirkwood and celebrating its 50th season in 2026, with special Friday night markets.
Ferguson Farmers Market
Plaza 501 · 501 S Florissant Rd, Ferguson, MO
Community-loved Saturday market in its 25th season, with just-picked produce, live music and family events.
Land of Goshen Community Market
City Park, downtown Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL
Metro East's Saturday-morning tradition with 60+ vendors, produce, artisans and live music around City Park.
Soulard Blues Band Monday Night Jam
Broadway Oyster Bar · 736 S Broadway, Downtown St. Louis, MO
Billed as the longest-running blues jam in the nation, St. Louis's Soulard Blues Band hosts, and guest players sit in.
Latin Night at Club Viva
Club Viva · Central West End, St. Louis, MO
St. Louis's longtime Latin dance club, free beginner salsa lesson, then salsa, bachata and merengue all night (21+).
Big River Running Monday Group Runs
Big River Running Company stores · University City / West County, MO
Free year-round group runs and walks (3- and 6-mile routes) from the local running store, all paces welcome.
Quest Trivia at Point Labaddie Brewery
Point Labaddie Brewery · Labadie, MO
Five rounds of general-knowledge trivia hosted by Quest Trivia.
Trivia Night at HandleBar
HandleBar · 4127 Manchester Ave, The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Weekly trivia at the bike-themed bar in The Grove, sponsored by a rotating drink brand.
Karaoke at HandleBar
HandleBar · 4127 Manchester Ave, The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Wednesday karaoke at the bike-themed bar in The Grove.
Seltzer Sunday
HandleBar · 4127 Manchester Ave, The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Sunday seltzers from 4 Hands at the bike-themed bar in The Grove.
Sabrosa Night
HandleBar · 4127 Manchester Ave, The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Saturday dance night at HandleBar in The Grove.
First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center
Saint Louis Science Center · Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
Free themed nights (Star Wars, Harry Potter and more) with hands-on science, trivia, telescope star parties, and a free 10 PM sci-fi film in the OMNIMAX.
First Fridays in Grand Center
Grand Center Arts District (CAM, Pulitzer and neighboring galleries) · Grand Center, St. Louis, MO
Museums and galleries in the arts district stay open late with free admission, cocktails and entertainment.
Friday Jams at Point Labaddie Brewery
Point Labaddie Brewery · Labadie, MO
Open acoustic jam. Bring an instrument and join in, or just enjoy the picking.
Lindy in the Lou
HandleBar · 4127 Manchester Ave, The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Swing and partner dancing night at HandleBar. Alternates Mondays with Mighty Monday.
Mighty Monday
HandleBar · 4127 Manchester Ave, The Grove, St. Louis, MO
Monday night event at HandleBar. Alternates Mondays with Lindy in the Lou.
Whitaker Music Festival
Missouri Botanical Garden, Cohen Amphitheater · Shaw neighborhood, St. Louis, MO
Free Wednesday-evening concerts under the stars at the Garden, bring a picnic and blanket; no advance tickets needed.
Twilight Thursdays at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum, Imo Family Plaza · Forest Park, St. Louis, MO
Free outdoor tribute-band concerts on the museum's front lawn with food trucks, lawn chairs and picnics welcome.
Downtown Kirkwood Summer Concert Series
Kirkwood Station Plaza · Downtown Kirkwood, MO
Free live bands on the plaza in downtown Kirkwood, steps from restaurants and the farmers' market.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series
Chesterfield Amphitheater, Central Park · Chesterfield, MO
Free tribute-band concerts at Chesterfield's outdoor amphitheater with food trucks and lawn seating.
Defiance Ridge Vineyards Summer Concert Series
Defiance Ridge Vineyards · Defiance, MO (Highway 94)
Friday-night tribute concerts in the vineyard, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more, capped with fireworks.
Sauce Food Truck Fridays
Tower Grove Park · Tower Grove, St. Louis, MO
20+ of the region's best food trucks plus live music and craft drinks under the park's historic canopy, free to attend.
Schedules shift with seasons and holidays, so check the venue's site before heading out.
Always open, often free
Free things to do in St. Louis
The Zoo, the Art Museum, the History Museum and the Science Center, all in Forest Park.
With kids
City Museum, The Magic House, the Aquarium and the places kids ask to go back to.
Where to eat
What St. Louis is known for, plus patios and happy hours.
Day trips
Wine country, historic St. Charles and the Great River Road, about an hour out.
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