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 9 to 11, 2026
Everything on the calendar that's running Friday through Sunday, soonest first. Each listing links to the organizer for times and tickets.
St. Louis Cocktail Week
A week of exclusive cocktails at 50-plus locations across St. Louis, most $10 or less.
JPEGMAFIA
Experimental rap tour stop from JPEGMAFIA at The Sovereign.
Julia Cole
Country-pop singer Julia Cole at Old Rock House.
St. Louis Bourbon & Cocktail Festival
Missouri's largest bourbon and cocktail festival, at the historic Lemp Grand Hall.
Soulard Oktoberfest
Two days of beer, German food, and live music at the Soulard Farmers Market.
Best of Missouri Market
150-plus vendors, food, and live music at the Garden's signature fall market.
International Tree Climbing Championship
The world's best tree climbers compete at Tower Grove Park's Stone Shelter.
Boo at the Zoo
Select nights of not-too-scary Halloween fun at the Zoo.
Brew in the Lou
Unlimited beer and food tastings around the Lily Pond in St. Louis Hills.
Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing Celebration
The 24th annual celebration of the Underground Railroad crossing, this year under the Arch.
St. Louis Teen Book Festival
The 5th annual Teen Book Festival with 22 YA authors.
Steve Martin & Martin Short
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short at the Fox, with special guests the Steep Canyon Rangers.
Shaw Art Fair
Juried artists line the Flora Place parkway in the Shaw neighborhood.
St. Louis VegFest
Plant-based food festival at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park.
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.
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.
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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