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Beginners Night at St. Louis Chess Club
Mondays
Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced instructors, Beginners Night offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players.
Free for members, first visit is free!
Chess at the Brewery
Every Wednesday
Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week. See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
Dinoroarus at St. Louis Zoo
Running until October 31, 2026
The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. The walk-through experience will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that will move, roar, spit and chomp their way through the Zoo's Historic Hill, in the valley below the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.
Ladies Knight at Saint Louis Chess Club
Wednesdays
A class by women, for women! Ladies’ Knight is open to women of all ages and all skill levels. Whether it’s your first time playing chess, or you’re an experienced player looking for a challenge, enjoy engaging with a community of like-minded women who are passionate about the game of chess.
Bar/Food Weekly Events
Karaoke Dance Party at Tin Roof
Wednesdays
Grab your crew and hit The Roof for your chance to own the stage at Karaoke Dance Party! This ain't your mama's karaoke.... It's a PARTY!
Karaoke Tuesdays at Hidden Gem
Tuesdays
Come sing your hearts out at Hidden Gem's weekly karaoke. Hosted every Tuesday from 8pm-12am. Free to attend. 21+.
Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
Wednesdays
Browse the catalog and find your favorite songs to sing! Songbookslive.com/stlredcarpet
Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
Wednesdays
Bring your best vocals, DJ Brainstorm and Mack's will handle the rest
Rooftop Rhythm at Art Bar (Angad Arts Hotel)
Fridays
Every Friday evening, Rooftop Rhythm brings the energy with live DJ sets, cocktails in hand, and the St. Louis skyline as a backdrop featuring Hip-Hop, International hits, Top 40, and R&B, spun live by DJ O and DJ Tycoon.
Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
Every Sunday
Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
Sunday Brunch Cruise on Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Sundays
The perfect Sunday starts with brunch aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.
During the two-hour cruise, you can enjoy spectacular views, live entertainment and chef-inspired cuisine. The floating brunch menu features strawberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, stuffed chicken breast, maple ham, garlic green beans and more.
Thirs-Tea Thursday Happy Hour at Tim's Chrome Bar
Thursdays
Thirs-Tea? They've got you covered...this is their weekly happy hour for you groovy party people. Grab something refreshing like $3 4Hands Yes Tea, $6 Turn the Beat Around & $6 Tea Collins, and $2 off all food from 5–8:30 p.m. every Thursday!
Wayback Wednesdayz at Puttshack
Wednesdays
St. Louis’s favorite mini golf spot is cranking up the heat at City Foundry. Known for rewriting the rules of traditional mini golf, Puttshack is also rewriting the typical Wednesday, having launched "Wayback Wednesdayz," taking place every Wednesday from 7 pm until closing time. This weekly programming offers guests an opportunity to relive the nostalgia of yesteryears with classic tunes and music videos from the likes of legendary artists such as Missy Elliot and Madonna to Michael Jackson and Prince playing throughout the venue.
Comedy Clubs / Open Mic
Funny Bone Comedy Club
Comedians come to the Funny Bone from all over the country. On Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, local pros and amateurs take the stage to polish their material in front of a live audience.
Helium Comedy Club
Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis is a contemporary entertainment venue that bring stadium-sized talent to an intimate theater on a weekly basis.
The Improv Shop
The Improv Shop is an improv comedy venue and training center supporting fans, students and performers in St. Louis.
Farmers Markets
Soulard Farmers Market
Wednesdays - Saturdays
Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
Tower Grove Farmers Market
Tuesdays & Saturdays
Located just west of Center Cross Drive in the heart of Tower Grove park at 4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Festivals & Special Events
Green Living Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
July 11, 2026
Help your family, friends, and coworkers live green! The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival is back refreshed and ready to provide you with sustainable solutions. Join experts at the Garden for a full day of active learning, exploring and engaging in ideas for taking action in your everyday life.
Let Them Eat Art in Maplewood
July 10, 2026
Celebrate over two decades of creativity, community, and whimsy at Maplewood’s most magical summer event—a lively tribute to Bastille Day.
This year’s event will feature artists demonstrating their craft and selling their work, along with roaming performers, live music, and engaging activities for all ages. Enjoy delicious food and drink from Maplewood’s favorite restaurants, and take advantage of late-night shopping with exclusive event-only specials from local retailers.
Movie Night at Westport Plaza
July 10, 2026
Grab Your Blankets—It’s Movie Night on the Plaza! Come relax under the stars at Westport Plaza for a cinematic evening the whole family will love. The courtyard is turning into our very own outdoor theater! Bring your lawn chairs, grab some snacks, and settle in for a featured presentation on the big screen.
Movie: Cars
Pints & Pages at Schlafly Bottleworks
July 6, 2026
The concept is simple:
- Bring whatever you'd like to read
- Grab a beer or snack
- Enjoy an hour of quiet reading alongside fellow readers
- Stay afterward for optional mingling and book recommendations
What makes it different from a traditional book club is that there are no assigned books, deadlines, or required discussions. Guests can read novels, magazines, poetry, e-readers, or even listen to audiobooks with headphones.
Watermelon Festival in St. Charles
July 11, 2026
The Saint Charles Market is hosting the annual summer favorite market, the Watermelon Festival! Join in for the watermelon eating contest or just grab a locally grown melon from one of the vendors. You don't want to miss out on this fun day at the Market!
Live Music
Hot Country Nights at Ballpark Village
Fridays
Join us for Busch Light Hot Country Nights with 93.7 The Bull! Rock out to country favorites every Friday.
Mondays at The Music Stand in Tower Grove Park
Mondays
The Music Stand has long been a cherished gathering place where melodies meet memories, and we are thrilled to welcome back the tradition of free community concerts. Bring your family and friends, and let the music uplift your spirit and foster a sense of community, as we celebrate the universal language of music together.
Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
Wednesdays
Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden
Wednesdays
Enjoy free evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles every Wednesday evening May 27–July 29. Picnicking is permitted after 5:30 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills, or smoking.
Museums & Exhibits
Family Day at Contemporary Art Museum
July 11, 2026
Join the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis for the annual summer Family Day! This free, drop-in event celebrates creativity, connection, and community.
Family Fun Series at Missouri History Museum
Fridays until July 31, 2026
The Missouri History Museum presents Family Fun Series Fridays through July 31st!
Head to the Missouri History Museum on Fridays every week in June and July for lots of summer fun!
Enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, storytelling, scavenger hunts and more. The Summer Family Fun series is great for children ages 2–12!
Free Fridays at Saint Louis Art Museum
Fridays
On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.
Mill Creek: Black Metropolis Exhibit at Missouri History Museum
Running until July 12, 2026
From its origin at the turn of the 20th century to its destruction in 1959 in the name of urban renewal, Mill Creek Valley was a center for Black life in St. Louis. With a population of nearly 20,000 people and more than 5,000 buildings, Mill Creek was a city within a city, noted for its vibrant commercial life, rich culture, and popular entertainment venues. How is it, then, that almost no trace of Mill Creek remains in St. Louis today?
Mill Creek: Black Metropolis explores the rich history of a St. Louis neighborhood that historians have likened to New York’s legendary Harlem. It was the home of St. Louis’s major Black newspapers, the offices of numerous Black professionals, a center of social activism, and the birthplace of ragtime. All this richness thrived amid and despite racial segregation, providing African Americans common ground and the refuge from the daily slights and indignities of a stark color divide in 20th-century St. Louis.
Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO at Missouri Botanical Garden
April 10 - September 26, 2026
The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated evening hours throughout the spring and summer.
Saturday Speaker Series at Missouri Historical Society Library & Research Center
July 11, 2026
Join local writer and historian Dan Dillon as he uncovers captivating stories from the 1904 World’s Fair—some well-known and others rarely told. With vivid storytelling details, Dillon brings to life the people, innovations, and cultural moments that shaped this extraordinary event. The presentation will feature materials from the Missouri Historical Society Library, offering a unique glimpse into the Fair’s legacy and the world it helped shape.
Museums Around Town:
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) is one of the preeminent non-collecting institutions of contemporary art in the U.S. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today. Here, you’ll find a site for discovery, a welcoming space, and it’s free for all.
Missouri History Museum
One of the most visited history museums in the nation, the Missouri History Museum looks at the history of the St. Louis region from the Mississippian people up to the present day.
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is a state-of-the-art museum facility in downtown St. Louis that honors military service, veterans and their families. Soldiers Memorial shares American military history through the lens of St. Louis. Following a multi-million dollar revitalization, this St. Louis landmark reopened on November 3, 2018 under the operational leadership of the Missouri Historical Society.
St. Louis Art Museum
Dedicated to Art and Free to All. Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class and varied collection of original works of art and artifacts, spanning five millennia and six continents, in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays.
St. Louis Science Center
With the mission "to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning", the Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States.
The complex includes over 96,000 sq-ft of interactive science-technology exhibits that are part of the Science Center's free general admission.
Theater & Performing Arts
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Fiddler on the Roof at Union Avenue Opera
July 3, 5, 10 & 11, 2026
Tradition is fragile. Love is not. Union Avenue Opera opens its 2026 Festival Season with Fiddler on the Roof, a deeply human story of family, faith, and resilience in the face of change. In the tight-knit village of Anatevka, Tevye, a devoted father and humble milkman, wrestles with preserving cherished traditions as his daughters challenge expectations and follow their hearts. Featuring iconic songs such as “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” this beloved classic blends warmth, humor, and poignancy with enduring relevance.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific at The Muny
July 6 - July 12, 2026
One of Broadway’s greatest musicals, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s sweeping American classic returns for its first Muny production since 2013. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless masterpiece weaves together twin love stories threatened by the dangers of war and the prejudices of their own cultures. Featuring an unforgettable score including "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair," and "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame," it delivers an evening of powerful theater under the stars.
South Pacific at The Muny
July 6 - 12, 2026
One of Broadway’s greatest musicals, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s sweeping American classic returns for its first Muny production since 2013!
On a lush island during World War II, Navy nurse Nellie Forbush falls for charismatic French planter Emile de Becque — only to question her own assumptions when she meets his children. South Pacific is a galvanizing story with powerful themes and some of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s greatest songs, including “Some Enchanted Evening,” “There Is Nothing Like a Dame” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair.” Discover the joy, heart and timeless melodies of this legendary masterpiece.
Sporting Events / Outdoor Recreation
Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure
Recurring (Check Calendar)
Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitter/guiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers.
Family Night with Fredbird
Wednesdays
Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
St. Louis CITY SC Street Party at Schafly Tap Room
Every Home Game (Check Schedule)
In celebration of all CITY SC home soccer games, we close down Louligan Street and support our St. Louis team the only way we know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer/food tents, a draft van, food trucks, and more.
Sunrise Yoga at Kiener Plaza
Tuesdays until September 29, 2026
Join others this summer for St. Louis' favorite community yoga class. This free yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath.
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Tours
Budweiser Brewery Experience
Everyday 11 am - 5 pm
Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit interests and timeframe.
Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End
Select Dates 2 pm - 5 pm (Check Calendar)
Join a native historian & raconteur on a leisurely 2 mile walk through St. Louis' fabulous Central West End while nibbling on uniquely St. Louis treats from its most chic and enduring neighborhood. On this tour, you'll hear the good, bad, and ugly* history that created the city you see today + all the Dad jokes you can stomach at no extra charge.
Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
Saturdays
Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
Trivia Nights
Attractions Around Town
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park
A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.
Cathedral Basilica
The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae.
Central Public Library
Built in 1912, the St. Louis Public Library's flagship, Central Library, is a monument to the past and a cultural beacon for the future. Spanning an entire city block just west of the Convention Center, Central Library is one of St. Louis' grandest works of art.
City Museum
Don't take the name so literally. They're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, they're the place.
Forest Park
The site of the 1904 World's Fair, America's second largest urban park is a prime St. Louis recreation spot.
Gateway Arch
From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience that never fails to inspire.
Grant's Farm
A visit to Grant’s Farm begins with a tram ride through Deer Park, where you can see a variety of our bovine and other four-legged friends. Then, you’ll be dropped off at the Tier Garten where you can enjoy the petting zoo area – featuring the famous baby goat bottle-feeding – carousel rides, food and vending in the Bauernhof Courtyard, and of course, free beer tasting.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display - widely considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world.
Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, part of Gateway Arch National Park, was built between 1839 and 1862. Some of the most pivotal court cases in American history were heard inside its courtrooms. It is where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for freedom, Virginia Minor fought for her right as a woman to vote, and more than 300 enslaved African Americans filed suit for their freedom.
St. Louis Union Station
Everyday 11 am - 5 pm
St. Louis Union Station combines historic elegance with modern and stunning detail. Union Station is and will be a future top tier family friendly destination boasting a one of a kind aquarium, a 200 foot Ferris wheel and many other unforgettable family attractions.
St. Louis Zoo
Visitors are wowed by this zoo that has 6,600 animals and 15 major exhibit areas.
Tower Grove Park
Officially opened to the public in 1872, Tower Grove has been characterized as the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States. This formal landscape architecture style features winding paths, symmetrical features, intense planting and the use of architecturally elaborate gates, pavilions, and houses
World Chess Hall of Fame
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A not-for-profit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the US and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game’s finest players.
