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Winter Where Art Meets Adventure

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Art Defies Gravity in STL

Creative, diverse, innovative and intriguing, the St. Louis arts-and-culture scene is second to none. This winter, use the cold, dark days as an excuse to stay inside and check out enticing exhibitions, inviting studios, emotive performances and musical acts, all of which promise to leave a lasting impression. The best part? Most of our artsy experiences are free!

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A woman dances in the winter concert of Saint Louis Dance Theatre.

Top 5 Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend

No matter your age, interests or budget, you’ll find something fun to do in St. Louis this weekend. Right now, our top picks feature rip-roaring competitions, high-stakes performances, wild animal encounters and more!

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An owl practically blends in with a tree at the World Bird Sanctuary.

Heat Up With Chill Thrills

Winter is a great time to visit St. Louis – that’s snow joke! Throughout the season, the region is abuzz with fun activities for the whole family. Whether you want to lace up your skates, strap on your skis or bundle up for wild animal encounters, we can almost guarantee that you’ll have a good time.

Winter Activities for All
Louie, the mascot of the St. Louis Blues, celebrates a win at Enterprise Center.

Upcoming Events

Art exhibitions. Live music. Food festivals. Sports games. There’s always something exciting happening here. Find an event that interests you.

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The orchid show returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Orchid Show

March 08
Light Cycles is an immersive night walk with light and sound installations coming to Brookdale Farms.

Light Cycles

March 08
Winter in St. Louis_Owl Prowls

Owl Prowls

March 08
Some Like It Hot comes to The Fabulous Fox in 2025.

Some Like It Hot: Broadway’s Great Big Musical Comedy

March 08
Enterprise Center hosts the Missouri Valley Conference, lovingly known as Arch Madness.

2025 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball All-Session Tournament

March 09
Animals Aglow returns to the Saint Louis Zoo with traditional Chinese lanterns and light displays.

Animals Aglow Lantern Festival

March 12
Mary J Blige will perform live at Enterprise Center on March 12.

Mary J. Blige: The For My Fans Tour

March 12
Mean Girls comes to The Fabulous Fox in 2025.

Mean Girls

March 14
A drone shot shows the St Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St Louis.

56th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 15
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,

St. Louis City SC vs. Seattle Sounders FC

March 15
Kimberly Akimbo comes to The Fabulous Fox in 2025.

Kimberly Akimbo

March 25
Saint Louis Dance Theatre presents intimate vignettes from its 2024-2025 season.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre Tour de Dance

March 27
Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.

St. Louis City SC vs. Austin FC

March 30
The Savannah Bananas play at Busch Stadium on April 4 and 5.

Savannah Bananas: Banana Ball World Tour

April 04 - 05
The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship comes to Enterprise Center.

2025 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four

April 10 - 12
Turn your dream wedding into a reality at the Missouri Bridal & Wedding Expo.

Missouri Bridal & Wedding Expo

April 13
St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Columbus Crew

April 13
The Addams Family, a musical comedy, comes to Stifel Theatre on April 17.

The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy

April 17
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

April 19
Riverdance comes to The Fabulous Fox in 2025.

Riverdance: The New Generation

May 02
People day during the Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Cherokee Street.

Cinco de Mayo Cherokee Street Festival

May 03
At the Laumeier Annual Art Fair, you can find art, food, entertainment and hands-on activities.

Laumeier’s 38th Annual Art Fair

May 09 - 11
Ain't Too Proud comes to The Fabulous Fox in 2025.

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations

May 09
Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. San Diego FC

May 10
St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Sporting Kansas City

May 14
& Juliet comes to The Fabulous Fox in 2025.

& Juliet

May 20
Opera Theatre of St Louis performs Die Fledermaus in 2025, and they're blaming it on the Champagne.

Die Fledermaus

May 24
The Whitaker Music Festival features free performances at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Whitaker Music Festival

May 28
The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival hosts free performances in Forest Park.

Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet

May 28
A dance leaps through the air during a performance for Saint Louis Dance Theatre.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre Spring Concert

May 29 - June 01
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,

St. Louis CITY SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes

May 31
This House is a world premiere presented by Opera Theatre of St Louis.

This House: A World Premiere

May 31
Circus Flora presents an all-new show, Urban Legend, at The Big Top in St Louis.

Urban Legend

June 05
Opera Theatre of St Louis presents Don Pasquale, a topsy-turvy production, in 2025.

Don Pasquale

June 08
The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar Series race draws NTT IndyCar drivers from across the globe to World Wide Technology Raceway.

Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR Series

June 14 - 15
Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy

June 14
Opera Theatre of St Louis will stage A Midsummer Night's Dream during its 2025 festival season.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

June 14
Bring It On comes to The Muny in 2025.

Bring It On: The Musical

June 16 - 22
St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Orlando City SC

June 25
Come From Away comes to The Muny in Forest Park in 2025.

Come From Away

June 26 - July 02
Frozen comes to The Muny in Forest Park in 2025.

Disney’s Frozen

July 06 - 14
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers

July 13
Evita comes to The Muny in Forest Park in 2025.

Evita

July 18 - 24
Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Minnesota United FC

July 26
The Muny will present Dear Evan Hansen in Forest Park.

Dear Evan Hansen

July 28 - August 03
The Tennessee Williams Festival in St. Louis features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American playwright and screenwriter.

10th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

August 07 - 17
The Muny presents La Cage Aux Folles in Forest Park in 2025.

La Cage aux Folles

August 08 - 14
St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Nashville SC

August 09
The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival returns to Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis.

19th Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival

August 16
The Muny presents Jersey Boys in Forest Park in 2025.

Jersey Boys

August 18 - 24
The Gateway Cup is Missouri's top cycling event.

Gateway Cup

August 29
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC

August 30
Women peruse gorgeous floral photography at the Saint Louis Art Fair in Clayton.

Saint Louis Art Fair

September 05
During the NASCAR Cup Series race in St. Louis, flames ignite around the track.

NASCAR Xfinity Series

September 06
Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.

St. Louis CITY SC vs. FC Dallas

September 06
During the NASCAR Cup Series race in St. Louis, flames ignite around the track.

Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series

September 07
A brass band plays among the murals of Grand Center during Music at the Intersection.

Music at the Intersection

September 12
The Dome at America's Center will host the first-ever SuperMotocross playoff event on September 13.

SuperMotocross Playoff Event

September 13
The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race is a signature event in St Louis, and you won't want to miss it.

The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race

September 19
A festivalgoer dances at Evolution Festival in Forest Park.

Evolution Festival

September 27
St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.

St. Louis City SC vs. Los Angeles FC

September 27
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,

St. Louis CITY SC vs. Real Salt Lake

October 18
A historic postcard of Route 66.

Route 66 100th Anniversary Festival

April 30 - May 05

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Maypop Coffee and Garden Shop features coffee and plants.
February 25, 2025

In Webster Groves, Maypop Coffee & Garden Shop Nourishes the Heart and Soil

Imagine sipping your morning coffee surrounded by lush plants – there’s no better way to start the day.
The St. Patrick's Day parade travels down the streets of Dogtown.
February 24, 2025

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in St. Louis

From festive parades to green beer, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in St. Louis.
City Winery is the first urban winery in St. Louis.
February 19, 2025

It’s Wine O’Clock in Downtown St. Louis

These local wine bars offer quality pours – plus, fantastic food menus and renowned live music.
At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,
February 18, 2025

Local Flavors Spice Up St. Louis CITY SC Home Games

Energizer Park, home to St. Louis CITY SC, has become a top destination for food fanatics and soccer fans alike.
A table is set with upscale Italian cuisine at Marconi Mercato on The Hill in St Louis.
February 11, 2025

Marconi Mercato Is Your All-in-One Stop for Italian Cuisine on The Hill

Part market, part café, part restaurant, Marconi Mercato serves Italian excellence to residents and visitors alike.
A crowd of people play at a new social darts bar in Clayton.
February 10, 2025

Flight Club Hits the Bull’s-Eye in Clayton

The social darts bar combines fast-paced multiplayer games with elevated food and drinks in a traditionally chic British pub setting for addictive entertainment.
Fresh sandwiches are paired with chips and drinks in this spread.
February 5, 2025

Parker’s Table Is a One-Stop Shop for Delicious Essentials

Wine, pasta, cheese and chocolate fill the shelves of the Richmond Heights store, which also serves housemade sandwiches for lunch on the go.
The gigantic ice cream floats at Fitz's put the St Louis restaurant on the map.
February 3, 2025

2025 Super Bowl Commercial Spotlights St. Louis Staple

This year’s Google Workspace with Gemini Super Bowl commercial will feature Fitz’s and its iconic root beer!
People look at artifacts of The Ghost Army at a new exhibition at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum.
January 29, 2025

Uncover The Ghost Army at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

Known as the con artists of World War II, the special U.S. Army unit waged war with inflatable tanks, sound effects, fake radio traffic and even phony generals.
A panoramic shot shows Busch Stadium and the St Louis skyline.
January 28, 2025

Attending a Savannah Bananas Game at Busch Stadium? Make a Weekend Out of It!

Discover the best places to stay, play and eat before or after the action on the field.
Blue lights set the scene during a live concert at The Pageant in the Delmar Loop.
January 27, 2025

Best-Kept Secrets of the St. Louis Arts-and-Culture Scene

Get the inside scoop on off-the-beaten-path artsy experiences from a local gallery owner.
Golden Gems is a bright pink store at City Foundry STL that sells products for girls, gays and theys.
January 21, 2025

Shop Golden Gems and Live Life Unapologetically

The St. Louis-based lifestyle brand has a message for girls, gays and theys: You are a gem!

Guides

The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions, fascinating historic sites, beloved sports teams, award-winning restaurants, breweries, wineries and distilleries and so much more. With our guides, you’ll have no problem filling your itinerary with personalized activities – and we bet you’ll even want to come back for more!

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Neighborhoods

St. Louis is often referred to as a city of neighborhoods. Each one has its own identity, with a unique character, style and vibe that adds to the vibrant patchwork of our region. We don’t expect you to see all of them in one trip, though, which is why we’ve created guides to help you decide where to start.

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