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Summer Where Fun Floats
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H1 Summer Where Fun Floats
H2 ’Cue the Good Times
H2 Top 5 Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend
H2 New Season, New Adventure
H2 Upcoming Events
H2 What’s New
H2 Guides
H2 Neighborhoods
H2 The Latest on Our Instagram
H3 Urban Legend
H3 Don Pasquale
H3 Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
H3 This House: A World Premiere
H3 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR Series
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy
H3 2025 UFL Championship
H3 A Midsummer Night’s Dream
H3 Die Fledermaus
H3 Bring It On: The Musical
H3 Build Back the Block: A Tornado Relief Concert
H3 Whitaker Music Festival
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. Orlando City SC
H3 Come From Away
H3 Disney’s Frozen
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers
H3 RESCHEDULED Savannah Bananas: Banana Ball World Tour
H3 Evita
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. Minnesota United FC
H3 Dear Evan Hansen
H3 Balloon Glowdeo
H3 10th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis
H3 La Cage aux Folles
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. Nashville SC
H3 19th Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival
H3 Jersey Boys
H3 Diana Ross and Jon Batiste
H3 Gateway Cup
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC
H3 Saint Louis Art Fair
H3 Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX Tour
H3 NASCAR Xfinity Series
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. FC Dallas
H3 Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series
H3 Music at the Intersection
H3 St. Louis Renaissance Festival
H3 SuperMotocross Playoff Event
H3 The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race
H3 Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
H3 Monster Jam
H3 Evolution Festival
H3 St. Louis City SC vs. Los Angeles FC
H3 St. Louis CITY SC vs. Real Salt Lake
H3 Circus of Life
H3 Midwest Dreams Music Festival
H3 Route 66 100th Anniversary Festival
H3 The Ultimate St. Louis Summer Checklist
H3 PrideFest Brings Colorful Celebrations and Inclusive Events to Downtown St. Louis
H3 Big Muddy Adventures Invites You to St. Louis for Big River Recreation
H3 Top 10 Things to Do at City Foundry STL
H3 Start Summer with Six Nights of Live Theater in St. Louis
H3 Get Out and Explore the Best Parks in St. Louis
H3 Take Home a Piece of St. Louis
H3 The Muny Dazzles Theatergoers with Its Current Season in Forest Park
H3 10 Ways to Make a Splash in St. Louis This Summer
H3 The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence with Exclusive Guest Experiences
H3 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Set for Another Impressive Festival Season
H3 The Sounds of Summer in St. Louis
H3 25 Things to Do
H3 2025 Visitors Guide
H3 St. Louis Celebrities
H3 Name
H3 Contact Information
H4 Get a Bird’s Eye View from the Gateway Arch
H4 Get Your Head in the Game
H4 Take a Thrill Ride at Six Flags St. Louis
H4 Spend a Night on the Town
H4 Climb Aboard at St. Louis Union Station
H4 Unleash Your Imagination at The Magic House
H4 Immerse Yourself in the Culture of Forest Park
H4 Experience Art Al Fresco
H4 Raise a Pint to St. Louis’ Brewing History
H4 Encounter Animals in the Heart of America
H4 Connect with Your Inner Child at City Museum
H4 Eat Your Heart Out
H4 Embrace Spirituality Through Creative Expression
H4 Geek Out Over Science
H4 Indulge Your Inner Gearhead
H4 Appreciate Art, from Classic to Contemporary
H4 Have an Outdoor Adventure
H4 Shop ’til You Drop
H4 Take an Interactive History Lesson
H4 Rock Out at a Live Show
H4 Stroll Through the Missouri Botanical Garden
H4 Try Your Luck at a Casino
H4 Let Live Theater Fill You with Wonder
H4 Attend a Festival
H4 Visit the Neighborhoods of St. Louis
H5 5 Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend | June 12 to 15
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/event/urban-legend/2025-06-12/Urban Legend June 12
IMG-ALT Circus Flora presents an all-new show, Urban Legend, at The Big Top in St Louis.
/event/don-pasquale/2025-06-12/Don Pasquale June 12
IMG-ALT Opera Theatre of St Louis presents Don Pasquale, a topsy-turvy production, in 2025.
/event/shakespeare-in-the-park...Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet June 12
IMG-ALT The St. Louis Shakespeare Festival hosts free performances in Forest Park.
/event/this-house-a-world-prem...This House: A World Premiere June 13
IMG-ALT This House is a world premiere presented by Opera Theatre of St Louis.
/event/bommarito-automotive-gr...Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR Series June 14 - 15
IMG-ALT The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar Series race draws NTT IndyCar drivers from across the globe to World Wide Technology Raceway.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-la-...St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy June 14
IMG-ALT Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.
/event/2025-ufl-championship/2025 UFL Championship June 14
IMG-ALT The Dome at America's Center will host the 2025 UFL Championship game.
/event/a-midsummer-nights-drea...A Midsummer Night’s Dream June 14
IMG-ALT Opera Theatre of St Louis will stage A Midsummer Night's Dream during its 2025 festival season.
/event/die-fledermaus/2025-06-15/Die Fledermaus June 15
IMG-ALT Opera Theatre of St Louis performs Die Fledermaus in 2025, and they're blaming it on the Champagne.
/event/bring-it-on-the-musical/Bring It On: The Musical June 16 - 22
IMG-ALT Bring It On comes to The Muny in 2025.
/event/build-back-the-block-a-...Build Back the Block: A Tornado Relief Concert June 17
IMG-ALT Build Back the Block A Tornado Relief Concert at Steve's Hot Dogs Delmar.
/event/whitaker-music-festival...Whitaker Music Festival June 18
IMG-ALT The Whitaker Music Festival features free performances at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-orl...St. Louis CITY SC vs. Orlando City SC June 25
IMG-ALT St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.
/event/come-from-away/Come From Away June 26 - July 02
IMG-ALT Come From Away comes to The Muny in Forest Park in 2025.
/event/disneys-frozen/Disney’s Frozen July 06 - 14
IMG-ALT Frozen comes to The Muny in Forest Park in 2025.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-por...St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers July 13
IMG-ALT At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,
/event/savannah-bananas-banana...RESCHEDULED Savannah Bananas: Banana Ball World Tour July 18 - 19
IMG-ALT The Savannah Bananas play at Busch Stadium on April 4 and 5.
/event/evita/Evita July 18 - 24
IMG-ALT Evita comes to The Muny in Forest Park in 2025.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-min...St. Louis CITY SC vs. Minnesota United FC July 26
IMG-ALT Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.
/event/dear-evan-hansen/Dear Evan Hansen July 28 - August 03
IMG-ALT The Muny will present Dear Evan Hansen in Forest Park.
/event/balloon-glowdeo/2025-08...Balloon Glowdeo August 01
IMG-ALT The Magical Balloon Glow at Brookdale Farms is one of the top 5 things to do in St. Louis this weekend.
/event/10th-annual-tennessee-w...10th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis August 07 - 17
IMG-ALT The Tennessee Williams Festival in St. Louis features artistic and educational events that celebrate the timeless work and strong influence of the American p...
/event/la-cage-aux-folles/La Cage aux Folles August 08 - 14
IMG-ALT The Muny presents La Cage Aux Folles in Forest Park in 2025.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-nas...St. Louis CITY SC vs. Nashville SC August 09
IMG-ALT St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.
/event/19th-annual-gateway-dra...19th Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival August 16
IMG-ALT The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival returns to Creve Coeur Lake in St. Louis.
/event/jersey-boys/Jersey Boys August 18 - 24
IMG-ALT The Muny presents Jersey Boys in Forest Park in 2025.
/event/diana-ross-and-jon-bati...Diana Ross and Jon Batiste August 28
IMG-ALT Diana Ross and Jon Batiste will headline the season-finale concert at The Muny on August 28.
/event/gateway-cup/2025-08-29/Gateway Cup August 29
IMG-ALT The Gateway Cup is Missouri's top cycling event.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-hou...St. Louis CITY SC vs. Houston Dynamo FC August 30
IMG-ALT At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,
/event/saint-louis-art-fair/20...Saint Louis Art Fair September 05
IMG-ALT Women peruse gorgeous floral photography at the Saint Louis Art Fair in Clayton.
/event/chris-brown-breezy-bowl...Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX Tour September 05
IMG-ALT Chris Brown performs live at The Dome on September 5, 2025.
/event/nascar-xfinity-series/NASCAR Xfinity Series September 06
IMG-ALT During the NASCAR Cup Series race in St. Louis, flames ignite around the track.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-fc-...St. Louis CITY SC vs. FC Dallas September 06
IMG-ALT Fans cheer on St. Louis CITY SC at Citypark.
/event/enjoy-illinois-300-nasc...Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series September 07
IMG-ALT During the NASCAR Cup Series race in St. Louis, flames ignite around the track.
/event/music-at-the-intersecti...Music at the Intersection September 12
IMG-ALT A brass band plays among the murals of Grand Center during Music at the Intersection.
/event/st-louis-renaissance-fe...St. Louis Renaissance Festival September 13
IMG-ALT The St. Louis Renaissance Festival features armored jousting, aerial acts, lively music, fine foods, vintage wares and more.
/event/supermotocross-playoff-...SuperMotocross Playoff Event September 13
IMG-ALT The Dome at America's Center will host the first-ever SuperMotocross playoff event on September 13.
/event/the-great-forest-park-b...The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race September 19
IMG-ALT The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race is a signature event in St Louis, and you won't want to miss it.
/event/old-webster-jazz-blues-...Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival September 20
IMG-ALT The Old Webster Jazz and Blues Fest is a free annual event in St. Louis.
/event/monster-jam/Monster Jam September 20
IMG-ALT Monster Jam roars through The Dome at America's Center.
/event/evolution-festival/2025...Evolution Festival September 27
IMG-ALT A festivalgoer dances at Evolution Festival in Forest Park.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-los...St. Louis City SC vs. Los Angeles FC September 27
IMG-ALT St. Louis CITY SC plays at Energizer Park, which is a vibe.
/event/st-louis-city-sc-vs-rea...St. Louis CITY SC vs. Real Salt Lake October 18
IMG-ALT At a St. Louis CITY SC home game, a banner reads,
/event/circus-of-life/2025-10-24/Circus of Life October 24
/event/midwest-dreams-music-fe...Midwest Dreams Music Festival November 01
IMG-ALT Midwest Dream is a new EDM festival in St Louis.
/event/route-66-100th-annivers...Route 66 100th Anniversary Festival April 30 - May 05
IMG-ALT A historic postcard of Route 66.
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/whats-new/top-things-to-do-du...June 9, 2025 The Ultimate St. Louis Summer Checklist Our top picks – plus, local tips from Cbabi Bayoc, Katie Lee, Mike Johnson and Yolanda (YORO) Newson.
IMG-ALT A kid plays in the water features of the children's garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
/whats-new/pride-celebrations-...June 3, 2025 PrideFest Brings Colorful Celebrations and Inclusive Events to Downtown St. Louis This year, the LGBTQIA+ festival will take place on June 28 an...
IMG-ALT People from diverse backgrounds gather for PrideFest in downtown St. Louis.
/whats-new/big-muddy-adventure...June 2, 2025 Big Muddy Adventures Invites You to St. Louis for Big River Recreation Whether you want to do a microadventure in downtown St. Louis or embark o...
IMG-ALT Based in St. Louis, Big Muddy Adventures guides people on canoe trips on the Mississippi River.
/whats-new/top-10-things-to-do...May 28, 2025 Top 10 Things to Do at City Foundry STL From food to films and mini golf to virtual reality, City Foundry STL provides enough fun to fill an ent...
IMG-ALT Twinkle lights illuminate the pedestrian path through City Foundry STL.
/whats-new/start-summer-with-s...May 26, 2025 Start Summer with Six Nights of Live Theater in St. Louis The stage is set for another spectacular season of Broadway musicals, world-premiere o...
IMG-ALT St Louis theater includes opera from Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
/whats-new/best-st-louis-parks/May 21, 2025 Get Out and Explore the Best Parks in St. Louis This local guide to green spaces and hidden gems spotlights places to hike, bike and paddle near...
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/whats-new/the-ultimate-st-lou...May 19, 2025 Take Home a Piece of St. Louis The ultimate St. Louis shopping guide for residents and visitors alike.
IMG-ALT The ultimate St Louis shopping guide features STL Style on Cherokee Street, where you can take home a piece of the Gateway City.
/whats-new/the-muny-dazzles-th...May 7, 2025 The Muny Dazzles Theatergoers with Its Current Season in Forest Park From Bring It On to Dear Evan Hansen, The Muny creates each show with today’...
IMG-ALT The Muny offers free seats for all its performances.
/whats-new/cool-off-at-st-loui...May 5, 2025 10 Ways to Make a Splash in St. Louis This Summer From water parks to hotel pools to splash pads, we’ve got an aquatic adventure for you and your...
IMG-ALT Citygarden is a veritable St Louis water park where visitors can splash through fountains and pools.
/whats-new/the-ritz-carlton-st...April 23, 2025 The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence with Exclusive Guest Experiences Awarded a Forbes four-star rating for the 22nd ...
IMG-ALT The Ritz-Carlton St Louis offers an exclusive omakase experience with makis.
/whats-new/opera-theatre-of-sa...April 15, 2025 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Set for Another Impressive Festival Season The 50th festival season includes the world premiere of the company’s ...
IMG-ALT An opera in St Louis features kings and queens under the sea.
/whats-new/the-sounds-of-summe...April 9, 2025 The Sounds of Summer in St. Louis Featuring a hypnotizing funk and soul festival, blues by the Gateway Arch and another spectacular season at T...
IMG-ALT A brass band plays among the murals of Grand Center during Music at the Intersection, which features some of the best summer concerts in St Louis.
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/thing-to-do/get-a-birds-eye-v...Get a Bird’s Eye View from the Gateway Arch Take a tram ride to the top of this gleaming, 630-foot monument. After you squeeze into a futuristic, five-person...
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/thing-to-do/get-your-head-in-...Get Your Head in the Game Sports fans, rejoice! St. Louis gives us something to cheer about all year long. Dress in red and head to...
IMG-ALT St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
/thing-to-do/take-a-thrill-rid...Take a Thrill Ride at Six Flags St. Louis Catapult into the air. Fly like a bat. Soar to new heights. Splash through whitewater rapids. And scream your head...
/thing-to-do/spend-a-night-out...Spend a Night on the Town Looking for a fun night out? St. Louis’ entertainment districts – think Ballpark Village, City Foundry STL, St. Louis Union...
IMG-ALT 360 Rooftop Bar
/thing-to-do/check-out-a-creat...Climb Aboard at St. Louis Union Station In its heyday, St. Louis Union Station was one of the largest and busiest passenger rail terminals in the world. Toda...
/thing-to-do/let-your-imaginat...Unleash Your Imagination at The Magic House An epic adventure for preschoolers and young children, The Magic House offers hands-on interactive exhibits, wher...
IMG-ALT The Magic House Children's Museum in St. Louis
/thing-to-do/immerse-in-the-cu...Immerse Yourself in the Culture of Forest Park Did you know that Forest Park in St. Louis is approximately 500 acres larger than Central Park in New York...
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/thing-to-do/experience-art-in...Experience Art Al Fresco St. Louis has approximately 200 days of sunshine a year, giving you ample time to get outside and enjoy art...
/thing-to-do/raise-a-pint-to-s...Raise a Pint to St. Louis’ Brewing History In St. Louis, great beer is a way of life. Ours is a city built on brewing, and today, people...
IMG-ALT The original Anheuser-Busch Brewery is in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis.
/thing-to-do/have-an-animal-en...Encounter Animals in the Heart of America From the furry to the flying to the fishy, St. Louis has an abundance of animals waiting to meet you....
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/thing-to-do/discover-your-inn...Connect with Your Inner Child at City Museum City Museum invites visitors to explore the unexpected. Housed in a 600,000-square-foot former shoe company ware...
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/thing-to-do/eat-your-heart-out/Eat Your Heart Out Recently named one of America’s next great food cities by Food & Wine, St. Louis boasts a culinary scene that...
IMG-ALT Deep-fried and stuffed with ground beef, toasted ravioli is one of St. Louis' most emblematic eats.
/thing-to-do/embrace-spiritual...Embrace Spirituality Through Creative Expression St. Louis offers unique, alluring and artistic ways to embrace spirituality. Nestled in the Central West End...
IMG-ALT Things to Do in St. Louis_Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
/thing-to-do/go-on-a-journey-o...Geek Out Over Science Science is cool, and St. Louis makes it easy to go on journeys of discovery during your visit. The Saint...
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/thing-to-do/indulge-your-inne...Indulge Your Inner Gearhead Start your engines! At Victory Raceway, the electric go-karts reach speeds up to 45 miles per hour on the indoor...
IMG-ALT The National Museum of Transportation has one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world.
/thing-to-do/appreciate-art-fr...Appreciate Art, from Classic to Contemporary In St. Louis, you’re sure to find art that will leave an impression. Boasting one of the country’s leading compr...
IMG-ALT The Apotheosis of St. Louis, a statue representing King Louis IX of France, sits in front of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
/thing-to-do/have-an-outdoor-a...Have an Outdoor Adventure From nature walks to float trips to treetop tours, St. Louis has outdoorsy fun for everyone. If you want to...
IMG-ALT Grafton Zip Line
/thing-to-do/shop-til-you-drop/Shop ’til You Drop St. Louis has no shortage of unique places to shop. From locally owned boutiques to diverse shopping centers, you can...
IMG-ALT Women Shopping in St. Louis
/thing-to-do/take-an-interacti...Take an Interactive History Lesson Throughout St. Louis, historic sites and museums tell stories of the region’s past, present and future. From Cahokia Mound...
IMG-ALT A fountain in front of the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.
/thing-to-do/see-a-rockin-live...Rock Out at a Live Show St. Louis is your ticket to great music. From small stages to sold-out stadiums and country to hip-hop – if...
IMG-ALT Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
/thing-to-do/stroll-through-th...Stroll Through the Missouri Botanical Garden The Missouri Botanical Garden has long been a place of beauty, serenity and discovery, as well as an institution...
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/thing-to-do/try-your-luck-at-...Try Your Luck at a Casino While St. Louis casinos have plenty of places to play blackjack, craps, roulette and slots, each one offers something unique,...
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/thing-to-do/enjoy-the-magic-o...Let Live Theater Fill You with Wonder Have you caught the Broadway bug? Luckily, dazzling musical productions make their way to The Fabulous Fox in the Grand...
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