As a STL Native, I've attended many diffferent types of events and these are some of my favorites for warm weather weekends! Including free options in here as well!
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Outdoor Activities
One of the largest farmer's markets in the STL/St. Charles area! Huge selection of stalls and so many food trucks options
Lake St. Louis Farmers & Artists Market
Establish farmers market in tower grove park! Busy, but so fun. Runs from 8-12am on Saturdays, from Summer to Fall. Great market for fresh produce!
The Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Such a beautiful botanical garden to walk about and take pictures! Entry fee isnt too pricey. This place always has different types of events happening so there's always new things to see and explore. Definitely check out the climatron while you're t...
Missouri Botanical Garden
Several great running and walking trails! A few nice places for an incline hike as well
Castlewood State Park | Missouri State Parks
So lucky to have this in my backyard! Aside from all of the buildings and places to visit within the park, as just a park it has absolutely beautiful trails and scenery. The greenery is well maintained and the public tennis courts, basketball courts,...
Visit — Forest Park Forever
Best free zoo in the nation!! Huge and they love their animals there, great enclosures.
Saint Louis Zoo
Restaurants
The best Vietnamese food in the STL area and always a great spot to go with friends.
DD Mau Vietnamese Eatery
My favorite Italian/Greek place! Located in The Hill, stl's little Italy, go early and walk around a bit in this delightful neighborhood after!
Home - Anthonino's Taverna
Other Food & Drinks
If you want to see a behind the scenes of the largest brewery corp in the USA, go take a tour here and finish off in the biergarten!
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Arts & Entertainment
Free entry!!! You could spend a day here and still not see everything. Monet, Picasso, and more!
Saint Louis Art Museum
One of the best places in the summer to spend your night! Tickets are cheap to get in, but they do have 1000 free seats in the nosebleed section every night, for every show! I used to work here and can't recommend going at least once every season.
The Muny
Go catch a game! The atmosphere is amazing and you can find tickets throughout the season relatively cheap.
Busch Stadium
Feeling adventurous? Try a new cultures cuisine at TG's annual Festival of Nations! Bring a fan, usually it's hot!
Tower Grove Park
Out in St. Charles, take a stroll down the charming cobblestone streets and grab a funnel cake during this festival! Usually happens late August early September
Festival of the Little Hills
Best outdoor concert venue in the area! Cheap seats if you sit on the lawn!
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
A newer music venue, which means the amenities inside feel new and fresh! Ample free parking makes this a huge plus, and located right off the highway for easy access.