Grovefest 2016
2016-10-01 14:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Grove
Grove Fest, the fun, independent, wild, eclectic yearly festival in STL’s Grove neighborhood will return for its 11th year this October 1st.
This family friendly event will feature a kids zone, street performers, live music, and amazing food and drinks from local Grove businesses. If you’re in the mood to shop there will be no shortage of crafts, fashion, and art for purchase from local artist and vendors. Want to be an artist for the day? Don’t forget to stop by and help paint the 11th annual paint-by-numbers outdoor wall mural, a Grove Fest tradition.
Join in from 2pm-11pm to see what one of STL’s most vibrant neighborhoods has to offer.

Best of Missouri Market
2016-10-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
September 30 to October 2, 2016
More than 120 food producers and crafters offer baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and more. Enjoy live music and a kids’ corner with crafts and fall activities, too! Outdoors under tents, rain or shine.
Market Dates and Hours

Friday, September 30
6 – 9 p.m. First Look FridaySaturday, October 1
8 – 9 a.m. Members’ Hours
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Market Hours
Sunday, October 2
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Market Hours

Live Music

Friday, September 30
Paul Nixon
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, October 1
The Dust Covers
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, October 2
Three of a Perfect Pair
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission

$12 adults (ages 13 and up)
$5 children (ages 3-12)
$5 Garden members
Free for member children (ages 3-12)

Parking

Free parking is available at the Garden and at the Metro lots located one block west of the Garden at the intersection of Vandeventer Ave. and Shaw Blvd., with continuous free shuttle service to the Garden. Please respect our neighbors and refrain from parking on residential streets.

Historic Shaw Art Fair
2016-10-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4200 Flora Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
October 1 & 2, 2016
4100 & 4200 blocks of Flora Place
St. Louis, Missouri
The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association (SNIA) has hosted the very popular Shaw Art Fair each fall since 1993. Located on the tree-lined parkway of beautiful Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair is one of the premier fine art and fine craft fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Roughly 135 top caliber artists and craftspeople from around the country are selected each year to participate in the professionally juried event. Check out our links on the right side and a huge thank you to our sponsors below!
The fair showcases a number of different art mediums, including:

Clay
Digital
Drawing / Pastels
Fiber Art
Glass
Jewelry
Mixed Media
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Woodwork

Visitors and artists will enjoy the festive atmosphere that includes live music, a food court featuring food from many local restaurants, and a children’s art area.
This event is held concurrently with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market, which is located directly across Tower Grove Avenue from the Shaw Art Fair.
2016 EVENT INFORMATION
Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 1st from 9am to 5pm
Sunday, October 2nd from 10am to 5pm
Location:
Blocks of 4100-4200 Flora Place, St. Louis MO 63110
Admission:
$7 per adult, which is good for both days! Children 14 & under are free with an adult. Bring a non-perishable food item to receive $1 off admission—benefiting Isaiah 58 Ministries and Mount Olive church.
Music Presented by UIC
Saturday, October 1 – Music Stage
9:15 – 10:15 am
Central Visual & Performing Arts High School
Various ensembles
10:45 am – 12:00 pm
The High Dives
12:30 – 1:45 pm
iLLPHONICS
2:15 – 3:30 pm
Cave of Swords
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Jans Project
Sunday, October 2 – Music Stage
10:00 – 11:00 am
Jazz St. Louis – Jazz All-Stars
Jazz
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Grooveliner
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Wire Pilots
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Karate Bikini
Rock original
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Cave States
Americana alt country
Performers
Saturday, October 1 – Art Activity Area center of 4200 block
11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30pm
Blaque Berry Puppets
Sunday, October 2 – Art Activity Area center of 4200 block
11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30pm
Blaque Berry Puppets
12:30 – 3:30pm
STL Balloons
Tower Grove Entrance
Klemm Entrance (North)
Klemm Entrance (South)
Thurman Entrance
Music
Food
Art Activities and School Exhibits
First Aid

Artists
Visitors

Deadline for online entry: April 24
(Link for more Details)
Entry Fee: $7 good for both days. Children 14 and under free with an adult.

Entry fee: $25 – Booth fee: $300
Parking is available on neighborhood streets and in Tower Grove Park.

Notifications will be sent by May 15
Food and beverage court, plus live music round out the offerings.

Final Payment: June 20
Bring a can of food and receive a $1 discount!

Last day to cancel & receive 100% exhibition fee refund: July 17
Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Last day to cancel & receive 50% exhibition fee refund: August 15

Proceeds benefit the community development and philanthropic activities of the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association.

First Friday at the Science Center
2016-10-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
Friday, October 7: Dreams and Nightmares
Friday, November 4: The Walking Dead
Friday, December 2: Doctor Who

Rock'n'Roll Marathon
2016-10-15 - 2016-10-16 | City Garden, 801 Market St, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
The Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Half Marathon will return for its 6th year on October 15-16, 2016. Don’t miss this running festival where you can find local bands rockin’ along the course, a complimentary post race cold beer, one unforgettable headliner concert, a beautiful scenic course tour through historic downtown St. Louis, awesome swag, and more! Don’t miss out – meet us in St. Louis!

The 2016 course will still begin with spectacular sunrise views of the Gateway Arch. Head through the streets of St. Louis past some of our favorite sights like The Fox Theater, Ballpark Village, Busch Stadium, Tower Grove Park, Union Station and The Grove! Look forward to your new finish new view! Your 13.1 mile tour will end with a dead-center view of the Gateway Arch on Market Street… kind of like your own personal finish line banner.

First Friday at the Science Center
2016-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
Friday, November 4: The Walking Dead
Friday, December 2: Doctor Who

Nova Nights
2016-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Enjoy a date night under the stars of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium and learn all about the latest cosmic happenings. Your evening will include a live star show, a classic sci-fi film and a cash bar.
Upcoming Dates:
Friday, November 18 2016: Leonid Meteor Shower
Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Admission includes:

A special presentation of the Live Sky Tonight Show
A classic science fiction movie
Cash bar

Art Museum Winter Festival
2016-12-02 - 2016-12-04 | St. Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Dr, St Louis, MO, MO, United States
Photo courtesy of SLAM.org
Make the season merry and bright when you visit the Saint Louis Art Museum on December 9-11 for Winter Celebrations! The Saint Louis Art Museum’s gift to you is a weekend of festivities for family and friends inspired by the warmth of the season and cultures near and far. You’ll find performances and art activities that are the traditions you love, and new experiences to delight and surprise. Discover wonderful works of art on your scavenger hunt and see our magical tree. It’s a weekend of joy!
FRIDAY
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
Performances by high school ensembles fill Sculpture Hall with the sounds of the season:
5 pm: Crossroads College Prep performing classical pop songs and contemporary hits.
6 pm: Clayton High School performing musical hits, along with music from the folk, jazz, and classical traditions.
7:30 pm: Normandy High School performing modern jazz and rhythm & blues.
CREATE LAB
5–8 pm
Drop by the Create Lab in Grigg Gallery and make a festive holiday decoration.
HOT COCOA HAPPY HOUR
5–8 pm
Jingle and mingle at the hot cocoa happy hour in Sculpture Hall while enjoying community performances. A full cash bar is available.
GARDEN WALK
5–8 pm
Revel in the harmonic glee while taking a lantern-lit stroll in the Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden. Performances include:
5 pm: Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach performing high-energy Hebrew and Jewish music.
6 pm: St. Louis Christmas Carols Association performing traditional favorites.
7 pm: Grupo México, with Gloria Hansen, performing traditional Mexican and Las Posadas holiday songs.
TREE LIGHTING
6:30 pm
Head to the Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden for the first-annual tree-lighting ceremony with Brent Benjamin, the Barbara B. Taylor Director of the Saint Louis Art Museum.
The Museum’s annual tree lighting ceremony is supported by Ameren Missouri.
WINTER CONCERT
7—8:30 pm
Enjoy the Gateway Science Academy‘s Orchestra and Band during this special winter performance that will raise your holiday spirits! Performance takes place in The Farrell Auditorium.
SATURDAY
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
Performances by community organizations fill Sculpture Hall with dancing and the sounds of the season:
12:15 pm: Livety: Indigenous Dance performing traditional West African dance and drumming.
1:15 pm: Dance Center of Kirkwood performing scenes from The Nutcracker.
2:15 pm: Hispanic Festival, Inc. performing traditional dance and music from Latin America.
3:15 pm: St. Louis Osuwa Taiko performing Japanese drumming.
CREATE LAB
Noon–4 pm
Drop by the Create Lab in Grigg Gallery to make a festive holiday decoration.
FILMS
Noon–4 pm
Stop by The Farrell Auditorium for a whimsical lineup of animated short films from around the world. Visitors are welcome to drop in for these family-friendly films; no ticket required.
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
Performances by community organizations fill Sculpture Hall with dancing and the sounds of the season:
12:15 pm: Webster Groves High School A Cappella performing holiday favorites.
2:15 pm: Center for Indian Cultural Education – Bal Vihar performing traditional Indian dance.
3:15 pm: St. Louis Christmas Carols Association performing winter classics and traditional Christmas songs.

SUNDAY
CREATE LAB
Noon–4 pm
Drop by the Create Lab in Grigg Gallery to make a festive holiday decoration.
PERFORMANCE
1–2 pm
Stop by The Farrell Auditorium for a presentation by Afriky Lolo, with Diádié Bathily, performing West African dance and drumming.
COOKIE DECORATING
1–4 pm
What’s more traditional than a holiday cookie? Decorate your own in the Education Center. All supplies provided.
DROP-IN TOUR
2–3 pm
Enjoy a docent-led tour in partnership with the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis‘s production of A Christmas Carol. This free, drop-in tour departs from the Information Center located in Sculpture Hall.

First Friday at the Science Center
2016-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
Friday, December 2: Doctor Who

Kimmswick Christmas Cookie Walk and Christmas Festival
2016-12-02 10:00 - 2016-12-04 21:00 | Kimmswick Visitor Center, 314 Market Street, Kimmswic, MO, 63053, United States
photo courtesy of visitkimmswick.com
Christmas Festival
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Kimmswick. The shops will be decked out in their Holiday Splendor, Carolers will be strolling the streets, and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides will carry you back to a time gone by.
Luminaries will line the streets in Kimmswick starting at highway 61/67 and going down Highway K into Kimmswick and throughout the town. Historic building tours will be offered in candlelight provided by the Kimmswick Historical Society. And be sure to join in the fun of our Christmas Cookie Walk. Tickets are on sale now. You better hurry though, only a limited number of tickets will be available.

Christmas Cookie Walk
Come to Kimmswick and stop by the Visitor Center to purchase your Kimmswick Christmas Cookie Cookbook for $22.00 filled with a favorite cookie recipe from each participating shop in Kimmswick. Then take your goodie bag from shop to shop and receive a cookie made from each of the recipes for you to sample. This has quickly became a favorite event during our Christmas in Kimmswick Celebration so be sure to get your tickets early. Pre-sales are going on now and you can get more information by contacting the Kimmswick Visitor Center at 636-464-6464

With over 25 unique shops, Kimmswick will make your holiday shopping easy and stress free. You will be sure to find something for everyone on your list, even the hard to please person will delight in a gift from Kimmswick.
So, bring the whole family and enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas in Kimmswick!
Friday December 2nd 2016 10am – 9pm
Saturday December 3rd 2016 10am – 9pm
Sunday December 4th 2016 10am – 6pm

Cherokee Antique Row Cookie Spree
2016-12-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Antique Row, 2125 Cherokee, St. Louis, MO, 63118, United States
It’s that time again…Cherokee Street is hosting it’s annual Cookie Spree >>SATURDAY DECEMBER 3rd from 11am-4pm<<
The entire street will be buzzing with local musicians and carollers, silly photo-op stops, trolley rides, and of course Santa and his scary pal, Krampus.
Shop local again this year and collect complimentary cookies along the way.

Central West End Window Walk
2016-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Central West End, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Dec 10 • 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End’s annual Window Walk, now in its 7th year.
Window Walk highlights the many wonderful attributes of the holidays in the CWE — shopping at boutiques, enjoying seasonal libations, great meals at local restaurants and strolling amidst elegantly decorated windows.
Activities include street entertainment, strolling carolers, special discounts at participating businesses, food and drink offerings including s’mores, kettle corn and roasted chestnuts, clowns, carriage rides and more.
Dec. 10

Live music by Mango Jay and The Vintage Catfish throughout the neighborhood.
Children’s activities, including face painting, cupcake decorating and ornament making.
Photos with Santa.

This event is free and open to the public.

Lafayette Square Holiday Parlor Tour
2016-12-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Square, 2023 Lafayette Ave , St Louis, MO, 63104, United States
photo courtesy of lafayettesquare.org
Join in for the Annual Holiday Parlor Tour! On Sunday, December 11, nine beautiful homes and one church will be decorated in their finest for the holiday season. A true St. Louis holiday tradition, our home tour is a unique annual event showcasing one of the largest collections of Victorian homes in the nation.

TOUR DETAILS
The tour begins at the Park House, located at the corner of Mississippi and Lafayette Avenues. Pick up your tickets and tour book there.
Amenities include complimentary carriage rides, a trolley between tour homes, live music, strolling carolers, and Santa. Neighborhood shops and restaurants will be open, with many offering treats and discounts.
The tour is conducted as a self-guided, open house format: attendees are welcome to visit homes in any order at any time during tour hours. If you’d like to see all of the tour homes, please allow at least three hours. Our Holiday Parlor Tour features only the first floor of each home. All homes have several stairs leading to the entrance; we regret that we are not wheelchair accessible. A free trolley will be running in a loop around the neighborhood to save you a few extra steps between homes.
Refreshments will be available at the newly renovated Kern Pavilion (formerly known as “the Boathouse”) in Lafayette Park, as well as in neighborhood establishments.

TICKETS
2016 Holiday Parlor Tour Tickets – $20 each

Tickets cost $20 in Advance, $25 Day of the Tour, and children under 12 are Free. Tickets are non-refundable. The tour is held rain or shine. Advance tickets must be picked up on Tour Day – we do not mail paper tickets. Online ticket sales end at 5:00 PM CST on Saturday, December 10.
Prefer not to pay online? Tickets are available for cash or check at the following locations: TBA
Lafayette Square merchandise, current and previous house tour posters and holiday gifts will be available for purchase during the tour in the Kern Pavilion, located inside Lafayette Park.

Ballpark Village Movie Night: A Christmas Story
2016-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63102, United States
image courtesy of stlballparkvillage.com
WEDNESDAY 12/14/2016 – 6PM
BALLPARK VILLAGE

FREE indoor showing of A Christmas Story on the 40 FT FOX Sports Midwest Live! TV!
Join Ballpark Village as they feature family favorite flick A Christmas Story. The fun starts at 5PM with movie related activities or photo op with movie starting promptly at 6PM. Fill out a data card onsite for a FREE bag of popcorn or grab a menu and order from FOX Sports Midwest Live!

SCHEDULE:
Wed Dec 14th – A Christmas Story
Wed Jan 18th – Finding Dory
Wed Feb 22nd – Monsters Inc
Wed Mar 22nd – Secret Life of Pets*No outside food or beverage is allowed. No outside seating is permitted*

Chanukah: Festival of Lights
2016-12-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
photo courtesy of missouribotanicalgarden.org
A traditional Jewish holiday celebration that includes festive Israeli music and dance, a menorah-lighting ceremony and Chanukah merchandise provided by local vendors and the Garden Gate Shop.

Kwanzaa at the Garden
2016-12-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates Kwanzaa, a Swahili term that means “first fruits,” and is a contemporary African-American holiday that centers on the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, and authentic African drumming and musical performances.

Schlafly Cabin Fever Festival
2017-01-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave. , Maplewood, MO, 63143, United States
Let Schlafly’s big, strong beers warm up your winter day! Join in for an afternoon of big music, big beers and big fun outside Bottleworks.
BUY TICKETS HERE!

Tasting Tickets entitles you to a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited three-ounce beer samples of 40 Schlafly styles.
Sorry, no refunds.
Advance tickets may be purchased ONLINE ONLY for $30. Tickets may be available for $35 at Schlafly Bottleworks the day of the event. This event usually sells out, is rain or shine and is outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
2016 Cabin Fever Beer Line-Up Included:
Pale Ale, Kölsch, Coffee Stout, Pumpkin Ale, Schwarzbier, Oatmeal Stout, Grapefruit IPA, Hard Apple Cider, Christmas Ale, White Lager, TIPA, Irish Extra Stout, Dry Hopped APA, Continental IPA, Gingerbread Warmer, Sticky Toffee Porter, Winter ESB, Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout, Chestnut Mild, Cyser, Doppelbock, Maibock, Hop Trial: Jarrylo, Hop Trial: Huell Melon, Gose, Blackberry Sour, Stone Fruit Sour, Dry Hopped Cider, Sour Cherry Cider, Milk Chocolate Stout, Cinnamon Vanilla Stout, Pumpkin Stout.Live Music:
Noon-4pm: Blu City All-Stars

Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour
2017-01-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Maplewood
Outdoor, self-guided culinary tour (with an emphasis on the sweet, not the savory) includes stops at 14 locations throughout historic downtown Maplewood, including Schlafly Bottleworks, Mystic Valley, Kakao Chocolate, Lader & Cupboard, Vom Fass, La Cosecha Coffee Roasters, Great Harvest Bread Co., Traveling Tea, Strange Donuts, Pie Oh My, Encore Baking Co., and The Living Room. Tickets are $18, and can be purchased at any of the participating locations.
Sweet Tooth Tour Host Locations

Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest Ave
www.schlafly.com
Mystic Valley
7241 Manchester
www.mysticvalleyonline.com
Kakao Chocolate
7272 Manchester
www.kakaochocolate.com
Foundation Grounds
7298 Manchester
www.foundationgrounds.com
Larder & Cupboard
7310 Manchester
www.LarderandCupboard.com
Vom Fass
7314 Manchester
Maplewood, MO 63143
http://slmo.vomfassusa.com/
Penzeys Spices
7338 Manchester
www.penzeys.com
La Cosecha Coffee Roasters
7360 Manchester
www.LaCosechaCoffee.com
Great Harvest Bread Co. – Maplewood
7360 Manchester
www.greatharvestmaplewood.com
Traveling Tea
2707 Sutton
www.traveling-tea.com
Strange Donuts
2709 Sutton
www.strangedonuts.com
Pie Oh My
2719 Sutton
www.pieohmystl.com
Encore Baking Co.
2730 Sutton
www.encorebaking.com
Living Room
2808 Sutton
www.arthousecoffees.com

First Friday at the Science Center
2017-09-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
September 1st: DC vs. Marvel
October 6th: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
November 3rd: Stargate
December 1st: Doctor Who

Loufest
2017-09-09 - 2017-09-10 | MO
LouFest is an annual two-day event featuring local, regional and national acts, with an esthetic range from funk and indie-rock to alt-country and soul. The event features two stages with alternating performances throughout the weekend.The festival grounds include a children’s stage and village, an environmentally friendly vendor area and a food court featuring restaurants from St. Louis neighborhoods.
The 2016 LouFest Music Festival is scheduled for September 9-10.

WEEZER • SNOOP DOGG • CAGE THE ELEPHANT

RUN THE JEWELS • NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS
SPOON • HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS • MARIAN HILL • LIZZO
HOUNDMOUTH • LECRAE • ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND
HIPPO CAMPUS • THE RECORD COMPANY • ZZ WARD • RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE
MONDO COZMO • NONAME • FUTURE THIEVES • MIDDLE KIDS • MVSTERMIND

RON GALLO • JONNY P • OKEY DOKEY • JESS NOLAN • CHRIS BANDI • JACK GRELLE
18ANDCOUNTING & THEONLYENSEMBLE • BETH BOMBARA • MATHIAS & THE PIRATES • STARWOLF
DAILY PERFORMANCES BY ROBOT+BIKE ON THE LOUKIDZ STAGE

Strange Folk Festival
2017-09-23 - 2017-09-24 | Carondelet Park, 3900 Holly Hills Dr, St. Louis, MO, 63116, United States
SEPTEMBER 23rd-24TH, 2017
Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-7pm
Shop from 200 indie makers, designers, and artists coming from all over the country. Some people call Strange Folk Festival “Etsy in person” and we curate the best established brands and up and coming makers to set up shop in the shady pastures of Carondelet Park near Horseshoe Lake.
SEE ALL THESE AWESOME LOCAL BANDS: FOR FREE!
SATURDAY:
Syna So Pro-11am
The Defeated County
+The Good Deeds-12:30pm
Endora-3:30pm
Traveling Sound Machine-5:30pm
Illphonics-6:30pm
SUNDAY:
Steven Deeds-11am
Ruth Acuff-12:30pm
Super Fun Yeah Yeah Rocketship-2pm
Androbeat-3:30pm
CaveofSwords-6pm
FREE ADMISSION. FAMILY/PET FRIENDLY. SOME BEER. OCCASIONAL EXOTIC FLAVORS.
Featuring The Wandering Sidecar Bar, Urban Eats, Whisk Bakery, Big Heart Tea and many more. Our bespoke children’s playground, Fort Featherbottom returns + adorable hands-on DIY projects.

First Friday at the Science Center
2017-10-06 18:00 - 23:30 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
Geek out on the first Friday of every month!
Learn the real science behind science fiction at our First Fridays events! Each month has a different theme, features free hands-on activities and culminates with a free 10pm screening of a classic science fiction move in the OMNIMAX® Theater. First Friday favorites like public telescope viewings, scifi trivia and special prices for OMNIMAX® films are a staple at every event. Tickets for the free 10pm show are available starting at 6pm on the evening of the First Friday event and are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
First Friday activities such as our presentations, sci-fi trivia, 10pm sci-fi film, etc. are primarily designed for adults and recommended for audiences 16 years and older. Our public telescope viewings and free 7pm Planetarium show are recommended for all ages.
October 6th: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
November 3rd: Stargate
December 1st: Doctor Who

Historic Shaw Art Fair
2017-10-07 - 2017-10-08 | Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4200 Flora Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
October 7 & 8, 2017
4100 & 4200 blocks of Flora Place
St. Louis, Missouri
The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association (SNIA) has hosted the very popular Shaw Art Fair each fall since 1993. Located on the tree-lined parkway of beautiful Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair is one of the premier fine art and fine craft fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Roughly 135 top caliber artists and craftspeople from around the country are selected each year to participate in the professionally juried event.
The fair showcases a number of different art mediums, including:

Clay
Digital
Drawing / Pastels
Fiber Art
Glass
Jewelry
Mixed Media
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Woodwork

Visitors and artists will enjoy the festive atmosphere that includes live music, a food court featuring food from many local restaurants, and a children’s art area.
This event is held concurrently with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market, which is located directly across Tower Grove Avenue from the Shaw Art Fair.
2017 EVENT INFORMATION
Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 7th from 9am to 5pm
Sunday, October 8th from 10am to 5pm
Location:
Blocks of 4100-4200 Flora Place, St. Louis MO 63110
Admission:
$7 per adult, which is good for both days! Children 14 & under are free with an adult. Bring a non-perishable food item to receive $1 off admission—benefiting Isaiah 58 Ministries and Mount Olive church.
2017 MUSIC Presented by UIC
Saturday, October 7 – Music Stage
9:00 – 10:00 am
Central Visual and Performing Arts Rock & Soul Band
10:30 – 11:30 am
Chris Grabau
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Palaver
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Finn’s Motel
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Cave of Swords
Sunday, October 8 – Music Stage
10:00 – 11:00 am
Jazz St. Louis – Jazz All-Stars
Jazz
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mariner 5
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Bach To The Future
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Keokuk
4:00 – 5:00 pm
iLLPHONICS
2017 PERFORMERS
Throughout the day each day strolling the grounds
Minth Magic – Magic & Mayhem
Saturday, October 7 – Art Activity Area center of 4200 block
11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30pm
Blaque Berry Puppets
Sunday, October 8 – Art Activity Area center of 4200 block
11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 3:30pm
Blaque Berry Puppets

Artists
Visitors

Deadline for online entry: April 22
(Link for more Details)
Entry Fee: $7 good for both days. Children 14 and under free with an adult.

Entry fee: $25 – Booth fee: $300
Parking is available on neighborhood streets and in Tower Grove Park.

Notifications will be sent by May 15
Food and beverage court, plus live music round out the offerings.

Final Payment: June 22
Bring a can of food and receive a $1 discount!

Last day to cancel & receive 100% exhibition fee refund: July 15
Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Last day to cancel & receive 50% exhibition fee refund: August 12

Proceeds benefit the community development and philanthropic activities of the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association.

Harvest Festival
2017-10-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63127, United States
More than 3,500 patrons attend this annual event featuring fall foods and beverages from St. Louis’ top restaurants, a farmers market, locally made arts and crafts, live music and more on the Park grounds.

Tickets available at the door
Adults: $10
Laumeier members $8
Children 10 and younger: free
Leashed dogs welcome!

Central West End Window Walk
2017-12-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Central West End, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End’s annual Window Walk, now in its 8th year.
Window Walk is a month-long celebration highlighting the many wonderful attributes of the holidays in the CWE, with Holiday fun every Saturday in December. Visitors are invited to stroll amidst elegantly decorated windows while shopping at boutiques, enjoying seasonal libations and delicious meals at local restaurants.
The Central West End Business Community Improvement District will collect toys and blankets for our Window Walk sponsor, Shriner’s Hospital St. Louis, this year. Drop off your donations at the gift wrapping station at the intersection of Maryland and Euclid.
Window Walk takes place on December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 1-5 p.m.
Festivities Include:
Live Music
Ice carving demonstrations
Complimentary carriage rides
Complimentary Gift Wrapping
Holiday performers
Free s’mores and kettle corn
Visits with Santa
Balloons and face painting with the Moolah Shriners
The Great Snowman Hunt:
Search for snowman ornaments hidden in windows of participating businesses throughout the CWE. Find 15 snowmen to redeem a prize and a chance to win $50 in CWE Bucks. Prizes can be picked up at Q Boutique and Left Bank Books.
Holiday window displays designed in partnership with St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine and area designers
Participating businesses include:
AG Jeans
Bar Italia: Window designed by C & M Interiors.
Handcrafted by Bissinger’s: Window designed by Nistenhaus Design LLC.
Bonobo’s: Window designed by Design St. Louis & Interiors by Bethlyn.
Brennan’s: A Holiday tree in their front window will feature ornamental airplane bottles of premium liquors. Customers are invited to pick one to take. The “Mini Brennan’s” mobile bar truck will serve boozey apple cider, hot chocolate and more.
The Candle Fusion Studio: Hosting a scent guessing game for children and adults each Saturday of Window Walk. Stop in, smell, guess and win a prize! Holiday sale promotions include a $5 gift card for every $25 dollar gift card. In addition, when customers create 3 fragrance products, candles, wax tarts, body sprays and more, the 4th is free. Window Designed by Yours by Design.
Cassie’s
The Chase Park Plaza Spa– Window designed by The James Trogolo Company.
Centro
Coffee Cartel: Warm holiday beverages will be served throughout the month of December, including each Saturday during Window Walk. Window designed by Greg M Gorman & Installed Graphics
Culpepper’s: Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments.
The Cup: Window Designed by Ember Home Studio.
Drunken Fish
Enchanting Embellishments: Serving up cotton candy to all neighborhood shoppers. Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments.
Evangeline’s
Eye Roc Eyewear
Fauxgerty: Complimentary gift wrapping and garment patches and embroidery with Daily Disco on December 2nd.
Froyo
Gamlin Whiskey House: Window Designed by Krista Howard Interiors
The Golden Grocer: Window designed by Visual One.
Jeni’s Ice Cream: Window designed by Symone Johnson
Jenny Walker Jewelry: Studio Sale on Saturday the 16th, located at 510 N Euclid .
Kingside Diner
La Petite Spa: Window designed by Visual One.
Left Bank Books– Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments
Lemon Spalon: $20 gift certificates for every $100 gift certificate purchased.
Llywelyn’s: Crafting a specialty Cranberry Mule for $5 served from 1-5 p.m. every Saturday. Window designed by Yours by Design.
Mike’s Bikes
Mission Taco: Window Designed by Greg M. Gorman & Graphics Factory, Inc.
Pi Pizzeria
Q Boutique: Window designed by J-Pop Design Studio and ACI Plastics
Scape: Window designed by Krista Howard Interiors
Selkirk Auctions: Complimentary notecard set and holiday treats for the kids.
Their December Gallery Auction will take place the second Saturday of Window Walk, December 9th. All are encouraged to stop by and observe the auction or even place a bid! The Auction begins at 10 AM and continues throughout the day.
Window designed by ASID Missouri East Chapter.
Shelton Davis
The Silver Lady: Window designed by Retail Design Institute St. Louis Chapter.
Straub’s: With exciting food samples offered each Saturday including: Grace’s Cookies, Straub’s popcorn deli cheeses and wine and vodka demos.
Sub Zero Vodka Bar: Window designed by Greg M. Gorman & Installed Graphics.
Taste of Lebanon: Window designed by Visual One.
Vino Gallery– Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments
Wolfgang’s Petshop

Central West End Window Walk
2017-12-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Central West End, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Central West End’s annual Window Walk, now in its 8th year.
Window Walk is a month-long celebration highlighting the many wonderful attributes of the holidays in the CWE, with Holiday fun every Saturday in December. Visitors are invited to stroll amidst elegantly decorated windows while shopping at boutiques, enjoying seasonal libations and delicious meals at local restaurants.
The Central West End Business Community Improvement District will collect toys and blankets for our Window Walk sponsor, Shriner’s Hospital St. Louis, this year. Drop off your donations at the gift wrapping station at the intersection of Maryland and Euclid.
Window Walk takes place on December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 1-5 p.m.
Festivities Include:
Live Music
Ice carving demonstrations
Complimentary carriage rides
Complimentary Gift Wrapping
Holiday performers
Free s’mores and kettle corn
Visits with Santa
Balloons and face painting with the Moolah Shriners
The Great Snowman Hunt:
Search for snowman ornaments hidden in windows of participating businesses throughout the CWE. Find 15 snowmen to redeem a prize and a chance to win $50 in CWE Bucks. Prizes can be picked up at Q Boutique and Left Bank Books.
Holiday window displays designed in partnership with St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine and area designers
Participating businesses include:
AG Jeans
Bar Italia: Window designed by C & M Interiors.
Handcrafted by Bissinger’s: Window designed by Nistenhaus Design LLC.
Bonobo’s: Window designed by Design St. Louis & Interiors by Bethlyn.
Brennan’s: A Holiday tree in their front window will feature ornamental airplane bottles of premium liquors. Customers are invited to pick one to take. The “Mini Brennan’s” mobile bar truck will serve boozey apple cider, hot chocolate and more.
The Candle Fusion Studio: Hosting a scent guessing game for children and adults each Saturday of Window Walk. Stop in, smell, guess and win a prize! Holiday sale promotions include a $5 gift card for every $25 dollar gift card. In addition, when customers create 3 fragrance products, candles, wax tarts, body sprays and more, the 4th is free. Window Designed by Yours by Design.
Cassie’s
The Chase Park Plaza Spa– Window designed by The James Trogolo Company.
Centro
Coffee Cartel: Warm holiday beverages will be served throughout the month of December, including each Saturday during Window Walk. Window designed by Greg M Gorman & Installed Graphics
Culpepper’s: Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments.
The Cup: Window Designed by Ember Home Studio.
Drunken Fish
Enchanting Embellishments: Serving up cotton candy to all neighborhood shoppers. Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments.
Evangeline’s
Eye Roc Eyewear
Fauxgerty: Complimentary gift wrapping and garment patches and embroidery with Daily Disco on December 2nd.
Froyo
Gamlin Whiskey House: Window Designed by Krista Howard Interiors
The Golden Grocer: Window designed by Visual One.
Jeni’s Ice Cream: Window designed by Symone Johnson
Jenny Walker Jewelry: Studio Sale on Saturday the 16th, located at 510 N Euclid .
Kingside Diner
La Petite Spa: Window designed by Visual One.
Left Bank Books– Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments
Lemon Spalon: $20 gift certificates for every $100 gift certificate purchased.
Llywelyn’s: Crafting a specialty Cranberry Mule for $5 served from 1-5 p.m. every Saturday. Window designed by Yours by Design.
Mike’s Bikes
Mission Taco: Window Designed by Greg M. Gorman & Graphics Factory, Inc.
Pi Pizzeria
Q Boutique: Window designed by J-Pop Design Studio and ACI Plastics
Scape: Window designed by Krista Howard Interiors
Selkirk Auctions: Complimentary notecard set and holiday treats for the kids.
Their December Gallery Auction will take place the second Saturday of Window Walk, December 9th. All are encouraged to stop by and observe the auction or even place a bid! The Auction begins at 10 AM and continues throughout the day.
Window designed by ASID Missouri East Chapter.
Shelton Davis
The Silver Lady: Window designed by Retail Design Institute St. Louis Chapter.
Straub’s: With exciting food samples offered each Saturday including: Grace’s Cookies, Straub’s popcorn deli cheeses and wine and vodka demos.
Sub Zero Vodka Bar: Window designed by Greg M. Gorman & Installed Graphics.
Taste of Lebanon: Window designed by Visual One.
Vino Gallery– Window designed by Enchanting Embellishments
Warby Parker: Serving up a delectable array of new frames, presents, and gift cards this season. Plus some delicious holiday treats on December 9th!
Wolfgang’s Petshop

Shakespeare Festival - Romeo & Juliet
2018-06-01 - 2018-06-24 | MO
Shakespeare Festival’s most anticipated event of the year is our mainstage production in Forest Park. In 2018, Romeo & Juliet returns to Shakespeare Glen for the first time since their inaugural season.
The Green Show is traditionally a prelude to an evening’s main performance and serves as a means of preparing the audience for that night’s offerings. At Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, our 90-minute Green Show includes featured local musical acts, jugglers, a family craft area, and more
Summary: In Verona, Sampson and Gregory (Capulet servants) complain that they will not put up with insults from the Montague family. Abram and Balthasar (Montague servants) appear and the four start quarreling. Benvolio (Lord Montague’s nephew) appears and tries to break up the quarrel, but Tybalt (Lady Capulet’s nephew) appears and picks a fight with Benvolio. At length, officers try to break up the fight, even while Lord Capulet and Lord Montague begin to fight one another. The Prince of Verona (Escalus) appears and stops the fighting, proclaiming sentences of death to any that renew the fighting.

Uncorked
2018-06-01 16:00 - 23:00 | Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Performing on the Bud Light Main Stage: Mat Kearney, Plain White T’s, Matt Nathanson, Rozzi, Pete Ayres Band, The Big Rigs, Alexandra Kay, A Love Electric, Feel Good Inc and Hounds.
The two-day festival is back at Kiener Plaza and surrounding streets, located west of the Old Courthouse downtown. ENTERCOM St. Louis produces and hosts the festival in partnership with Gateway Arch Park Foundation and the City of St. Louis with additional support from the Downtown Neighborhood and Business Associations.
St. Louis Uncorked is FREE to attend and will be open Friday, June 1st from 4:00 – 11:00 PM and on Saturday, June 2nd from 3:00 – 11:00 PM. The festival will feature multiple national and local music artists on the Bud Light Main Stage, beer, dozens of wine brands, food for purchase, local vendors and other festival experiences.
Guests can upgrade their festival experience with tickets to the Bud Light Party Plaza and the Southern Comfort Side Stage VIP areas. The Bud Light Party Plaza features Sugarfire Smokehouse and beverage pass for $55 and the Side Stage includes a beverage ONLY pass for $30. Both areas will feature drinks from Southern Comfort, NUE Vodka, Fireball and the Bud Light family of products.
FRIDAY:
4:00 – Alexandra Kay
6:00 – A Love Electric
7:00 – The Big Rigs
8:00 – The Verve Pipe
9:00 – Matt Nathanson
10:00 – Plain White T’s
SATURDAY:
4:00 – Feel Good Inc
6:00 – River Kittens
7:00 – Hounds
7:55 – Rozzi
8:50 – Pete Ayres Band
10:00 – Mat Kearney

First Friday at the Science Center - Jurassic World
2018-06-01 18:30 - 23:30 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States
First Friday is the Science Center’s premier experience for adults. Many activities are designed with individuals age 16 or older in mind. Families are welcome to enjoy the activities using parental discretion.
Unless otherwise noted $, all activities are FREE! Free parking on First Fridays! All items marked with a TR require tickets. Tickets for free screenings available at any box office, starting at 6:00 pm.
NOT TO BE MISSED!
8PM, OMNIMAX/2 TTT
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: PEERING INTO A JURASSIC WORLD – THE NEW SCIENCE OF FLESHING OUT DINOSAURS
Discover the latest in dinosaur digital reconstruction with the Science Center’s collaborating paleontologist, Dr. Ashley Morhardt, Washington University School of Medicine. Learn about the Visible Interactive Dinosaur Project and how its findings compare to how dinosaurs are depicted in Jurassic World.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, ENTIRE CAMPUS
PLAY DINOSAURS AMONG US!
Start the game on the First Floor of the Main Building at the Archon table. Travel throughout the campus to discover Jurassic Park-inspired clues, solve the challenge, and claim your prize!
ONGOING ACTIVITIES, 6-9PM
LOWER LEVEL-LL
Get creative in the Fossil Prep Lab and make your own Dino Masks!
Learn about fossils with the Eastern Missouri Society of Paleontology.
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Visit the Life Science Lab and learn about genetics and evolution with our favorite amphibians, the axolotls.
Visit our First Friday Partners, including Dancakes and Anime St. Louis, in Boeing Hall South at our Dealers’ Room and Lounge and enjoy food and drink specials!
Try some puzzles with Escape the Room St. Louis and learn about their many themed escape rooms.
Explore Triceratops brain research with Washington University in St. Louis.
Try out paleontology and adventure board games from Game Nite, in the Life Science Lab Classroom.
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Head out to GROW and learn about our Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program and how paleontology can be integrated into STEM learning.
Sink your teeth into the Titanosaur Burger (1/2 pound burger with bacon jam & American cheese) at the Fermentation Station.
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Don’t miss tonight’s food and drink specials in The Loft – Mesozoic Mimosa and Volcanic Dino Wings (Spicy Chicken Wings).
Makerspace-2
￼Dinosaur? Footprint? Escape Vehicle? What will you create at the Jurassic World Cardboard Build?
Planetarium – Celebrating Star Wars Day!
Try out the Blue Motion Simulators ($5 for Non-Members and Members) the I-360 Interactive Flight Simulators ($7/$6 for Members) and our new Virtual Reality Transporter ($10/$9 for Members).
Public Telescope Viewing – weather permitting (Archery Field) – night sky viewing beginning at 8pm, with the St. Louis Astronomical Society.
Learn about reconstructing genomes with the UMSL Technology Learning Center.
Discover more about space exploration with St. Louis Space Frontier and The Moon Society.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
6:15 pm, CenterStage/LL
Presentation: Here Comes the Dinosaur!
6:30 pm, OMNIMAX/2 TR $
Sea Monsters
All tickets $6, $5 for college students with valid id
(2007, 40 minutes)
7:00 PM, PLANETARIUM/2 TR
PLANETARIUM SHOW: THE SKY TONIGHT
Free! (45 minutes)
7:00 PM, THE LOFT/2
FIRST FRIDAY TRIVIA
Limited seating; sign up in The Loft.
7:00 PM, MAIN BUILDING LOBBY
DINO FLASH MOB
7:15 PM, CENTERSTAGE/LL
PAVEMENT PORTALS: AUGMENTED REALITY PAVEMENT ART BY CHALK RIOT AND HEAVY PROJECTS WITH CHALK RIOT ARTISTS CHELSEA RITTER-SORONEN AND LIZA FISHBONE
8PM, OMNIMAX/2 TR
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: PEERING INTO A JURASSIC WORLD – THE NEW SCIENCE OF FLESHING OUT DINOSAURS, WITH DR. ASHLEY MORHARDT
8:15PM, CENTERSTAGE/LL
DINO LAB: CREATING CREATURESDINO LAB: CREATING CREATURES WITH LION FORGE COMICS
9PM, T. REX MEETING ROOM/LL TR
GEEK UNIVERSE RADIO SHOW: HOW JURASSIC PARK CHANGED EVERYTHING, WITH HOST JIM YELTON
10:00PM, PLANETARIUM/2 TR
ONE MILLION YEARS B.C.
(1966, not rated, regular screen format, 100 minutes)
10:00PM, PLANETARIUM/2 TR
JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH
(2008, PG, regular screen format, 93 minutes)
PLAN TO ATTEND THESE UPCOMING FIRST FRIDAYS!
JULY 6 – STAR TREK
AUGUST 3 – ARTHURIAN LEGENDS
SEPTEMBER 7 – HARRY POTTER
OCTOBER 5 – THE GOONIES

Green Homes Festival
2018-06-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Help your family live green! Join us for a hands-on, day-long festival of learning, playing, and engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds with an interest in sustainable, healthy lifestyles.
Explore the links between sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation at home and a healthy environment. Talk with green product and service exhibitors and learn more about home improvement and healthy homes.
Hosted by the EarthWays Center, the festival features local foods and spirits , and children can enjoy activities such as recycled art projects, solar model cars and solar oven s’mores. Workshops throughout the day share the many ways that plants, air, water, soil and energy sustain our homes, our health and our planet.
The festival will be held rain or shine.
