Dan Brassil

Apple Butter Festival Kimmswick
2019-10-26 - 2019-10-27 | Kimmswick Visitor Center, 314 Market Street, Kimmswic, MO, 63053, United States
Apple Butter Festival Kimmswick is always the last full weekend of October. The dates for 2017 are October 26th and 27th.
The Apple Butter Festival Kimmswick is the largest celebration Kimmswick has annually drawing over 100,000 visitors. Come enjoy the small town ambiance, stroll through our streets lined with 500 – 600 food, drink and craft vendors. Also enjoy lots of live entertainment throughout the town including bluegrass, country rock, and dulcimer music.
The Kimmswick Historical society will gather on Friday to peel and prepare the apples. Early, before dawn, on each day of the festival, the wood burning fire is lighted, the kettle is filled with apples and cooking and stirring continues for seven to eight hours until the fragrant spread is thick enough to be sealed in jars.
The Apple Butter Festival Kimmswick starts at 10am each day and wraps up around 5pm. The town streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during these hours. Visitors may park at the Windsor School and catch a bus into town. The buses will run throughout the day shuttling visitors to-and-from the parking area at Windsor School. There will also be limited parking available off of Highway K and is just a short walking distance into town.
For the children, there is a miniature train, petting zoo and pony rides that will delight kids at any age. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to come visit, help stir and enjoy the ambiance at the pavilion. Apple butter is for sale each day or until the last jar is sold.

Boo at the Zoo
2019-10-15 - 2019-10-30 | St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63130, United States
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween experience. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Children 12 and under will receive a treat bag upon exiting. Boo at the Zoo is not a trick-or-treating experience.
Nightly, October 15–30, 2019
*5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Admission
Admission includes entrance to Boo at the Zoo, the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel and the 4D Theater featuring “Happy Family 4D.”

$7 for Zoo members (ages 2+)
PURCHASE ZOO MEMBER TICKETS

$8 for non-members (ages 2+)
PURCHASE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

Free for children under age 2
$1 discount for children ages 2 to 12 in costume with on-site ticket purchase
Purchase your tickets online below or at a Zoo entrance the night of the event.

Florissant Fall Festival
2019-10-13 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Rue St. Francois, 100 Rue St Francois, Florissant, MO, 63031, United States
Saturday, October 13th | 11 AM – 5 PM
Once again Florissant Old Town Partners has teamed up with the City of Florissant to announce the date of their Annual Florissant Old Town Fall Festival.
The Fall Festival on rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant is on Sunday October 13th. It begins at 11:00 am this year and runs until 5:00 p.m. on rue St. Francois. Look for all of your favorite activities including a chili cook-off, live entertainment on each block, Fido Follies, children’s activities, large flower show and competition, celebration of our cultural heritage, craft fair, flea market, food booths galore, wine and cheese garden and many other booths and displays. St. Ferdinand Shrine will be selling a variety of Old Shrine Items as well as several activities in the Shrine area.
Once again, the Florissant Police Welfare Association will be hosting a benefit car show on the Knights of Columbus grounds.
The Craft Fair area is always a big hit with over 60 crafters getting you ready for holiday shopping. MoChips – free child identification kits will be back and in City Hall. As for the past several years the festival will include a Children’s Art Festival on the City Hall lawn. The Florissant Fall Festival in Old Town Florissant is chaired by Karen Goodwin and Diana Weidinger and a committee that can’t be beat.

Grovefest 2019
2019-10-05 14:00 - 23:00 | The Grove
Grove Fest, the fun, independent, wild, eclectic yearly festival in STL’s Grove neighborhood will return for its 14th year this October.
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.

Shaw Historic Art Fair
2019-10-05 - 2019-10-06 | Historic Shaw Art Fair, 4200 Flora Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Saturday, October 5th | 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, October 6th | 10 AM – 5 PM

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.
2016 Event Information
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.

Best of Missouri Market
2019-10-05 - 2019-10-06 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Saturday, October 5th | 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, October 6th | 9 AM – 5 PM

Best of Missouri Market. Over 120 regional food producers and crafters offer fresh produce, baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and more. Live music and a Kids Corner with cow milking, pumpkin decorating and barnyard animals. Outdoors under tents, rain or shine. Please note: No trams, free hours or early morning walking hours on signature event weekends.

Admission

15.00 adults (ages 13 & over)
7.00 Garden Members
7.00 children (ages 3–12)
Free for Garden members’ children (ages 3–12)

Art in the Park
2019-09-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Francis Park (St. Louis Hills)
Sunday, September 29, 2019
10 am – 5 pm
St. Louis Hills, rich in architecture and home to beautiful Francis Park, provides the backdrop for Art in the Park. Family, friends and neighbors enjoy artists showcasing their creative wares from jewelry, pottery, glass and textiles to mixed media, wood, sculpture, painting and photography amidst live music, tasty eats, and kids’ activities.

Q in the Lou
2019-09-27 - 2019-09-29 | Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Ready to go hog wild? The 5th annual Q in the Lou is back! Grab an ice-cold brew and sample pure smoked bliss from the world’s best pitmasters, September 27-29 at Kiener Plaza downtown. ENTRY IS FREE! BBQ, drinks and more will be available to purchase. OR Get all you can eat & drink with our Q Pit Pass. Your Pit Pass gets you in any of four exclusive Q Pit Lounges along Pit Row where you’ll enjoy 2.5 hours of all you can eat BBQ, free signature cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks with no waiting and private bathrooms. What’s a barbeque without great tunes? An awesome lineup of musicians is ready to rock the Q. So grab a slab and a cold one and get ready to make some noise.
WHEN
Friday, September 27: 4pm – 9pm
Saturday, September 28: 10:30am – 8pm
Sunday, September 29: 11am – 6pm
WHERE
Kiener Plaza
Broadway and Market
Downtown St. Louis
PRICE
Entry is free!
BBQ, beer, VIP experiences, and more will be available to purchase.
MasterCard cardholders will be randomly selected to win Priceless Moments at the Q.

Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
2019-09-21 12:00 - 23:00 | Old Webster, W. Lockwood N. Gore, Webster Groves, MO, United States
The award-winning Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival was organized 17 years ago by a small group of passionate music lovers who wanted to have a great party in their downtown district. Since that time, it has grown to well over 12,000 annual attendees and features the best in original music, delicious food and beverage, and some of the area’s most unique shopping. Its family-friendly atmosphere gets ages 1 to 100 on their feet and shaking their groove thang together in the streets.
One of the most family-friendly jazz festivals on the planet, the Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival promises non-stop jazz and blues from two stages. This event showcases St. Louis’ most talented performers plus food and drink from area restaurants. Street entertainers also amuse spectators with face-painting, juggling and balloons. Bring your kids, strollers and lawn chairs. Free! Noon to 11 p.m.

Live music will be played throughout the day on the festival’s two performance stages.

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY STAGE
(on Gore Avenue)
Noon – The Bluestreak Band
1:30 p.m. – Melissa Neel
3:15 p.m. – Marquise Knox
5:15 p.m. – Webster University Faculty Jazz Ensemble
7:00 p.m. – Bach to the Future
8:45 p.m. – Jeremiah Johnson

WEBSTER GROVES SUBARU STAGE
(on Allen Avenue)
Noon – MoSTLy Tap/MoSTLy Jazz
1:30 p.m. – Dizzy Atmosphere
3:15 p.m. – WGHS Jazz Band
4:45 p.m. – Charles “Skeet” Rodgers
6:30 p.m. – David Dee and the Hot Tracks
8:15 p.m. – Jim Manley

South Grand Fall Fest
2019-09-21 11:00 - 20:00 | South Grand, 3500 Hartford, Saint Louis, MS, 63116, United States
The South Grand Business District is excited to announce our fourth annual Fall Festival Saturday, September 21st, 2019. The event is to celebrate what makes South Grand and its surrounding community unique, which will incorporate local artists and musicians, dancers, and, most of all, great restaurants, services and shops.
Music at Ritz Park
11–11:30am Desire Lines
11:30am–12pm DJ She Beatz
12–12:30pm Ellen Hilton Cook
12:30–1pm DJ She Beatz
1–1:30pm Alexei Shaun
1:30–2pm EPIQ
2–2:30pm DJ She Beatz
2:30–3pm Chasing Ginger
3–3:30pm Maxa
3:30–4pm DJ She Beatz
4–4:30pm LL Manny
4:30–5pm Rear Window Ethics
5–5:30pmM DJ She Beatz
5:30–6pm Frankie Do Wop
6–6:30pm O’Ivy
6:30–7pm DJ She Beatz
7–8pm Headliner: Tonina

Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival
2019-09-20 - 2019-09-22 | Soulard Park, 7th St. and Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
Sep 21, 10:00 AM – Sep 23, 10:00 PM

Soulard Park, 7th St. and Lafayette Ave., St. Louis 63104

About the Event

Hispanic Festival, Inc. will be turning up the heat for the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival at Soulard Park near 7th Street and Lafayette next to the Soulard Market on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – September 20, 21, 22, 2019. Hours are Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21 from 10am to 10pm and also, Sunday, September 22 from 11am to 8pm. This is the largest Hispanic celebration in the St. Louis area!
The annual event will feature Hispanic Folkloric dancers, over 70 booths and the Los Ninos Kids Corner with Dora the Explorer & Diego.
Take in the sizzling sounds of Hispanic music with live Latino bands playing a variety of music on the premier concert stage including salsa, merengue, latin rock, percussion, cumbia and bachata. Traditional folkloric dancers from Mexico, Brazil and Colombia will be performing as well as offering dances lessons in salsa and bachata.
Our Cultural Village will be host to a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America including Mexico, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Belize, and more.
An addition to this great event is the Low Rider Car Cruise on Sunday, September 22 at 1pm. Other attractions include folk arts & crafts, information booths from several cultural organizations, inflatable rides, petting zoo, salsa dance lessons and a mechanical bull.

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
2019-09-20 - 2019-09-21 | Art Hill, Forest Park, Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park , St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is an annual hot air balloon festival held in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. With more than 70 entrants and 130,000 spectators, it is the most well-attended single-day hot air balloon race in the United States

Friday, September 20, 2019
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race, Balloon Glow at Central Fields
5:00 P.M. – FESTIVITIES BEGIN
Plan ahead, find the perfect viewing area for you and your family and join us for dinner at Central Fields! Enjoy tasty fare from food trucks, concessionaires, and activities – all open beginning at 5 p.m. Or pack your own (soft-sided coolers, please) and settle in at one of the Enterprise Family Picnic areas!
6:00 P.M. – LIVE MUSIC FROM BOOGIE CHYLD ON THE MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY MAIN STAGE
DUSK UNTIL 9 P.M. – BALLOON GLOW OFFICIALLY BEGINS.
The balloons “glow” like huge fireflies, a truly magical scene, and one not to be missed! The balloons do not launch during the balloon glow but for a portion of the evening (weather permitting) the rope line will be released, and spectators will be invited to walk around to enjoy the view and chat with pilots and crew.
9:15 P.M.— PNC BANK FIREWORKS FINALE

Saturday, September 21, 2019
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race presented by PNC Bank
12:00 P.M. – THE GREAT FOREST PARK BALLOON RACE FESTIVITIES BEGIN

Maryville University Main Stage featuring DJ Reggie
Enterprise Family Picnic Areas Open
Purina Children’s Entertainment Area Opens Featuring:

Purina Pro Plan Performance Team
Children’s Hospital Activities
PNC Bank Mobile Learning Adventure
Performances from location St. Louis dance and theatre troupes
Inflatables, games, giveaways

Midway concessions, food trucks and sponsor activities begin – including fun and giveaways from Phillips 66, MO Lottery, Marcus Wehrenberg Theatres and more.

3:00 P.M. – SKYDIVERS TAKE FLIGHT
3:30 P.M. – OPENING CEREMONIES
4:30 P.M. – PNC BANK “HARE” BALLOON LAUNCHES
4:45 P.M. – “HOUND” BALLOONS LAUNCH

Taste of St. Louis
2019-09-13 - 2019-09-15 | Soldier’s Memorial, 1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
THE ULTIMATE FOOD EXPERIENCE
2019 dates and times:
Friday, September 13, 4pm – 11pm
Saturday, September 14, 11am – 11pm
Sunday, September 15, 11am – 6pm
We are excited to officially announce that the Taste is moving back to Downtown St. Louis! 2019’s Taste of St. Louis celebrates it’s 15-year heritage with new attractions that highlight the amazing local talent STL has to offer (in the music, culinary and community scene).
In addition to the big move, we have made the shift in 2019 to really focus on what makes our city great, and to take that focus to a new level to educate, elevate and celebrate:
Educate: Highlighting the culinary wonders that exist in St. Louis and educating the region about healthy eating habits, recipes, and achieving well-being through food
Elevate: Taking the event to new heights by bringing it back downtown and making it a must-attend for individuals, couples, and families by introducing new attractions and events.
Celebrate: Building community throughout our region by introducing new restauranteurs, new products, new companies, new musical artists and soon to be new friends.
THE AWARD-WINNING TASTE OF ST. LOUIS IS FREE TO ATTEND

Symphony Concert in Forest Park
2019-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Art Hill, Forest Park, Fine Arts Drive in Forest Park , St. Louis, MO, 63112, United States
Experience St. Louis’ favorite evening at the annual free Forest park concert as Stéphane Denève leads his first concert as Music Director. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and relax with family and friends at the base of Art Hill for a musical celebration with the SLSO that is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display. No tickets are required for this event.

Experience a night under the stars at our 51st annual FREE Forest Park Concert at the base of Art Hill
Mark your calendar for one of St. Louis’ favorite musical events of the year
Stay afterwards for the impressive firework display

Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm
Stéphane Denève, conductor
St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
Kevin McBeth, director
SMITH arr. Sousa/Damrosch The Star-Spangled Banner
JOHN WILLIAMS Olympic Fanfare and Theme
MILLS/TRADITIONAL arr. Hayman/Maness “Meet Me in St. Louis” – “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
BERNSTEIN Candide Overture
BERNSTEIN “Mambo” from West Side Story
BIZET Selections from Carmen Suite No. 1
BIZET “Farandole” from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
TRADITIONAL arr. Hayes “Ain’t That Good News”
BERLIOZ “Hungarian March” from The Damnation of Faust
HANDY arr. Hayman St. Louis Blues March
JOHN WILLIAMS “Main Title” from Star Wars
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever

St. Louis Art Fair
2019-09-06 - 2019-09-08 | Downtown Clayton, 16 N Central Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Saint Louis Art Fair is a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top fine art fairs. Each year the Saint Louis Art Fair is held in the streets of Clayton, Missouri, attracting over 150,000 art enthusiasts to a space filled with quality food, art, and music.
Friday, September 6th 2017 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, September 7th 2017 | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, September 8th 2017 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Central West End Window Walk
2018-12-22 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 9th 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 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 1-5 p.m.
Dec. 22
-Window Viewing
-Ice Carving
-Complimentary Carriage Rides
-Free S’mores and Kettle Corn
-Holiday Street Performers
-Complimentary Gift Wrapping
-Caroling and Live Music
-Visits with Santa
-Face Painting & Balloons
-The Candle Fusion Studio:
-Guess that Scent: Put your holiday nose to the test! The Candle Fusion Studio is hosting a scent guessing game for children and adults. Stop in, smell, guess and win a prize!
-For every $25 purchase, receive a $5 off gift card.
-Create 3 custom fragrance products and get the 4th free. Candles, wax tarts, room & body sprays, reed diffusers and spa salts. Mix and match to your heart’s content!
-Golden Grocer:
-Offering organic gluten free, vegan hot chocolate with vegan marshmallows, with any purchase in December.
-Left Bank Books:
-Go on a blind date with a book! For a donation of any amount to the Left Bank Books Foundation, choose a wrapped mystery book (with a few helpful context clues) to take home with you!
-MaryAnn’s Tea Room:
-They will be holding a weekly drawing for High Tea for Two. Be sure to stop by and register for your chance to win!
–Q Boutique:
-20% off regular price merchandise (in-store only)
-Rush Bowls:
-Enjoy complimentary Holiday Peanut Butter Balls in store.
-Straub’s:
-Children are invited to decorate their own Christmas Cookies!
-Warby Parker:
-Enjoy Kaldi’s coffee and sugar cookies.
-Stories around the Fountain with Mrs. Clause- 4:00 p.m.

Central West End Window Walk
2018-12-15 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 9th 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 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 1-5 p.m.
Dec. 15
-Window Viewing
-Ice Carving
-Complimentary Carriage Rides
-Free S’mores and Kettle Corn
-Holiday Street Performers
-Complimentary Gift Wrapping
-Caroling and Live Music
-Visits with Santa
-Face Painting & Balloons
-The Candle Fusion Studio:
-Guess that Scent: Put your holiday nose to the test! The Candle Fusion Studio is hosting a scent guessing game for children and adults. Stop in, smell, guess and win a prize!
-For every $25 purchase, receive a $5 off gift card.
-Create 3 custom fragrance products and get the 4th free. Candles, wax tarts, room & body sprays, reed diffusers and spa salts. Mix and match to your heart’s content!
-The Chase Park Plaza:
-Complimentary fresh cookies will be available in the lobby of The Chase Park Plaza for Window Walk participants.
-The Cup:
-They are hosting a “storytime” reading session for children! Each child will receive a free homesize cupcake.
-Golden Grocer:
-Offering organic gluten free, vegan hot chocolate with vegan marshmallows, with any purchase in December.
-Left Bank Books:
-Go on a blind date with a book! For a donation of any amount to the Left Bank Books Foundation, choose a wrapped mystery book (with a few helpful context clues) to take home with you!
-MaryAnn’s Tea Room:
-They will be holding a weekly drawing for High Tea for Two. Be sure to stop by and register for your chance to win!
–Q Boutique:
-20% off regular price merchandise (in-store only)
-Rush Bowls:
-Enjoy complimentary Holiday Peanut Butter Balls in store.
-Straub’s:
-Children are invited to decorate their own Christmas Cookies!
-Warby Parker:
-Enjoy Kaldi’s coffee and sugar cookies.
-CWE Holiday Parade- 3:00 p.m.
-CKDC Dance Performance- 4:00 p.m.

Central West End Window Walk
2018-12-08 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 9th 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 1, 8, 15 & 22 | 1-5 p.m.
Dec. 8
-CWE Holiday Market- 1:00-5:00 p.m.
-Window Viewing
-Ice Carving
-Complimentary Carriage Rides
-Free S’mores and Kettle Corn
-Holiday Street Performers
-Complimentary Gift Wrapping
-Caroling and Live Music
-Visits with Santa
-Face Painting & Balloons
-1764 Public House:
-Enjoy a warm drink from their outside bar!
-The Candle Fusion Studio:
-Guess that Scent: Put your holiday nose to the test! The Candle Fusion Studio is hosting a scent guessing game for children and adults. Stop in, smell, guess and win a prize!
-For every $25 purchase, receive a $5 off gift card.
-Create 3 custom fragrance products and get the 4th free. Candles, wax tarts, room & body sprays, reed diffusers and spa salts. Mix and match to your heart’s content!
-Golden Grocer:
-Offering organic gluten free, vegan hot chocolate with vegan marshmallows, with any purchase in December.
-Left Bank Books:
-Go on a blind date with a book! For a donation of any amount to the Left Bank Books Foundation, choose a wrapped mystery book (with a few helpful context clues) to take home with you!
-MaryAnn’s Tea Room:
-They will be holding a weekly drawing for High Tea for Two. Be sure to stop by and register for your chance to win!
–Q Boutique:
-20% off regular price merchandise (in-store only)
-Rush Bowls:
-Enjoy complimentary Holiday Peanut Butter Balls in store.
-St. Louis Public Library- Schlafly Branch:
-Library users of all ages are invited to enjoy snacks, make crafts and listen to a performance of holiday standards by the Irish music duo Buckley and Walsh. Children can visit and take photos with Santa. The winners of Schlafly’s 3rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest will also be on display.
-Straub’s:
-Children are invited to decorate their own Christmas Cookies!
-Treats Unleashed:
-They’ll be offering free fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies for you, as well as free treat samples for your furry friends!
-Warby Parker:
-Enjoy Kaldi’s coffee and sugar cookies.
-Muny Kids Holiday Performance- 3:00 p.m.
-Stories around the Fountain with Mrs. Clause- 4:00 p.m.
Window Walk Holiday Market
The Window Walk Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, December 8 from 1-5 p.m. in the CWE. The Market is located under a heated tent behind Scape at Maryland Plaza.
We are seeking qualified vendors to participate in the Holiday Market.

All vendors will receive one 10’ x 10’ space with one 8 ft. table and 2 chairs.
The Market will be open from 1-5 p.m. and all vendors must remain open for the duration of the event. Set-up will begin at 11 a.m. Vendors must be torn down and out by 6 p.m.
Payment must be made in full by December 1. Fee: $50.00.
Priority will be given to handmade or upcycled crafts, antiques, art, wares or baked goods. Commercial products will not exceed 25% of items sold.
Applicants will be reviewed by the Window Walk Planning Committee. Priority will be given to vendors selling products that are best suited for holiday shopping and will be approved on a first come, first serve basis.

First Friday at the Science Center - Arthurian Legends
2018-08-03 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.
June 1st: Jurassic World
July 6th: Star Trek
August 3rd: Arthurian Legends

Whitaker Jazz Festival
2018-07-25 17:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-18 17:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-11 17:00 - 22:00, 2018-07-04 17:00 - 22:00, 2018-06-27 17:00 - 22:00, 2018-06-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, United States
The open-air Whitaker Music Festival presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars every summer.
The festival is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity and encourage vitality within the community.
Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets or coolers. Please limit glass. Picnic fare, beer, wine, soda and sno-cones are also available for purchase on-site.

2018 Whitaker Music Festival Schedule

May 23
Gene Jackson

May 30
Brothers Lazaroff

June 6
Lamar Harris

June 13
Charlie Halloran

June 20
John Henry

June 27
Acoustik Element

July 4
Funky Butt Brass Band

July 11
Ivas John Band

July 18
Al Holliday and The East Side Rhythm Band

July 25
Dawn Weber and the Electro Funk Assembly

First Friday at the Science Center - Star Trek
2018-07-06 18:00 - 23:30 | Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, Saint Louis, 63110, United States

Pridefest
2018-06-24 11:00 - 18:00, 2018-06-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Soldier’s Memorial, 1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63103, United States
With estimated an attendance of 300,000 attendees over PrideFest weekend last year, Pridefest STL is one of the most-attended Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) events in the Midwest region.

When and where is the festival?
PrideFest 2018 will take place on Saturday, June 23rd from 11am to 7pm and Sunday, June 24th from 11am to 6pm.

When and where is the parade?
The parade will take place on Sunday, June 24th, 2018 at noon. The parade occurs on Market Street.

How much does PrideFest cost?
Admission to the festival is free, but we strongly suggest a donation of $5. This ensures that we are able to support our many community efforts throughout the year, as well as to provide a safe and enjoyable festival. You can support us in advance by donating online here.

How do I get to PrideFest?
PrideFest is located in Downtown St. Louis at Soldiers Memorial. It is easy to access the festival via MetroLink or MetroBus. A taxi stand is also located at 14th and Market. If you choose to drive, parking is available at meters downtown, which are free of charge on Sunday only. Be sure not to park at reserved meters or in “no parking” areas.

Is there a dress code?
Pride St. Louis doesn’t have a specific dress code; we encourage self-expression and body positivity. We are, however, required by law to abide by the City of Saint Louis’ code of ordinances, which sets standards for what is considered acceptable. Visit their website for more information.

Is PrideFest safe?
We work with a variety of different institutions to ensure the safety of every person, and have increased the security presence at PrideFest due to events such as the Pulse shooting in Orlando. We utilize a combination of hired security (both marked and unmarked), professional events staffing, as well as local police. We encourage each person to remain alert to their surroundings and to report any suspicious behavior to security personnel. To secure the perimeter and keep our guests, vendors, and staff safe, there is bike rack fencing outlining the festival perimeter.
Entrance gates will have staff collecting the suggested $5 donation, and you can receive a free Pride Guide program book.

What should I bring or leave at home?
As in past years, no coolers are allowed onto festival grounds. If you have specific dietary needs or other concerns, we recommend bringing a small, soft-sided lunchbox-style container with you. Large, hard-sided coolers will not be allowed into the grounds. Please do not bring tents to the festival grounds. They block the view and make it hard for others to enjoy the entertainment and festivities. Lawn chairs are welcome. Weapons and firearms are strictly prohibited. Anyone bringing prohibited items into festival grounds will be asked to leave immediately and may be refused re-entry. For everyone’s safety, please do not bring glass containers with you. In compliance with our liquor license, as well as state and municipal law, no outside alcohol is allowed. No one under the legal drinking age of 21 years old is allowed to drink at PrideFest. All individuals appearing to be under the age of 40 years old may be asked for a valid photo ID. Individual, sealed bottles of water are allowed to be carried in. Please do not bring pets; service and/or emotional support animals are always an exception.

Where are bathrooms located?
Restrooms can be found at several locations around the festival. All restrooms are gender-inclusive. The map in the program book will show specific locations.

What do I do if I have a medical emergency?
An ambulance will be on-site at all times during festival hours. A first-aid tent staffed by a team of certified medical professionals can also be found on the festival footprint. In case of emergency, call 911.

What is the theme of the festival?
The theme for PrideFest 2018 is “Remember. Rise. Respect.”

What is there to eat at the festival?
There are plenty of great food choices located in our main food area. Please enjoy the variety of unique food and drinks from our vendors!

Will I need a wristband for alcohol purposes?
Yes. Please visit any beer or liquor booth throughout the festival, show your identification, and purchase a $2 wristband for the day. This ensures shorter lines at alcohol booths, since you will have already shown proof of your age.

Will there be ATMs at the festival?
ATMs are located throughout the festival grounds. You will be able to check your festival program for specific locations.

What kinds of entertainment will there be?
PrideFest brings you dozens of entertainment acts on two stages. Enjoy a variety of acts and performances, including music, dance, and visual arts. Check out the schedule page for biographies and a schedule of performances.

Taste of Downtown
2018-06-17 11:00 - 19:00, 2018-06-16 12:00 - 21:00 | Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
Taste of Downtown STL highlights the many restaurants in Downtown St. Louis during a free admission outdoor festival with some of the best restaurants in Downtown St. Louis paired with drinks, artists, and unique retailers. There is also a local music showcase on the main stage and special experiences with local chefs for patrons to enjoy.
