STL Tour Guide Lady: 2024 Summer Tour Guide

50 Free Things To Do In St. Louis This Summer

Summer is one of the most festive seasons of the year, and St. Louis has an abundance of opportunities to celebrate and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether you’re a solo traveler or newly planted in the Lou, this guide will lead you to an unforgettable experience at little to no cost.

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June

 

Dutchtown Summer Vibes Street Festival

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 12 pm–5 pm

Live music, shopping, food and drink, kids' activities, and more

Dutchtown

Meramec Street between Louisiana and Michigan

 

Carondelet Concerts in the Park

Sundays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Pack food and enjoy a live concert series

Carondelet Park Band Stand

Loughborough AvenueSt. Louis, Missouri, 63116

 

Family Sunday–Buddhist Art and Vesak Day Celebration

Sunday, June 2, 2024 | 1–4 pm  

Enjoy hands-on art activities and special interactive components for kids within the galleries, inspired by the Buddhist Art in the Museum’s collection.

St. Louis Art Museum

One Fine Arts Drive, Forest ParkSt. Louis, MO 63110-1380

 

As You Like It

Tuesday – Sunday, May 29 — Jun 23, 2024 | 8:00pm

Free Shakespeare performance in the park. Blankets, chairs, food welcome.

 Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park

 

 

First Fridays in Grand Center

Friday, June 7, 2024 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Discover the remarkable array of visual arts while enjoying art, conversation, and entertainment.

Grand Center Arts District

Multiple galleries; Full list at www.grandcenter.org

 

Music Mondays at Citygarden

Mondays through July 29 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Enjoy live music and family fun

Citygarden

801 Market St. St. Louis, MO

 

FIRST FRIDAY: X-Men

Friday, June 7, 2024 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Celebrate the legacy of the X-Men franchise and explore some of the science and history behind the technology, social topics, and superhero abilities.

St. Louis Science Center

5050 Oakland Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Whitaker Music Festival

May 29–July 31| 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Enjoy evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles every Wednesday evening.

Missouri Botanical Garden

4344 Shaw Blvd,St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Just Breathe

Wednesdays in June | 6:00pm–8:00pm

Enjoy a summer wellness experience that includes yoga classes, journaling, music, live DJ performances, food, and more.

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

5700 LINDELL BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO 63112

 

 SLAM Social

Friday, June 7, 2024 | 5–8 pm

Enjoy art and music in the Sculpture Hall 

St. Louis Art Museum

One Fine Arts Drive, Forest ParkSt. Louis, MO 63110-1380

 

Pride DJ Night

Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 6:00–9:00pm

Experience a dose of disco fever and vogue the night away. Local LGBTQIA+ DJs will spin memories and music from local clubs and discos of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, and beyond

Missouri History Museum’s

Grand Hall

 

Sunsets and Snowcones

Tuesday, June 13, 2024 | 5:30–7:30pm

Enjoy free snow cones and watch the sunset over the Mississippi River

Chain of Rocks Bridge and Park

Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO

 

 

CLAYTON SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE GROVE 2024

Saturday, June 8 & June 22, 2024 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Clayton Summer Concerts in The Grove is a free summer music series that is fun for the whole family

The Downtown Park Grove

6100 Main St.,Clayton, MO

 

HullabaZoo

June 13 & 27, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enjoy unique, themed days that highlight different animals at this family-friendly event.

St. Louis Zoo

1 Government Drive St. Louis, MO 63110

 

BLK Family Reunion Festival

Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 11:00 am-7:00 pm

Festival showcasing the region’s culture through music, activities, food, and family

Harris-Stowe State University

​3026 Laclede Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103

 

 

UCity Summer Band

June 11, 18, 25, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Enjoy live family-friendly concerts; Bring a lawn chair, blanket  and food for a great experience.  

Heman Park

1028 Midland Blvd, University City, MO 63130

 

Family Day

Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 9:30am – 12:00pm

Take part in family-centered activities on a special Summer Family Day in the Grand Center Arts District.

Grand Center Arts District

Multiple galleries; Full list at www.grandcenter.org

 

JuneTeenth Festival 2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | 12:00 – 8:00pm

This event is diverse bringing multiple community’s together to celebrate. Celebrating our culture through great food, live bands, Max kidz zone, street fashion show, art, vendors, DJs, merchandise and more.

Downtown

12th & 1300th Washington Avenue St Louis MO

 

Summer Family Fun Series

Wednesdays and Fridays | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts in June and July

Missouri History Museum

5700 LINDELL BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO 63112

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM

Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the family-friendly Wednesday Night Jazz Jam.

Dark Room at The Grandel

3610 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO

 

Third Friday

Friday, JUNE 21, 6-10 PM

Enjoy glass blowing, exhibits, live music and more.

Third Degree Glass Factory

5200 DELMAR BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

 

 Free Family Nights

Friday, June 21, 2024 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm

MADE for Kids hosts Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month (up to two adults and four children)

MADE for Kids

5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

 

Maplewood Concerts in the Park

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 6:00 -8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of music and fun. Guests can bring their own food and drink.

Ryan Hummert Park

2400 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO

 

Dream Girls

June 27-July 3 | 8:15pm

A smash-hit Broadway musical that follows an all-girl Motown singing group on the path to superstardom in the 1960s and ‘70s. Free seating available.

The Muny

1 Theatre Dr., St. Louis, MO 63112

 

2024 PrideFest

JUNE 29TH-30TH, 2024

A festival celebrating PRIDE culture in St. Louis.

Downtown St. Louis

Market St.

 

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July

 

First Fridays in Grand Center

Friday, July 5, 2024 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Discover the remarkable array of visual arts while enjoying art, conversation, and entertainment.

Grand Center Arts District

Multiple galleries; Full list at www.grandcenter.org

 

CLAYTON SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE GROVE 2024

Saturday, July 6 & July 20, 2024 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Clayton Summer Concerts in The Grove is a free summer music series that is fun for the whole family

The Downtown Park Grove

6100 Main St.,Clayton, MO

 

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

July 8-16| 8:15pm

Experience Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s beloved tale centers on young Ariel, who yearns to venture beyond her underwater home and go where the people are, up on land live and outdoors. Free seating available.

The Muny

1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112

 

Sunsets and Snowcones

Tuesday, July 10, 2024 | 5:30–7:30pm

Enjoy free snow cones and watch the sunset over the Mississippi River at Mississippi Greenway: Chain of Rocks Park.

Chain of Rocks Bridge and Park

Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO

 

HullabaZoo

July 11 & 25, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enjoy unique, themed days that highlight different animals at this family-friendly event.

St. Louis Zoo

1 Government Drive St. Louis, MO 63110

 

 Music Mondays at Citygarden

Mondays through July 29 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Enjoy live music and family fun

Citygarden

801 Market St. St. Louis, MO

 

UCity Summer Band

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Enjoy live family-friendly concerts; Bring a lawn chair, blanket  and food for a great experience.  

Heman Park

1028 Midland Blvd, University City, MO 63130

 

Whitaker Music Festival

May 29–July 31| 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Enjoy evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles every Wednesday evening.

Missouri Botanical Garden

4344 Shaw Blvd,St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Summer Family Fun Series

Wednesdays and Fridays | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Family Reunion Festival

Enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts in June and July.

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

5700 LINDELL BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO 63112

 

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM

Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the family-friendly Wednesday Night Jazz Jam.

Dark Room at The Grandel

3610 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO

 

Free Family Nights

Friday, July 19, 2024 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm

MADE for Kids hosts Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month (up to two adults and four children)

MADE for Kids

5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

Carondelet Concerts in the Park

Sundays | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Pack food and enjoy a live concert series

Carondelet Park Band Stand

Loughborough AvenueSt. Louis, Missouri, 63116

 

Maplewood Concerts in the Park

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 6:00 -8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of music and fun. Guests can bring their own food and drink.

Ryan Hummert Park

2400 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO

 

Third Friday

Friday, August 16, 6-10 PM

Enjoy glass blowing, exhibits, live music and more.

Third Degree Glass Factory

5200 DELMAR BLVD ST. LOUIS, MO 63108

 

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August

 

First Fridays in Grand Center

Friday, August 2, 2024 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Discover the remarkable array of visual arts while enjoying art, conversation, and entertainment.

Grand Center Arts District

Multiple galleries; Full list at www.grandcenter.org

 

CLAYTON SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE GROVE 2024

Saturday, August 3,17,31, 2024 | 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Clayton Summer Concerts in The Grove is a free summer music series that is fun for the whole family.

The Downtown Park Grove

6100 Main St., Clayton, MO

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM

Wednesdays | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the family-friendly Wednesday Night Jazz Jam.

Dark Room at The Grandel

3610 Grandel Square St. Louis, MO

 

HullabaZoo

August 8 & 22, 2024 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enjoy unique, themed days that highlight different animals at this family-friendly event.

St. Louis Zoo

1 Government Drive St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Free Family Nights

Friday, August 16, 2024 | 5:00 – 8:00 pm

MADE for Kids hosts Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month (up to two adults and four children)

MADE for Kids

5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

 

Maplewood Concerts in the Park

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 6:00 -8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of music and fun. Guests can bring their own food and drink.

Ryan Hummert Park

2400 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO

 

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 September

 

Saint Louis Art Fair

September 6-8, 2024

Enjoy this celebration of art, culture and entertainment.

Downtown Clayton, MO

Maplewood Concerts in the Park

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 6:00 -8:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of music and fun. Guests can bring their own food and drink.

Ryan Hummert Park

2400 Sutton Blvd. St. Louis, MO

First Fridays in Grand Center

Friday, September 6, 2024 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Discover the remarkable array of visual arts while enjoying art, conversation, and entertainment.

Grand Center Arts District

Multiple galleries; Full list at www.grandcenter.org

 

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race

September 15-16, 2024

Enjoy this annual tradition as it brings families and friends together for a day of wow-moments, new experiences and memories with hot air balloons and other activities.

Forest Park

 

Frizz Fest 2024

Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 12:00-7:00pm

Frizz Fest is a Natural Beauty Festival created to encourage self-love and inspire confidence among women

Tower Grove Park

3817 Main Dr. Near Grand Ave Entrance St. Louis, MO 63110

 

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Free Year Round

 

PARKS (HIKING, PICNIC, BIKING, WALKING)

Suson Park and Farm

Chain of Rocks Bridge and Park

Forest Park

Castlewood Park

Carondelet Park

Lafayette Park

Shaw Park

Oak Knoll Park

Concordia Park

Tilles Park

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Lone Elk Park

Citygarden

The Arch Park

 

 

Museums

St. Louis Art Museum

Economy Museum

Pulitzer Arts Foundation

Missouri History Museum

 

 

Education and Play  

St. Louis Science Center

St. Louis Zoo

Grant’s Farm

**This is not a comprehensive guide for all free things to do in St. Louis, MO.All events offer free general admission. Purchase may be required for food and beverages.