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Things to Do in St. Louis
The complete guide to things to do in St. Louis: free world-class attractions, tonight’s events, weekend plans, live music, food, family fun and every STL neighborhood — updated daily.
Wondering what to do in St. Louis? You’re in the right place. Yell STL tracks hundreds of events every week and every corner of the city — from the Gateway Arch and the free Forest Park museums (the Saint Louis Zoo, Art Museum, Science Center and History Museum all have free admission) to the one-of-a-kind City Museum, Cardinals baseball at Busch Stadium, live music on the Delmar Loop, the Missouri Botanical Garden, Union Station’s aquarium and giant wheel, and neighborhood festivals across Soulard, The Hill, Cherokee Street, the Central West End and The Grove. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or you’ve lived here your whole life, find tonight’s events, weekend plans, free activities, family fun, date night ideas and the best restaurants in the Gateway City — all updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in St. Louis?
St. Louis packs world-class attractions into a compact, affordable city: the Gateway Arch, the free Saint Louis Zoo and Art Museum in Forest Park, the one-of-a-kind City Museum, Cardinals baseball at Busch Stadium, live music on the Delmar Loop, and hundreds of events every week — concerts, festivals, comedy, markets and more.
What can you do in St. Louis for free?
More than almost any city in America. The Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum and Saint Louis Science Center all offer free general admission. Add Citygarden, Forest Park, the Cathedral Basilica and Grant’s Farm, plus dozens of free concerts and festivals every month.
What should I do in St. Louis this weekend?
Yell STL publishes a full roundup of everything happening each weekend — concerts, festivals, Cardinals and City SC games, family activities and free events — updated every week at yellstl.com/things-to-do-this-weekend.
What is St. Louis known for?
The Gateway Arch, Cardinals baseball, blues music, toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake and St. Louis-style pizza and BBQ — plus free world-class museums and one of the largest urban parks in the country, Forest Park.
Is St. Louis good for families and kids?
Absolutely. The free Zoo and Science Center, the City Museum’s tunnels and slides, the Magic House children’s museum, the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and Grant’s Farm make STL one of the best family-trip values in the country.