14 Things to Do in St. Louis This Week · September 3–6, 2026

Free Events

Three Run Four Back to School Run & Book Fair

Run 2 or 3 miles with St. Louis's inclusive city-wide run club, then stay for a 90s-style book fair book swap and school supply drive at 4 Hands Downtown.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:30 PM · 4 Hands Downtown, St. Louis

Dork Dancing at Central Fields Pavilion

Joyful, judgment-free community dance event at Central Fields Pavilion — perfect for anyone who just wants to move.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:00 AM · Central Fields Pavilion, St. Louis

Community Night + Represent STL Conversation at The Rep

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis hosts a community night with a Represent STL conversation open to all.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:00 PM · The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Webster Groves

Music & Nightlife

Terror at Blueberry Hill Duck Room

Hardcore punk band Terror plays the intimate Duck Room with support from Gates To Hell, Like Heaven, and Cause of Pain.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · Blueberry Hill Duck Room, St. Louis

Black Veil Brides at The Factory

Black Veil Brides bring their gothic rock theatrics to The Factory with Caskets, Archers, and Holy Wars on the bill.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · The Factory, St. Louis

STL Ska Skank-down Party

A high-energy ska celebration at Old Rock House featuring Rum Luck, Big Time Scottie ft. Murder City Players, The Skatatonics, and Brick City Sound System.

Friday, September 4, 2026 8:00 PM · Old Rock House, St. Louis

Arts & Culture

PAINT LOUIS 2026

Annual outdoor mural and street art event transforming the riverfront at 1000 S Wharf St. into a living canvas with artists painting live.

Friday, September 4, 2026 · 1000 S Wharf St., St. Louis

Little Women at The Rep

Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic opens at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, directed by Delaney Piggins.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Loretto-Hilton Center, Webster Groves

SLAM Cinema – The Piccirilli Factor

The Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a free outdoor film screening as part of its SLAM Cinema series.

Friday, September 11, 2026 6:30 PM · Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park

Date Night

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Tribute

A candlelit string ensemble tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at The Link Auditorium — atmospheric, romantic, and unexpected.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · The Link Auditorium, St. Louis

Family-Friendly

Tower Grove Farmers' Market Harvest Festival

The beloved Tower Grove Farmers' Market celebrates the harvest season with vendors, seasonal produce, and community festivities.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 8:00 AM · Tower Grove Farmers' Market, St. Louis

Outdoors & Active

Focus With Your Eye Photo Walk – Maplewood

Creative community photo walk through the Maplewood neighborhood for photographers of all skill levels.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 10:00 AM · Maplewood, St. Louis

Flag Football with St. Louis Young Professionals

The St. Louis Young Professionals Social Group organizes a casual flag football game — open to all skill levels.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 2:00 PM · St. Louis

Food & Drink

Food Truck Fridays at Tower Grove Park

Sauce Magazine's Food Truck Fridays returns to Tower Grove Park with live music by One Way Traffic Trio and a lineup of local food trucks.

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Tower Grove Park, St. Louis