18 Things to Do in St. Louis This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival

A multi-day cultural celebration bringing food, music, and community together across the weekend.

Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00 AM · St. Louis

St. Louis Chuseok Festival

Celebrate the Korean harvest festival Chuseok with food, cultural performances, and community at Tower Grove Park.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Tower Grove Park, St. Louis

MADE Maker Fest at Makers Yard

A full-day celebration of local artists, makers, designers and creators with hands-on activities and live demos in the Delmar Maker District.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Makers Yard, Delmar Maker District

Arts & Culture

The Last Show on Earth

A new play created by humans for humans, running through September 26 at Equally Represented Arts — provocative and timely original theater.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:30 PM · Equally Represented Arts, St. Louis

Come From Away

Opening weekend of the acclaimed musical about the small town that welcomed 7,000 stranded travelers after 9/11, now on the Stages St. Louis mainstage through October.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · The Ross Family Theatre, Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, Kirkwood, MO

Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO

Intricate light sculpture installation by HYBYCOZO exploring geometric patterns found in nature, on view at Missouri Botanical Garden through September 26.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 9:00 AM · Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis

Free Events

Frizz Fest 2026 featuring KIRBY

A free outdoor music festival in Tower Grove Park headlined by KIRBY, celebrating natural hair and community.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Tower Grove Park

Food & Drink

Blues and Brews 2026

Live blues music paired with craft beer at the iconic Anheuser-Busch Brewery for a quintessentially St. Louis experience.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Anheuser-Busch Brewery, St. Louis

Taco & Tequila Crawl: Soulard

A festive bar crawl through Soulard celebrating tacos and tequila at multiple stops.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12:00 PM · Soulard, St. Louis

Music & Nightlife

Y2K Night at Midwestern STL

REMIX throws a Y2K-themed party with two dance floors, five DJs including Colin Lloyd and DJ Timmy Heat, and 2000s bangers all night at Midwestern STL.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:30 PM · Midwestern STL, St. Louis

Robert Plant with Saving Grace

Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant brings his intimate acoustic project Saving Grace to The Pageant — already sold out, a true once-in-a-generation show.

Friday, September 18, 2026 · The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis

Gojira at The Sovereign

Sold-out metal titans Gojira take the stage at The Sovereign with support from Locked Shut.

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00 PM · The Sovereign, St. Louis

Twista at City Winery STL

Chicago rap legend Twista performs two shows at City Winery for an intimate hip-hop experience.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown

Outdoors & Active

Three Run Four Weekly Run at 4 Hands Brewing

Join the city-wide run club for a 2- or 3-mile run from 4 Hands Brewing Downtown, with a free first beer and raffle after.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:30 PM · 4 Hands Brewing Co. Downtown, St. Louis

LaClede's Landing Walking Tour

A guided history walk through LaClede's Landing, one of St. Louis's oldest and most storied riverfront districts.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM · LaClede's Landing, St. Louis

Draw at the Zoo

Join St. Louis artists for a relaxed Sunday morning sketching session at the zoo — bring your sketchbook and enjoy the animals as your subjects.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 10:00 AM · St. Louis Zoo

Date Night

Three Run Four + Drag Queen Charity Bingo

Run 2 or 3 miles with Three Run Four, then stay for Drag Queen Charity Bingo at 4 Hands Brewing — walkers welcome.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 1:00 PM · 4 Hands Brewing Co., St. Louis

Family-Friendly

Fair on the Farm

The Saint Louis Urban Farm hosts a community fair with hands-on farm activities, food, and sustainability education for the whole family.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:00 PM · Saint Louis Urban Farm, St. Louis