Things to Do in the Lou October 2024
October 5th & 6th
A stone’s throw from the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Historic Shaw Art Fair takes place at the intersection of Flora Place and Tower Grove Avenue. The fine art fair features 130 artists showcasing their ceramics, paintings, pastels, photography, sculptures, woodwork and more. Food and music will supplement the art.
October 4th - 6th
This fall, the Best of Missouri Market returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden with almost 100 vendors, offering unique handicrafts, locally produced foodstuffs, bespoke jewelry, native plants and more. Kids will also have a blast with fall-inspired activities such as sustainable pumpkin decorating.
October 5th
Dance, eat and party in the streets of The Grove during this annual festival praised for its diversity. Live music, interactive art, street performers, fashion shows and a bubble bus set the tone, so you know that you’ll have a good time. While you’re in the area, fuel up at the Food Village, which boasts bites and sips from local establishments.
October 11th & 12th
Home to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Biergarten, Soulard is the perfect location for Oktoberfest. The free, family-friendly event honors St. Louis’ German brewing traditions with multiple beer stands serving the best suds around town. Attendees can also enjoy traditional German food, a wine garden and live music.
October 10th - 30th
Boo at the Zoo is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family. Come for the spellbinding decorations and stay for the fall-inspired food.
Entertainers will be strolling around the Saint Louis Zoo, and you can visit the animals at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, the Herpetarium and the Insectarium.
October 18th
The St. Louis Bourbon Festival returns to the historic Lemp Mansion as part of St. Louis’ lineup of fall festivals and events. This year’s festival footprint doesn’t stop there, though. It has expanded along four city blocks with additional spaces to explore along Cherokee Street and Demenil Place. Imbibers can enjoy more than 500 whiskies from around the world, along with live music, street performers, food trucks and a scotch and cigar patio. Bottoms up!
October 19th
More than 40 local and national breweries will come together for the St. Louis Beer Fest. There will be 120 beers available, and admission includes unlimited samplings as well as access to all the exhibits at the Saint Louis Science Center.
October 25th
Raise your spirits with samples from regional breweries, wineries and distilleries at this sinister soirée hosted by the Missouri Botanical Garden. Between sips, you can meet local paranormal investigators, talk to fortune tellers, learn about the spirited history of the garden and strut your stuff in a monstrous costume contest. Throughout the evening, fire performers and stilt walkers will dazzle guests while Rockstar DJs spin screaming good tunes to incite dancing.
October 25th and 26th
The annual pumpkin glow in historic St. Charles promises deals, squeals and, of course, plenty of pumpkins. Glowing carved pumpkins will illuminate South Main Street, and Legends & Lanterns characters will offer chilling ghost stories and haunting encounters. You can also take advantage of the extended store hours to snag locally made gifts and souvenirs.
October 26 and 27
Attracting more than 100,000 visitors every year, the Apple Butter Festival is the largest event in Kimmswick. While participants can enjoy the small-town ambiance, live entertainment and between 500 and 600 food, drink and craft vendors, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes, too. On Friday, the Kimmswick Historical Society gathers to peel and prepare the apples. Then, before dawn on Saturday and Sunday, the apples are cooked in a kettle over a wood-burning fire until the fragrant spread is thick enough to seal in jars. After one taste of the apple butter, you’ll want to stock your pantry with the indulgence.
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