What's New In The Lou: August 21st

What’s Happenin’ in St. Louis 👀

Friday, Aug 22

• 🎆 Grant’s Farm Summer Nights – Head to Grant’s Farm for extended hours (5–10 p.m.). There’s a live band in the Bauernhof at 6 p.m. and a dazzling drone show over the courtyard at 9 p.m.. Admission is free before 5 p.m.; after that you’ll need a ticket, but kids under 3 are free.

• 🦓 Night at the Zoo – The Saint Louis Zoo opens its gates to adults (21+ only) for an after‑hours stroll. From 6–9 p.m. guests can sip drinks, sample bites at tasting stations and enjoy complimentary carousel and train rides with live entertainment.

• 🎸 Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder – Rock out as two classic‑rock legends bring the Brotherhood of Rock Tour to Hollywood Casino. Showtime is 7 p.m. and you’ll hear hits from Styx, REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin and Eagles’ guitarist Don Felder.

Saturday, Aug 23

• 🌎 Festival of Nations – Tower Grove Park transforms into a multicultural village with food, music and art from more than 80 countries. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.–7 p.m. and admission is free.

• 🌮 St. Louis Street Food Festival – Ballpark Village hosts a weekend of bites. VIPs get early entry from 12–2 p.m.; general admission runs 2–8 p.m. with live entertainment, a mechanical bull and family‑friendly activities,

• 🍅 Tower Grove Farmers Market – Stock up on produce and pastries at the park’s Saturday market (8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.). While it’s earlier than our usual start time, this beloved market deserves a mention.

• 🎆 Grant’s Farm Summer Nights (Day 2) – Couldn’t make it Friday? The festivities repeat on Saturday from 5–10 p.m. with live music and the 9 p.m. drone show.

Sunday, Aug 24

• 🌍 Festival of Nations (Day 2) – Keep exploring global cuisines and crafts at Tower Grove Park from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

• 🌮 Street Food Festival (Day 2) – Ballpark Village continues the food‑lover fun with more bites, drinks and entertainment. General admission opens at 2 p.m.

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