What's New in The Lou: September 25th

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
🎻 Powell Hall Reopens: A New Era for SLSO

After a $140 million transformation, the iconic Powell Hall is reopening its doors.

The historic venue for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) now blends century-old grandeur with state-of-the-art acoustics, expanded performance spaces, and modern amenities designed to welcome the next generation of concertgoers.

📍 Tip: Arrive early to explore the redesigned spaces and historic details — and check the SLSO schedule for special performances marking the reopening.

What’s Happenin’ in St. Louis 👀

Friday, September 26th

• 🍺 UCBC Oktoberfest – The Grove. Celebrate with steins of German beer, live music, traditional food, and family‐friendly fun all weekend long.

• 🍺 Oktoberfest at Frontier Park – St. Charles. Family‑friendly free festival with brat-eating contests, live music and Dachshund races. All weekend.

• 🚚 Sauce Magazine Food Truck Fridays – Tower Grove Park. One of the final two events this season. 20+ food trucks and live music. 3-7 p.m.

• 🎃 Pirates & Pumpkins at the Aquarium – Downtown. Pumpkin carving, pirate shows and cannon demos. Fun for all ages.

• 🎶 Central West End Summer Music Series – Enjoy the final free outdoor concerts this year featuring local bands & patio dining specials. 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, September 27th

• 🎤 Evolution Festival – Forest Park. Two days of music, craft cocktails, and chef‑curated bites headlined by major acts like Sublime and Lenny Kravitz. Tickets required. Gates open 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

• 🏳️‍🌈 Tower Grove Pride – Tower Grove Park. One of the region’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations. Two days of parades, performances & vendors.

• 🎉 Macklind Days – Enjoy the free neighborhood street festival packed with local vendors, live music, food trucks, and family activities. 12-8 p.m.

• 🎷 Clayton Jazz Festival – Clayton. Free evening of jazz with top regional artists, art booths and food & drink from local restaurants. 5-10 p.m.

• 🏒 Blues vs. Blackhawks (Preseason) – Downtown. Blues hockey returns to Enterprise Center at 6 p.m.

Sunday, September 28th

• 🎤 Evolution Festival (Day 2) – Forest Park. Music, craft cocktails, and chef‑curated bites headlined by major acts like Sublime and Lenny Kravitz. Tickets required. Gates open 1 p.m. on Sunday.

• 🎃 Halloween Fun Farm Days – Stuckmeyers Farm. Opening weekend. Hayrides, pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, play areas, and fall family activities.

• 🍻 Oktoberfest Finale – St. Charles. Last day to “prost!” with live music and family fun.

• 🍂 Fall Fun Zone - Kirkwood. Kid's Fun Zone & The Great Pumpkin Patch opening weekend. Includes a hay maze, inflatables & more. Admission fee.

• 🎻 Opening Weekend at Powell Hall (Final Day) – Celebrate the grand reopening with inaugural concerts & tours of renovated icon. Tickets online.

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ST. LOUIS NEWS + UPDATES 📰 

🎵 Powell Hall reopens: Local spotlight for the week! The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra unveiled its $140 million renovation with opening concerts Sept 28–29.

🎉 Food hall coming to downtown STL: A new 10,000-square-foot Wash Ave food hall is announced to open in spring 2026, aiming to reinvigorate one of downtown’s most iconic corridors and offer more local dining options in the city’s core.

WEATHER FORECAST 🌡️ 

Friday
81° / 53° ☀️ | 6% rain | 🌬 4 mph

Saturday
85° / 55° ☀️ | 6% rain | 🌬 4 mph

Sunday
85° / 56° ☀️ | 5% rain | 🌬 4 mph

Monday
85° / 59° ☀️ | 5% rain | 🌬 7 mph