St. Louis Earth Day Festival (Muny Grounds in Forest Park)
The timing for this couldn't be more perfect. Just after Forest Park being crowned the best city park in America, we gather on its grounds to celebrate the planet that made it possible. The 2026 St. Louis Earth Day Festival brings 200+ vendors, live music on the Main Stage, a sustainable fashion show, and the annual Sustainability Awards Ceremony, all completely free to attend. This is a St. Louis tradition at its finest. Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M.

Saint Louis Ballet: Cinderella (Touhill Performing Arts Center)
The Saint Louis Ballet Company bring glass slippers, beautiful choreography, and one of the most beloved fairy tales ever told back to the Touhill stage for the first time since 2022. Whether you're a lifelong ballet devotee or someone who's never sat in that house before, this is the kind of production that reminds you why live performance is irreplaceable. Friday 5:30 P.M., Saturday 1:00 P.M. & 5:30 P.M., Sunday 2:30 P.M.  

2026 Opening Day (Six Flags St. Louis)
It's the unofficial start of summer in St. Louis! Six Flags re-opens its gates on Saturday, and the energy is always electric. Every coaster, every ride, and every funnel cake stand is back in action for the season. This is the last year the park will operate as ‘Six Flags” after being acquired by Enchanted Parks this year. So grab your season pass holders, round up the crew, and get out to Eureka! Saturday, 11:00 A.M.

Beetlejuice The Musical (Fabulous Fox Theatre) - Tim Burton's beloved world gets the full Broadway treatment. Big voices, bigger sets, and more laughs than you might expect from a story about the dead. 7:30 P.M.

Anime St. Louis (St. Charles Convention Center) - The 21st annual Anime St. Louis convention kicks off a three-day celebration with industry guests, exhibitors, creative cosplay competitions, and interactive programming covering every corner of fandom. All genres, all fandoms, all welcome. 12:00 P.M.

Cardinals vs. Seattle Mariners (Busch Stadium) - Friday night baseball is back at Busch. The Redbirds host the Seattle Mariners under the lights. Grab a seat, grab a cold one, and settle into one of the best ballparks. 7:15 PM.

Chelsea Handler (The Factory) - The comedian, bestselling author, and pop culture force of nature brings her sharp wit to Chesterfield. If you've been following Chelsea's evolution as a performer and writer over the years, this is a show worth seeing. 7:00 P.M.

Opening Day! St. Charles Market (Historic St. Charles Main Street) - The beloved seasonal market returns to the charming Main Street. Local vendors and artisans bring their very best for you to purchase, all with a backdrop of live music . 7:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

2026 WashMo BBQ & Bluesfest (Washington Farmers’ Market) - Head about an hour west for one of the most fun outdoor events of the spring. This BBQ competition brings 50+ teams competing for over $10,000 USD in prices, with live blues running all day. 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Josh Wolf Live (St. Louis Funny Bone) - The nationally touring comedian brings his story-driven, laugh-til-you-cry stand-up to the Funny Bone. 6:30 P.M & 9:00 P.M.

Spring Fest (Brookdale Farms) - With early 300 acres of rolling farmland, lakes, and river views, this Saturday is all set up for a full day of family fun. Brookdale Farms brings out the wagon rides, barrel train, animal encounters, a mechanical bull, fishing, slingshots, face painting, and a giant jump pad. 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Riverside Flea Market (The Loading Dock) - Make the scenic drive to Grafton for one of the area's largest flea markets, with over 60 vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, handmade crafts, glassware, furniture, and unique collectibles right besides the Mississippi. 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Fancy Tea (Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House) - An elegant tea experience surrounded by hundreds of tropical butterflies in flight. Unique, beautiful, and genuinely unlike any Sunday lunch you've had before. 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Chamber Academy Concert (Touhill Performing Arts Center) - Close out the weekend with a beautiful evening of chamber music. It’s the perfect Sunday night wind-down. 6:30 P.M.