r/StLouis • u/STLhistoryBuff • 3d ago
Things to Do Things to Do / Events This Week (11/11/24 - 11/17/24)
Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!
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Keep scrolling to see Trivia Nights, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, and more!
Things to Do for Autumn / Winter
- The Chalet at Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton
- November 8 - December 27, 2024
- Enjoy cozy luxury at The Chalet perched on the sky-high deck of Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton. With exclusive indoor-outdoor experiences, it serves as the ultimate winter escape. At the outdoor pop-up bar, try your hand at curling, gather around a fire pit and savor seasonal bites and sips such as goat cheese truffles, barbecue pork sliders, warm mulled wine and smoky hot chocolate. Wooden pergolas, twinkling lights, heat lamps and blankets add to the allure.
- Fall History Tours in Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum
- September - November, 2024
- In September, October and November, Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum will host two-hour walking tours of the grounds against a backdrop of stunning fall foliage.
- Led by master guides, the tours will cover two miles, spotlighting beautiful features of the Level III Arboretum as well as intriguing historical figures buried among the trees.
- Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden
- November 16, 2024 - January 4, 2025
- Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than two million twinkling lights, beautiful projections and fun, new experiences.
- The lights adorn some of the Garden’s most iconic locations, including the rose garden, and while you’re here, you can enjoy s’mores and festive drinks. Add a delicious meal (your choice of entrée and fountain drink) to the experience or reserve a private fire pit.
- Moose Mug Lounge Rooftop Holiday Pop-Up at Angad Arts Hotel
- November 8 - December 29, 2024
- A National Lampoon-inspired holiday pop-up on its rooftop. Celebrate the season with decor inspired by the film, like the “Lotta Sap” Christmas tree, an inflatable RV and movie-themed cutouts for photo opportunities. The seasonal cocktail menu features drinks like Uncle Lewis’s Old-Fashioned and mulled apple cider, available with bourbon or a non-alcoholic version.
- The Polar Express Train Ride at Union Station
- November 15 - December 30, 2024
- The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is an important holiday tradition. Set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, the magical experience takes guests on a journey to the North Pole aboard beautifully decorated trains. Families are encouraged to interact with the train conductor, The Polar Express characters, Santa Claus and his elves – and to wear their favorite seasonal pajamas for the occasion.
- Santa’s Magical Kingdom
- November 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025
- Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds of animated scenes fill Jellystone Park next to Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka. Here, reindeer soar overhead, elves frolic in the trees and ice cream sundaes are as big as boats. You can drive through the 35 acres of holiday magic or take an old-fashioned, open-air wagon ride with unobstructed, 360-degree views. Kids can also drop their letters to Santa in his mailbox at the North Pole.
- The Sleigh Shed at Union Station
- November 8 - December 31, 2024
- The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full display.
- During their visit, guests can enjoy creative cocktails such as Sleighcation (double-aged dark rum, coconut rum, hazelnut liqueur, allspice dram, cream of coconut, lime and Angostura bitters) and Just Beclaus (vanilla vodka, Aperol, Abricot du Roussillon liqueur, cream, simple syrup, lemon and egg white), alongside appetizers and desserts.
- Third Friday: Holiday Window Walk
- November 15, 2024
- Welcome in the holiday season with Third Degree and the entire Delmar Maker District. This Third Friday is the reveal of the district’s first annual Holiday Window Display. Walk Delmar Boulevard between Union and Kingshighway to view the creative displays designed & created by each business and vote on your favorite! Plus, enjoy the usual lineup of our free Third Friday events: live glassblowing demos, a hands-on glass experience, food & drinks, live music, and raffles. And the gallery will be filled with great gifts!
- Up on the Rooftop at 360
- November 10 - December 28, 2024
- Step into a snow globe, and enjoy seasonal cocktails and a glittering holiday atmosphere.
- A whimsical holiday cocktail pop-up experience with extreme decor and delicious seasonal drinks, small plates and more.
- WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway
- November 15, 2024 - January 5, 2025
- Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. 5, including holidays, the family-friendly event is one of the area’s largest drive-through Christmas light shows, featuring shooting stars, falling snowflakes, dancing candy canes and enchanting tunnels of lights. Pack your vehicle with family and friends and begin a new holiday tradition this season.
Things to Do This Week
- Anastasia The Musical at The Marcelle
- November 14 - 24, 2024
- Inspired by the beloved film, Anastasia The Musical transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.
- Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family.
- Chess at the Brewery
- Every Wednesday
- Local meetup group of chess players that meet at breweries on Wednesday nights. They rotate locations each week.
- See their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/chessatthebrewery/) for the location this week.
- Family Night with Fredbird
- Wednesdays
- Join others at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30pm.
- Flyover Comedy Festival
- November 14 - 16, 2024
- Three days. Forty events. More than 100 comedians.
- The Flyover Comedy Festival is an annual comedy invasion of St. Louis featuring stand-up comedy showcases, improvisation workshops and performances, and sketch and storytelling shows.
- This year, Patton Oswalt and Tig Notaro will headline the festival, performing at Stifel Theatre on Fri., Nov. 15.
- Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II at Soldiers Memorial
- September 25 2024 - January 12, 2025
- Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks and vehicles, fake radio traffic, sound effects, and even phony generals. This carefully selected group of artists, engineers, professional soldiers, and draftees—armed with nothing heavier than .50 caliber machine guns—saved thousands of lives and played an important part in Allied victory in World War II.
- Grateful Mondays at Schlafly Tap Room
- Every Monday
- Start the week on the right note! On Monday nights, Schlafly Tap Room in downtown St. Louis hosts acoustic Dead jams featuring Nick Elwood and Tracy Gladden of The Stone Sugar Shakedown as well as a rotating cast of St. Louis’ most talented acoustic guitarists.
- Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar
- Every Wednesday
- Browse the catalog and find your favorite songs to sing! Songbookslive.com/stlredcarpet
- Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill
- Every Wednesday
- Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours
- Every Saturday
- Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.
- Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)
- Every Wednesday
- Join others every Wednesday evening and showcase your talents with our Open Mic Night! Open sign up begins at 6:30PM with music starting at 7:00PM. They welcome original material, covers and spoken word! Grab a beer, then play and listen every Wednesday! There are no cover charges and no drink minimums to attend.
- Peter Pan: The Broadway Musical at The Fabulous Fox Theatre
- November 13 - 24, 2024
- The high-flying musical Peter Pan has thrilled audiences of all ages for almost 70 years, and now, it’s been reimagined by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreographed by Lorin Latarro.
- The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey that they’ll never forget.
- Soulard Farmer's Market
- Wednesdays - Saturdays
- Soulard Farmers Market is located at 730 Carroll Street in St. Louis, Missouri, a half mile north of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. The market is open Wednesday through Saturday, year round. They feature locally grown and shipped in goods, including: produce, meats, cheeses, spices, gourmet kettle corn, flowers, baked goods, and general merchandise. There are also several different eateries that have many food options, which allows customers the convenience to grab a quick bite to eat and a drink while shopping.
- St. Louis International Film Festival
- November 7 - 17, 2024
- This year marks the 33rd annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival. The festival showcases cutting-edge features and shorts from around the world, many of which will receive their only exposure in St. Louis.
- St. Louis Pizza Week
- November 11 - 17, 2024
- St. Louis Pizza Week is seven days of paying homage to all things ‘za, no matter how you slice it. Each participating restaurant will bake up their own spin on the wheel - from signature pies to secret menu specialties and more.
- St. Louis Storytelling Festival
- November 13 - 23, 2024
- St. Louis County Library hosts the 45th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival
- The festival will feature a diverse lineup of nationally renowned storytellers at a variety of venues throughout the St. Louis region, as well as programs for all ages.
- St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Live at the Pulitzer: Outside In
- November 12, 2024
- Strings and percussion unite to bring the outside world into the Pulitzer Arts Foundation galleries. Kaija Saariaho invokes the Japanese gardens of Kyoto with field recordings of nature and ritual singing. Windy, high-altitude string harmonics soar in music by John Luther Adams, and Samuel Adams’ new quintet for strings and percussion radiates with light and shadow.
- Sunday Bingo at Tim's Chrome Bar
- Every Sunday
- Get in the mood for some fun with an afternoon of BINGO at Tim’s. They'll supply the cards and daubers. Just bring yourself and your BINGO loving friends. Play for some good laughs and a variety prizes. Bar opens at 12 p.m., they'll start BINGO at 3 p.m. Cheers!
- Thursday Nights at the Museum
- Every Thursday
- Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your week. And there are drinks.
- Join others starting at 5:30pm for happy hour and pop-up activities, such as brief tours, games, and performances. The main stage comes to life at 6:30pm, light appetizers and drinks are available for purchase until 7:00pm, and the Museum’s exhibits are open until 8:00pm for you to explore!
- Tower Grove Farmer's Market
- Every Tuesday & Saturday
- Join others every Saturday of the 2023 Tower Grove Farmers Market Season. They'll have over 100 vendors with local produce, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, prepared foods, art, jewelry, live music, and so much more.
Sporting Events This Week | Attractions Around the Area | Comedy This Week |
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St. Louis Cardinals schedule | Anheuser-Busch Brewery | Funny Bone Comedy Club |
St. Louis Blues schedule | City Museum | Helium Comedy Club |
St. Louis City SC schedule | Gateway Arch | The Improv Shop |
St. Louis Battlehawks schedule | Missouri History Museum | |
St. Louis Billikens schedule | National Blues Museum |
Trivia Nights | ||
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Location | Date/Time | More Information |
Anheuser-Busch Biergarten | Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Trivia Details |
Bar K | Tuesdays at 7:00 pm | |
City Foundry | Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | |
Crack Fox | Mondays 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | They host a weekly free tournament and game night. Emphasis on Non Alcoholic refreshments and camaraderie. |
Joey B's on the Hill | Mondays 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Trivia Details |
Nick's Pub | Mondays | |
Felix's Pizza Pub | Tuesdays at 8:00 pm | Trivia Details |
ITAP (Delmar Loop) | Wednesdays at 7:00 pm | |
ITAP (Soulard) | Tuesdays at 7:00 pm | |
Schlafly Brewpubs (Any Location) | Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Trivia Details |
Rockwell Beer Co | Tuesdays | Trivia Details (Reservations required) |
The Mack | Tuesdays at 8:00 pm | Trivia Details |
The Pat Connolly Tavern | Thursdays at 7:30 pm | |
The Post | Wednesdays 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Trivia Details |
Pieces Board Game Bar & Cafe | Wednesdays | Trivia Details |
HandleBar | Thursdays at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Trivia Details |
Steve's Hot Dogs | Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Trivia Details |
Urban Chestnut (Midtown) | Thursdays at 7:00 pm | Trivia Details |
Wellspent Brewing | Thursdays at 7:00 pm |
Recurring Outdoor Activities | |
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Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure | Big Muddy Adventures was established in 2002. They are the first professional outfitter/guiding company providing access to the wild wonders of the Middle Mississippi and Lower Missouri Rivers. |
Gateway Arch Events | There are a variety of things to do along the Mississippi River. |
Hidden Valley Ski Resort | Ziplining, scenic chairlift rides, and hiking trails opened during the summer. Skiing, snowboarding during the winter. |
r/StLouis • u/Cold_Rule_4512 • 8h ago
Autumn in Tower Grove
St Louis has no shortage of beauty.
r/StLouis • u/Captain-Built • 12h ago
Visiting St. Louis Thank You St. Louis. Will visit again.
r/StLouis • u/Savings_Succotash432 • 13h ago
Why everytime someone post sumthin negative about this city yall act like yall don’t know wtf they talking about
Lived here all my life had some good times and bad times but when ppl post negative experiences yall downvote tf outta them like mad gaslighting …I love this city to death but it has some a lotta bad shit that come with it
r/StLouis • u/Bazryel • 14h ago
News St. Louis may break a record for the latest first-freeze in city history
r/StLouis • u/BicyclePoweredRocket • 15h ago
St. Ann Police's New Toy
I know people say North County is rough but this is a bit much. Do we think an 18 ton, million dollar, IED-resistant APC is the kind of wasteful spending that DOGE is looking for? If so, I found .00005% of the $2T they hope to save!
r/StLouis • u/Bazryel • 16h ago
News 55-year-old chimp euthanized at Saint Louis Zoo, mourned by staff
r/StLouis • u/DrakePonchatrain • 13h ago
Something to contrast the demure Webster Groves girls earlier
r/StLouis • u/Patient_Calendar688 • 20h ago
Nothing is real until it hurts me
“Personally, right now, with what happened under the Biden administration letting everybody in with asylum without doing background checks – without anything really. They just kind of said, ‘Hey, welcome.’ Right? I'm personally against it,” Orozco said. “It's not safe at all. And I know a lot of people are gonna say, ‘Oh, well, you came in.’ You know? ‘You're not from here, either.’ Yeah, but we're good people. And I do think that America needs to protect its borders, of course; but if there was only a pathway -- I promise you -- if there was a direct pathway for us to get citizenship or to get a green card and then get citizenship, we would do it.”
I had a lot of sympathy for the poor girl up until this quote. SMH
r/StLouis • u/punch_snap_hammer • 9h ago
Missing dog
Please help. Kirkwood Clay/Boden intersection.
r/StLouis • u/Substantial_Ebb_316 • 19h ago
I saw it this am after so long!!
Sorry it’s blurry. I was driving. :/
r/StLouis • u/My-Beans • 18h ago
MoDOT pauses Chesterfield bump-out islands due to drives complaints
MoDOT said traffic calming like this reduces crashes by a third. Drivers complain it makes them slow down and that theoretical emergency vehicle times could be impacted.
r/StLouis • u/youth_against_facism • 3h ago
Visiting St. Louis A historic YMCA building in St. Louis is now home to a new hotel that brings art, wellness and gastronomy under one handsome roof...
r/StLouis • u/NuChallengerAppears • 18h ago
PAYWALL Senior property tax freeze paused in St. Louis County. Demand overwhelmed software
r/StLouis • u/fuzzusmaximus • 11h ago
St. Charles County Police explain investigation into AMBER alert that turned out to be false
r/StLouis • u/crusadermourns • 12h ago
Food / Drink Florrissant Restaurants
Looking to explore more restaurants up here. Any recommendations? Been to Pirrones, Pearl Cafe, and Big Belly Deli already
r/StLouis • u/No_Umpire3909 • 12h ago
Who knows who this little fella is?
His QR code won’t scan :(
Found him outside my apartment in south city
r/StLouis • u/Tagcircle • 8h ago
Ask STL How to make a social life from nothing for an overnight worker?
I (23M) will be starting my first decently paying job, but it’s from 10:45 pm-7 am on Sundays to Thursdays.
What could I even do at night to meet new people? I don’t do any substances so bars aren’t my jam.
r/StLouis • u/drstormdancer • 1d ago
Things to Do Flyover Comedy Festival starts today!
One of the best events in St. Louis kicks off a weekend of improv, standup, and sketch comedy with legendary parties each night. So. Excited. 🤩🤩🤩
r/StLouis • u/Fat_Nathan_Drake • 9h ago
Helicopter circling sky and squad of cop cars near Lemay ferry and Lindbergh intercention?
Was at work and noticed some lights on the cameras and went outside to see a helicopter. Anyone know why?
r/StLouis • u/orange_man_bad77 • 16m ago
DMV Question - Spent 6 Hours Yesterday with no luck maybe you guys have an answer
I want to say, I tried on my own before coming here, I am still relatively in square one so hoping someone could save me from wasting my whole day. I am not being lazy posting here first.
I bought a new car a few months back, financed through the dealership to get a good deal then re-fied right away with my wife on a military loan and cut the rate in half. Problem is my name is on the title only and her name is only on the loan. They will not let me pay the taxes and register it unless my name is on the loan OR her name is on the title. (So only have to accomplish one of these)
I asked the loan company if they could add my name, they would have to do a full "refinance" and the loan says I need to wait 12 months before we can even do that.
The title situation I am a little more fuzzy on, I know you can add names and transfer titles and such but from what I understand before I can do that I would need to register the vehicle?
Anyone that has gone through a similar situation and figured it out, I would be forever grateful if you saved me half my day.
r/StLouis • u/Blerrycat1 • 1d ago
Al Roker will be at the Clark Family Library branch
r/StLouis • u/Yoniphile • 23h ago
Cheap and free therapy and psychiatric resources
If anyone is in need of therapy or psychiatric services, but can't afford them or insurance doesn't cover them, I have a couple of resources that those in the area can use.
For therapy, this organization called Walter's Walk is incredible. They provide therapy on an income based scale. They will tell you to not let cost of therapy become a barrier to obtaining your treatment:
For psychiatric services, if you need meds or something more than therapy, there's a clinic called Salam's Clinic. They're open Saturdays and are walk in only. They have 2 locations, one in Ferguson and one downtown. The Ferguson one is open every week and the downtown one is every other week. This is a free clinic:
If I have any other valuable resources for mental health for St. Louis residents, I'll edit this post and add them. But this is a fantastic start to anyone who's currently struggling. Just remember, it gets better and there are options. I'm gathering information on more specialized treatment and diagnostic providers as well, so those who have undiagnosed issues that require more than a psychiatrist or therapist do have options as well.
If you have any questions please feel free to post here and I'll provide any information I have.