10 THINGS TO DO IN ST. LOUIS IN JUNE
June 12, 2015 admin
Looking for an opportunity to get out and do something awesome this month? Have no fear. We have a list of 10 great events happening in and around downtown St. Louis.
St. Louis Renaissance Faire
Where: Rotary Park, 2577 W. Meyer Rd. in Wentzville, MO
When: Open weekends now through June 14, 2015
Why: Take a trip back to the 16th Century village of Petit Lyon. You can roam the streets to shop for beautiful crafts and goods, eat delicious food, partake in libations, watch jousting knights and interact with interesting villagers, nobles, peasants and others of the past.
Website: http://www.stlrenfest.com/
9th Annual St. Louis Brewers Guild Festival
Where: Central Fields in Forest Park, 5595 Grand Dr. in St. Louis
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 12 and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 13
Why: Celebrate the long history of great brewers in St. Louis. Enjoy more than 100 different beer styles from, music, food trucks and beer samplings. Early entry tickets are also available.
Website: http://www.stlbg.com/
PrideFest St. Louis
Where: Soldiers Memorial between 14th and Tucker and Market and Pine in downtown St. Louis
When: 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 26; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27; and 11-7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
Why: PrideFest St. Louis celebrates gay, lesbian and transgender culture. The three-day event includes tons of live entertainment, food trucks, craft beer and the annual parade.
Website: http://pridestl.org/
Circus Flora
Where: Grand Center District, 3511 Samuel Shepard Dr. in St. Louis
When: There are shows each day of the week through June 28.
Why: This is St. Louis’s own one-ring theater circus production. Viewers are as close at two feet and never more than 40 feet away from the main event. This year’s production is called “One Summer on 2nd Street” and you’ll be taken back to the Roaring 20s.
Website: http://circusflora.org/
Downtown Walking Tour
Where: Downtown St. Louis; meet at the Old Courthouse on the Broadway side.
When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13
Why: Celebrate the history of this fantastic city and also learn about the architectural heritage of many of the buildings. You can do one of two tours--the East Tour of the West Tour--with each having their own highlights. The tour is hosted by the Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Inc.
Website: http://www.landmarks-stl.org/
St. Louis Cardinals Home Game
Where: Busch Stadium, 700 Clark Ave. in St. Louis
When: Multiple Dates
Why: Baseball is America’s summer pastime so why not head out to Busch Stadium for some Cardinals baseball. There are a variety of home game dates this month and tickets are affordable.
Website: Click here to see tickets.
Summer Yoga
Where: Ballpark Village, 601 Clark St. in St. Louis
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays April through October
Why: Well besides the health benefits of doing yoga, these classes are free! Yep. That’s right. Totally free. All ages and levels are welcome, and there is also a yoga tank giveaway each week, too.
Website: Click here for the full schedule.
Skyline Dinner Cruise
Where: Gateway Arch Riverboats, 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. in St. Louis
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 24
Why: Enjoy a relaxing evening on the river complete with entertainment, dinner and gorgeous skyline views.
Website: Click here for tickets.
Friday Night Live! - New Politics & Atlas Genius
Where: Ballpark Village, the Busch II Stage, 601 Clark St. in St. Louis
When: 6 p.m. June 19
Why: Rock out to hit songs like “Harlem” and “Trojans” at the new permanent outdoor Busch II Stage. Tickets are just $10.57 in advance or $15 the day of the show. All shows are 18 plus.
Website: Click here for ticket information.
Saturday Afternoon Blues
Where: Bootleggin’ BBQ, 1933 Washington Ave. in St. Louis
When: 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Saturday
Why: Because nothing goes better with BBQ than a little live Blues music.
Website: http://bootlegginbbq.com/events