St. Louis
Music & Movie Night in Ritz Park
Enjoy a free movie and live music in Ritz Park.
Once each month, South Grand hosts this free event. The schedule includes:
June 17: Movie: Labrinth (9 p.m.), Music by the Saturday Brothers (7:30 p.m.).
July 15: Movie: Top Gun (9 p.m.). Music by The Bottlesnakes (7:30 p.m.).
Aug. 19: Movie: Finding Nemo (9 p.m.). Music by Southwest Watson.
More information: southgrand.org
Open-Ended Nature Play in Forest Park
Little ones with big imaginations will have a blast on this nature adventure on Picnic Island in Forest Park.
Bordered by shallow, cascading waterways, a suspension bridge, shade trees and a rock garden, Picnic Island is the perfect place for creative nature adventure. At this program, sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, kids ages 0-6 will explore this beautiful paradise as they create their own story. Bring a hat, water bottle and wear shoes that can get wet.
Shrek the Musical Jr.
In Shrek the Musical Jr., follow the adventures of an ogre who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that to succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.
This very family-friendly performance is presented by COCA.
Two performances: Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 25 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 to $10.
More information and tickets: cocastl.org
National Donut Day at Jazz St. Louis
Celebrate National Donut Day at this free donut tasting, complete with kids' activities and live jazz music.
Stop in to Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz at the Bistro) from 8 to 11 a.m. for donut tastings from 15 local shops, beverages from Starbucks and Oberweis, photo booth fun, a variety of kids' activities and great jazz.
Free. See the event on Facebook
Musical Merry-Go-Round Welcomes Farmer Jason in Concert
Kid-favorite and award-winning entertainer Farmer Jason, whose songs focus on teaching kids about the wonders of nature, will perform a lively, interactive concert geared to kids ages 2 to 8 at the Tick Tock Tavern.
The matinee is at 2 p.m. and advance tickets are encouraged. Tickets are $10 per person; children under 24 months are free if seated on a ticketed adult's lap.
Stargazing at the Gateway Arch
Join members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society and the National Park Service for a night of stargazing on the grounds of the Gateway Arch.
This ranger-led event for all ages includes a special talk followed by telescope viewing.
On the grounds of the Gateway Arch. Free. 8 to 10 p.m. More information: gatewayarch.com
Walk to the Wharf
Join the Great Rivers Greenway's Walk to the Wharf event on Thursdays this summer along the newly reopened Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd.
You'll hear live music and can grab lunch from some of St. Louis' most popular food trucks as you see the recent improvements made along the riverfront and as work continues on the Arch grounds.
Free. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information and a schedule of food trucks and live entertainment visit: greatriversgreenway.org
