Sunsets and Snowcones on the Greenways

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026

Enjoy free snow cones and watch as the sun sets on greenways across the St. Louis metro area at Sunsets and Snowcones sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. This free summer series is designed to connect people to nature and community while highlighting the 135 miles of greenways maintained by the agency.

Sunsets and Showcones takes place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the following dates:

  • June 3 at the Brickline Greenway, 3145 Market Street, St. Louis. Register here.
  • June 18 at the Meramec Greenway, Al Foster Trailhead, 225 Grand Ave. Wildwood, Mo. Register here.
  • July 9 at the Centennial Greenway, Warson Park, 1200 North Warson Road, Olivette, Mo. Register here.
  • July 30 at the St. Vincent Greenway, Trojan Park, 6154 Etzel Ave., St. Louis. Register here.
  • August 6 at the Dardeene Greenway, Legacy Park, 5490 5th St., Cottleville, Mo. Register here.
  • August 13 at the Mississippi Greenway, Chain of Rocks Park, 10840 Riverview Dr., St. Louis. Register here.

For more information, visit greatriversgreenway.org

Great Rivers Greenway is a public agency created by a vote of the people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County in the year 2000 to connect the region with greenways. There are 135 miles of greenways and counting for you to explore and enjoy.

Photo courtesy of Great Rivers Greenway

 

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