Arts, Culture, Recreation in the St. Louis New Area | What’s happening in St. Louis

FEATURED EVENTS

Turkey Bowl

November 14, 2026. Join the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Foundation for its annual fundraiser at the Turkey Bowl! Gather your friends and family for a fun day of regular bowling. There will be hourly attendance prizes and raffle items. This event benefits St. Charles City families and children who cannot financially afford recreational programs. Fee: $4 per person, per game (shoes included). No registration required. Interested in becoming a Turkey Bowl Lane sponsor? Contact our Administration Office at (636) 949-3372.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
12:30 pm
Location: 
Plaza Lanes Bowling Center, 506 Droste Rd, St Charles, MO 63301, United States
See map: Google Maps
Learn More

City of Florissant Veteran's Day Parade/Veteran of the Year Ceremony

Florissant's annual Veterans Day Parade will take place on November 8th 2026 at 1 PM in Old Town Florissant. Come out to support the men and women who have served and who currently serve and fight for our country. Following the parade will be the Veteran of the Year ceremony at the VFW post 4105.
Dates: 
11/08/2026
1 pm
Location: 
Old Town Florissant, Florissant, MO, USA
See map: Google Maps
Learn More

Indigenous Peoples Celebration

November 6, 2026 - November 8, 2026. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the Missouri Botanical Garden with performances, demonstrations, and talks honoring Indigenous knowledge and culture. This year's event welcomes Indigenous artisans from across the country, demonstrating traditional craft techniques
Dates: 
11/08/2026
9 am- 5 pm
Location: 
Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
See map: Google Maps
Learn More

Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY Celebrating FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI

December 5, 2026. Our celebration of the music of FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI by renowned composer Masayoshi Soken will be led by legendary maestro Arnie Roth, performed by the Distant Worlds Philharmonic and a chorus, and joined by FINAL FANTASY XIV & XVI original vocalist Amanda Achen! This exciting program also features iconic works by Nobuo Uematsu, Masashi Hamauzu, Yoko Shimomura, and other great composers from throughout the FINAL FANTASY series. We're also celebrating the 25th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY X with a selection of both new scores and classics, including “Hymn of the Fayth/The Sending,” “Zanarkand,” “Thunder Plains” and more! This special concert includes HD video created by SQUARE ENIX specifically for this tour. Don’t miss out on this multimedia concert experience!
Dates: 
12/05/2026
8 pm
Location: 
The Fabulous Fox, North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA
See map: Google Maps
Learn More

St. Louis Storytelling Festival

St. Louis County Library hosts the 47th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival. Experience a rich program of international folktales, live music-infused storytelling, and compelling personal narratives that celebrate our shared human experience. All events are free and open to the public.
Dates: 
11/08/2026
11/09/2026
11/10/2026
see schedule
Location: 
1640 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA
See map: Google Maps
Learn More

Christmas Event with Santa and the Alpaca Reindeer

Get your Christmas pictures with Santa & the Alpaca Reindeer, shop for those on your list and support our veterans. We will have Food for Sale, Alpaca Basket raffle, a silent auction, 50/50 drawing as well as crafts for the kids.
Dates: 
11/21/2026
10:00 AM
Location: 
Amvets Post 48, Amvets Drive, De Soto, MO, USA
See map: Google Maps
Learn More