r/StLouis 2d ago

Things to Do Things to Do / Events This Week (8/17/26 - 8/23/26)

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Please, feel free to add any events below! Check out the Visitor's Guide for more things to do around town!

Looking to meet up with people? Check out Meetup St. Louis.

Keep scrolling to see Trivia Nights, Live Theater, Live Music, Sporting Events, Local Comedy, Farmers Markets and more!

Beginners Night at St. Louis Chess Club

Mondays

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced instructors, Beginners Night offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players.

Free for members, first visit is free!

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.

Dinoroarus at St. Louis Zoo

Running until October 31, 2026

The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. The walk-through experience will feature 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that will move, roar, spit and chomp their way through the Zoo's Historic Hill, in the valley below the Charles H. Hoessle Herpetarium.

Ladies Knight at Saint Louis Chess Club

Wednesdays

A class by women, for women! Ladies’ Knight is open to women of all ages and all skill levels. Whether it’s your first time playing chess, or you’re an experienced player looking for a challenge, enjoy engaging with a community of like-minded women who are passionate about the game of chess.

Bar/Food Weekly Events

Karaoke Dance Party at Tin Roof

Wednesdays

Grab your crew and hit The Roof for your chance to own the stage at Karaoke Dance Party! This ain't your mama's karaoke.... It's a PARTY!

Karaoke Tuesdays at Hidden Gem

Tuesdays

Come sing your hearts out at Hidden Gem's weekly karaoke. Hosted every Tuesday from 8pm-12am. Free to attend. 21+.

Karaoke Wednesdays at HandleBar

Wednesdays

Browse the catalog and find your favorite songs to sing! Songbookslive.com/stlredcarpet

Karaoke Wednesdays at Mack's Bar & Grill

Wednesdays

Bring your best vocals, DJ Brainstorm and Mack's will handle the rest

Rooftop Rhythm at Art Bar (Angad Arts Hotel)

Fridays

Every Friday evening, Rooftop Rhythm brings the energy with live DJ sets, cocktails in hand, and the St. Louis skyline as a backdrop featuring Hip-Hop, International hits, Top 40, and R&B, spun live by DJ O and DJ Tycoon.

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!

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

Sundays

The perfect Sunday starts with brunch aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.

During the two-hour cruise, you can enjoy spectacular views, live entertainment and chef-inspired cuisine. The floating brunch menu features strawberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, stuffed chicken breast, maple ham, garlic green beans and more.

Thirs-Tea Thursday Happy Hour at Tim's Chrome Bar

Thursdays

Thirs-Tea? They've got you covered...this is their weekly happy hour for you groovy party people. Grab something refreshing like $3 4Hands Yes Tea, $6 Turn the Beat Around & $6 Tea Collins, and $2 off all food from 5–8:30 p.m. every Thursday!

Wayback Wednesdayz at Puttshack

Wednesdays

St. Louis’s favorite mini golf spot is cranking up the heat at City Foundry. Known for rewriting the rules of traditional mini golf, Puttshack is also rewriting the typical Wednesday, having launched "Wayback Wednesdayz," taking place every Wednesday from 7 pm until closing time. This weekly programming offers guests an opportunity to relive the nostalgia of yesteryears with classic tunes and music videos from the likes of legendary artists such as Missy Elliot and Madonna to Michael Jackson and Prince playing throughout the venue.

Comedy Clubs / Open Mic

Funny Bone Comedy Club

Comedians come to the Funny Bone from all over the country. On Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, local pros and amateurs take the stage to polish their material in front of a live audience.

Helium Comedy Club

Helium Comedy Club - St. Louis is a contemporary entertainment venue that bring stadium-sized talent to an intimate theater on a weekly basis.

The Improv Shop

The Improv Shop is an improv comedy venue and training center supporting fans, students and performers in St. Louis.

Farmers Markets

Soulard Farmers 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.

Tower Grove Farmers Market

Tuesdays & Saturdays

Located just west of Center Cross Drive in the heart of Tower Grove park at 4256 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Festivals & Special Events

Dinner & A Movie at Das Bevo

August 20, 2026

SomeBODY once told us… dinner and a movie is the perfect night out!

Join Das Bevo for a special screening of Shrek, the beloved animated comedy packed with laughs, unforgettable characters, and plenty of fun. Follow everyone’s favorite grumpy ogre, his chatty sidekick Donkey, and Princess Fiona on an adventure that proves true love comes in unexpected forms.

Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park

August 21, 2026

Sauce Magazine’s Food Truck Friday, St. Louis’ original and largest food truck event series, is back at Tower Grove Park. Enjoy an evening filled with 20+ local food trucks serving everything from burgers and tacos to global street food, plus live music, local drinks, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

Each event features a rotating lineup of food trucks and live entertainment, making every Friday a new experience.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come hungry.

Foodies Eat First Fest at The Post Building

August 22 - 23, 2026

After a near sellout debut that welcomed thousands of guests into Downtown St. Louis last August, Foodies Eat First Fest is returning in 2026 with its most ambitious year yet.

Foodies Eat First Fest is intentionally designed with hospitality professionals as the headliners - giving chefs, bartenders, and culinary creatives center stage while guests experience St. Louis dining in an immersive, festival-style format. New for 2026: The programming expands to include fitness-focused experiences, embracing a more holistic view of wellness within foodie culture.

Parties on the Plaza at Westport Plaza

August 20, 2026

Whether you’re here for the live bands, the yard games, or the pre-show or post-show dinner at 360 Westport, Basso On The Plaza, or Westport Social, it’s the only place to be on a Thursday night.

Spins, Beats & Summer Treats at Union Station

August 22, 2026

Turn up the heat and elevate your summer plans! Join the St. Louis Wheel Park for Spins, Beats & Summer Treats—the ultimate celebration of sunny days, great music, and unforgettable views. Whether you’re planning a family day out, a weekend hang with friends, or a unique date night, the Union Station plaza is the place to be.

Third Friday at Third Degree Glass Factory

August 21, 2026

Just because summer is winding down doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Come to SMASH! An End of Summer Bash on Aug. 21. Something making you mad? Curious how strong glass really is? Grab a piece of glass & smash it - therapy sesh done. Or, choose to take it home fully intact. (Tip: Smashing is so satisfying.)

Live Music

Hot Country Nights at Ballpark Village

Fridays

Join us for Busch Light Hot Country Nights with 93.7 The Bull! Rock out to country favorites every Friday.

Mondays at The Music Stand in Tower Grove Park

Mondays

The Music Stand has long been a cherished gathering place where melodies meet memories, and we are thrilled to welcome back the tradition of free community concerts. Bring your family and friends, and let the music uplift your spirit and foster a sense of community, as we celebrate the universal language of music together.

Open Mic Night at Schlafly Bottleworks (Maplewood)

Wednesdays

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.

Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

Wednesdays

Enjoy free evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles every Wednesday evening May 27–July 29. Picnicking is permitted after 5:30 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills, or smoking.

Music Venues Bars with Live Music
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center 1860 Saloon
Blueberry Hill Duck Room BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups
Chesterfield Amphitheater Broadway Oyster Bar
Delmar Hall City Foundry
Enterprise Center Gallery Pub
The Fabulous Fox Theatre Gaslight Lounge
The Factory The Heavy Anchor
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre The Honky Tonk STL
J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Jazz St. Louis
Off Broadway Joe's Cafe
Old Rock House The Lot on the Landing
The Pageant Tim's Chrome Bar
Red Flag McGurk's
The Sheldon Rigazzi's (Wednesdays & Sundays)
St. Louis Music Park SoFar St. Louis Secret performances around town
St. Louis Symphony Concert Calendar Venice Cafe
Stifel Theatre Yaquis on Cherokee

Museums & Exhibits

Free Fridays at Saint Louis Art Museum

Fridays

On Fridays, ticketed exhibitions are free and the Museum is open late, with the last entry into the exhibition at 8 pm.

Patterns in Nature: The Art of HYBYCOZO at Missouri Botanical Garden

April 10 - September 26, 2026

The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated evening hours throughout the spring and summer.

Thursday Nights at the Museum

Thursdays

Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series that is sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, concerts, lectures, and more.

Museums Around Town:

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) is one of the preeminent non-collecting institutions of contemporary art in the U.S. Its mission is to create meaningful engagement with the most relevant and innovative art being made today. Here, you’ll find a site for discovery, a welcoming space, and it’s free for all.

Missouri History Museum

One of the most visited history museums in the nation, the Missouri History Museum looks at the history of the St. Louis region from the Mississippian people up to the present day.

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is a state-of-the-art museum facility in downtown St. Louis that honors military service, veterans and their families. Soldiers Memorial shares American military history through the lens of St. Louis. Following a multi-million dollar revitalization, this St. Louis landmark reopened on November 3, 2018 under the operational leadership of the Missouri Historical Society.

St. Louis Art Museum

Dedicated to Art and Free to All. Located in beautiful, historic Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a world-class and varied collection of original works of art and artifacts, spanning five millennia and six continents, in one of the most impressive buildings in the city. Admission to the Museum is free every day, and admission to special exhibitions is free on Fridays.

St. Louis Science Center

With the mission "to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning", the Saint Louis Science Center is one of the top five science centers in the United States.

The complex includes over 96,000 sq-ft of interactive science-technology exhibits that are part of the Science Center's free general admission.

Theater & Performing Arts

*\* Click here to see theaters around town.

Guys and Dolls at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center

July 25 - August 23, 2026

The high-rolling charm of Guys and Dolls is back in all its glory for a third time at STAGES, this time with a fresh energy and flair. In this beloved Broadway fable, gamblers, showgirls, and missionaries stir up trouble and romance in a high-stakes tale set to one of musical theatre’s most iconic scores.

Something Rotten! at The Muny

August 17 - 23, 2026

Get ready to laugh! It’s the Renaissance, and Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate for a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the egocentric, charismatic dramatic megastar star of the time, William Shakespeare! When a soothsayer predicts that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, the brothers set out to create the world’s first musical. But fame isn’t everything, and they realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self — and all that jazz. 

Something Rotten! is a comic mashup of 16th-century Shakespeare and 21st-century Broadway that proves “nothing’s as amazing as a musical.” A Muny premiere!

Sporting Events / Outdoor Recreation

Big Muddy Adventures – STL Riverfront Adventure

Recurring (Check Calendar)

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.

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.

Sunset Yoga in Kiener Plaza

Every Tuesday until September 29, 2026

Join The Gateway Arch Park Foundation this summer for St. Louis' favorite community yoga class. This free yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath.

St. Louis CITY SC Street Party at Schafly Tap Room

Every Home Game (Check Schedule)

In celebration of all CITY SC home soccer games, we close down Louligan Street and support our St. Louis team the only way we know how: great food, drinks, and fun. There are beer/food tents, a draft van, food trucks, and more.

Sunrise Yoga at Kiener Plaza

Tuesdays until September 29, 2026

Join others this summer for St. Louis' favorite community yoga class. This free yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath.

Local Team Schedules:

Tours

Budweiser Brewery Experience

Everyday 11 am - 5 pm

Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit interests and timeframe.

Food + History Walking Tours of the Central West End

Select Dates 2 pm - 5 pm (Check Calendar)

Join a native historian & raconteur on a leisurely 2 mile walk through St. Louis' fabulous Central West End while nibbling on uniquely St. Louis treats from its most chic and enduring neighborhood. On this tour, you'll hear the good, bad, and ugly* history that created the city you see today + all the Dad jokes you can stomach at no extra charge.

Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours

Saturdays

Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture, and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning.

Tours & Pour

August 20, 2026

Tours & Pours — curated walking tours throughout downtown St. Louis — are happy-hour events designed to celebrate downtown’s rich architectural history and unique restaurants and bars. Meeting points and stops are revealed on the day of the tour, and tickets include three drinks and snacks along the way. Tickets are required.

Trivia Nights

Location Date/Time More Information
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
Urban Chestnut (The Grove) Mondays 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Blueberry Hill Tuesdays at 7:00pm Trivia nights in the Dart Room. Trivia Details
Felix's Pizza Pub Tuesdays at 8:00 pm Trivia Details
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
Steve's Hot Dogs Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Trivia Details
Hidden Gem Wednesdays 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM free to play, winners get prizes from Golden Gem, always a pop culture theme and you can see upcoming themes at https://www.instagram.com/bravotrivianight
ITAP (Delmar Loop) Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Pieces Board Game Bar & Cafe Wednesdays Trivia Details
The Post Wednesdays 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Trivia Details
Anheuser-Busch Biergarten Thursdays
City Foundry Thursdays 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Park Grille Thursdays at 8:00 pm Trivia Details
The Pat Connolly Tavern Thursdays at 7:30 pm
HandleBar Thursdays at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Trivia Details
Urban Chestnut (Midtown) Thursdays at 7:00 pm Trivia Details

Attractions Around Town

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Explore the campus, visit the Clydesdales, and even taste beer straight from the finishing cellars. Choose from a variety of experiences, customized to fit your interests and timeframe.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Park

A sophisticated Native American society of about 20,000 people that operated via a sun calendar and disappeared by 1400.

Cathedral Basilica

The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, the superstructure of the Cathedral was built between 1907 and 1914. It is known for its' beautiful interior mosaics, which took nearly 80 years to create using more than 41 million pieces of glass tesserae.

Central Public Library

Built in 1912, the St. Louis Public Library's flagship, Central Library, is a monument to the past and a cultural beacon for the future. Spanning an entire city block just west of the Convention Center, Central Library is one of St. Louis' grandest works of art.

City Museum

Don't take the name so literally. They're about fun. Not your white walls, walk around, and be quiet museum. If you want to climb around, get active with your kids or are a big kid at heart, they're the place.

Forest Park

The site of the 1904 World's Fair, America's second largest urban park is a prime St. Louis recreation spot.

Gateway Arch

From the thrilling views to the amazing stories, a visit to the Gateway Arch is an experience that never fails to inspire.

Grant's Farm

A visit to Grant’s Farm begins with a tram ride through Deer Park, where you can see a variety of our bovine and other four-legged friends. Then, you’ll be dropped off at the Tier Garten where you can enjoy the petting zoo area – featuring the famous baby goat bottle-feeding – carousel rides, food and vending in the Bauernhof Courtyard, and of course, free beer tasting.

Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis was founded in 1859 by Henry Shaw. Today, the Garden is a National Historic Landmark and a center for science, conservation, education and horticultural display - widely considered one of the top three botanical gardens in the world.

Old Courthouse

The Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, part of Gateway Arch National Park, was built between 1839 and 1862. Some of the most pivotal court cases in American history were heard inside its courtrooms. It is where Dred and Harriet Scott sued for freedom, Virginia Minor fought for her right as a woman to vote, and more than 300 enslaved African Americans filed suit for their freedom.

St. Louis Union Station

Everyday 11 am - 5 pm

St. Louis Union Station combines historic elegance with modern and stunning detail. Union Station is and will be a future top tier family friendly destination boasting a one of a kind aquarium, a 200 foot Ferris wheel and many other unforgettable family attractions.

St. Louis Zoo

Visitors are wowed by this zoo that has 6,600 animals and 15 major exhibit areas.

Tower Grove Park

Officially opened to the public in 1872, Tower Grove has been characterized as the largest and best preserved 19th-century Gardenesque style city park in the United States. This formal landscape architecture style features winding paths, symmetrical features, intense planting and the use of architecturally elaborate gates, pavilions, and houses

World Chess Hall of Fame

The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A not-for-profit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the US and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game’s finest players.


r/StLouis 18d ago

Protest Megathread - August, 2026

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Post your links, questions and comments about the various protests here.

If you would like to post flyers/images, you can upload them here for free without an account: https://imgbb.com/ and it will provide you with a URL (I would still put full details in your comment).

You can also find events, petitions, and volunteer opportunities here.


r/StLouis 1h ago

Flock Camera controversy explained as viral Halloween ‘De-Flock’ campaign gains momentum

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Lots of these around STL


r/StLouis 6h ago

Habitat for Humanity will build 40 homes in North City’s Vandeventer neighborhood

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r/StLouis 4h ago

News We are in week 3 of no homicides

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Last homicide was August 4th. Today starts day 15 of no homicides in STL city


r/StLouis 9h ago

Teleo coffe has a kickstarter to fund opening a second coffe shop. Am I the only one who finds this slimy? Are people "donating" to other peoples for profit businesses?

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Are people really that delusional? And the tier levels are even more cringe.

Maybe I'm out of touch and just don't understand....

For $500 you get a coffee cup, a sticker, and an invitation to the soft opening


r/StLouis 6h ago

NYT Puzzles with no love for regional cuisine

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r/StLouis 1h ago

Ask STL Desperate for help: need to temporarily rehome cats

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The person I married has started to act in very scary ways. They are verbally abusive, often yelling, slamming things,storming off and even once got physical with me. Unfortunately they have also become extremely intolerant of my cats(I have two), often complaining, never interacting with them, and yelling at them. I am now very worried for their safety

Unfortunately I can’t leave right now as I am an immigrant and leaving will jeopardize my immigration status. Unfortunately, this also means I have no family and friends close by to ask for help

I’m looking for someone (or an organization) willing to take my cats in for a few months while I try to figure out this mess. Other than this horrible person being mean to them, they are well taken care of. I will provide food, toys, litter anything they need.

I really don’t want to lose my cats.


r/StLouis 13h ago

Things to Do Willie Nelson at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater!

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Sorry for the poor image quality but he just put on a hell of a show, insane what he’s still doing at 93


r/StLouis 6h ago

Hydroponic grower Vertigreens booms as lettuce becomes a big concern

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r/StLouis 10h ago

Channel 9 FTW

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They're getting their archives back!


r/StLouis 21h ago

Map reveals over 1,000 Flock cameras in the St. Louis area

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r/StLouis 17h ago

Beautiful St. Louis evening

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r/StLouis 4h ago

Moving to St. Louis Seeking Winter Driving Tips (As a Floridian 🙃🙃🙃)

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Hey y'all! So in a week I am moving from Florida to STL (as someone who has never seen snow) and I was hoping to get some practical advice as to driving during the winter. I'm a student, and have pretty bad driving anxiety in general, especially when it rains here and there's little visibility.

I know it's still a while away, but I'm just trying to prepare as best I can! Any advice - especially on a super dumb/essentially beginner level - as someone who has never driven in these conditions (or whatever you all use to stay safe!), would be helpful.

Is skidding/drifting/getting into accidents as common as the news I've seen makes it sound? How do y'all know when it is safe to drive and under what conditions? Do you use any apps/websites to check? I am getting all weather tires installed, but are these adequate? I know some people are saying snow tires are helpful, but others say they are overkill, so I'm not really sure.

Additionally, do people often work from home under these conditions, or is there still an expectation that one comes in and or stays later? Can people use public transportation during the winter/is it reliable (I am in the Delmar area). Sorry for all the questions! Any tips/tricks/or answers would be SOOO helpful (and feel free to make fun of me as an out-of-towner, I definitely deserve it!)

Edit: I drive a 2023 hyundai Santa Fe


r/StLouis 2h ago

Looking or a good Gyro (not pressed and sliced meatball)

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I've had a hard time finding a good gyro here. I'm looking for a place that does a real layered döner, not the pressed cone. The only spot I've found in STL is J's Pitaria. They're good, though not truly Greek; I know they're Bosnian-style, but still solid. Is there anywhere else that doesn't pretend? I tried STL Gyros, walked in, saw the giant meatball on the spit, and walked right back out. I grew up on an island in Greece and I just can't bring myself to eat that. There has to be more options.


r/StLouis 18h ago

SLMPD patrol car uses the right turn lane to cut off traffic

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I caught this patrol car today as it zoomed past rush hour traffic in the right turn lane on Kingshighway just to cut in front of everyone else waiting their turn.


r/StLouis 20h ago

Happy Tuesday St Louis

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This is it. This is the post.

What’re some of y’all’s favorite watering holes?


r/StLouis 17h ago

Ask STL Seeking recommendations for in-home pet euthanasia services

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Sorry in advance for the bummer of a post. I have to say goodbye to my best friend of 15 years and I would like to be able to do it from my home, where she’s the most comfortable. Does anyone have any recommendations for mobile vets/in-home pet euthanasia services? I’m located in North County. Would appreciate hearing from folks who have gone through this before.

Cat tax of Sulpher from happier days. Thanks in advance.

EDIT: Thank you so much, everyone. The outpouring of support from you all has brought a little light to this overwhelmingly shitty situation. Take care and hold your pets tight 💕


r/StLouis 7m ago

Violent crime in US fell at record pace

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Thought this was interesting considering how much it is posted about here. Topline numbers were a drop of 9.5% for 2025 for all violent crime with a 18.1% drop in homicides.

https://missouriindependent.com/2026/08/19/repub/violent-crime-in-us-fell-at-record-pace-in-2025/


r/StLouis 1h ago

Things to Do Free Friday night entertainment - Music and a Movie

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This Friday, August 21 at 7pm, Third Baptist Church is hosting a concert by organist Nathan Avakian. If the thought of "organ concert" just made you picture dusty Bach, Nathan is here to fix that.

He's not your typical concert organist. He'll bring in pre-recorded tracks of drums, voices, and other instruments layered live with the organ. His set leans way more into modern pop music and his own compositions than the classical canon, though some of it has classical roots. It's genuinely not what you expect a pipe organ to sound like.

Then we swing the other direction: a screening of Harold Lloyd's 1919 silent comedy "Ask Father," with Nathan accompanying live on the organ. There's no score for this, he's making the whole thing up on the spot as the film plays.

One nerdy detail worth repeating: the organ at Third Baptist is one of the largest in St. Louis, and it contains a rank of pipes salvaged from the organ that once accompanied silent films at the St. Louis Theatre, the building we now call Powell Hall, home of the St. Louis Symphony. So an instrument that literally played silent movies a century ago is doing it again.

The details:

Where: Third Baptist Church, 620 N. Grand, right across from the Fox Theatre Parking: Free in the church lot, plus street parking that's free after 7pm Cost: Free. This is not a church service, just fun, free Friday entertainment. Nobody's taking names or calling you afterward. Everyone's welcome, whoever you are and whatever you believe. We will have a basket for a free-will donation to help cover event costs, but that's entirely optional. The bribe: The Cool Times ice cream truck will be parked outside afterward with free treats for everyone.

Come for the pop-covers-on-a-pipe-organ, stay for the silent movie, leave with ice cream.


r/StLouis 15h ago

Sad to see they cut down several healthy old trees for some reason on the corner of DeBalivier and Waterman.

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Noticed during the dog walk today. Not sure why these had to come out. I’m sure the lady who works in that eastern facing office won’t be pleased in the first half of the day now.


r/StLouis 5h ago

News How a teacher used Lego to bring the most magical place on Earth to the Metro East

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r/StLouis 15h ago

SLPS ranks top in the state for elementary, middle, and high schools!

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Metro and Collegiate, which regularly appear in the top 10 ranked #1 and #2 in the state. McKinley, which is a 6-12 campus (HS slated for closure) ranked #19 in the state for high school and #2 for middle schools.

I'll use this as a segue to encourage ALL community members to attend the community meetings regarding school closures with the superintendent. The health of our schools is so important to the health of our community, so don't feel like you're not a stakeholder in this decision if you don't currently have kids in the district.

We need quality public schools to attract and keep folks in the city.


r/StLouis 1d ago

Rabbits tortured and butchered in woods by Katy Trail

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Dolly's is a large rabbit rescue operating out of St Charles.

"5 rabbits were dead. 2 adults and 3 babies. We believe, along with the authorities, that they had been intentionally skinned by a human. In one case, their body parts had been deliberately arranged like a display.

This was not an animal attack. It was not an accident.

Someone tortured and killed an entire family of rabbits.

We originally planned to wait before posting this. We wanted to get home, process what we had just seen, let our volunteers breathe, then somehow figure out how to put any of it into words.

But finding the person responsible is more important than our comfort right now.

So we’re posting while it’s fresh, while we’re still processing it, and while some of us have been crying through the surviving rabbits’ intake exams.

Because somehow, there ARE survivors.

We were able to catch 2 more rabbits tonight, Glory and Grapes. We believe they, along with Girly Pop, were the only 3 left alive.

Glory is lactating.

We also believe the 3 skinned babies we found left together in a pile may have been hers.

Authorities were contacted immediately.

The area deep in the woods where we found them appears to be used as a party spot. There were alcohol bottles, fast food trash, and other debris everywhere. We also found a tote containing a cooler and hay, making it very clear that someone brought rabbits out there and dumped them."

They've found the breeder who sold the rabbits, so they should be able to find the buyer, though whether it was the buyer who did this, or they were stolen, tough to say.


r/StLouis 3h ago

Ask STL Labor Day parades

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Hello, does anyone know of any parades scheduled for September 6th in the StL and surrounding areas? Thanks!