The St. Louis Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM This is the big one. Head to the Muny Grounds in Forest Park for a weekend dedicated to the "Planet vs. Plastic" movement. With over 200 vendors, a sustainable fashion show, and the iconic Earth Day Cafe featuring Green Dining Alliance-certified food, it’s a masterclass in community sustainability.
VEX Robotics World Championship Friday, April 24 – Thursday, April 30 | Various Times Innovation is taking over the America’s Center & The Dome this weekend. Winning teams from across the globe have descended on St. Louis to compete in the world’s largest robotics competition. If you want to see the future of engineering and automation in action, this is your destination.
Anime St. Louis Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26 | All Day A vibrant celebration of Japanese pop culture is taking over the nearby St. Charles Convention Center. From cosplay contests to gaming lounges and special industry guests, it’s a high-energy weekend for the region's massive creative and anime community.
Arika & Ava Parr Author Event Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM For a more intimate community gathering, join authors Arika and Ava Parr at the Progressive Emporium & Education Center. They will be hosting a book signing and talk, offering a great opportunity to support local literature and independent bookstores in the heart of the city.
Cardinals vs. Mariners: Interleague Action Busch Stadium | Friday (7:15 PM), Saturday (1:15 PM), Sunday (1:15 PM) The Redbirds are back at home after a dominant road trip. They’ll be facing the Seattle Mariners for a three-game weekend set. Expect high energy at Busch Stadium as the team looks to maintain their rhythm in front of the home crowd.
CITY SC vs. San Jose Earthquakes Energizer Park | Saturday, April 25 | 7:30 PM Kickoff Soccer is back in the city Saturday night. St. Louis CITY SC hosts San Jose at Energizer Park. After a tough road match in Seattle, the team will be looking to capitalize on that home-field advantage and the legendary atmosphere of the Supporter’s Section.
Rachmaninoff’s Third: Taking Flight St. Louis Symphony Orchestra | Friday (10:30 AM), Saturday (7:30 PM) For a more refined evening, Samuel Hollister makes his classical subscription debut conducting the SLSO. The program features Gabriela Montero on piano for Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto, anchored by the sweeping, emotional landscapes of Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3.