Free things to do this weekend in and around St. Louis

St. Louis's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• The American Ride: Toby Keith Tribute - Chesterfield Amphitheater - Veterans Pl Dr, Chesterfield, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:30 pm
• Bellevue Park Nights - Bellevue Park - Bellevue Park Drive, Belleville, Illinois, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, Bands at 7pm, Movies at dusk
• Blues at the Arch Festival - Gateway Arch Park Foundation - Market Street, St. Louis, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, see schedule
• Des Peres Summer Concert Series - Des Peres Park - Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 7-9:30 pm
• Ferguson Summer Concert Series - Plaza at 501 - South Florissant Road, Ferguson, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 7 - 9 pm
• Family Movie Night Series - Bluebird Park - Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, Sunset
• Family Nights at Brentwood Park - Brentwood Park - Brazeau Avenue, Brentwood, Missouri, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 5:30-9 pm
• Free Concerts in the Park - City of Manchester - Schroeder Park - Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 6-9 pm
• Route 66 Outdoor Movie Series - Legion Park - Bald Hill Road, Eureka, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 8-11 pm
• Sing Movie Night - Westport Plaza - West Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 6 pm
• St. Ann Cinema 2.0 - St Ann Community Center - Community Center Drive, Saint Ann, MO, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 7 pm
• Stars, Stripes, & Strides: 250 Mile Challenge - Highland, IL, USA - Highland, IL, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, all day
• Taste of Girl Scouts: Splash Pad Fun - PC Mills Park - 1506 S Baird St, Kirksville, MO 63501, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 2 -3:30 PM
• Two Gentlemen of Verona- TourCo - Shakespeare Festival-St Louis - Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, United States, Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026, 6:30 pm
• Concerts in the Park- Edwardsville City Park - City Park - 101 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, IL, USA, Friday, August 14, 2026, 8 pm
• Free Family Saturdays - Craft Alliance - 5080 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
• Free Family Saturdays - St Louis Artists' Guild - Jackson Avenue, Clayton, MO, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11 am- 1 pm
• Missouri Live Steamers Free Train Ride Days 2026 - 200 Grant St, Union, MO 63084, USA - 200 Grant St, Union, MO 63084, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10 am- 4 pm
• Concerts at Lafayette Square - 2023 Lafayette Avenue, Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO 63104, United States - 2023 Lafayette Avenue, Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO 63104, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 6-9 pm
• Dutchtown Movie Night: The SpongeBob Movie - 3969 S Compton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA - 3969 S Compton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7 pm, movie starts at dusk
• Lake Saint Louis Farmers & Artists Market - Lake St. Louis Farmers And Artists Market - Meadow Circle Drive, Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8 am - 12 pm
• Overland Farmers Market - 2500 Woodson Rd, Overland, St. Louis, MO 63114, United States - 2500 Woodson Rd, Overland, St. Louis, MO 63114, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• Saint Charles Farmers Market - 370 Lakeside Park - Lakeside Park Drive, St. Peters, MO, USA, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8 am- 1 pm
• Summer Concert Series - 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, Maryland Heights Township, MO 63043, United States - 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, Maryland Heights Township, MO 63043, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 7-9 pm
• Theme Nights- End of Summer Celebration - Saint Louis Zoo - Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 5-8 pm
• Wildwood Farmers Market - Wildwood Farmers Market - 221 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Grover, MO 63040, United States, Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• Washington Farmers’ Market Sprouts Kids Club - 323 W Main St, Washington, MO 63090, United States - 323 W Main St, Washington, MO 63090, United States, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 8 am- 1 pm
• Sensory Sunday at Raging Rivers - Raging Rivers WaterPark - 100 Palisades Parkway, Grafton, IL 62037, United States, Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10-11 am