Things to do this weekend in and around St. Louis
Friendly fun in St. Louis for Friday, September 11, 2026 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, September 11, 2026
100 Years of Route 66 - “Roads, Rivers, Rooms, and Reels” Exhibit – March 14-October 31, 2027 - March 14, 2027 to October 31, 2027 - St. Louis, MO. Explore historic vehicles, artifacts, and stories celebrating a century of the iconic Route 66 at The National Museum of Transportation.
Patterns in Nature: The Art of Hybycozo - Ongoing daily through September 26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Wander among large-scale geometric sculptures at Missouri Botanical Garden that transform light and shadow into immersive art inspired by nature.
Corn Maze- Broemmelsiek Park - Daily through October 31, 2026 - Defiance, MO. Get lost in a family-friendly corn maze and enjoy wide-open park trails and countryside views from morning until just after sunset.
AppleFest - September 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 2026 - Swansea, IL. Celebrate fall with apple-themed treats, farm activities, and seasonal fun for kids at this festive orchard-style event.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - St. Louis - Select dates from September 6 through December 27, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Enjoy a complimentary 30-minute outdoor photo session and only purchase the professionally edited images you love for holiday cards and keepsakes.
Taking Wing: A Flight Show - September 6, 2026 - Valley Park, MO. Watch eagles, hawks, and other birds soar overhead in an educational flight demonstration at World Bird Sanctuary.
Gateway Grizzlies Home Game - 2026 season - September 6, 2026 - Sauget, IL. Cheer on the Gateway Grizzlies with family-friendly baseball, ballpark snacks, and lively between-inning entertainment.
Summer Nights (Live Band and Drone Show) - September 6, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Spend the evening at Grant's Farm enjoying live music, animals, and a colorful drone show lighting up the night sky.
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! - September 6–7, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Kids can climb aboard interactive exhibits themed around Thomas & Friends, learning about trains through hands-on play at The Magic House.
Japanese Festival - September 5–7, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Experience traditional music, dance, tea ceremonies, and garden displays celebrating Japanese culture at Missouri Botanical Garden.
Washington Farmers’ Market Sprouts Kids Club - September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 - Washington, MO. Young “Sprouts” can learn about fresh foods with kid-focused activities while families shop local produce and goods at the farmers’ market.
Corn Maze- Broemmelsiek Park - Daily through October 31, 2026 - Defiance, MO. Return to the maze for another round of twists and turns or explore more of the scenic park trails with the whole family.