Can’t Miss Events this May in St. Louis
May in St. Louis is when the city truly comes alive. The weather finally cooperates (mostly), patios fill up, festivals take over neighborhoods, and there’s something happening just about every single day. Whether you're looking for family-friendly outings, can't-miss cultural events, or an excuse to explore a new corner of the city, this month delivers. I’m rounding up some of the can’t miss events to add to your calendar right now but if you want new events every week in your inbox, make sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter!
Opera Theatre of St. Louis is such an amazing experience that starts up in May each year!
Missouri History Museum Route 66 Festival (FREE) - May 1-3
First Fridays at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation (FREE) - Friday May 1
Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park (FREE) - May 1 and May 29
Tons of Transportation in Maplewood (FREE) - Saturday May 2
WorldFest at STL Music Park (FREE) - Sunday May 3
Chinese Culture Days at Missouri Botanical Gardens - May 2-3
Kentucky Derby Party at Winnie’s Wine Bar - Saturday May 2
Rose Day in the Central West End - Saturday May 2
Sunrise Yoga at Keiner Plaza (FREE) - Tuesdays in May
Elephant & Piggie: Meet the loveable best friends from Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie series and celebrate with other fun activities. (FREE) - Wednesday May 6
Explore STL Fest (FREE) - Wednesday May 6
Twilight Thursday Concerts at Missouri History Museum (FREE) - Thursdays in May
Laumeier Art Fair - May 8-10
Party in the Park at Stacy Park (FREE) - Friday May 8
Teleo Front Porch Summer BBQ - Friday May 8
Spring Fling at The Gin Room - Wednesday May 13
Taste of Maplewood (FRE) - May 15-16
Twist of Tequila in the Central West End - May 16
Budweiser Celebrates 150 years with concert and celebration - Sunday May 17
Movie Night at Westport Plaza (FREE) - Friday May 22
Opera Theatre of St. Louis season kicks off May 23
St. Louis African Arts Festival in Forest park (FREE) - May 23-25
Whitakar Music Festival (FREE) - Wednesday May 27
Post Game Concert at Busch Stadium - Jordan Davis in Concert - Friday May 29
Shakespeare in the Park presents The Tempest (FREE) - Opening Night is Wednesday May 27
Flora Flights at Shaw Nature Reserve - Friday May 29
Route 66 Rewind at St. Louis Symphony - May 30
Series 6 Warehouse Sale - May 30
Plus it’s farmer’s market season in St. Louis and May is the kick off to all the area markets. See a full list here!