This month we are prepping for our kids to head back to school. I can’t help but think of all the stuff we didn’t do this summer. So….. I pulled out our list of go to activities (see here) and selected a few we have not gotten a chance to enjoy this summer. We will be sure to do a few more before they head back to school on August 10th. We’ve been so busy trying new things that we have abandoned some of our favorite go to places.
Our downtown riverfront and Arch grounds area has been undergoing a major rehaul the past few years. It is now completed enough for you to visit. We are anxious to see the new renovations. The Gateway Arch is a popular monument in our city and although the kids have been on the Arch grounds, they have never taken the ride to the top. This is one we will try to plan for this month.
Before we get into our list of other activities happening this month, we would like to remind you that tax free weekend in St. Louis is August 7th – August 9th. Tax free weekend gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase back to school items without paying state sales tax.
Here’s a list of activities happening in the local St. Louis area in August:
The Muny – an outdoor musical amphitheatre located in Forest Park. It wraps up it’s season in August. This month you can see Fiddler on the Roof and Aida! Don’t forget they offer 1500 free seats at the back of the theatre for each show. Get there early!!!
The Festival of Little Hills – If you’re into crafting then this is the event for you. The Festival of Little Hills is known as one of the best craft fairs in the St. Louis area. Vendors from across the country set up shop on Historic Main Street and at Frontier Park in St. Charles, MO. The event occurs August 21st – August 23rd.
Whitaker Music Festival – The open-air festival presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars every June through August. This event is located at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.
World Bird Sanctuary – The World Bird Sanctuary is located in Valley Park, Mo. It offers a free concert on Thursday nights in August. Each concert begins with children’s music from the Sanctuary’s in-house band, “The Raptor Project” while birds fly just overhead.
Universoul Circus visits St. Louis August 24th – August 28th. This portion of the circus will be located at 100 Jamestown Mall. The second leg of the circus will be in downtown St. Louis August 31st – September 5th on the parking lot of the Dome.
Soccer at Busch Stadium – Busch Stadium will host a rare soccer match between Liverpool FC and As Roma on August 1st. This event will bring in visitors from across the country.
Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas – The “Future Now” tour brings Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas to the Scottrade Center on Friday, August 5th.
Gwen Stefani and Eve – The “This Is What It Feels Like” tour comes to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Wednesday, August 10th.
Faithfest – This is a free Christian music festival featuring a variety of music from bands and solo artists. It will take place on August 6th at Soulard Market Park. They will have a kids area that will feature bounce houses, clowns, balloons, and snow cones.
Blues at the Arch Concert Series – The National Blues Museum and CityArchRiver Foundation have teamed up to bring a free concert series to the newly renovated section of the Gateway Arch grounds. Blues at the Arch is a three week series that kicks-off Friday, August 12, in Luther Ely Smith Square. The Arch and the Old Courthouse provide a beautiful backdrop. Concerts will also take place on August 19th and 26th. All events will be from 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Each concert will include local food and drink vendors like Sugarfire Smoke House, Taze Mediterranean Street Food and more.
Here are the performers for the Blues at the Arch Concerts:
- August 12, Phi, Vasti Jackson
- August 19, Marsha Evans & the Coalition and Skeet Rodgers & the Inner City Blues Band
- August 26, National Park Service Centennial Jazz Band, Mr. Sipp “The Mississippi Blues Child”
Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa – This concert will be on Wednesday, August 17th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Other guests include Kevin Gates, Jhene Aiko, Casey Veggies, and DJ Drama.
Magic House – August 19th is Free Family night at The Magic House. Free family night is every third Friday of the month from 5:30pm to 9pm. Get there early!
Movie Mondays – BallPark Village is hosting another movie night on Monday, August 22. The movie choice is Toy Story. The fun starts at 6pm.
Yappy Hour at the Biergarten– This event takes place at the Anheuser Busch Biergarten on August 4th, August 11th, August 18th, and August 25th. Guests will be allowed to bring their dogs to the outdoor patio on Thursdays from 4:00pm-8:00pm for Yappy Hour. The event is free of charge and includes several food and drink specials. There will be $2 Bud Lights, $3 pretzel sticks and $5 wings. Guests can enjoy live music from local bands while hanging out with their canine companions. Perfect…for all you pet lovers!!!
Here’s the music line-up for Yappy Hour
- August 4, Sit-down Git-down
- August 11, Jackson Howard
- August 18, My Friend Mike
- August 25, Arvell Keithley Duo
As you can see there is plenty to do in our local area. Get out and enjoy yourselves before the summer is gone. Also, stay tuned for an upcoming post on some of our favorite go to date spots.
Johnson Family Workshop 