Summer is a great time to get out and about when you live in St. Louis. There are plenty of festivals, events, and other community happenings to keep your calendar full!
Fun, social events like these are especially great for seniors. Having an activity to look forward to helps reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Getting outdoors and walking around keeps them active, reduces stress and makes life rewarding.
Below is a sampling of scheduled events, selected for their offerings, accessibility and inclusivity, that seniors can enjoy by themselves, with a group of friends or even with the grandkids!
Click on the links below to find more specific details including how to get tickets, pricing, transportation options and directions to these St. Louis summer events.
Let Them Eat Art, July 11
A tribute to Bastille Day, Let Them Eat Art takes place in Maplewood. Let Them Eat Art features live art demonstrations, performances by regional musicians and children’s activities – plus, food and drinks from the neighborhood’s top-rated delectable restaurants. While you’re there, stroll through the picturesque streets and explore the shops of the historic downtown Maplewood district.
10th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival, August 7-17
Did you know that legendary playwright Tennessee Williams spent two decades of his life in St. Louis? In recognition of the creator of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Glass Menagerie, the city will play host to a festival of the arts. The 10th annual Tennessee Williams Festival will feature a production of A Streetcar Named Desire, a “Stella” shouting contest, panel discussions, walking tours of the Central West End, a pool party and more!
Blues at the Arch Festival, August 8-10
Hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation in partnership with the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service, Blues at the Arch Festival pays tribute to the role St. Louis-based blues musicians played in the historical musical movement. The talents of local and national artists will be featured at the free two-day event.
Taste of St. Louis, August 15-17
One of the best food festivals in the Midwest returns with a new location in Downtown Clayton. The festival will offer sample-sized fare from a range of regional restaurants, plus entertainment acts for the whole family.
19th Annual Gateway Dragon Boat Festival, August 16
The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival is unlike other St. Louis summer events according to organizers. You can hop aboard a traditional Chinese boat as part of a team of 20 paddlers or join thousands of spectators to watch the races from the shore. Inbetween rounds, enjoy cultural performances, delicious food, games, and arts and crafts. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, the 19th annual festival will include a dragon dance, a drummer dance and taiko drummers.
Festival of Nations, August 23-24
At the Festival of Nations, held annually in Tower Grove Park, the many cultures that make up the city of St. Louis are celebrated. Produced by the International Institute of St. Louis, the event is the region’s largest multicultural event of the year, representing more than 80 nations. Tracing its roots to 1934, the two-day festival is open to the public, and more than 100,000 people are expected to attend. Featured are food, music and dancing from around the world, as well as plenty of international art and products to browse.
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