May 8 – 10 | 39th Annual Art Fair, Laumeier Sculpture Park
This Mother’s Day Weekend, Laumeier Sculpture Park will host its 39th Annual Art Fair: a three-day, outdoor event featuring local and national artists who will display unique, handmade pieces. Enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, and interactive family-friendly activities all weekend for Laumeier’s largest fundraising event of the year. Admission is $10 for ages 11 and up.
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May 15 – 17 | Art on the Square, Veterans Memorial Fountain
This juried fine arts festival welcomes approximately 100 artists each year and draws tens of thousands of art-lovers to downtown Belleville. The featured artists work across various media, including photography, glass, sculpture, painting, and more. Admission to the event is free.
May 17 – 18 | Paint the Town, Second Street Frenchtown
Head to Second Street in St. Charles’ Frenchtown for this two-day festival featuring live painting, ventures, crafts, music, and other activities. Over the course of the fest, local and visiting artists will transform the intersections around Frenchtown with various unique designs.
May 23 – 25 | St. Louis African Arts Festival, World’s Fair Pavilion
The 35th annual African Arts Festival celebrates African heritage through art, entertainment, cultural demonstrations, family activities, and more, attracting thousands of local and out-of-town visitors each year. Expect lively festival booths, engaging performances, and delicious food.
June 5 – 7 | Webster Arts Fair, Eden Theological Seminary
This year’s Webster Arts annual summer art fair includes work from 100 local and national artists. The free, three-day event attracts thousands of art-lovers to the picturesque grounds of Eden Theological Seminary to enjoy art, food, live music, and more.
July 10 | Let Them Eat Art, Downtown Maplewood
Enjoy an evening stroll down the streets of Historic Downtown Maplewood at this unique local tribute to Bastille Day. Take in live art demonstrations and performances, grab a bite from a local eatery, or pop into Maplewood’s many independent shops for event-only deals during this one-night fest.
August 3 – 9 | STL Fringe Fest 2026, Grand Center Arts District
Experience the pillars of STLFringe Fest: connecting artists with audiences; engaging and educating local, regional and global cultural communities; and standing up for free artistic expression. From improv to dance and musical theater, this six-day festival is one you don’t want to miss.
August 21 – 23 | Festival of the Little Hills, St. Charles Main Street
St. Charles’ largest festival of the year welcomes more than 300 craft booths, plus live demonstrations from the region’s talented artisans. The self-proclaimed “premier arts and crafts show of the Midwest” also features a children’s area and live music performances throughout the weekend.
September 18 – 20 | Saint Louis Art Fair, Downtown Clayton
The Saint Louis Art Fair, which takes over Downtown Clayton each September, will celebrate 33 years this fall. The free annual event is known for bringing together more than 150 impressive artists from all over the country. Be sure to check out the fest’s Independent Artist Stage to catch up-and-coming musical acts from around the region.
September 11 – 13 | 31st Annual Mosaics Fine Art Festival, Historic North Main Street
This fine art festival on Historic North Main Street in St. Charles showcases local, regional, and national artists while also offering plenty of family-friendly features. Gather up the kids and let them explore their own artistic talents in the Children’s Village, or head to Mary Hediger’s Memorial Art Shop for Kids to give little ones the chance to purchase their first piece of art.
October 10 & 11 | Historic Shaw Art Fair, Flora Place & Tower Grove Avenue
Stroll the picturesque streets around the Missouri Botanical Garden during this weekend art fair in Shaw. The Historic Shaw Art Fair is celebrating its 34th season in 2026, and $8 advance tickets are already on sale. Cost is $10 at the gate and tickets are valid both days of the fest. Ages 14 and under get in free with an adult. To snag a $1 discount on your ticket, bring a canned food donation.
