Photo courtesy of The Great Forest Park Balloon Race
This weekend, celebrate the city’s bike culture, see hot air balloons, and more.
September 18: alt-J, Walk the Moon, Matt and Kim, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and San Fermin
Don’t miss your chance to catch one last big summer show. With national headliners like alt-J, Walk the Moon, and Matt and Kim, expect a crowd. Grab a seat under the stadium or camp out on the greens. See website for prices. 5 p.m. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport, livenation.com.
September 18–20: Kirkwood Greentree Festival
Started as a nature-conservation and tree-appreciation event in the ’70s, the festival has evolved into a celebration of all things Kirkwoodian. The weekend includes a dog show, book fair, food, live tunes, and arts and crafts. Free. See website for event schedule. Kirkwood Park, kirkwoodmo.org.
September 18 & 19: The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Balloon Race
You know it’s fall in St. Louis when you see hot air balloons drifting through the sky. The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Balloon Race is back for its 43rd year. Free. See website for event schedule. Central Field in Forest Park, greatforestparkballoonrace.com.
September 19: Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival
Enjoy the rich traditions of Korean culture at the second annual Chuseok Festival. Make a kite, play Korean folk games, and savor festive foods and rice wines. Event highlights include Taekwondo and calligraphy demonstrations with an evening dance performance by the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Foundation. Free. Noon–4 p.m., McGrath Elementary School, 2350 St. Clair; suggested $10 donation for evening program. 7–9 p.m. John Burroughs School, 775 S. Price, gateway-korea.org.
September 20: Share the Street Party
Trailnet’s Share the Street Party celebrates our city’s growing bike culture with food, microbrews, art demos, and music from the St. Louis Blues Society. Free. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Old Post Office Plaza, trailnet.org.
