Culture / Top things to do in St. Louis this weekend: September 25–27

Top things to do in St. Louis this weekend: September 25–27

There’s no shortage of options for a range of interests.

See Also:
Tower Grove Pride
Eureka Days
Danny Meyer @ St. Louis County Library–Clark Family Branch
Art in the Park @ St. Louis Hills’ Francis Park
Tom Papa @ The Factory
Breaking Benjamin @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Son Volt @ Delmar Hall
Tommy Davidson @ Helium Comedy Club
Marquise Knox @ Broadway Oyster Bar
The Format @ The Pageant
Come From Away @ KPAC
Million Dollar Drag Race @ WWT Raceway


CLUE | September 22–October 4

Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? The murder-mystery comedy inspired by the classic Hasbro board game and 1985 film kicks off the Fox’s 2026–27 Broadway season. Six mysterious guests gather at Boddy Manor for a fast-paced night of murder, blackmail, twists, and plenty of laughs. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand.

The Last Show on Earth | September 24–26

Equally Represented Arts presents The Last Show on Earth, a new play written by Joe Taylor and directed by Lucy Cashion. It’s billed as “A New Play Created For Humans By Humans” and is a multimedia exploration of what’s still real in an increasingly online and artificial world. 7:30 p.m. $25. Kranzberg Arts Center, Black Box Theater.

Romeo and Zooliet | September 24–October 11

The animals at the zoo are mounting their own production of one of Shakespeare’s best-known works. After its debut at the Saint Louis Zoo last year, St. Louis Shakespeare’s Romeo and Zooliet returns to Forest Park, using amazing puppetry to tell the adapted tale. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Free open glen seating, with reserved seating starting at $20. Forest Park, Shakespeare Glen.

Disney On Ice | September 25–27

Mickey and friends host an icy adventure filled with familiar Disney favorites. Families can set sail with Moana and Maui, head to Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, dance along with Mirabel and the Encanto crew, and catch appearances from Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Stitch, and more. September 25, 7 p.m.; September 26, 10 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m.; September 27, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Chaifetz Arena, 1 S. Compton.

Saint Charles Oktoberfest | September 25–27

Hopefully, your lederhosen aren’t at the dry cleaners. It’s the 40th annual Saint Charles Oktoberfest, the family-friendly annual tradition of German food, cultural entertainment, and, of course, beer. 4–11 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. Frontier Park, St. Charles.

Edwardsville Art Fair | September 25–27

Head to Edwardsville for the city’s annual three-day juried art fair, where you can peruse the work of about 100 artists. Enjoy live demonstrations, performances, food and drink, and a lovely way to spend a day. 5–9 p.m. Fri, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun. City Park, Edwardsville, Illinois.

Italian Splendor | September 26 & 27

Music director Stéphane Denève, pianist Yefim Bronfman, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra open the season with a visit to Italy courtesy of Berlioz, Andrea Tarrodi, Respighi, and Liszt. 7:30 p.m. Sat, 3 p.m. Sun. Powell Hall.

Route 66 Street Fest | September 26

Maplewood celebrates Route 66 with an afternoon of classic cars and neighborhood fun. Families can check out a car show and vintage row, stop by kids’ activities, and explore the shops and restaurants throughout downtown Maplewood. 3–8 p.m. Downtown Maplewood.

Macklind Days | September 26

Macklind Avenue turns into a South City block party for this annual neighborhood festival. Along with live music, food, drinks, and local vendors, families can stop by the Kid Zone for activities from Macklind Make & Play, free face painting, and balloon art. Macklind Avenue between Devonshire and Nottingham.

Martin Lawrence | September 26

The legendary comedian comes to town on his Y’all Still Know What It Is! tour. Whether you know him from the ‘90s sitcom Martin, his Hollywood filmography, or his standup career, Lawrence is sure to draw a crowd. 8 p.m. Stifel Theatre.


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