Events

At Prairie Day, hosted by the National Parks Service at the George Washington Carver National Monument, visitors are invited to take a step back in time through the site’s exhibitions, demonstrations, and musical performances. 

It's the best time of year for apples, and the Saint Charles Riverwalk Market is serving up plenty of apple-forward fun. Buy some farm-fresh fruit, enjoy a caramel apple, and definitely be on the lookout for a special furry guest.

What started as a trailer of old clothes has become a mega-watt annual fashion show. VintageNOW combines garments from the past with a keen eye toward the future for an unforgettable evening of glamour benefitting Safe Haven of Southeast Missouri.

Music at the Intersection is a celebration of St. Louis's musical heritage, which encompasses everything from blues, jazz, and soul to R&B, hip-hop, and rock n' roll. But more than that, it's an effort to bridge demographic divides to foster community.

At Rocheport Plein Air, painters work at pace to produce works capturing the shifts in light and shadow. The three-day event provides ample opportunity to paint in a wide range of scenic outposts while interacting with passersby.

The Chautauqua tradition goes back almost 150 years. The town of Chillicothe is keeping it alive with its annual Chautauqua in the Park, a two-day event dedicated to the region's best artisans, musicians, storytellers, and food vendors. 

In just a 10 years’ time, Hannibal’s Big River Steampunk Festival has become the largest outdoor steampunk festival in the United States. Devotees love it for the opportunities it presents to bring a bold future to a reimagined past.

Leadership Jefferson City's annual Battle of the Brews is a much-anticipated fundraising event that pits commercial and home brewers against one another in the ultimate sudsy smackdown. Who will take the top spot? You be the judge—literally.

For Missouri stargazers, the Perseid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated events of the year. During its peak, you can see between 100 and 200 meteors per hour. We can think of no better reason to stay up late.

The Hermann Wine and Jazz Festival celebrates the legacy of jazz and its ever-expanding boundaries, as well as the contributions of the region's wine and spirits producers. Benefitting the Camp Rainbow Foundation, it's a good time for a good cause.