Summer Festivals

This page lists summer festivals for families in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
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05/27-07/29 Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden

Enjoy free evening outdoor concert series featuring an eclectic and wide array of musical styles eve ...

Wednesdays, May 27-July 29, 2026
Hours: 7 pm
Free admission after 5 p.m. The Children’s Garden remai...
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63110
06/27-06/28 Fiesta in Florissant

Join us for a two-day celebration of the Hispanic arts and culture in North County! * Authentic F ...

June 27-28, 2026
Hours: Sat 10-10 pm and Sun 11-9 pm
Free to attend, fees apply to food and drink
50 St. Francois St., Florissant, MO, 63031
06/27-06/28 Pridefest in Downtown St. Louis

The Board of Pride St. Louis is proud to present PrideFest 2026. This two-day celebration brings tho ...

June 27-28, 2026
Hours: Saturday, 11am- 6pm Sunday, 12 pm -6 pm
$10
1315 Chestnut St., St. Louis, MO, 63103
07/01-07/04 Webster Groves Community Days

Webster Groves Community Days is an annual event celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. The Citizen ...

July 1-4, 2026
Hours: See above
Free to attend, rides, games, and food cost. Unlimited ...
475 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO, 63119
07/03-07/04  Celebrate St. Louis

Celebrate St. Louis is an incredible event that brings people from across the country together to ho ...

July 3 & 4, 2026
Hours: 10 am - 10 pm
Free
Downtown, St. Louis, MO, 63101
07/03-07/04 St. Charles Riverfest

Saint Charles Riverfest is the City's premier Fourth of July Festival featuring live music, great fo ...

July 3 & 4, 2026
Hours: Noon-10 pm
Free
222 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
07/10 Let Them Eat Art in Maplewood

Celebrate over two decades of creativity, community, and whimsy at Maplewood’s most magical summer e ...

Friday, July 10, 026
Hours: 5:30-9:30 pm
Free
2731 Sutton Blvd., Maplewood, MO, 63143
07/10-07/11 Parish Picnic at St. Joseph Cottleville

We are VERY excited about this year’s picnic!! Come join us for live music, great food, rides, and b ...

July 10-11, 2026
Hours: Fri 5-11 pm Sat 11-11 pm
See website for ticket prices
1355 Motherhead Rd., St. Charles, MO, 63304
07/11 Family Day Block Party in Grand Center

Join us for our annual summer Family Day at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis! Families are invi ...

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Hours: 10 am - 1 pm
Free
3700 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63103
07/11 Green Living Festival at the Botanical Garden

Help your family, friends, and coworkers live green! The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Li ...

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Included with Garden admission
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63110
07/12 Summer Picnic at St. Stanislaus

Join us for a summer celebration of Polish heritage, culture, music, and food at the Polish Heritage ...

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Hours: 11:30 am - 4 pm
Free
1413 N. 20th St., St. Louis, MO, 63106
07/14-07/18 Lincoln County Fair in Troy

Since 1961, live entertainment, livestock shows, Queen pageant, parade, agricultural exhibits, truck ...

July 14-18, 2026
Hours: 8 am - 11 pm daily
See website for ticket prices
Fairgrounds Rd., Troy, MO, 63379
07/14-07/19 Jersey County Fair

The Jersey County Fair has so much to experience. From carnival rides, delicious foods, animals, ven ...

July 14-19, 2026
Hours: See above
See website for prices
100 W. Fairground Ave., Jerseyville, IL, 62052
07/18-07/19 Taste of the Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

Join us at the "Taste of the Greek Festival" on Saturday, July 18th from 11am to 7pm & Sunday, July ...

July 18-19, 2026
Hours: Saturday 11am to 7pm & Sunday 11am to 5pm
Free to attend, fees apply to food and drink
12550 S Forty Dr., Town and Country, MO, 63141
07/21-07/26 Madison County Fair

Each year, exciting events at the Madison County Fair, including livestock shows, tractor pulls, dem ...

July 21-26, 2026
Hours: See above
See website for prices
2025 Park Hill Dr., Highland, IL, 62249
07/23-07/26 Jefferson County Fair

The Jefferson County Fair is a multi-day event filled with family-friendly entertainment, agricultur ...

July 23-26, 2026
Hours: See above
See website for ticket prices
10349 MO-21 Bus, Hillsboro, MO, 63050
07/28-08/01 St. Charles County Fair at Rotary Park Wentzville

Five-day fair with FREE Carnival Rides (with paid gate admission), Contests, Tractor Pulls, Entertai ...

July 28 - August 1, 2026
Hours: Varies each day
Varies
2577 W Meyer Rd., Wentzville, MO, 63385
07/30-08/01 St. Francois County Fair

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 151st Annual St. Francois County Fair, July 30 through ...

July 30-August 1, 2026
Hours: See above
See website for prices
1450 E Woodlawn Dr., Farmington, MO, 63640
07/31-08/01 Balloon Glowdeo at Brookdale Farms

Hot air balloons take over Brookdale Farms every year for two nights! They gather in our fields and ...

July 31-August 1, 2026
Hours: 6-11 pm
Friday: $25/person • Saturday: $30/person *General Ad...
8004 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO, 63025
07/31-08/02 Serbfest at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox

SerbFest is a celebration of the Serbian Orthodox Church and the foods, drinks, music, and culture o ...

July 31-August 2, 2026
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks
1910 Serbian Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63104
08/05-08/09 Washington Town & County Fair

Where history, community, and celebration come together in perfect harmony. As we gather this year, ...

August 5-9, 2026
Hours: See above
Ticket prices vary per day from $12.32 to $33.96 per da...
6 Fairgrounds St., Washington, MO, 63090
08/08-08/09 Jour de Fete in Ste. Genevieve

Ste. Genevieve has been welcoming travelers, traders, and artists for more than 275 years. You can j ...

August 8-9, 2026
Hours: Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm
Free
Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, MO, 63670
08/09 Peach Festival at Pere Marquette Lodge

Luckily for us, we’re located next to some of the best peach orchards around! Why not celebrate?! We ...

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Hours: 11 am - 3 pm
Free
13653 Lodge Blvd., Grafton, IL, 62037
08/09 St. Charles Jewish Festival at the Lewis & Clark Boathouse

The St. Charles Jewish Festival, organized by the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County and the ...

Sunday, August 9, 2026
Hours: 11 am - 2:30 pm
Free
1050 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
08/13-08/16 Ballwin Days at Vlasis Park

This annual community festival includes lots of live entertainment, a carnival, games, crafts, face ...

August 13-16, 2026
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
300 Park Dr., Ballwin, MO, 63011
08/13-08/23 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia

We invite you to join us for the Missouri State Fair, in Sedalia. The Missouri State Fair has operat ...

August 13-23, 2026
Hours: See website
See above
2503 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO, 65301
08/14-08/15 Freeburg Homecoming

Each year, the park hosts the Freeburg Homecoming with rides and games for young and old alike. The ...

August 14-15, 2026
Hours: 4 pm- midnight Fri, and 11 am - midnight Sat
See above
300 E. Hill St., Freeburg, IL, 62243
08/14-08/16 Blues at the Arch Festival

This August, join us in Gateway Arch National Park for a jam-packed weekend of live music, local fla ...

August 14-16, 2026
Hours: 12-8 pm
Free
11 North 4th St., St. Louis, MO, 63102
08/15 Gateway Dragon Boat Festival at Creve Coeur Lake

The Gateway Dragon Boat Festival has a lot for spectators and those cheering on the teams! Whether i ...

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Hours: 8:25 am - 2:00 pm
Free
13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
08/15 Grub and Groove Summer Festival in Francis Park

Join us for the 15th Annual Grub & Groove Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026! Enjoy an evening ...

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Hours: 4-10 pm
Free
Nottingham & Donovan, St. Louis, MO, 63109
08/20-08/22 Pevely Days

Join us for a family-friendly weekend celebrating the end of summer and all things Pevely. We will h ...

August 20-22, 2026
Hours: See above
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
60 Main St., Pevely, MO, 63070
08/21-08/23 Balloon Fest in Centralia

Three-day hot air balloon festival featuring live music, craft vendors, food vendors, activities, an ...

August 21-23, 2026
Hours: See above
$10 wristbands, kids under 3 are free
600 Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL, 62801
08/21-08/23 Festival of the Little Hills in St. Charles

Festival of the Little Hills is the Midwest’s Premier Arts and Craft Show. Coordinated by the not-fo ...

August 21-23, 2026
Hours: Friday 4pm – 10pm | Saturday 9am – 10pm | Sunday 9am – ...
Free
500 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles, MO, 63301
08/28-08/30 Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights

How did a little city in Southwestern Illinois become the site of a nationally recognized art festiv ...

August 28-30, 2026
Hours: See above
Free
525 S. Ruby Ln., Fairview Heights, IL, 62208
08/29 Parish Picnic at St. Teresa of the Child Belleville

Save the date! The great St. Teresa Parish Picnic is set for August 29! Bingo, children's games, a f ...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Hours: 4-11 pm
Free Admission: Fees apply for food and drinks, games, ...
1201 Lebanon Ave., Belleville, IL, 62221
08/29-08/30 Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park

St. Louis welcomes the world! 80+ countries are represented across more than 100 vendors, dozens of ...

Saturday, August 29, and Sunday August 30, 2026
Hours: See above
Free to attend
4257 Northeast Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63110
09/05 Water Lantern Festival at Creve Coeur Park

The Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns light ...

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Hours: 5-9 pm
$30.99 in advance, $57.99 day of
13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO, 63043