St Louis Fall Festivals – Fall 2024 MO Events
Scuba Claus - St. Louis, MO - Nov 30 to Dec 24, 2024
This holiday season, enjoy a special Dive Chat featuring Scuba Claus and his trusty Elf and have all of your questions answered. They will be in Shark Canyon on select dates.
Celebration of Lights - O'Fallon, MO - Nov 29 to Dec 30, 2024
O’Fallon’s most historic park, Fort Zumwalt, is set to come alive with the area’s largest holiday light display. Each scene is designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. Started in 1991, the event attracts more than 12,000 vehicles each year and more than 10,000 individuals during the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll.
U. S. Bank Wild Lights at the St Louis Zoo - St. Louis, MO - Nov 29 to Dec 29, 2024
This holiday season, escape to a wonderland unlike any other at U.S. Bank Wild Lights. This dazzling holiday event features brand-new light displays and themed areas. In addition to brilliant light displays, warm up with winter-themed treats, and say hello to the animals at Penguin & Puffin Coast and the Insectarium.
Turkey Trot STL - St. Louis, MO - Nov 28 to Nov 28, 2024
Start a new Thanksgiving tradition by running or walking in your local, family-friendly Turkey Trot STL 5K. An active morning will help balance the afternoon’s calorie intake and your participation will benefit those less fortunate by supporting local food pantries. For participants 12 years and under there is a free 1/2 mile youth-run.
Ameren Thanks For Giving Parade - St. Louis, MO - Nov 28 to Nov 28, 2024
Starts at 8:45 in downtown St Louis. Parade goers can expect over 130 parade units, including musical floats and displays, giant helium balloon figures, restored antique cars and firetrucks, and marching bands from around the St. Louis region. As always, Santa Claus will be present to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season at the conclusion of the parade.
Winter Wonderland - St. Louis, MO - Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2024
Slowly meander through over a million glimmering lights fashioned into over 100 displays of festive characters and winter scenes. Enjoy the canopy of lights glistening throughout seventy-five acres of park land in St. Louis County. Held at Tilles Park. Select nights to experience the wonder by walking, vehicle or carriage.
Festival of Lights - St. Louis, MO - Nov 23 to Nov 23, 2024
Family friendly and free event in Kiener Plaza with local holiday themed talent performances, new vendors booths and exhibits, photo ops with mascos, including fredbird, real live reindeer and a magical fireworks finale.
Annual Way of Lights Christmas Display - Belleville, IL - Nov 22 to Dec 31, 2024
Wintertime sparkles at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows as the Annual Way of Lights Christmas display illuminates the grounds. Since 1970, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have invited one and all to make the Way of Lights a part of their family tradition. This breathtaking display focuses on the birth of Christ, the one true light of the world.
Garden Glow - St. Louis, MO - Nov 16 to Jan 4, 2025
Over one million lights, new experiences and traditional favorites, plus s’mores, festive drinks, and photo opportunities. At Missouri Botanical Gardens. Member preview night on the first night. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas.
The Polar Express Train Ride - St. Louis, MO - Nov 15 to Dec 30, 2024
Santa and his elves are full steam ahead for a trip to the North Pole on the Polar Express train from St Louis Union Station.
Pere Marquette Wine Festival - Grafton, IL - Nov 10 to Nov 10, 2024
Sample wines from around the world, with dozens of options, plus live music, free appetizers, vendors and more, with a portion of proceeds going to Friends of Pere Marquette State Park Foundation.
St. Louis International Film Festival - St. Louis, MO - Nov 7 to Nov 17, 2024
Annual event with almost 400 screenings and programs at more than 10 venues.
Kimmswick Applebutter Festival - Imperial, MO - Oct 26 to Oct 27, 2024
More than 100,000 visitors annually. Help stir the apple butter, live musical entertainment in the par, more than 500 food, drink & craft vendors line the streets plus, for kids, a miniature train, petting zoo and pony rides. Park at the Windsor School and catch the bus downtown, as streets will be closed during festival hours.
Boos and Booze Halloween Party - Grafton, IL - Oct 18 to Oct 18, 2024
The party takes place in on-site at Pere Marquette Lodge’s Winery and in addition to the spooky décor, guests can enjoy live music, drink specials, themed adult beverages, medium readings, and a costume contest where you have 3 chances to win! 21+
Arcadia Valley Mountain Fall Festival & Music Festival - Ironton, MO - Oct 18 to Oct 19, 2024
A twice yearly celebration of old time music with bluegrass, mountain and americana. The parade is the longest running parade in the state of Missouri at almost 90 years. Free admission.
Florissant Old Town Fall Festival - Florissant, MO - Oct 13 to Oct 13, 2024
Enjoy a chili cook-off, live entertainment on every block, children’s activities, flower show/competition, cultural activities, craft fair, flea market, food booths and more!
Historic Craft Fair at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site - Hartford, IL - Oct 12 to Oct 12, 2024
Open from 10 am to 4 pm, the event will host a number of local craftspeople and artisans demonstrating and selling their goods. Baskets, sewing, quilts and other crafts
St. Mary’s Oktoberfest - Alton, IL - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
Live music, games and silent auction. Keg tapping ceremony at 1 PM on Saturday. Beer from Warsteiner, Spaten, Paulaner and more. German and American food, too!
Sky Wars - Wright City, MO - Sep 28 to Sep 28, 2024
Enjoy family friendly activities before a two-hour long, giant fireworks show aka “a concert in the sky” at the Village of Innsbrook Fireworks Field.
Saint Charles Oktoberfest - Saint Charles, MO - Sep 27 to Sep 29, 2024
A family friendly festival to celebrate the community and German heritage. Local bands and German bands on the entertainment schedule. Wiener dog races, brat eating contest, parade, 5K and one mile fun run, and kids zone. No admission fee. The event is held at Frontier Park off Riverside Drive, located between the Historic Downtown District and the Missouri River. Location: 500 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63301. Since 1986.
Eureka Days - Eureka, MO - Sep 27 to Sep 29, 2024
Lots of carnival rides, children’s activities, over 80 vendors, a beer garden, and a parade. Saturday ends with fireworks.
O’Fallon Fall Into the Arts Fest - O'Fallon, MO - Sep 22 to Sep 22, 2024
Held at City of O’Fallon’s newest park, O’Day Park (opened Spring 2019), up to 30 artists will be on-hand to exhibit and sell their work. Also featured is craft beer and wine tastings, artisan food vendors and live music at O’Day Ampitheater. This event is free and open to the public.
Street Art Festival - Highland, IL - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Visitors can stroll the streets watching artists create masterpieces right on the pavement using chalks. There is also a Creative Kids Corner with lots of activities for young, aspiring artists! An Arts Expo features several local artists and there will be live music and great food.
Mississippi Earthtones Festival - Alton, IL - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Come celebrate life on the Mississippi River through art, music, and conservation! This free & family-friendly event located on Broadway between Easton and Langdon Streets will feature 50+ educational booths and art displays, plus two stages of live music and other performances, great local food & beverages. Their goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate the Mississippi River through art, music and conservation.The following Saturday, bring your own gloves and clean up the river! 45 tons of trash have been pulled from the river during MEF events to date.
Augusta’s Annual Harvest Festival - Augusta, MO - Sep 21 to Sep 21, 2024
Have fun with a live concert, gourmet picnic, wine sampling and fine arts at this festival which has been held for over 100 years! Friday night features a concert and picnic in the vineyard, Saturday continues the fun with activities for the whole family, including a parade!
Belleville Oktoberfest - Belleville, IL - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
Three stages of live entertainment, German food, children’s area, weiner dog race, costume contest, cornhole tournament, car show and more!
Great Forest Park Balloon Race - St Louis, MO - Sep 20 to Sep 21, 2024
The oldest and most well-attended FREE Hot-Air Balloon Event in the World. Since 1973.
Greentree Festival - Kirkwood, MO - Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2024
Annual festival in Kirkwood Park. Parade, arts & crafts, book fair, car show, sailboat regatta, Kids’ dog show and canine frisbee contest.
Bike MS Gateway Getaway - Godfrey, IL - Sep 7 to Sep 8, 2024
Bike MS is more than a ride. It’s an experience grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and pure enjoyment. It will be an experience you’ll never forget, shared with new friends and old.
Saint Louis Art Fair - Clayton, MO - Sep 6 to Sep 8, 2024
Created in 1994, the art fair aims to showcase high-end visual art and stimulating live performances, and has since been ranked as on of the top art fairs and festivals to visit by Art Fair Sourcebook. Enjoy this free festival!
Japanese Festival - St Louis, MO - Aug 31 to Sep 1, 2024
One of the oldest and largest festivals of its kind in America. Celebrates the culture, history and people of Japan with art, food, dance, and entertainment. Produced by the Missouri Botanical Garden and local Japanese-American organizations, since 1977.
Peach Fest - Grafton, IL - Aug 25 to Aug 25, 2024
Local peach growers from all over the area will be presenting their carefully tended peaches for visitors to sample and purchase. Peaches are the reason for the season but, this festival will also feature live music, fresh produce, unique vendors, kids activities, drink specials and Robin’s famous peach sangria, and the Peach Pitting contest!
Alton Food Truck Festival - Alton, IL - Aug 24 to Aug 24, 2024
Live musical entertainment accompanies food trucks from around the region with global street food options. Free with optional VIP ticket for closer parking and complimentary drink tickets
St Paul’s Kirchenfest - Highland, IL - Aug 23 to Aug 25, 2024
Kirchenfest, which is German for Church Festival, is one of the largest church festivals in Southern Illinois with the event spreading over six acres on the grounds of St. Paul Parish. Beginning in 1970, the festival has a German theme, as the Highland community is primarily Swiss and German heritage. This two-day festival offers something for everyone – food (including a Bavarian skillet dish prepared by a 500 pound skillet and a sit-down chicken dinner), live music, games, live auction, flea market, a competitive run, bike ride and much more!
Taste of St. Louis - Chesterfield, MO - Aug 2 to Aug 4, 2024
An ultimate food experience with art, live music, a Chef Battle Royale, guest cooking demonstrations, a restaurant row, kids activities, and main stage shows, held at Soldier Memorial Park.
Brasil Day STL - St Louis, MO - Sep 9 to Sep 9, 2023
Brazilian street festival featuring food, performing arts, music, and cultural experiences.
Homestead Harvest Days - Highland, IL - Sep 8 to Sep 10, 2023
See demonstrations of threshing, old time crafts, gas and steam engines, antique tractors, kids activities, live entertainment and more
Big Muddy Blues Festival - St. Louis, MO - Sep 3 to Sep 3, 2023
More than just a music event, it is a grand celebration of the blues culture that has shaped our city!
Joy at Union Station - St. Louis, MO - Nov 19 to Dec 24, 2021
New to St. Louis Union Station this year, the Joy Winter Wonderland is open to the public on the Purina Performance Plaza. Guests will find games, craft stations, retail and a unique photo opportunity with Santa Claus, plus some of St. Louis’s favorite vendors all while enjoying festive food and beverage offerings!
Q in the Lou - St Louis, MO - Oct 1 to Oct 3, 2021
A BBQ pitmasters event featuring legendary pitmasters, great bbq, cooking tutorials, cooking expo, and live local music. Entry is free – BBQ, beer, VIP experiences and more available to purchase.
HOP in the City Beer Festival - St Louis, MO - Sep 18 to Sep 18, 2021
Food, live music and unlimited beer samples of most of the more than 40 different Schlafly Beer styles.
Lantern Parade - Hermann, MO - Nov 14 to Nov 14, 2020
Canceled for 2021. Hermann’s Christmas season officially opens with a Lantern Parade through the historic district, beginning at First and Gutenberg and ending at the Gerald Engemann Memorial Park, where Pelze Nichol will arrive.
Louisiana Country Colorfest - Louisiana, MO - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2019
Many activities to watch or participate in at this Colorfest. Watch the fireman’s challenge. Enjoy the Baby Show or Pageants like the Jr. Miss, Little Mr. & Miss, and Miss Louisiana show. Also they host a Louisana’s Got Talent contest. Oh did we mention the Car Show and the separate Motorcycle Show?