5 Things To Do This Weekend

Click here to view this message in a browser window. 5 Things To Do This Weekend Fourth of July in St. Louis is going to be EPIC! Kick off the weekend at America's Biggest Birthday Parade, starting at 10 a.m. on Sat., July 2, and enjoy festive floats and marching bands. Fair St. Louis spans three days, with performances and events at Ballpark Village, Kiener Plaza and the Gateway Arch grounds, culminating in a massive fireworks display under the Arch on the Fourth. Looking for more? Fireworks will grace the night sky at dozens of other area Fourth of July events throughout the weekend, from Ferguson to Chesterfield.  Buckle up for adrenaline-pumping rides at Six Flags St. Louis. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, July 4th Fest starts on Saturday and ends on Monday. Festivities include music, refreshments and a wide array of sparkling fireworks. Plan your trip today. Rock out at the 4,500 seat Saint Louis Music Park. Starting with The Avett Brothers tonight at 8 p.m., there is an expansive list of performances to put on your calendar, including Collective Soul & Switchfoot and Rebelution: Good Vibes Summer Tour. Check out a full list of shows and purchase tickets today.  Shop local at the Maplewood Market on Sun., July 3. This monthly market is hosted at Schlafly Bottleworks in historic downtown Maplewood, and has everything from local bakers to growers to vendors offering all things seasonal. Attendees will also receive specials and other discounts from partners along the Maplewood Mile. With the bustling downtown scene this weekend, it's a perfect opportunity to gather some friends or family and ride along the Mississippi River on a Gateway Arch riverboat! Take in the monumental scenes and learn from the captain or a National Park Service ranger about history and happenings along the river. For those who want even more insight, book the July 7 cruise when the Missouri History Museum will host a conversational tour.  25 Things To Do in St. Louis St. Louis Area Hotels Order Your Official St. Louis Visitors Guide Today Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis' $5.9 billion convention and tourism industry, the official destination marketing organization for St. Louis City and County and operator of the America's Center Convention Complex. Explore St. Louis | 701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63101 © Explore St. Louis, All Rights Reserved If you do not wish to receive future emails, click here. (You can also send your request to Customer Care at the street address above.)