St. Louis Microfest, St. Louis MO | Nearby Businesses

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1 Theatre Dr
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 227-7300

Inspired by R. Crosby Kemper, III, the idea of a free, outdoor Shakespeare festival began in 1997. In 2001 Chairman of the Board Marvin Moskowitz, first Managing Director Lana Pepper and a visionary board of civic leaders produced the first annual free Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park. Since the initial two-week run and first season attendance of 33,000, the Festival has grown to a two-month celebration of the Bard throughout the city with annual attendance over 60,000. Averaging over 3,000 audience members nightly, the Festival has become St. Louis’ premier classical theater and a main cultural attraction for the city. ts. Rick Dildine served as the Festival’s first Executive Director from 2009 – 2014 and oversaw its growth beyond the Park to the schools and streets of St. Louis. In 2014, the Festival entertained its 640,000th patron in Forest Park and 270,000th student. Our legacy is seen in the tens of thousands of patrons and students who have participated in our work. Year-round we are engaging our citizens in the schools, in the streets and in the park. With a commitment to community, conversation and collaboration, our theme of unexpected theatre drives our creative and producing choices. Each season hundreds of supporters come together to produce Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Unlike other theaters in the region, SFSTL depends almost entirely on the contributions of individuals, foundations, corporations and public institutions for support. We do not follow a traditional model; we believe we are creating the next model. We’re still writing our story. We’re trailblazers; we’re making the path together. Join us!

Fair Saint Louis 2016 – America’s Biggest Birthday Party in Forest Park! Join us this July in St. Louis’ iconic Forest Park, which was recently named “Best City Park” in the nation by USA Today, as we celebrate our nation’s independence. Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4, the grounds that once hosted the 1904 World’s Fair will welcome back fairgoers to experience three days of memorable fun and entertainment. Keeping with Fair tradition, this year’s event will feature a variety of free family entertainment, live music from nationally-recognized recording artists, and much more. And as always, an unforgettable, world class fireworks show will close out each night of the Fair. Mark your calendars for July 2, 3 and 4, and we’ll see you in Forest Park for America’s Biggest Birthday Party!

Saturday, October 26th 11 am Children's Costume Parade 12 Noon Trick Treating to Businesses 1 PM Dog Parade and Costume Contest 8 PM to Midnight ADULTS ONLY Costume Contest and Party

American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® is a 5K, noncompetitive walk that unites the St. Louis community to honor breast cancer survivors, educate people about steps they can take to reduce their risk or find breast cancer early, and raise funds to help end this disease. More than 192,000 women were expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and more than 40,000 to die from the disease. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of an event: it represents the progress we are making together to defeat this disease. Funds raised through this event support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or finding it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking research; and by fighting back by encouraging lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight.

Race registration and pre-registeration race packet pickup will be at Urban Chestnut Brewing Company from 6:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday July 30th. 4465 Manchester Avenue Day of registration will begin at 10:00 am and end 30 minutes prior to your selected race. The day of registration will be held in east parking lot of UCBC near Newstead and Manchester.

Hop into some fun this Easter with the first ever Hops Run 5K held in Forest Park on April 19th at 9:00 a.m. Begin your 5K down the “hops” trail and stop at each of 4 stations to complete a unique challenge. Craft brew will be available to taste along the route (21 and older).1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given for best overall male and female times. At the completion of the race, runners will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and craft brew pairing. Afterwards, there will be live music and an appearance by Fred Bird from 10:45 – 11:15, so be sure to bring the kids for a great photo opportunity! In addition, there will be a Kids Bunny Run at 10:15 a.m., where kids (4 – 12 years old) will have the opportunity to run down the “bunny trail” with 4 silly themed challenge stations. After completing the race, children will receive a prize and complementary breakfast item and drink.

We have regular science labs during school year on Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. We have astronomy, chemistry, agriscience, engineering, computer science, neuroscience, and entrepreneurship components in our program that engage teens in critical thinking about science and fun scientific learning. During summer time, we don't have regular components but we do have Summer Time Science that serves the same purpose as regular school year activities while adds to more insights of knowledge and provides more internship opportunities for the teens.

Cake at The Chase is an event for those who would like to grab a cocktail or two, and relax in a beautiful venue. The patio is adorned by a beautiful pool and fire place, with a relaxing bar inside and live DJ. This event starts at 9 pm and lasts until 1 am in Cafe Eau. Join us for a night of free cake made by Chef David, and some delicious cocktails!

Artropy is an exceptional art and craft boutique featuring handmade goods created by over thirty local St. Louis artists. Shoppers will be able to browse a lovely selection of handmade art, jewelry, fashion accessories, sewn fabric wares, and much more. We are also honored to announce that Tenth Life Cat Rescue is again partnering with Artropy. Tenth Life will be on site with adoptable cats and kittens as well as accepting donations to help continue this worthy local animal rescue group. Shoppers will be invited to enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or a soft drink while shopping. Artropy will be a perfect Saturday afternoon where guests can shop in a lovely and relaxing atmosphere and find extraordinary handmade holiday gifts created locally. Admission is Free. Free Parking is offered behind The Pageant Theater as well as metered street parking.

Fun, Fabulous and Flirty 5&5 in Forest Park is the FIRST race of its kind! Committed women KNOW THEIR GREATNESS this event is specially designed with YOU in mind!! The 5 mile and 5k combo allows seasoned runners to compete and "bring a friend" to the 5k...sharing the love of fitness and running...unleash the SEXY in you! Maybe you have never ran before or maybe you are an elite athlete join us for a party in Forest Park to have fun and be fabulous & flirty! Of course men are welcome...who wouldn't want a part of this??!!

Hop into some fun this Easter with the first ever Hops Run 5K held in Forest Park on April 19th at 9:00 a.m. Begin your 5K down the “hops” trail and stop at each of 4 stations to complete a unique challenge. Craft brew will be available to taste along the route (21 and older).1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be given for best overall male and female times. At the completion of the race, runners will enjoy a complimentary breakfast and craft brew pairing. Afterwards, there will be live music and an appearance by Fred Bird from 10:45 – 11:15, so be sure to bring the kids for a great photo opportunity! In addition, there will be a Kids Bunny Run at 10:15 a.m., where kids (4 – 12 years old) will have the opportunity to run down the “bunny trail” with 4 silly themed challenge stations. After completing the race, children will receive a prize and complementary breakfast item and drink.

Located on 90 acres in Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo is home to more than 603 species of animals, many of them rare and endangered. It is one of the few free zoos in the nation and has been named #1 zoo by Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in association with arenting magazine. The Zoo annually attracts three million visitors, who can see 14,840 wild animals—including the thousands of leafcutters and butterflies at the Zoo. Since its 1910 founding, the Zoo has been renowned for its beautiful naturalistic exhibits, its diverse collection of animals and its innovative approaches to animal management, wildlife conservation, research and education. The Zoo’s Education Department staff—the largest among the nation’s zoos—offers programs designed to help visitors of all ages and abilities learn through experience, involvement and discovery. Of the three million visitors hosted annually by the Saint Louis Zoo, approximately 1.7 million visitors interacted with an Educational Interpreter, Zoo Docent or Zookeeper who provided educational experiences and information.

Saturday, October 26th 11 am Children's Costume Parade 12 Noon Trick Treating to Businesses 1 PM Dog Parade and Costume Contest 8 PM to Midnight ADULTS ONLY Costume Contest and Party