St. Louis is a wonderful place in the springtime. The weather is starting to warm up, and there are all kinds of things going on. Whether you want to get out with friends or you need to keep the kids busy, check out these can’t-miss spring events in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Wizard World Comic Con
From April 5 – April 7, the Annual Wizard World Comic Con will take place at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. The event runs from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon and celebrates everything comics. You can check out comics, graphic novels, TV shows, and gaming at this fun event. There will also be celebrities from moves and TV along with writers and artists. Gamers can watch or join in the gaming tournaments, and anyone can take part in the costume contest. General admission tickets are $49.99 per day or you can get a VIP package for $99.99.
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Go! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend
Each April in downtown St. Louis, can take part in the Go! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend. This family-friendly event features races for people of all ages and fitness levels, including a marathon, a half marathon, a 5K run/walk, and even children’s fun runs. For 2019, the Go St. Louis Weekend will take place from April 5 – 7. Racers will get to enjoy St. Louis-themed food at the finish line, get race T-shirts, and take part in a post-race party with a local band.
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St. Louis Earth Day Festival
Head to Forest Park in late April for the annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival. This event gives the community a chance to celebrate the Earth and learn all about the resources and products they can use to help the earth every day. There will be three different stages with entertainment, food from local restaurants, and over 200 different booths. The whole family can take part in this event with hands-on activities for all ages.
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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis
Head to Forest Park in late May to watch Shakespeare under the stars. The main stage production is always fantastic, and each year brings something special. Guests can bring chairs and blankets for lawn seating and even bring a picnic for dinner. There is a caterer on sight if you want to get a box dinner. If you arrive early, you can see the traditional Green Show which starts the night off for even more entertainment. This early show includes dancers, jugglers, and musicians that interact with the audience to keep you entertained while you wait for the main performance.
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Laumeiers Annual Art Fair
From May 10 – 12 the annual Art Fair will take place at Laumeier Sculptor Park. This event will feature live music, hands-on activities for the kids, food and drinks from local vendors, and over 150 juried artists from all across the country. Stroll through the exhibits showcasing work from many different media including ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, and glass.
Check out these St. Louis events happening this spring.
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