#1 St. Louis Symphony on Art Hill
Every year, the St. Louis Symphony celebrates their upcoming season with a free concert! This year, the annual event will be held on September 13 at 7 p.m. at Forest Park. The concert will feature classical favorites and a finale of fireworks. Cute picnics and blankets are also highly encouraged!
Link: https://explorestlouis.com/event/st-louis-symphony-presents-free-concert-forest-park/
#2 St. Louis Art Museum
The St. Louis Art Museum is always free, and it’s amazing. This fall there are multiple new collections: A Century of Japanese Prints, Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, Flowers in 18th Century European Textiles, etc. It’s a beautiful, free way to spend a couple of hours!
Link: http://www.slam.org/
#3 Belleville Farm
At Belleville Farm, picking is available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Not only is entrance free, but you can pick apples for only $2.99 per pound. It’s the perfect, affordable fall activity!
Link: http://www.eckerts.com/crop-updates-and-seasonal-farming/
#4 Great Forest Park Balloon Race
The 45th anniversary of the Great Balloon Race will be held September 15 and 16. The Balloon Glow is Friday (15th) at 7 p.m., and Race Day is Saturday (16th), with the balloon launch at 4:30 p.m. Both events are totally free, and totally awesome. How often do you get to see tons of hot air balloons? Link: http://greatforestparkballoonrace.com/
#5 St. Louis Zoo
The St. Louis Zoo is one of the few free zoos in the country, and it’s pretty awesome. There’s so much space to walk around, and there are lots of cute animals. Throughout the year, the zoo also offers cool events (like Zoo Lights), so keep your eyes open.
Link: https://www.stlzoo.org/
#6 Shakespeare in the Streets
Shakespeare in the Streets is an interesting adaption of the Bard’s “King Lear,” which is based on a theme that resonates with the St. Louis community. The event is September 15-17 at 8 p.m. by the St. Louis Public Library. The unique play aims to encompass what it means to be a St. Louisan, while respecting and commemorating the Bard.