Building a Fun-Filled May in St. Louis!
There’s many festivals to choose from, so take advantage of the gorgeous spring weather before the summer heat!
Recurring Throughout Early May:
Animals Aglow Lantern Festival at the Saint Louis Zoo: This visually stunning festival featuring large-scale illuminated lantern displays continues until May 11, 2025. It typically runs Wednesday through Sunday evenings. (Link: https://stlzoo.org/events/animals-aglow)
Early May Highlights:
Cinco de Mayo Festival on Cherokee Street: Traditionally held on or around May 5th, this vibrant street festival features music, dancing, food, and cultural celebrations. (Likely to be on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 based on previous years and search results). (No official 2025 link found yet, but search "Cherokee Street Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025" closer to the date).
Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Chinese pageantry, music, dance, art, and food on May 3rd and 4th, 2025. (Link: https://stlouiscalendar.com/events/chinese-culture-days-at-the-missouri-botanical-garden)
Florissant Valley of Flowers Festival: A multi-day festival in Florissant with a parade, crafts, food, and entertainment, taking place from May 2nd to 4th, 2025. (No direct link for 2025 found yet, search "Florissant Valley of Flowers Festival 2025").
La Festa at St. Ambrose: A traditional Italian festival with food, music, and activities, likely on May 3rd and 4th, 2025. (No official 2025 link found yet, search "La Festa St. Ambrose 2025").
Mid-May Happenings:
St. Louis Microfest: A beer tasting festival featuring local, national, and international craft breweries, along with food and live music, on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. (Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-louis-microfest-2025-tickets-1258440602719)
Main Street in Bloom (St. Charles): Celebrate spring in historic St. Charles on May 10th and 11th, 2025, with various activities and a festive atmosphere. (No direct 2025 link yet, search "Main Street in Bloom St. Charles 2025").
Maifest at Grant's Farm: A German celebration of spring held over two weekends in May, including May 10-11 and 17-18, 2025, featuring German food, drinks, and entertainment. (No direct 2025 link yet, search "Maifest Grant's Farm 2025").
Taste of Maplewood: A food-focused event showcasing the culinary scene of Maplewood, typically held around mid-May (May 16th and 17th, 2025). (No official 2025 link yet, search "Taste of Maplewood 2025").
Pointfest: A popular rock music festival at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, scheduled for Saturday, May 17th, 2025. (Check Ticketmaster or Live Nation websites for tickets and details closer to the date).
Uncorked: STL: A wine festival at the Saint Louis Science Center with tastings of over 100 wines, plus museum access, on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. (Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncorked-stl-tickets-1249584574099)
Late May Events:
St. Louis African Arts Festival: An annual celebration of African culture with music, dance, art, and food, typically held over Memorial Day weekend (May 24th to 26th, 2025). (No official 2025 link found yet, search "St. Louis African Arts Festival 2025").
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Festival Season Opening: The renowned Opera Theatre typically opens its festival season in late May, with performances running into June. The 2025 season opens on May 24th and runs through June 29th, featuring "Die Fledermaus," "This House," "Don Pasquale," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (Link: https://explorestlouis.com/whats-new/a-guide-to-st-louis-fairs-and-festivals-this-spring-and-summer/)
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival: While the main productions in Forest Park usually start later, there might be early season events or announcements towards the end of May (May 28th to September 14th, 2025 for the season). (Link: https://explorestlouis.com/whats-new/a-guide-to-st-louis-fairs-and-festivals-this-spring-and-summer/)
SPRING TO DANCE® Festival: A two-night dance festival featuring various local and national dance companies, taking place on May 23rd and 24th, 2025. (Link: https://www.dancestlouis.org/spring-to-dance-festival-2025)
This is not an exhaustive list, and smaller neighborhood events or pop-up festivals might occur. Keep an eye on local event listings and websites as May approaches for the most up-to-date information! You can also check websites like Explore St. Louis (https://explorestlouis.com/events/) and local community calendars for more events.
