Spring is in the air and we are so ready to come out of hibernation and enjoy all our great city has to offer. From plentiful 420 celebrations to an Earth Day Festival and more, here’s where we’ll be around town this month.
Hot Air Balloons in the Tulip Fields
For the first time ever, tulips are coming to Eckert’s Farm. The blooms are Eckert’s newest you-pick option, and to make the scene even more beautiful, they’ll be inflating hot air balloons. The event runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is included in the price of admission. A food truck will be on-site, along with photo opportunities and a baby calf for cuddling. Price for admission to the Tulip Trail depends on the day, but a 10-stem picking bundle is $20. Check out eckerts.com for all the details.
April 11 – Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, 800.745.0513, eckerts.com
Pizza for Pups
Needy Paws Rescue is bringing back its annual fundraiser, Pizza for Pups, for its eleventh year. On Wednesday, April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Needy Paws Young Professional Board will be hosting happy hour at Felix’s Pizza Pub (in Dogtown, of course). Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door and include an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, unlimited domestic beers, wine and well drinks, plus a chance to win prizes. Vegetarian and gluten-free pizza options will be available to accommodate dietary preferences. While the proceeds go to benefit animals in need, this event is human-only.
April 15 – Felix’s Pizza Pub, 6401 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, needypaws.org
The Green Light District 420 Celebration
Since 2019 the founder of St. Louis Cannabis Club, Brennan England, has been betting on cannabis tourism being the answer to empty storefronts and hollowed-out blocks in St. Louis. This year, the Cannabis Club’s Green Light District 420 Celebration is back for a whole weekend, with something new to experience each day. The connective thread is the Puff Puff Passport, a free loyalty program active all weekend. Check in at participating businesses, earn TOKE’ns, unlock deals, and access The Cola Lounge the entire weekend. England wants visitors to embark on a cannabis crawl, every day – not just on 420. April 17 kicks off with a comedy show and dinner (use code SECRETSAUCE for $10 off), and April 18 brings a paint class, plus trivia and game night. On the 19th, the Cola Lounge will be offering yoga and a sound bath, plus a shuttle to the South Grand 420 Fest. High Notes karaoke closes out the event on April 20 at the Cola Lounge. Grab tickets for select events at colalounge.com.
April 17-20 – multiple locations
Chef Bailey & Co. Infused Dinner
Join Chef Bailey & Co. for a six-course infused tasting menu featuring bold flavors, refined technique blending French and New American cuisine and an elevated presentation. The event begins with a mocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $125 person and available online.
April 18 – 6 p.m., location disclosed after ticket purchase, chefbaileyco.com
STL Pot Chef’s Ultimate Infused Showdown
St. Louis’ own infused food competition is back for the third year in a row. STL Pot Chef is hosting the event filled with cannabis-infused food and mocktails, plus raffles, samples and live voting on the infused competition. Exclusive vendors will be offering both infused and non-infused options and samples. The Showdown will also feature giveaways, a scavenger hunt and a 420 Outfit Contest. They’re at Handlebar this year, meaning lots of space indoors and outdoors, plus a 420 rooftop and heated patio. Tickets are available now – just visit stlpotchefs.com/events for all the details on pricing.
April 19 – Handlebar, 4127 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, stlpotchefs.com
SLAM Cinema: Fellini Satyricon
The Saint Louis Art Museum is hosting movie night at their place as part of the SLAM Cinema Free Fridays series. On April 17 in the Farrell Auditorium, the museum is screening Fellini Satyricon, an Italian film set during Nero’s reign. The movie is described as “lavish and bizarre,” and it’s also an award-winner several times over. Clare Kobasa, the associate curator of prints, drawings, and photographs for the museum, will deliver an introduction for the film. Fellini Satyricon is in Italian and Latin (with English subtitles) and is rated R, ideal for a unique night out for the adults. This event is free, but to reserve a spot, visit metrotix.com/events/venue/saint-louis-art-museum or the museum’s welcome desks.
April 17 – Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Dr., St. Louis, 314.721.0072, slam.org
South Grand 420 Fest
Steve’s Hot Dogs and the South Grand Business District are partnering with We Cann to provide a safe, fun way to celebrate 420, for both cannabis enthusiasts and the “canna-curious.” The event will take place in Ritz Park, directly next to Steve’s Hot Dogs on South Grand, as well as the public parking lot at 3500 Hartford St. The Playadors will be performing live, and Steve’s will have a special 420 menu, plus giveaways. The Forest Dispensary is sponsoring a designated consumption area, and the event will feature a local vendor marketplace. For a community-focused way to indulge – or simply to learn more – check out the event from noon to 6 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to register online for updates, schedules and giveaways.
April 19 – 3147 S. Grand Blvd. and 3500 Hartford St., St. Louis, bit.ly/southgrand420
King of Beers Tour at Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch offers all tours for all tastes, but they describe their King of Beers tour as the ultimate Anheuser-Busch experience. The $165 ticket includes a four-hour tour that takes guests to the fermentation cellar, the Bevo packaging plant, Clydesdale stables and more, wrapped up with lunch in the Biergarten. This 21+ tour is for those who want to walk in the steps of Anheuser-Busch brewmaster, which means it’s got three miles of walking and includes different temperatures throughout the journey.
April 25 – Anheuser-Busch, 1200 Lynch St., St. Louis, 314.577.2626, budweisertours.com
Earth Day Festival
The largest Earth Day festival in the Midwest is back at the Muny Grounds in Forest Park, and this year, the theme is Planet vs. Plastic. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 25 and 26, visitors will be able to experience a space that is totally devoid of single-use plastic as a commitment to Earthday365’s zero waste principles. The two day event is full of different programs, including live music, a Sustainable Fashion Show, a wild bird show and more. Visitors can check out the Climate Education Tent to learn more about climate change and how to counteract environmental injustice, while the Earth Day Cafe will have lots of food vendors, including an “All Vegan Zone.” A silent auction rounds out the festival and helps raise funds for future events.
April 25-26 – 1 Theatre Drive, St. Louis, earthday-365.org/festival
Taco King Taco Fest
Come hungry to the Taco King Taco Fest, taking place in St. Charles. The Taco King crew is serving up a taco eating contest, a Hot Sauce Showdown, live music and more. Dozens of local food vendors are expected at the event, showcasing a variety of flavors and talents from the area. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Tacos R Us, the community-focused arm of Taco King that provides food assistance and household support for those in need, with a focus on the Latino community. Learn more about this free festival and the mission on their website.
April 25-26 – 1050 S. Riverside Dr., St. Charles, tacokingtacofest.com
Route 66 Centennial Festival
St. Louis’ celebration of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary starts on April 30. This four-day event, hosted by the Missouri History Museum, kicks off on April 30 with a free concert from Sweetie and the Toothaches, plus food trucks in Forest Park. Throughout the rest of the weekend, enjoy more food, plus lots of programming at the museum. Highlights include a Route 66 neon display, discussions with local authors, and a classic car show. Beloved Pixar film Cars has its own movie night, and the festival has lots of activities lined up for kids. The museum will have a hallway exhibit, “Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis,” that highlights St. Louis’ own stretch along the road. For a full schedule of events, visit mohistory.org/festival.
April 30 to May 3 – Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 314.746.4599, mohistory.org
This article appears in April 2026.