The month of spring has finally arrived, and March is packed with reasons to get out and explore. From celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and International Women’s Month to vibrant festivals across the region, there’s something for everyone. Throw some color at the Holi Festival, stroll through the Zoo, or have a sip at the Beer Fest. There’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the month.
STL Holi Festival of Colors
Gather the entire family for the vibrant STL Holi Festival of Colors, the largest celebration of its kind in the greater St. Louis region. This free outdoor event features eco-friendly color throwing, music and dancing with DJ Anna, multicultural performances, interactive activities, and a wide variety of food and beverages from local vendors and brewery partners. Guests are encouraged to wear white and prepare to celebrate unity, joy and the arrival of spring in a lively, all-aged atmosphere. Admission is free, with limited priority parking available by ticket reservation.
March 7 – 10 a.m. Stacy Park, 9750 Old Bonhomme Road, Olivette, eventbrite.com/e/stl-holi-2026-festival-of-colors-tickets
Goddesses of the Glass
In celebration of Women’s History Month, The Fountain on Locust is launching a new quarterly series, Goddesses of the Glass, featuring female-crafted wine sake, and spirits paired with a four-course menu for a “high/low” experience. The experience includes the restaurant’s signature Polish dill pickle soup, St. Louis City salad, spinach artichoke dip, and their World’s Smallest Ice Cream Sundae, each round paired with a different woman-crafted wine, sake or spirit. Tickets are $55 per person and include all four courses and four beverage pairings.
March 9 – 6:30 p.m., The Fountain on Locust, 3037 Locust St., St. Louis, fountainonlocust.com/news/goddesses-of-the-glass
Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef is a globally renowned immersive, multi-course dining experience bringing the world’s smallest chef to the Café La Vie private dining room at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton. Hosted as a choreographed dinner event led by a Master of Ceremonies, guests may choose from four curated menu options: Le Grand Chef, Le Petit Chef Classic, Le Petit Chef Vegetarian, and a Junior Chef menu for younger diners, with pricing varying by selection. Blending cinema, technology and gastronomy, the experience features a tiny, animated chef who appears to prepare each course. At the conclusion of every animated sequence, the projection reveals the finished dish on the plate, which is then served by Café La Vie’s culinary team. Reservations for Le Petit Chef are now available here.
Beginning March 12 – Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton, St. Louis, 7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, lemeridienclayton.com, lepetitchef.com
Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo
Animals Aglow, presented by Wells Fargo, returns to the Saint Louis Zoo Wednesdays through Sundays, until May 17, transforming the Zoo into a dazzling Chinese lantern festival. The after-hours experience features larger-than-life illuminated displays celebrating traditional Chinese culture. Guests can enjoy live performances, specialty food and drinks, and select rides such as the Emerson Zooline Railroad (additional fees apply). Sensory-friendly nights are set for March 29 and April 8. Tickets range from $17.95 to $24.95, with free parking after 6 p.m. (Note: Animal exhibits will be closed during the event.)
Beginning March 13 – 6:30 p.m., Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Dr., St. Louis, stlzoo.org/events/animals-aglow
La Chaussette
Grab a friend and head to La Chaussette (“the sock”), a natural wine fair at the Majorette, highlighting low-intervention wine producers and importers from around the world, including Missouri. Attendees can sample more than 100 wines, along with local beer and spirits from Side Project, Perennial Artisan Ales and San Luigi Spirits. The event was created by a group of industry veterans, including John-Paul Fortney and Erin Lawrence of F&R Wine Imports; Sean and Ann Netzer of Union Loafers; Chris Kuse of Monstera and Farm Spirit; and Brogan Drissell and Emily Kostiuk of ‘Ssippi. Food will be available for purchase from Pizzeria da Gloria, Brasas and Eat Outside, with coffee provided by Vapore. Tickets are $30 per person and include admission to the fair and a La Chaussette tasting glass.
March 15 – 1 p.m., Majorette, 7150 Manchester Ave., Maplewood, showmechaussette.com
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dogtown
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than in St. Louis’s Irish neighborhood of Dogtown at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade? Festivities begin at 9 a.m. with an all-day festival, followed by the Ancient Order of Hibernians parade at 11 a.m. Spend the rest of the day enjoying live music, food, Irish dancing, local vendors, Guinness beer, the Green Dublin Cocktail and, of course, Irish coffee.
March 17 – 9 a.m., Parade begins at the intersection of Tamm and Oakland avenues,
St. Louis, dogtownunited.org
St. Louis Beer Fest
Explore the St. Louis Science Center after hours at the St. Louis Beer Fest, where guests can sample over 120 beers from 40 breweries while enjoying full access to the museum and its exhibits. VIP ($65) admission runs from 7 to 11 p.m. and includes early entry, an extra hour of access, and specialty beer pours during the first hour, while general admission ($50) is from 8 to 11 p.m. Food will be available for purchase separately. This is a 21+ event; tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door.
March 21 – 8 p.m., Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, stlouisbeerfest.com
This article appears in March 2026.