This February features a fun lineup of events and pop-ups happening across St. Louis, including Mardi Gras celebrations that draw crowds from near and far for one of the city’s most anticipated traditions. From sipping your way through STLCoffeeFest to experiencing stunning floral installations at the Saint Louis Art Museum, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and about this month. Plus, keep an eye on our site for a Valentine’s Day roundup coming later this week.
St. Louis Food & Wine
St. Louis Food & Wine returns to Union Station for a two-day celebration featuring hundreds of wines, craft beers and gourmet bites to sample. Guests can choose from a variety of curated experiences throughout the weekend. The Grand Tasting Event on Feb. 6 is priced at $250 per person, with an optional Champagne Hour add-on featuring Perrier Jouët for $75 per person. The Main Tasting takes place on Feb. 7 with tickets priced at $75 per person. Guests may upgrade to the VIP Experience for $150 per person or add the Spritz Experience for $25 per person, featuring an Aperol Spritz made with La Marca Prosecco or a Guinness draught stout pint.
Feb. 6 & 7 – Union Station, 1820 Market St., St. Louis, schnucks.com/stl-food-wine
Taste of Soulard
Tap into Mardi Gras at one of the season’s signature celebrations, Taste of Soulard, a weekend-long event showcasing everything the neighborhood has to offer. A voucher booklet includes six food vouchers, one drink voucher, and the opportunity to hop on and off trolley rides. It is the perfect way to stroll, sip and discover new spots while counting down to one of St. Louis’s biggest celebrations, the Mardi Gras Grand Parade & Party on Feb. 14. Voucher booklets are $37 plus tax and can be purchased online or day of at the Anheuser-Busch Tour Center starting at 11 a.m.
Feb. 7 & 8 – 11 a.m., Multiple locations in Soulard, St. Louis, stlmardigras.org/events/taste-of-soulard
The Great Big T-Rav Remix
The Missouri History Museum is kicking off a weekend-long celebration of St. Louis’ birthday with the Great Big T-Rav Remix on Friday, Feb. 13, featuring renowned local chefs reinventing the iconic toasted ravioli with creative flavors and fillings. Tickets are $45 per person or $40 for MHS members and include two signature T-ravs from each participating chef or restaurant, plus one beer or wine (cash bar available). Guests can also enjoy music by DJ Lamar Harris and pop-up talks from Missouri History Museum historians.
Feb. 13 – 6 p.m., Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, mohistory.org/events/t-rav
Second Line Mardi Gras Pop-Up
Get ready to raise a napkin or umbrella at the 4 Hands / Peacemaker Kirkwood location as they host their Second Line Mardi Gras pop-up. Enjoy the sweet sounds of New Orleans jazz while you indulge in New Orleans-inspired bites, including gator po’ boys, crawfish étouffée, caviar deviled eggs, andouille, beans and rice, shrimp and grits, and beignets. Pair your selections with specialty Big Easy cocktails such as the Hurricane Slushy, French 75, The Old Square, La Sainte Louisiane, and the King Cake Espresso Martini.
Through Feb. 17 – 4 Hands Brewing Co. & Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.,
150 W. Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, 4handsbrewery.com/4-hands-kirkwood
The Lodge at Eckert’s Farms
The Lodge at Eckert’s Farm is its newest reimagined pop-up bar experience, open on select nights until Saturday, March 7. Lodge nights feature a lineup of alpine-inspired bites, including hangboard bacon, a hard cider cheese fondue pot, pigs in a blanket, and a fig and hot honey butter board. The seasonal cocktail menu includes highlights such as the Smoky Lodge Hot Toddy, S’mores Martini, Alpine Spritz, the Salted Caramel White Russian, and a Grapefruit Mule. Celebrate Galentine’s at The Lodge on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 9 p.m. Designed as a space for friends to gather, this special event features food, live music, interactive activities, and local vendors to shop. Reservations are required for both the Galentine’s event and regular Lodge nights, with a $5 fee per guest. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Without Limits Team Galaxy’s Special Olympics Sports Program. Tickets available online.
Thursday through Saturday until March 7 – 4 p.m., Eckert’s Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, eckerts.com
WWLB Dinner Series
Join the chefs of Sidney Street Cafe and their friends for the first exclusive and intimate WWLB pop-up Dinner Series of 2026. This six-course tasting dinner features a different guest chef for each course and includes thoughtfully curated wine, cocktail and nonalcoholic pairings. Previous menu items have included everything from lox cannoli to duck rillette with fig and brie, lamb belly, monkfish, and braised beef cheek. Tickets are $160 per person and include all pairings. Join the fun at this selective private dining experience. Seating is limited, so visit them on Instagram at @wwlb_series for more information.
Feb. 22 – 6 p.m., Sidney Street Cafe, 2000 Sidney St., St. Louis, sidneystreetcafestl.com
Art in Bloom Festival
One of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s most popular events, the annual Art in Bloom festival, is a celebration of fine art and florals. This year marks the 20th festival where the region’s most talented floral artists reimagine works of art from the museum’s collection through floral arrangements. At Art in Bloom, guests can enjoy live floral demonstrations, family-friendly activities such as Toddler and Me, scavenger hunts, as well as dining and shopping opportunities throughout the museum. Select events are ticketed, including the Preview Party on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Feb. 27 to March 1 – Saint Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, slam.org/event/art-in-bloom-2026
STLCoffeeFest
STLCoffeeFest is a two-day coffee tasting festival celebrating local roasters, cafés and artisan food producers. Designed for coffee connoisseurs and curious newcomers, the festival invites guests to sample local brews from across the St. Louis area, meet the makers, and dive deeper into the world of coffee. Attendees can enjoy coffee talks, workshops, demonstrations and hands-on “How To” sessions, including Cold Foam and Cold Brew Made Simple, Coffee Cocktails, and other specialty experiences. Ticket are available online and options range from $40 to $60, depending on VIP access and morning or afternoon sessions. Guests may also purchase Barista 101 classes, which offer small group, interactive learning experiences.
Feb. 28 & March 1 – 18Rails at City Foundry STL, 3730 Foundry Way, Suite 110, stlcoffeefest.com