Apr 23 Tuesday
Join us for a spring walk through Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum! In the months of March, April, and May, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the Cemetery and Arboretum. This two-hour walk will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the Cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing figures who call Bellefontaine their last address. Particular attention will be paid to the horticulture side of the Cemetery while in different levels of bloom during these spring tours.
♦ A limited number of registrations for the tour are available so reservations are required.♦ Two-hour walking tours cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain.♦ Please wear appropriate walking attire.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure.♦ Tours are free; however donations to the Friends of Bellefontaine Cemetery are gratefully accepted.
Apr 26 Friday
CHAPTER I: WHERE IT ALL BEGANCelebrate 175 years of St. Louis beer brewing and distilling history with four events throughout the year. “Beer Barons Chapter I – The Beginning (Where It All Began)” kicks off our yearlong celebration on Friday, April 26, and this event highlights some of the earliest brewers and distillers that made St. Louis a brewing and distilling powerhouse of the 19th century. Barons highlighted at this event are Ignatz & Joseph Uhrig, Otto Stifel, Julius Winkelmeyer, Edward Hempstead, and John Endres.
Step back in with time with us as we celebrate our resident barons with walking tours though the Cemetery, great food, music, and samples of beer, spirits, and wine. Engage with experts from local breweries and distilleries about time honored techniques of their trades and gain a deeper appreciation of their time-honored craft.
Tickets are on sale now! We hope you join us for this unforgettable historic event at St. Louis’s only grand historic rural cemetery of the 19th century, and Missouri’s only Level III Arboretum.
Tickets are $30 per person. You can pay online now or at the event.
Enter through the main gates on West Florissant Ave. and follow the signs to the event. Check in at the registration table and then enjoy your evening! Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This is a rain-or-shine event.
PLEASE NOTE – this is an after-hours event, and the gates will close promptly at 5:40 p.m.
♦ Beer, spirits, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be served.♦ Space is limited and reservations are required.♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces.♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire.♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning.
Apr 27 Saturday
The Greater St. Louis Marathon, the region’s premiere running event, has been reimagined for 2024 with fresh courses, historic sights, vibrant after-parties, and a brand-new National Running Club Championship & Rally. The event attracts runners of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities from around the world.
This is the marathon’s 24th year. The planning team is expecting 12,000+ runners to lace up their shoes and Rally the Lou.
What’s new this year New Date Saturday, April 27, 2024 New Venue and Course The event will begin and end in the heart of Downtown St. Louis, with a course that runs through the city’s historic neighborhoods. The finish line festival will be at CITYPARK. New Experience The Saturday after-party will feature live music and great local food. New Club Championship A brand-new, one-of-a-kind team competition that makes race weekend more inclusive and exciting for runners of all abilities. New Partnerships GO! St. Louis and Greater St. Louis, Inc. are proud to partner on producing Greater St. Louis Marathon. Other new partners include Washington University in St. Louis, SSM Health, Emerson, NISA Investment Advisors. GO! Is thankful for the ongoing support of long-time partners PNC Bank and Lockton Companies.
Visit GoStLouis.org to see the full marathon course map and full event details.
Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning?Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the City's founding through its current development. We offer two tours on Saturdays, 9:00 to 11:30 am, April through October.Tours are limited to 15 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are free). Purchase tickets at LandmarksTours-STL.orgEAST TOUR: Explore the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. From the bustling riverfront of the French American entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural and engineering marvels, including these highlights: Old Courthouse | Old Cathedral | Eads Bridge | Gateway Arch | Old Post Office | Wainwright BuildingWEST TOUR: St. Louis' grandest public buildings are a testament to the City's ambitions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore their history, architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental, including these highlights: Union Station | Stifel Theatre | Central Library | City Hall | Campbell House | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
Explore our outdoor campus in the spring! We will spend time at Park-Like—a garden of native plants and pathways—and the Spring Church—an open-air stone pavilion and beloved landmark. You will discover the history of these sites, discuss designs and environmental impacts, and learn fun facts about the Pulitzer campus with Deputy Director of Public Engagement, Kristin Fleischmann Brewer.
As this is an outdoor tour, we recommend comfortable clothes and shoes. This tour is free and open to the public. Please contact programs@pulitzerarts.org if you require any accommodations to participate.
Apr 30 Tuesday
All aboard the trolley at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum for a special 1904 World’s Fair trolley tour! From David R. Francis to Isaac Taylor, this tour will spotlight the people who helped shape the event that took place in Forest Park from April 30 through December 1, 1904.
20 million visitors attended the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and some of those attendees traveled to Bellefontaine Cemetery to pay homage to a person directly connected to the new American Territory acquired in 1803!
Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each. Register now!
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.♦ We ask that everyone arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure.♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
May 01 Wednesday
Caravan TourJoin us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to four different locations inside historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each location, we will all exit our vehicles and Cathleen will give us a tour through history!
First, we’ll visit a U.S. Senator involved in a duel on Bloody Island. Also, we’ll check out the Father of Digestion as well as a Medal of Honor recipient. Next stop, we’ll view the Busch Mausoleum and several riverboat pilots. William Clark’s memorial will be our next stop. It’s a large monument dedicated to his heroic efforts on the Voyage of Discovery. The last destination is Prospect Avenue. This is where the St. Louis movers and shakers of the early 1900s are buried. We will go into the Wainwright and Lemp Mausoleums. Bellefontaine Cemetery is a place to find inspiration and a place to honor life.
♦ Space is limited and reservations are required
♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire as we will explore different areas upon leaving our vehicles.
♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure
♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning
May 02 Thursday
May 03 Friday
Registration is now open for the Cinco De Kilometer 5k Fun Walk to benefit improvements to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. The walk, put on by the St. Louis County Parks Foundation, will take place at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park on Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m. The walk will start at the Tremayne shelter located at the Sailboat Cove, 13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO 63043. The walk will follow the trail alongside of the lake. Participants are encouraged to register by April 25 to receive a discounted registration fee and a commemorative 5K t-shirt. All walkers will be provided with a bib number and free drink after the walk. Registration is available for $15 for those 12 and under, and $30 for those 13 and up. Those prices increase to $20 and $40 after April 25. To register, visit stlcpf.org/5kwalk
May 04 Saturday