Free things to do this weekend in and around St. Louis

St. Louis's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - St. Louis - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, See link for times
• Kids Bowl Free - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, See website for details.
• Movies In the Park-Lake Saint Louis - Boulevard Park, Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, Lake St Louis, MO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, Dusk
• Storybook Walk - Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts, N Outer Rd, Chesterfield, MO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, all day
• Concerts in the Park- Edwardsville City Park - City Park, 101 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, IL, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 8 pm
• Summer Family Fun Series - Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 10 am- 1 pm
• Children’s Performance Series- Tower Grove Park - Tower Grove Park, 4256 Magnolia Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 10 am
• Girl Scout Summer Party - Route 66 Spray Park, 305 Fisher Dr., Sullivan, MO 63080, Friday, July 24, 2026, 12 PM - 2 PM
• Stars, Stripes, & Strides: 250 Mile Challenge - Highland, IL, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, all day
• Wildwood Farmers Market - Wildwood Farmers Market, 221 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Grover, MO 63040, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• Saint Charles Farmers Market - 370 Lakeside Park, Lakeside Park Drive, St. Peters, MO, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8 am- 1 pm
• Overland Farmers Market - 2500 Woodson Rd, Overland, St. Louis, MO 63114, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• North City Farmer's Market - 2700 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:30am- 12pm
• Children's Art in the Park - City Park, 101 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, IL, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9-10:30 am
• Dutchtown Movie Night: The Bad Guys 2 - 3969 S Compton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7 pm, movie starts at dusk
• Music Under the Stars - Florissant Summer Concert Series - St Ferdinand Park Dr, Florissant, MO, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7 pm
• Ferguson Farmer's Market - 501 South Florissant Road, Ferguson, MO, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• Chess A2Z July webinar: NM Austin Liu Opening Principles & Play Better Without Memorizing - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR, 7PM to 8PM PDT
• BackPack Sabbath - Tabernacle of Praise Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1721 Parker Road, Spanish Lake, MO 63138, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 2-5 pm
• The Dinosaurs' Christmas in July | Unearth a Story - Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold, MO 63010, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3 pm
• Washington Farmers’ Market Sprouts Kids Club - 323 W Main St, Washington, MO 63090, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 8 am- 1 pm
• Appreciation Days- Manchester Aquatic Center - Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO, USA, Sunday, July 26, 2026, all day
• Sundaze at Schlafly - Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11 am- 4 pm