Upcoming Spring and Summer Festivals and Fairs for St. Louis Locals

As the weather in St. Louis becomes warmer, the city's events calendar is becoming busier with spring and summer festivals and fairs. These events include a variety of activities and experiences, such as lantern festivals, film screenings, beer tastings, and art fairs. Both locals and visitors to the region can find something to enjoy.

The Animals Aglow Lantern Festival, a first-time event, will run until May 5 at the Saint Louis Zoo. The festival will display over 60 Chinese lanterns and interactive light displays shaped like plants and animals. Visitors can explore the Chinese Dragon Corridor, see large glowing animal displays, and interact with displays like the Moonlight Swings and the Star Stepping Pads.

The 18th African Film Festival, established in 2005, will be held from March 22 to 24 at Washington University in St. Louis. The festival's goal is to encourage discussions about Africa by screening international films that highlight the continent's landscape and diversity. Attendees can also join post-show discussions with filmmakers, film historians, and African studies scholars. On March 24, The Old Bakery Beer Co. will host the Buzz’d Beer Festival, featuring over 50 beer samples, food, and live music.

In April, The Art Fair at Queeny Park will run from April 5 to 7, showcasing over 120 juried artists and their original works of fine art and craft. The fair will also include live art demonstrations, music performances, children’s activities, and food trucks. The Oddities & Curiosities Expo, scheduled for April 6 and 7, will display a variety of unusual items, including funeral collectibles, odd jewelry, and preserved specimens, with sideshow performers for entertainment.

The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, from April 7 to 18, will present international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints, and new perspectives. The St. Louis Earth Day Festival, a community tradition, will be held on April 20 and 21. The festival will showcase sustainable products and services from local businesses and organizations, live entertainment, and local restaurant food. Lastly, QFest St. Louis, from April 26 to 28, will highlight the lives of LGBTQIA+ people and celebrate queer culture through contemporary gay cinema.

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