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

St. Louis's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

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

• Corn Maze- Broemmelsiek Park - Broemmelsiek Park - Highway Dd, Defiance, MO, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, 7 a.m. to 30 minutes past sunset, daily
• Movies In the Park-Lake Saint Louis - Boulevard Park - Lake Saint Louis Boulevard, Lake St Louis, MO, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026, Dusk
• Route 66 Outdoor Movie Series - Eureka Parks and Recreation Department - Legion Park, Bald Hill Road, Eureka, MO, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026, 8-11 pm
• Summer Concert Series - Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation - 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, Maryland Heights Township, MO 63043, United States, Friday, August 28, 2026, 7-9 pm
• Concerts at Lafayette Square - 2023 Lafayette Avenue, Lafayette Square, St. Louis, MO 63104, United States, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 6-9 pm
• Free Playdate & Resource Fair - Swap the Playroom - Toy Rentals - Waterford Crossing, Dardenne Prairie, MO, USA, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:30 - 12:30
• Be My Neighbor Day: Let’s Build! - Jack Galmiche Public Media Commons - Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, USA, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11 am- 1 pm
• Chess A2Z August Webinar w/ WGM Zoey Tang: Finish Strong: How to Convert Winning Positions - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR, 97225, United States, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 7PM to 8PM PDT
• Discovery Festival - 3774 Hess Rd, Byrnes Mill, MO 63051, United States, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9 am
• Ferguson Farmer's Market - 501 South Florissant Road, Ferguson, MO, USA, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• North City Farmer's Market - 2700 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106, United States, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:30am- 12pm
• Overland Farmers Market - 2500 Woodson Rd, Overland, St. Louis, MO 63114, United States, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8 am- 12 pm
• Saint Charles Farmers Market - 370 Lakeside Park, Lakeside Park Drive, St. Peters, MO, USA, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8 am- 1 pm
• Washington County Farm Tour - Multiple Farm location, Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10am
• Washington Farmers’ Market Sprouts Kids Club - 323 W Main St, Washington, MO 63090, United States, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 8 am- 1 pm
• Music at Metter Park - Metter Park, 124 South Metter Avenue, Columbia, IL, USA, Sunday, August 30, 2026, 6-8 pm
• Stars, Stripes, & Strides: 250 Mile Challenge - Highland, IL, USA, Friday, August 28, 2026 to Sunday, August 30, 2026, all day