Things to do in St. Louis April 10-13

St. Louis is bursting with energy this weekend—and whether you're a sports fan, art lover, brunch enthusiast, or just in it for the weird stuff, there's something here for you 🥳. From college hockey’s biggest stage to underwater egg hunts, jazz-age art parties, and community picnics, we’ve rounded up the very best ways to spend your weekend in the Lou.

Let’s get into it 👇

NCAA Frozen Four Takes Over St. Louis 🏒

April 10 & 12

For the first time ever, the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship comes to St. Louis! The Enterprise Center hosts this elite collegiate tournament featuring semifinals on Thursday (Denver vs. Western Michigan at 4:00 PM and Penn State vs. Boston U at 7:30 PM) followed by the championship final on Saturday at 6:30 PM. This is a rare opportunity to see the nation's best college hockey teams battle for the national title right here in St. Louis.

Enterprise Center, 1401 Clark Ave. Pricing varies. 🎟️ Tickets

Weird & Wonderful: Oddities & Curiosities Expo 🕷️

April 12-13

The traveling Oddities & Curiosities Expo brings its unique collection of the strange and unusual to America's Center this weekend. You'll find everything from taxidermy and preserved specimens to horror-inspired artwork, oddball antiques, and bizarre jewelry. Want to get hands-on with the weird? Sign up for a taxidermy workshop on Saturday (learn to create your own jackalope!) or try your hand at insect mounting on Sunday.

America's Center Convention Complex. $12 advance/$15 at door (kids 12 and under free). Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM. 🎟️ Tickets

"Roaring" Into the Jazz Age at SLAM 🎷🍸

April 11-13

The Saint Louis Art Museum debuts its spectacular new exhibition "Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939" with a weekend of events. Start with Friday's free public preview (4-8PM) featuring live music from Joe Park and the Hot Club of St. Louis, specialty cocktails, and your first look at this celebration of Jazz Age design and culture. Sunday brings family-friendly hands-on activities inspired by the exhibition from 1-4PM.

Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park. Free entry for both events.

Easter Activities 🐣🥂

Underwater Egg Hunt – 🐠 Friday, April 11

Who says egg hunts have to be on land? The Carondelet Park Rec Complex is hosting an underwater version where kids dive for eggs in the pool! Hunts start every 30 minutes (5:30, 6:00 & 6:30PM) with pool play structures available afterward until 9PM. Different pool depths available based on age groups.

Carondelet Park Rec Complex, 930 Holly Hills Ave. Members $5 per child, Non-members $10 per child. 💦 Register

Meet Peppa Pig – 🐷 Saturday, April 12

Oink, oink! Your little ones can meet everyone's favorite cartoon pig at the St. Louis Aquarium from 10AM to 2PM. Bring your cameras for this special meet and greet that's included with general admission.

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, 201 S 18th St. Included with regular aquarium admission. More info

Adult Easter Egg Hunt – 🥚🎁 Saturday, April 12

It's not just for kids anymore! Second Chance Ranch presents their popular Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Red Barn Events with prizes, money, and a special Golden Egg. After the hunt, enjoy special drinks and treats at the Red Barn. All proceeds help with veterinary bills for senior dogs.

The Red Barn Events, 2157 Smizer Mill Road, Fenton. 5PM. Tickets

Boozy Bunny – 🍹 Saturday, April 12

Adults! The Easter Bunny has hidden eggs just for you at this grown-ups-only event in Brentwood. Enjoy an evening of egg hunting with friends while food and alcohol are available for purchase. Must be 21 or older.

Brentwood Parks And Recreation, 2505 S Brentwood Blvd. 6-8PM. More info

Flippity Flop Breakfast – 🍓 Sunday, April 13

Start Easter morning with a delicious themed breakfast at Eckert's Country Restaurant. The kid's special includes sprinkle pancakes, bunny fruit kabob, bacon, and a delicious Sherbet Sunrise Drink.

Eckert's Country Restaurant, Belleville, IL. 8AM-12PM. Reservations required: 800-745-0513 x 0.

Arts & Culture 🎨📽️

Pysanky Egg Decorating – 🖌️ Saturday, April 12

Learn the beautiful Ukrainian art of wax-batik egg decoration at Arch Reactor. This traditional craft uses whole, raw chicken eggs and hot beeswax melted over candle flames to create intricate, colorful designs.

Arch Reactor, 2215 Scott Ave. 1-6PM. Free (donations appreciated). More details

Sips, Souls, and Strolls: Iconography – 🍷 Saturday, April 12

Enjoy beer, wine, and light hors d'oeuvres while exploring the beautiful grounds of Bellefontaine Cemetery and learning about Victorian iconography. Discover the meaning behind the symbols and secret messages left in stone by Victorians.

Bellefontaine Cemetery, 4947 W Florissant Ave. 5:30-7:30PM. $24 per person. Tickets

BABETTE'S FEAST | Robert French Film Festival – 🎞️ Saturday, April 12

Often considered the best food-related film ever made, "Babette's Feast" tells the story of a French housekeeper who brings quiet revolution to a circle of pious villagers through one exquisite meal. Dr. Natacha Douglas from French Creperie will introduce the film, and samples will be available starting at 6PM.

Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Ave. 7PM. Get tickets

Meet Me at Dawn – 🎭 Friday, April 11

This moving play by UK playwright Zinnie Harris explores grief and love's capacity to survive transformation. Two women wash up on a distant shore following a boating accident, only to discover that this unfamiliar landscape exists between life and death.

The Marcelle, 3310 Samuel Shepard Dr. 8-11PM. Performances continue April 12-13 and 18-20.

Things to Do 🧱🌳

Community Tile Glazing Workshops – 🎨 Saturday, April 12

Join Laumeier Sculpture Park's 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence Renata Cassiano Alvarez for a drop-in workshop. Participants of all ages can design and paint tiles that will become part of the artist's final sculpture.

Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Rd, Sunset Hills. 10AM-4PM. Free (RSVP requested). Register

History Exploration Days | Art + Engineering: Steam In St. Louis – 🏛️ Saturday, April 12

From bridges to buildings, from the Arch to Art Hill, learn about the ways architects and engineers combined art and engineering to create the landscape of St. Louis at this family-friendly event.

Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd. 10AM-1PM. Free entry. Details

Lafayette Square: A Tour of Gilded Age St. Louis – 🚶‍♀️ Saturday, April 12

Explore one of the most historically significant neighborhoods in St. Louis on this walking tour. Lafayette Square is home to the oldest house in the city, the first park west of the Mississippi, and impressive architecture from influential 19th-century residents.

Meets at 2023 Lafayette Avenue. 2-5PM. $20-$30. Buy tickets

"The Most Picnic-y Picnic of All Picnics!" – ☀️🧺 Sunday, April 13

Join the "Nice to Meet You!" group for an epic community picnic in Forest Park. Bring your picnic essentials, outdoor games, and food & drinks to share as you soak up sunshine and make new friends.

Forest Park. 1-4PM. Free entry. Weather dependent.

Tenacious Eats Presents "The Wedding Singer" – 🍽️🎬 Friday, April 11

Experience a unique dinner and a movie event where food and film come together. Enjoy five courses perfectly timed with scenes from "The Wedding Singer," plus prizes, games, and specialty cocktails.

Work & Leisure, 3015 Locust Street. 6-9:30PM (doors at 6PM, film at 6:30PM). $85 advance/$105 day of event. Tickets

Markets & Car Shows 🚗🌽

Tower Grove Farmers' Market - Saturday Market – 🥕🎶 Saturday, April 13

The beloved Tower Grove Farmers' Market continues its regular Saturday season with local vendors selling fresh produce, plants, crafts, and food. Live music from the Gadelinet Saturday Sessions runs from 10AM to noon.

Tower Grove Park, 4256 Magnolia Ave. 8AM-12:30PM. Free entry.

Pop-up Market at 9 Mile Garden – 🛍️🐰 Sunday, April 13

This rescheduled market features over 30 local vendors, food trucks, and live music. Special Easter features include photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and eggs hidden throughout the garden.

9 Mile Garden, 9375 Gravois Road, Affton. 11AM-4PM. Free entry.

Cars & Coffee @ The Cherry Garage (Season Opener!) – ☕🚙 Sunday, April 13

Car enthusiasts, start your engines! The 2025 season opener of this relaxed car meetup features 45° parking along Locust Street. Check out the awesome vehicles while enjoying coffee and snacks from the triple cherry cafe.

The Cherry Garage, 2936 Locust St. 9AM-12PM. Free entry.

The Foundry Car Show – 🏎️🔥 Sunday, April 13

Fast & Furious STL presents a curated car show featuring exotics, performance builds, and show cars at City Foundry STL. Free for spectators with car arrival from 10:30-11:30AM.

City Foundry STL, 3700 Forest Park Avenue. 12-2PM. Free entry.

Music & Shows 🎤🎶

We Them Ones Comedy Tour – 🤣 Friday, April 11

Comedy heavyweight Mike Epps hosts this laugh-filled tour that has reached over half a million comedy lovers nationwide. Known for his roles in "Friday," "Sparkle," and Netflix's "The Upshaws," Epps guarantees a night of relentless laughter.

Chaifetz Arena, 1 S Compton Ave. 8PM. Pricing varies. Tickets

Jessica Kirson – 😂 Saturday, April 12

Catch this hilarious comedian at The Factory STL for a night of stand-up. Ages 16+ unless accompanied by a legal guardian.

The Factory STL. 7:30PM. $29.50-$64.50. Tickets

R&B Invitation Tour – 🎤💖 Saturday, April 12

R&B legends Joe, Musiq Soulchild, and Eric Benét bring their smooth vocals and timeless hits to Chaifetz Arena for an unforgettable evening of soulful performances.

Chaifetz Arena, 1 S Compton Ave. 8PM. Tickets

Remi Wolf - The Big Ideas Tour – 🎉 Sunday, April 13

Pop's most rule-shattering risk-taker, Remi Wolf, takes the stage at The Pageant with opening act Dana and Alden. This sold-out show is sure to be an energetic highlight of the weekend.

The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd. Doors 7PM, Show 8PM. SOLD OUT.

St. Louis Tionól 2025 at Focal Point – 🎻 Friday, April 11

The annual St. Louis Tionól celebrates its 28th year with an evening of traditional Irish music featuring some of the best musicians in the genre. The event showcases the haunting sounds of Irish "uilleann" pipes often heard in films.

Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood. 7:30PM. Tickets

Ethan Carl + Molly Lovette at Old Rock House – 🎸 Friday, April 11

Catch these talented musicians at the Old Rock House with support from Caroline Kid. All ages welcome, with doors at 7PM and the show starting at 8PM.

Old Rock House, 1200 S 7th St. 8PM. ADV: $10.00 | DAY OF: $15.00 ($2 surcharge for under 21). Tickets

Marlon Funaki at Blueberry Hill Duck Room – 🎶 Sunday, April 13

Marlon Funaki brings his Spring Tour 2025 to the Duck Room with The Back Alley. All ages welcome, though there's a $2 minor surcharge for those under 21.

Blueberry Hill Duck Room, 6523 Delmar Blvd. Doors 7PM, Show 8PM. $15 advance/$18 day of show. Tickets