Happy weekend, St. Louis! In today’s happening-today edition: Rams settlement spending plan, roaring zoo dinosaurs, and Juneteenth community ride + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Funding plan moves forward: On Friday, St. Louis aldermen finalized language for $255 million Rams settlement spending plan, steering $110M to North St. Louis and tornado recovery, $65M for infrastructure, $55M for Downtown -- see the settlement plan.
Music and racing collide: Confluence Music Festival will celebrate its fifth anniversary at WWTR September 11 to 13 with Old Dominion, Busta Rhymes, and over 30 acts alongside NASCAR Cup Series playoff races -- get all the details.
Prehistoric fun arrives: Dinoroarus opened Friday at the Saint Louis Zoo, bringing 20 animatronic dinosaurs and sculptures that move, roar, and spit, plus an artist live stream for an immersive prehistoric experience -- see the dinosaur lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Craving NOLA vibes: After a week that felt three Mondays long, treat yourself to Broadway Oyster Bar, where Cajun staples meet live music every night and the patio basically counts as therapy. Grab a po'boy, let the band cook, and remember St. Louis knows how to party.
Dial in your swing: With 41 bays, Toptracer games, a two-tiered putting green and even a sand bunker, The First Tee Driving Range is the easy St. Louis tune-up spot. Grab a can from the 19th Club, track your shots, and finally figure out why your 7 iron flies like a frisbee.
Easy weekend basecamp: Skip the long haul and park at Trails End RV Campground, a low key spot across the river with free WiFi, on-site laundry, and a family friendly vibe. It sits by the Route 66 Bike Trail and keeps you minutes from St. Louis fun without sacrificing your Saturday.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚴 Juneteenth Community Ride @ Tina Turner Mural | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Rolling through town on Juneteenth, this free community ride spotlights St. Louis’ Black artists, musicians, and history, with live music popping up along the route. Think exercise with a backbeat, culture with a breeze, and less traffic than a Cards game, probably.
🌭 Dads, Dogs & Dawgs @ Zoomies Pet Cafe | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If your Father's Day vibe is cargo shorts and corny jokes, this backyard hang delivers peak dad energy with hot dogs, brats, brews, live music, and adoptable pups. Vendors doling bowties, watercolors, nail trims, and photo ops, plus a reverent Wiener Dog Hour, obviously.
🛍 South Grand Makers Pop Up @ Ritz Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats a summer stroll through Ritz Park, poking around 14 local makers at this monthly pop up, and pretending it is not a hobby but 'supporting the economy.' South Grand keeps it neighborly, well curated, and dangerously close to great lunch and drinks.
🎼 Symphony of Soul Scholarship Fundraiser @ The Palladium | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Trade your usual weekend chores for the Symphony of Soul Scholarship Fundraiser, where good food, live entertainment, and feel-good giving all share the bill. It is a classy hang with heart, and every bite, beat, and laugh helps fund scholarships for local kids.
🦋 Butterfly Eco-Print Pouches @ Bowood Farms | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – If you've been waiting for a sign to trade screen time for something garden-fresh, this is it. Olga Pontes of 10Fingers for Design teaches bundle dyeing with petals, leaves, and botanicals, plus a dash of dye history, non-toxic perks, and a one-of-a-kind pouch, supplies included.
🐶 Paint Your Pet @ K9 Garden | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Whether you can barely draw a stick figure or hoard pastels, this Paint & Sip at K9 Garden lets you immortalize your pet on a pre-sketched canvas while your dog schmoozes the park. Supplies, guidance, a 16oz draft, and park admission for your dog included.
🎤 Fête de la Musique - Karaoke Night @ Alliance Française de St. Louis | Sunday (6/21) at 6:30 PM – Think you only sing in the shower? Fête de la Musique kicks off summer with a family-friendly karaoke night, a potluck you can flex your secret recipe at, and drinks on the Alliance. Belt out classics, meet neighbors, and call it culture. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The St. Louis report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 17%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 93%
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%. This house is wildThis timeless Victorian on Lafayette Avenue faces Lafayette Park’s lake, bridges, and leafy paths, delivering postcard views from the front patio. Inside, original carpenter’s lace, pocket doors, floating walnut staircases, marble fireplaces, recessed shutters, and gleaming wood floors showcase old-world craftsmanship. A shaded yard beneath a grand Tulip Poplar adds a peaceful finish.
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