What’s Happening in St. Louis This Weekend: 7 Picks for August 21–23

Thursday 20 August 2026·By My Business Directory

Verified August 21, 2026.

Summer is winding down, but St. Louis is not slowing down. This weekend’s short list moves from molten glass and farmers-market mornings to family celebrations, live music, and one of the city’s buzziest food gatherings.

These are not ranked. They are seven different ways to spend the weekend, chosen for variety, timeliness, and the local places each outing can help you discover.

1. Watch St. Louis icons take shape in glass

Third Degree Glass Factory’s Third Friday End of Summer Bash turns the Delmar Maker District studio into an end-of-summer party on Friday, August 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. The free event includes glassblowing and flame demonstrations, exhibits, food and drinks, live music, and hands-on experiences—including artists interpreting iconic St. Louis foods in molten glass.

Make it a local outing: Explore the Third Degree Glass Factory listing, then look for a nearby Maker District meal or drink before or after the demonstrations.

2. Catch an all-ages Saturday-night show in the Loop

Taylor Made brings The Hits Different Tour to Delmar Hall on Saturday, August 22. Doors are listed for 7 p.m. and the show for 8 p.m. The concert is all ages, with advance general admission listed at $25 and reserved tickets at $30 at the time of verification.

Make it a local outing: Start with the Delmar Hall listing, arrive early for dinner or dessert in the Loop, then walk to the show after confirming your chosen stop’s hours.

3. Start Saturday at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market

For a flexible, low-commitment morning, Tower Grove Farmers’ Market runs Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during its April-to-November season. It is a reliable way to discover growers, bakers, makers, and prepared-food vendors in one stop.

Make it a local outing: Save the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market listing, pick up breakfast at the market, then continue into the surrounding neighborhoods for coffee, shopping, or a walk in Tower Grove Park.

4. Give summer a family-friendly send-off

Brookdale Farms’ Back-to-School Bash runs Saturday, August 22, from 3 to 9 p.m., with inflatables, hayrides, pony rides, a petting zoo, live music, local food, raffles, and a fireworks finale. The event also supports a school-supply drive for students in the Rockwood and Northwest R-I school districts.

Make it a local outing: Start with the Brookdale Farms listing, then build a half-day in Eureka around the event by adding an independent lunch, dessert, or shop once hours are confirmed.

5. Take one more spin through summer

Spins, Beats & Summer Treats comes to St. Louis Union Station on Saturday, August 22, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The advertised Summer Spins pass includes unlimited access to Wheel Park rides and attractions plus a snack or beverage of up to $7 from Fairground Eats.

Make it a local outing: Save The St. Louis Wheel listing, then add a nearby locally owned dinner or drink stop and turn the event into a complete Downtown West plan.

6. Eat your way through Foodies Eat First Fest

Foodies Eat First Fest 2.2 returns to The Post Building on Saturday and Sunday, August 22–23. Saturday sessions are listed for 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and 5–9 p.m.; Sunday is listed for 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The announced mix includes more than 20 vendors, local tastings, chef demonstrations, mixologists, a Katz’s Deli appearance, and a movie-inspired dining experience.

Local names highlighted in current event information include Nicky Slices, Levels Nigerian Cuisine, Serendipity, Amy’s Cake Pop Shop, The Blue Duck, Taberu, and The Joy of Pancakes. Check the organizer for current inventory and inclusions.

Make it a local outing: Explore The Post Building listing and treat the vendor lineup as a discovery list. Save the businesses you want to visit again after the festival.

7. Support young musicians and Kids Rock Cancer

Old Rock House hosts the Kids Rock Cancer Benefit Concert on Saturday, August 22. The all-ages bill features Po Mia, Young Animals, and Four Degrees Colder; doors are listed for 5 p.m. and the show for 6 p.m.

Make it a local outing: Start with the Old Rock House listing, arrive early enough to explore the surrounding area, and verify which nearby food or drink options fit your group before heading to the show.

Plan before you go

Schedules, ticket availability, weather plans, and vendor lineups can change. Use the organizer links below for the latest information before leaving home.

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Sources and event details

Details were last checked August 21, 2026. Confirm schedules, weather plans, and ticket availability with the organizer before attending.