Top Things to Do In St. Louis Instead of Cleaning Your House (7/1)

Weekend of 7/1-7/4

It’s 4th of July weekend! Are you’re still looking for something to do? If so, here’s 10 things to do this weekend…besides cleaning your house!

  1. Go on a Float Trip!
    • Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4, various location
    • Nothing is better for 4 of July than a Missouri float trip. There are a variety rivers and canoe/raft rentals in the area like Meramec Cavern Raft Rental or Cherokee Landing.
  2. Cardinals vs. the Brewers
    • Friday, July 1 – Sunday, July 3, Busch Stadium
    • The STL Cards take on the Milwaukee Brewers in this 3 game series at Busch Stadium.
  3. 36th Annual Fair Saint Louis
    • Saturday, July 2 – Monday, July 4, Art Hill in Forest Park
    • This year’s festivities include musical entertainment, a market-style shopping area, world-class fireworks and so much more!
  4. Freedom 4 Miler Presented by Schnucks
    • Saturday, July 2, Downtown Saint Louis
    • Join in the city’s most patriotic race with a 4-mile route through downtown before the VP Parade.
  5. 134th Annual Veiled Prophet Parade
    • Saturday, July 2, 9:30am, Downtown Saint Louis
    • Experience this St. Louis tradition fully equip with parade floats, balloons, marching bands and more!
  6. Chesterfield 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
    • Monday, July 4, 6;30pm, Chesterfield Mall
    • This fireworks celebration also features food trucks and a variety of children’s activities all night long.
  7. Serra International 5K Run
    • Saturday, July 2, 7am, Downtown Saint Louis
    • This 5K starts at the base of the Arch along the Mississippi and runs north to the new Stan Musial Bridge and back.
  8. Dance the Vote
    • Saturday, July 2, Vintage Vinyl
    • The St. Louis arts community will kick off its newest project with its first dance performance designed to intertwine voter awareness and dance.
  9. Urban Shark Group Ride
    • Saturday, July 2, Downtown Saint Louis
    • This moderate and peaceful group bike ride will take you along the scenic Great Rivers Greenway North Riverfront Trail and back.
  10. Host your own BBQ!
    • Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4, various location
    • Still not sure what to do this weekend? Host your own BBQ! With your house spotless from Better Life Maids, having friends and family over has never been easier!


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