September events around town

     Zooberfest Open Weekends at St Louis is Zoo

Start autumn with a FREE, family-friendly “Prost!” at the Saint Louis Zoo! Sip beer, savor German-themed cuisine and dance to live music while enjoying all the Zoo’s open exhibits and attractions. PLUS root beer and activities for the kids!

Zootoberfest At Night also returns with Oktoberfest-ivities after dark! German-themed food, brews and tunes will take over the Zoo during this FREE extended-hours event, 5–8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.

WHEN: Enjoy Zootoberfest during the dates and hours below:

5–8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 (Back for the second year: Zootoberfest At Night!)

10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19

10 a.m.–4 p.m. *Sunday, Sept. 20

For guests 21 and older:

Explore 50+ local and craft brews at beer trailers throughout the Zoo.

Sip on six varieties of Zootoberfest “Stein-A-Ritas” offered at select food locations.

Enjoy discounted refills on beer and margaritas when you purchase an exclusive Zootoberfest stein.

ENTERTAINMENT: Hear live music both Zootoberfest weekends:

So Grand Polka Band (5–8 p.m. Sept. 11)

Die Spitzbuam (11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept. 12)

The Wurst Bavarian Band (11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept. 13)

DJ Epic (11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept. 19)

DJ PBNJeffy (5–8 p.m. Sept. 19)

Uber Cool (11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sept. 20)

ADMISSON: All Zootoberfest events are FREE. No ticket purchase or reservation

For more information, visit stlzoo.org/zootoberfest. Follow the Zoo on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and X.

Books & Bagels: A Brunch & Learn Series w/Gerry Mandel –

September 23, 11am

Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur (Arts & Education Building)

https://www.showpass.com/books-and-bagels-mandel/

Doors Open & Light Brunch Available: 10am

Author Talk: 11am – 12pm

Enjoy the fourth and final Books and Bagels event of our 2026 season with Gerry Mandel, author of A Few Words Before I Go, which grapples with issues of memory and aging in a warm, humorous way, and takes on the task of putting a 70+ year career into words.

The Carole King & James Taylor Story – September 25, 7:30pm & 26, 2:30pm

The Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, I

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/798

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and sold-out shows in the UK and the US including The Wildey Theatre, The Carole King & James Taylor Story returns. Taking you on an incredible journey through the careers of the six-time Grammy Award winner, twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King, five-time Grammy Award winner, and American folk legend James Taylor, this is a show not to be missed

WSIE Music Series Event w/ Mississippi Moon – September 26, 7-9pm

Harold Square Outdoor Amphitheater, Collinsville, IL

https://www.facebook.com/events/1248870184068166

***A suggested donation of $10 per entrant to benefit WSIE 88.7 The Sound.***

Mississippi Moon is St. Louis’ very own tribute to the music of the Doobie Brothers and Michael McDonald.

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