It's almost Spring in St. Louis. And this March, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the sunshine and rising temperatures. Take in a St. Patrick’s Day parade (or two), take the kids on an Easter egg hunt or join the fun at Morpho Mania. And, if winter lingers a bit longer, there's plenty to do indoors too. Here's Ten "Best Bets" for March 2009 events and activities in St. Louis.
Builders Home & Garden Show
Get some new ideas for fixing up your house and yard at the 2009 Builders Home & Garden Show. More than 600 exhibitors will fill the America's Center with building products, interior design ideas, the latest kitchen and bath fixtures and ideas on how to get your yard and garden up to snuff. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12.March 5-8, 2009
America's Center, Downtown
Arch Madness
March is the best time of the year for college basketball and the action in St. Louis begins early in the month with Arch Madness, the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The winner of the Valley championship goes on to play in the NCAA tournament.March 5-8, 2009
Scottrade Center
Morpho Mania at the Butterfly House
March is a great time to visit the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Every weekend this month, workers will release more than 1,000 Blue Morpho Butterflies inside the giant conservatory. It's truly a dazzling site, and makes a wonderful event for the kids or even a weekend afternoon date! The Morpho releases are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Morpho Mania is included with the price of admission. Tickets to the Butterfly House are $6 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to 12. Children three and under get in free.
Every Weekend in March 2009
Faust Park, Chesterfield
Every Weekend in March 2009
Faust Park, Chesterfield
St. Patrick's Day Parades
St. Louis shows off its Irish pride with two St. Patrick's Day parades. The 40th annual Downtown Parade is Saturday, March 14. More than 250,000 visitors are expected to line the streets to see floats, marching bands and giant balloons. Then on March 17, the crowds will head to Dogtown. The Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade is always a big draw in St. Louis' famous Irish neighborhood.Downtown Parade
March 14, 2009, at noon
18th and Market
Hibernian Parade
March 17, 2009, at 11:30 a.m.
Tamm and Oakland
Peek-A-Boo Fashion Show
March isn't quite swimming suit weather in St. Louis, but you can get a taste of the beach at the Peek-A-Boo Fashion Show at HOME Nightclub. Models will be showing off the 2009 Swimwear Collections from Everything But Water. Doors open at 9 p.m. RSVP to peekaboo@cheresseink.com to get free access and passes.March 19, 2009
HOME at Ameristar Casino
Moolah Shrine Circus
The circus is coming to St. Charles. The Moolah Shrine Circus is an event for the whole family with colorful clowns, high flying trapeze artists and plenty of lions, tigers and elephants. Tickets are $14 - $37.March 26-29, 2009
Family Arena, St. Charles
Hermann Wurstfest
During the fourth weekend in March, sausage is king in the small German town of Hermann, Missouri. Try the homemade bratwurst, leberwurst or "sommer" sausage while listening to German music and sipping some of Missouri's best wines. Wurstfest events go on all weekend at the Stone Hill Winery Pavilion and the Hermannhof Festhalle.March 28 & 29, 2009
Hermann, MO
Tea & Daffodils
See the beauty of spring at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Thousands of daffodils should be in bloom at the reserve by the end of March. You're invited to take a walk among the flowers and enjoy an afternoon of tea and desserts. Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members.March 28, 2009
Shaw Nature Reserve
Undy 5000
Don't worry, you don't have to wear your undies to take part in the Undy 5000. The 5K race is designed to raise money and awareness about colon cancer. There's also a one mile fun-run for those wanting to take a more leisurely stroll. Both begin from the Upper Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park. Registration for the race is $20 to $40.March 28, 2009
Forest Park
Robin Williams at the Fox
Comedian and actor Robin Williams brings his stand-up comedy routine "Weapons of Self-Destruction" to St. Louis. Tickets for the show start at $58. If you're willing to spend a little more, try the Meet & Greet package where you get to meet Williams in person, get his autograph and take a picture together.March 30, 2009
Fox Theatre, Midtown
