Spring is almost here and that means warmer days ahead in St. Louis. 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 the Cardinals Season Opener. And, if winter lingers a bit longer, there's plenty to do indoors too. Here's the list of best bets for March events and activities in St. Louis.
Morpho Mania at the Butterfly House
Photo courtesy Missouri Botanical Garden
March is a great time to visit the Butterfly House in Faust Park. Every Saturday 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 Saturday afternoon date!
The Butterfly House
Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
The Butterfly House
Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
The Wedding Singer at the Fox
Photo by Phil Martin
If you loved the movie or just want to hear those 80's tunes again, put on your Members Only jacket and make your way to the Fox Theatre for The Wedding Singer. The show opens on March 11. Tickets are $22 to $60.
The Fabulouis Fox Theatre
527 N. Grand Blvd.
March 11 - 23
The Fabulouis Fox Theatre
527 N. Grand Blvd.
March 11 - 23
St. Patrick's Day Parades
St. Louis shows off its Irish pride with two St. Patrick's Day parades. The 39th annual Downtown Parade is Saturday, March 15. More than 250,000 visitors are expected to line the streets to see floats, marching bands and giant balloons. Then on Monday, March 17, the crowds will head to Dogtown. The Ancient Order of Hibernians Parade is always a big draw in St. Louis' infamous Irish neighborhood.Downtown Parade
Saturday, March 15, noon
18th and Market
Hibernian Parade
Monday, March 17, 12:30 p.m.
Tamm and Oakland
Eckert's Easter Celebration
Photo courtesy Eckert's Orchards
Eckert's Orchards in Belleville is welcoming a special guest this month. The Easter Bunny is hopping into town to spend some time with Eckert's customers. Your children can have breakfast with the Bunny at the Country Restaurant. There are also egg hunts, face painting and special Easter treats.
Eckert's Orchards
951 Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL
March 15-16 and 21-22
Eckert's Orchards
951 Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL
March 15-16 and 21-22
Tale Travelers at Shaw Nature Reserve
After being cooped up all winter, give your kids the chance to run around and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and educational environment. Sign them up for the Tale Travelers program at the Shaw Nature Reserve. Travelers spend an adventure filled day at the reserve hiking, making crafts and listening to stories. While there, check out the dozens of upcoming activities for kids, families and adults.Shaw Nature Reserve
Gray Summit, MO
March 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.Hermann, MO
Stone Hill and Hermannhof Wineries
March 29 and 30
Oregon Trail Days at the Daniel Boone Home
Photo courtesy Lindenwood University, Daniel Boone Campus
A visit to the Daniel Boone Home is always full of history and that's certainly the case during the last week of March. Oregon Trail Days gives visitors an interactive history lesson about the pioneers who migrated west in search of a better life. Hear their stories of what it's like to leave home and start again on the frontier.
Daniel Boone Home
Near New Melle, MO
March 29 - 30
Daniel Boone Home
Near New Melle, MO
March 29 - 30
Cardinals Opening Day
It's almost time to play ball in St. Louis! The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for an Opening Day game against the Colorado Rockies. If you don't already have tickets, you're out of luck, but you can still join in the pep rallies and parties before and after the game. I'll have much more about the Cardinals 2008 season later this month.Opening Day is March 31
