Explorers of all ages will find something of interest on our list of 5 things to do in St. Louis this weekend, which features musical greatness, eternal beauty and decadently spiced apple butter.
If you’re looking for more activities to fill your itinerary, check out our events calendar.
2 Pianos 4 Hands
Until October 25
Four hands. 176 keys. Boundless brilliance. 2 Pianos 4 Hands follows piano nerds Ted and Richard from childhood lessons to brutal competitions as they navigate pushy parents, eccentric teachers, soaring ambitions and the eternal question: How far can innate talent and sheer determination really take you? Staged by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, this riotous musical comedy brings classical favorites by Bach and Beethoven together with upbeat tunes by Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis. Part coming-of-age story, part musical showdown, 2 Pianos 4 Hands is a hilarious, heartfelt journey through childhood dreams, relentless practice and the pursuit of greatness.
Death Becomes Her
Until October 25
People will do anything to look fabulous for all eternity, but actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp go too far when they accept a secret potion from a mysterious woman. Savagely funny, according to Time Out, Death Becomes Her is a drop-dead gorgeous musical coming to The Fabulous Fox.
GalaxyCon
October 23 to 25
GalaxyCon returns to St. Louis for the ultimate three-day festival of fandom! Get ready to hang out with fellow fans at America’s Center as you celebrate your favorite comic books, anime, video games, TV series, movies and more. This year’s convention features appearances from George Takei, Brian Austin Green and the cast of Twilight.
Apple Butter Festival
October 24 and 25
Nothing says fall like a homemade, decadently spiced batch of apple butter. A mutual love for this thick, caramelized applesauce is at the core of the Apple Butter Festival in Kimmswick, which attracts more than 100,000 visitors every year. Ahead of the festival, the Kimmswick Historical Society gathers to peel and prepare the apples on Friday. Then, the apples are cooked in a kettle over a wood-burning fire until the fragrant spread is thick enough to seal in jars. Come Saturday morning, visitors can enjoy the small-town ambience, live entertainment and between 500 and 600 food, drink and craft vendors, including those selling the deliciously decadent treat. Don’t leave the festival without a jar (or two) to enjoy smeared on toast, swirled into yogurt or added to baked goods. After one taste of the apple butter, you’ll want to stock your pantry with the indulgence.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Fall Series
October 24 and 25
Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s landmark lineup for its 2026-2027 season opens with a powerful trio of world premieres by renowned creatives. Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Saint Louis Dance Theatre artistic director and former dancer with Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, molds various movement genres to create bold narratives that transform and inspire audiences. The weekend’s performances also include pieces from Rena Butler, a Princess Grace Award winner and Isadora Duncan Dance Award recipient who has been described as percussive and emotionally direct in her choreography, which spans the globe, and Keerati Jinakunwiphat, a Princess Grace Award winner and the first Asian woman commissioned by New York City Ballet who emphasizes connectivity – work built on relationships between dancers. The weekend serves as a world-class sampler of what is to come in Saint Louis Dance Theatre’s next chapter.
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