15 Things to Do in St. Louis This November

Even as the temperature dips, you’ll find plenty of things to do in St. Louis this November. Don your favorite fall sweater and head to the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl, Laumeier After Dark and the Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal!

Indoors, highly anticipated events cover a range of topics, from musical theater to stand-up comedy and ghost armies to international films.

For more fresh trip ideas, check our events calendar.

Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II

Until January 12

Now on view at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II tells the story of the U.S. Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops through significant artifacts such as artwork, uniforms and tanks. Activated on January 20, 1944, the “Ghost Army” was the first mobile, multimedia, tactical deception unit in U.S. Army history. Using visual, sonic and radio deception to fool German forces during the final year of World War II, the top-secret unit waged war with inflatable vehicles, phony generals, sound effects and fake radio traffic. Armed with nothing heavier than .50 caliber machine guns, this carefully selected group of artists, engineers, professional soldiers and draftees saved thousands of lives and played an important role in Allied victory.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical

October 29 to November 10

A Beautiful Noise is the untold true story of a Brooklyn kid who became a show-stopping, chart-busting, award-winning American icon. The exhilarating musical memoir, which comes to The Fabulous Fox this fall, was created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, who has been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and sold out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis. Set to the songs that defined his career, A Beautiful Noise shows how Diamond became the brightest star.

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl

November 2

The 12th annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl will bring music and dance to every corner of the thoroughfare. Featuring blues musicians and swing dancers alongside marching brass bands and racks of vintage clothing, the celebration is free, except for the grand finale at The Golden Record.

Laumeier After Dark

November 2

For one night only, Laumeier After Dark gives the public a unique opportunity to explore Laumeier Sculpture Park. The annual event features temporary art and light installations from local artists as well as illuminations of the sculpture park’s most iconic pieces. Laumeier After Dark also includes a night market with local makers, food and beverage vendors and live music.

Coco in Concert

November 2

Celebrate the ageless power of music with Coco. As the Pixar film plays on the big screen at Stifel Theatre, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform the magical score live. Inspired by Día de los Muertos, the animated movie follows 12-year-old Miguel as he enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer, and confront his family’s ancestral ban on music. Fun fact: Whenever you see Miguel play the guitar, it’s an animation of guitarist Federico Ramos’ hands!

St. Louis International Film Festival

November 7 to 17

This year marks the 33rd annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival. The festival showcases cutting-edge features and shorts from around the world, many of which will receive their only exposure in St. Louis.

Pilobolus re:CREATION

November 9

Imagination knows no limits in this performance by the world-renowned dance company Pilobolus, where both audience and artist rediscover, redefine and recreate timeless narratives through new visions of history, myth and the innate human need for expression. Presented by Dance St. Louis, re:CREATION offers a dynamic collection of dance pieces – both timely and timeless – in a sensational performance, which fans have come to expect from Pilobolus. Founded in 1971, the dance company has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and the power of connected bodies, creating more than 120 works of dance and performing on Broadway, at the Oscars and at the Olympics.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Live at the Pulitzer

November 12

Experience bold chamber music by modern-day composers at this elegant evening event. The pieces in the concert are selected in response to exhibitions on view at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and they’re performed within the museum galleries by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Peter Pan

November 13 to 24

The high-flying musical Peter Pan has thrilled audiences of all ages for almost 70 years, and now, it’s been reimagined by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreographed by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey that they’ll never forget. The extraordinary musical features timeless songs such as “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” Hooked? Get tickets to Peter Pan when it soars into The Fabulous Fox.

Flyover Comedy Festival

November 14 to 16

Three days. Forty events. More than 100 comedians. The Flyover Comedy Festival is an annual comedy invasion of St. Louis featuring stand-up comedy showcases; improvisation workshops and performances; and sketch and storytelling shows. This year, Patton Oswalt and Tig Notaro will headline the festival, performing at Stifel Theatre on Fri., Nov. 15.

The Polar Express Train Ride

November 15 to December 30

The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station is an important holiday tradition. Set to The Polar Express motion picture soundtrack, the magical experience takes guests on a journey to the North Pole aboard beautifully decorated trains. Families are encouraged to interact with the train conductor, The Polar Express characters, Santa Claus and his elves – and to wear their favorite seasonal pajamas for the occasion.

Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal

November 18

U.S. Soccer has selected St. Louis to host the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 2024-2025 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal home leg on Nov. 18, when new USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will coach his first home match in official competition at CITYPARK. The critical match marks the national team’s first step toward its fourth-straight Concacaf Nations League title, as the USMNT has won every edition of the competition since it launched in 2019. It will also be the national team’s third trip to the Gateway City following two dominant shutout victories in its first two visits. Historically, the U.S. has a sterling 8W-1L-3D record in St. Louis, a city which has served as a hotbed for sending talent to the USMNT. Our opponent will be determined following the October international window. The top four teams in the Concacaf Ranking Index enter the Nations League at the two-legged home-and-away quarterfinal stage, while 12 other countries will compete for the remaining four berths in the group stage played during the September and October international windows. Tickets for the Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal home leg are on sale now.

Holiday Parties Cocktail Class

November 21

During the spirited cocktail classes at StilL 630, Andrew Spaugh plays guide as you create three craft cocktails that promise to delight your taste buds. The events give you direct access to one of the greatest minds of the beverage industry – plus, a chance to learn something new and savor delicious drinks! On Nov. 21, Spaugh will show you how to mix libations that complement holiday gatherings.

Gateway Outdoor Expo

November 22 to 24

The Gateway Outdoor Expo invites everyone to discover and explore outdoor opportunities in the St. Louis region. Produced by Terrain Magazine and River City Foundation, the annual family-friendly weekend event will feature more than 200 exhibit booths from the regional outdoor industry, product demonstrations, show specials, food and drinks, kids’ activities and other attractions. “The Gateway Outdoor Expo has become a must-attend event for outdoor and adventure sports enthusiasts in the Midwest,” Brad Kovach, publisher of Terrain Magazine and deputy director of River City Foundation, said in a recent press release. “We love hosting it every year, and personally, I love seeing all our partners and friends in one place, sharing their love for biking, running, hiking, camping, climbing, paddling and so forth.”

Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time

November 29

Mariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas, will perform live at Enterprise Center on Nov. 29 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her album Merry Christmas. Every year, Carey breaks records with “All I Want for Christmas Is You” – last year, she shattered the record for the most Spotify streams in a single day on Christmas Eve with the song streaming 23,701,697 times. This is your chance to hear the endearing earworm live!