Lafayette Square

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Lafayette Square Park
Join us for the annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt in Lafayette Park. Eggs will be divided for different age groups to make sure everyone gets a fair chance. Bring your own basket!

Greater St. Louis Marathon
2026-04-11 07:00 - 17:00
Lafayette Park is at Mile 11. Street closures from 6:30 am to 10:00 am on the lanes bordering Lafayette Park; and all lanes on Park Avenue from Mississippi to Tucker. See map at: https://gostlouis.org/races/greater-st-louis-marathon/

Tree Planting Blitz
2026-04-11 10:00 - 17:00
Arrive at 10:00 am at the Park House (corner of Lafayette and Mississippi Avenues) – volunteer signup is live. (Lafayette Park Conservancy)

Walking Tour & Talk with Dr. Kate Farley
2026-04-11 14:00 - 17:00
Meet at 2:00 pm at the Park House – registration is live (LPC)

“Fascinating History of Lafayette Park” (Carolyn Willmore)
2026-05-17 14:00 - 17:00
At 2:00 pm at the Kern Pavilion (the boathouse) in Lafayette Park – registration is live (LPC Lecture Series)

Cocktails on the Plaza
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:00
From 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Fountain Plaza (1800 block of Park Avenue). Tickets will be $35 in advance; $40 day of.

2026 Spring Home & Garden Tour
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-07 | Lafayette Square Park
2026 Spring Home & Garden Tour: Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th
More info will be posted as it is closer to the event.

57th Spring Home & Garden Tour
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00
From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Two-day tour of selected homes and gardens in the Historic District. Including: an
Antique Fair
on the east and north sides of Lafayette Park, and, for the first time, the Arts Council of Lafayette Square will hold an
Art Fair
on the west and south sides of Lafayette Park. Also: a
Makers Market
in Fountain Plaza,
trolley rides
for tourgoers, and a
Vintage Baseball
game in the park. Tickets are $40 pre-sale; $50 day of; but there is a
complimentary ticket
given to each tour home docent or other volunteer.

First Saturday Night Concert in the Park
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:00
Concerts start at 6:00 pm at the at the Betsy Cook Pavillion (the gazebo) in Lafayette Park on June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, and September 12. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Lafayette Square. See: https://lafayettesquareartscouncil.com/summer-concerts/

First Friday Night Social
2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:30
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at a different host home each time. These are held on the Friday night of the week opposite our summer concerts. This year there are six of these socials: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, and August 21. Volunteers open their backyards providing paper products. Neighbors attending bring your beverage of choice and a dish to share. Hosts may request participants bring a lawn chair. Look for announcements on the “Lafayette Square Community” Facebook group as well as at our monthly neighborhood meetings.

2026 Holiday Parlor Tour
2026-12-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Lafayette Square Park
2026 Holiday Parlor Tour: Sunday December 13th
More info will be posted as it is closer to the event.
