Cocktails on the Plaza 2024
2024-05-29 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fountain Plaza, 1800 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States

Spring Antique Fair
2024-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Lafayette Square Park
Join us for our spring antique fair including antique fair, vintage fire trucks, cars, baseball, food trucks and the first spring concert of the season.

Vendors will be stationed on the sidewalks of Mississippi and Park Avenues around the perimeter of the park. Vendors will also be setup in the Fountain Plaza in front of Sqwires.

2024 Masquerade Ball
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00

Light Up the Square & Holiday Pet Parade
2024-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Fountain Plaza, 1800 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
Festivities Schedule:
3:00 pm-6:00 pm: Santa & Mrs. Claus, crafts for kids, Holiday music, food, and beverages at Fountain Plaza
3:45 pm: Registration and line up for the Jim King Memorial Pet Parade at the Park House
4:00 pm-4:45 pm: Pet Parade begins at the Park House to Fountain Plaza
5:00 pm-5:15 pm: Pet Parade contest winners announced
5:30 pm: Tree lighting in Fountain Plaza

Greater St. Louis Marathon 2025
2025-04-26 07:45 - 10:30 | Fountain Plaza, 1800 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
Join us as we show our Lafayette Square spirit and support the amazing athletes of the Greater St. Louis Marathon! The Greater St. Louis Marathon has been a premier race in the region for years, bringing together runners from all over to test their endurance on a course that highlights our city’s beauty. Marathons are a testament to the remarkable strength of the human spirit and body. We’re so lucky that our very own Greater St. Louis Marathon comes right through the Square!
So let’s step outside our doors on the 26th, cheer on the incredible runners, and start a fun neighborhood tradition for years to come! Bring your coffee, signs, and cheering energy as we make noise for these incredible runners! Let’s show them the power of our LS community spirit!

Lafayette Square Annual Antique Fair
2025-06-07 - 2025-06-08 | Lafayette Square Park
Join us for the Annual Antique Fair in beautiful Lafayette Square Park on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
In addition to the Antique Fair on Saturday, we will also be enjoying the Lafayette Square Cyclone Baseball Game beginning at 10:00 am, Packard Cars, Vintage Fire Trucks, a variety of Food Trucks, and the first Concert in the Park beginning at 6:00 pm.
If you are interested in being a vender, please email antiquefair@lafayettesquare.org.

Spring Home and Garden Tour
2025-06-07 10:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | Lafayette Square, 2023 Lafayette Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63104, United States
Step into the timeless beauty of Lafayette Square for a weekend that celebrates history, architecture, and community charm. Join us from 10am-5pm for an amazing two day event for the 56th Annual Spring House & Garden Tour, where stunning Victorian-era homes open their doors and lush city gardens invite you to explore. This is a rain or shine event and no refunds will be provided. Your ticket is valid Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM!
Pre-Sale tickets are no longer available.
Day-of tickets for $50.00 each will begin at 10:00 AM.
Visit the ticket booth at 1922 Park Avenue.
✨ What’s happening throughout the event weekend:
🏠 House & Garden Tours – Stroll through historic homes and vibrant gardens.
🪑 Annual Antique Fair – Hunt for vintage treasures and one-of-a-kind finds.
⚾ Cyclone Baseball Game – Cheer on Lafayette Square’s home team in true vintage style.
🎶 Concert in the Park – Wrap up your day with the first concert of the Summer music from The Southside Johnny Band, playing from 6-9 PM under the stars.
Whether you’re a history buff, a garden lover, or just looking for the perfect St. Louis weekend, there’s something for everyone.
💐 Save the date & bring your friends – this is one you won’t want to miss!

Captain Bulkhead and the Portholes - Concert in the Park
2025-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Betsy Cook Pavillion

Uncle Albert - Concert in the Park
2025-08-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Betsy Cook Pavillion

Soulard Blues Band - Concert in the Park
2025-08-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Betsy Cook Pavillion

Gateway Cup Tour de Lafayette
2025-08-29 12:30 - 21:00 | Lafayette Square Park
Join the Lafayette Square neighborhood and business district as the first leg of the Gateway Cup gets underway in St. Louis’ first historic district, this nighttime Criterium will take place under the lights on a flat, wide-open 0.9-mile course with four 90-degree turns.
Now home to many unique shops and restaurants, the Lafayette Square neighborhood is one of the oldest in St. Louis and boasts the city’s first public park. Created by ordinance in 1836, the park was named in honor of Marqis de Lafayette, a French statesman who served as a volunteer under George Washington during the American Revolution.

Ivas John Band - Concert in the Park
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Betsy Cook Pavillion

The Ralph Butler Band - Concert in the Park
2025-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Betsy Cook Pavillion

Pet Parade and Light Up the Square
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Fountain Plaza, 1800 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63104, United States
We are excited to announce the James L. King 5th Annual Holiday Pet Parade! Bring your pets, your holiday spirit, and your best costumes for one of our most festive neighborhood traditions.

Saturday, December 6, 2025
Parade begins at 4:00 PM
Check-in starts at 3:30 PM at the Park House (corner of Mississippi & Lafayette)

Costumes are strongly encouraged — for both pets and humans! Awards will be presented in the following categories:

Best Homemade Costume
Most Holiday Spirit Costume
Most Original Costume
Best Group Costume
Best St. Louis Representation
Grand Prize Winner – receives a special surprise!

Please find the registration form attached. We encourage you to register in advance to help us plan for another fantastic parade.
We can’t wait to see you and your festive furry friends!
Register Here!

Volunteers needed 2025 Holiday Parlor Tour
2025-12-14 09:00 - 16:30 | Lafayette Square Park
We need docents and other volunteers for the Holiday Parlor Tour!

We need you on Sunday, December 14th when we will hold our 48th Annual Holiday Parlor Tour. This tour is one day only: from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The 13 homeowners will be ready but we need your help. There is stuff that needs doing . . . and . . . you get a free ticket to the tour.

Sign up is easy Find an open slot that works for you at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA5AE23A5FCC07-59109332-lafayette#/

What can you do?

1. Be a Docent. Volunteer for one of the two-hour shifts as a “docent” in one of the 13 homes on tour. What does a docent do? Well, you might staff the front door to welcome tour goers to the home and mark off the house on the tour book. Or, the homeowner might ask you to staff a particular room or hallway or the back door and talk with the tour goers about the home. Along with the homeowners, you will be the face of our restoration community.

2. Be a Trolley Elf. If you are someone who is especially elf-aware, this may be for you! We have scheduled two trolleys to transport tourgoers around Lafayette Square for easier access to the homes on tour. As a Trolley Elf, you will let passengers know some facts about Lafayette Square, answer questions, and point out which home is nearest the next trolley stop. We have three two-hour Trolley Elf shifts for each trolley. So, we need six Trolley Elves. (No need to dress like an elf but feel free to come in costume.)

3. Other tasks: There are also openings for:

A. Tickets/ Check-in

B. Merchandise Sales

C. Trash & Sign Set up (9:00 am to 9:30 am)

D. Trash & Sign Removal (4:00 pm to 4:30 pm)

Holiday Parlor Tour
2025-12-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Lafayette Square, 2023 Lafayette Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63104, United States
2025 Holiday Parlor Tour is SOLD OUT.
It will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025
from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Click here to volunteer.

Here is a list of the vendors at the Holiday Market.

Click on image to see the list.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
57th Annual 2026 Spring Home & Garden Tour: Saturday June 6th and Sunday June 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.
Purchase tickets here

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.
