Congrats to the Saint Louis Zoo! For the second time, it has been voted Best Free Attraction in the United States by the USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.
centennial celebration
The Missouri Historical is celebrating 100 years of Forest Park with a traveling banner exhibition. It will visit several cultural institutions this summer, highlighting the history, evolution and enduring impact the park has had.The exhibition has already been to Saint Louis Zoo and Saint Louis Art Museum, but you can still catch it this summer at the Saint Louis Science Center, The Muny and Forest Park Forever.
stl on stage
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is offering a trio of bold, boundary-pushing productions as part of its 26/27 Steve Woolf Studio Series: Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theatregoers. The season will include What The Constitution Means To Me, In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience and Avaaz (pictured).
for the birds
Clayton is the second community in the state to earn the designation “Bird City Missouri.” The title reflects a consistent effort to improve habitats, reduce threats to birds, engage people in bird conservation and promote sustainability.
United Way of Greater St. Louis has announced its Safety Net for 2027-29. This group of 154 local nonprofits deliver an array of essential direct services to address the region’s most pressing needs. “A strong safety net is essential to the health of our region,” president and CEO Michelle Tucker says. “Our role is to support and strengthen that work—so more people can access help today and build a path forward for tomorrow.” You can find the full list of Safety Net agencies at helpingpeople.org/safetynet27.
