Explore St. Louis

The bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark expedition's historic 1804 - 1806 journey from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean and back to St. Louis ends this weekend, September 22 - 24, on the Mississippi River under the Gateway Arch.

Native American tribes will explain their history and culture and the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery reenactors who have traveled the trail for the past two years will return in a stirring ceremony. (Learn more)

KMOX Radio's Jazz & Wine Festival takes place at Chesterfield's Faust Park on Saturday, September 23. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. Jazz artists on stage during the event include Denise Thimes, the Erin Bode Group, Kim Massie and other favorites. The first 2,200 guests will receive a commemorative wine glass. Wines featured during the event come from national and regional wineries. (Get details)

Speaking of Jazz, the Old Webster Jazz Festival is on tap for Saturday, September 23 at the intersection of Gore & Lockwood. Enjoy music from 10 bands on two stages from noon until 11 p.m. A Taste of Old Webster food festival, kids' play areas, and music workshops at Webster University add to the fun.

Is there anything cuter than a fuzzy Otter? The St. Louis Metro Ford Dealers Ottertoberfest starts this weekend at the Saint Louis Zoo. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., families can enjoy otter-related kids' activities, a biergarten for adults, live German music, an international marketplace and much more. Call 314-781-0900 for details.