Upcoming Event

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Upcoming Event 〰️

Mighty Pines Concert

Sunday, May 17
4-7 pm

Benton Park!

Our season opener and an amazing St. Louis city tradition. Come fill the park with joy and music, stop by our local restaurants, and celebrate the beginning of good weather!

Benton Park Neighborhood Calendar

Save the date! Get a taste for some of the many events we hold throughout the year below the calendar.

Don’t miss out on your favorite events. Click the “Add to Google Calendar” above.

Concerts and Gatherings in The Park

Join us for our summer concert series on Sunday afternoons and our family friendly fun day and back to school picnic!

 

Mighty Pines

May 17th
4 pm to 8 pm
Benton Park


Family Fun day

June 13th
with Celia and Friends!
TIME TBD
Benton Park

back-to-School
Picnic in the Park

August 29th
with the Holy Friars
4 pm to 8 pm
Benton Park

Music from a tent

We’re so excited Field Theory’s hosting this music in the park event with some St. Louis-based nationally known DJs. It’s the kind of family friendly/generally friendly events we’ve come to love in our beautiful park.

 

Bring a blanket and come hang out in the park

April 19, 2026
May TBD
June 21, 2026
July 19, 2026
August 16, 2026
September 20, 2026
October 18, 2026

2 pm to 8 pm
Benton Park

Movie in the park

Things to Bring

  • A blanket to lie on

  • A cooler filled with sandwiches from Blue’s City Deli, ice cream from Spoonful of Sugar, & your favorite beverages

  • A bouquet for that special someone from Flowers & Weeds to make it a date night

 

Movie Title TBD

Saturday July 11th
8:30 pm
Benton Park

Cherokee Market

Cherokee Market was created to uplift small businesses, foster local pride, and bring our community together through a vendor-fee-free experience.

Located in a historic park originally purchased in 1904 to be a public market (but never fulfilled), we're proud to reclaim this space and give it purpose—supporting emerging entrepreneurs, artists, and neighbors alike.

Interested in becoming a vendor?
Email OMAR@OMARSTYLES.com

 

June

6th and 20th
2 pm to 5 pm
Carnegie Park

August

1st and 15th
2 pm to 5 pm
Carnegie Park

September

12th and 26th
2 pm to 5 pm
Carnegie Park

October

10th and 14th
2 pm to 5 pm
Carnegie Par

Tunes on Tap

TBD

Time TBD
Venue

Experience Benton Park’s Tunes on Tap: a musical garden tour featuring live performances at 8 neighborhood gardens, plus beer tastings from top local breweries. Your ticket includes a walking tour, 8 drink samples, and music from some of South St. Louis’ finest musicians. Don’t miss this unique fall afternoon of tunes, brews, and community! Must be 21+ for beer tickets; discounted tickets available for minors and non-drinkers.

Interested in volunteering, hosting,
or playing as an artist? Email eventscommitteechair@bentonpark.org

National Night Out

TBD

4 pm to 9 pm

Get out to meet your neighbors at this annual block party located on
Wyoming Street between
Illinois Ave & Missouri Ave.

We have BBQ, drinks, snacks, and some sweet tunes. Oh, and there is a FIRETRUCK!

Interested in hosting your own
National Night Out Block Party?
Email safety@bentonpark.org

Halloween Parade &

Trunk Or Treat

TBD

10 am to 12 pm
Venue

Get out to meet your neighbors at this annual block party located on
Wyoming Street between
Illinois Ave & Missouri Ave.

We have BBQ, drinks, snacks, and some sweet tunes. Oh, and there is a FIRETRUCK!

Interested in hosting your own
National Night Out Block Party?
Email safety@bentonpark.org

Holiday Party &

Fundraiser

TBD

6 pm to 10 pm
Venue

Joinn us for our Annual Holiday Party/Santa Parade/Fundraising Extravaganza at Bluewood Brewing on Cherokee and Lemp. Everyone is welcome! Get your Holiday shopping done early with some very exciting raffles and silent auction items! Meet your neighbors over some great food and drinks! And get photos with Santa or join him on his very own parade!

Interested in adding your golf cart to the parade? Become a Benton Park Pirate

Let’s work together to make Benton Park even better!

If you're passionate about our Benton Park community, we’d love your help! Whether it's assisting with our summer concert series, helping out at Tunes on Tap, or pitching in at other neighborhood events, your support makes a big difference.

If you’re interested in volunteering, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Events Committee via email.

Thank you to Our Neighborhood Sponsors