Spring at the Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch and its partner organizations are proud to host a variety of events for all ages this spring.
Sunday Brunch Cruise
WHEN: Sundays; April 1 (Easter), May 13 (Mother’s Day)
WHERE: Riverboats at the Gateway Arch: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63102
DETAILS: Enjoy this 2-hour cruise with upbeat sounds of Dixieland music and feast upon a tasty brunch buffet including French toast, cheese blintzes, eggs, carved prime rib, stuffed chicken breast, pasta, salad and more delicious fare.
COST: Reservations are required. $45/adults; $18/kids 3-12; children under age 3 are free. This popular cruise sells out in advance, so get tickets early at www.gatewayarch.com/buytickets.
Trial of the Bush Honeysuckle
WHEN: Wednesday, April 4; 1 to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Old Courthouse: 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
DETAILS: Take part in this unique educational presentation – a “lawsuit” against an invasive plant seeks redress for damages to the biodiversity of our region’s native plants. The historic setting and participation by distinguished local jurists and expert witnesses dramatize the ecological issues caused by the Bush Honeysuckle. Visit http://www.woodworms.net and click on “Trial of Bush Honeysuckle” for more information.
COST: Free and open to all ages
Spring Into Your Park
WHEN: Saturday, April 7; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park
DETAILS: Rediscover St. Louis’ unique urban national park that honors the city’s role in the westward expansion of the United States. Enjoy live music, a yoga session and face painting; compete in lawn games; get sketched by character artists; and participate in the Discovery Map Challenge, a scavenger hunt tour of the park’s renovations. Food trucks and drink vendors will also be on site. For more information, visit www.archpark.org/spring.
COST: Free and open to all ages
Health and Wellness Series in Kiener Plaza
WHEN: Beginning April 17. Events vary by day. Visit www.archpark.org/events for a full schedule of classes.
WHERE: Kiener Plaza, 601 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
DETAILS: Break a sweat at Kiener Plaza with free sunrise yoga and boot camps! Yoga Buzz leads a 45-minute, all-levels sunrise yoga class 7 to 8 a.m. every Tuesday, April 17-October 16. Starting May 2, Heath Norton, owner of TITLE Boxing Club-Rock Hill leads a boot camp session Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Health and Wellness Series is presented by Centene Charitable Foundation.
COST: Free
National Park Week
WHEN: April 21-29
WHERE: Gateway Arch National Park
DETAILS: The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate 102 years of service during Junior Ranger Day and National Park Week. The week features Junior Ranger Day on April 21, where kids can earn a special Junior Ranger badge. The park is also fee-free on April 21, so enjoy $3 off your adult Tram Ride to the Top or free Arch Entry-Only tickets.
COST: Free
Kiener Cocktails Happy Hour
WHEN: Thursday, April 26; Thursday, May 24; 5 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Kiener Plaza, 601 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
DETAILS: Support the Gateway Arch Park Foundation with an evening happy hour in Kiener Plaza. You and your friends can enjoy the newly renovated space while listening to live music and taking advantage of networking opportunities with friends and Gateway Arch Park Foundation staff. Pizza provided by Porano Pasta. Open bar served by the Wandering Sidecar Bar. Visit www.archpark.org/events for more information and to register. Kiener Cocktails Happy Hour is present by Major Brands.
COST: $20 in advance; $25 walk-up. Free for Gateway Arch Park Friends Supporter-level members and up. RSVP required. Must by 21+ to attend. ID required.
Kiener Kids
WHEN: Saturday, April 28 and Saturday, May 19; 9 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Kiener Plaza, 601 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
DETAILS: It’s a morning of family fun in Kiener Plaza. Yoga Buzz leads a yoga session for all ages at 9:30 a.m., then live storytellers take the stage for an interactive story narration. Attendees can also enjoy oversized lawn games such as Jenga, Yahtzee and build a 7-foot arch with padded arch blocks. Pre-registration is required to receive a free Kiener Kids goodie bag that includes a Gateway Arch Park Foundation coloring book, crayons, snack and a 2018 event magnet. Visit www.archpark.org/events/kiener-kids for more information and to register. Kiener Kids is presented by Centene Charitable Foundation.
COST: Free
ParkRx Day
WHEN: Sunday, April 29; 9 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Luther Ely Smith Square (located between the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse)
DETAILS: Established by the National Park Service, ParkRx Day encourages everyone to start seeing visits to parks and public lands as very important to human health. Gateway Arch National Park will be joined by its partner organizations and the City of St. Louis to showcase how St. Louisans can enjoy the revitalized Arch grounds.
COST: Free
Tram Ride to the Top
WHEN: The Gateway Arch is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the last tram leaving approximately 1 hour before close.
WHERE: Gateway Arch National Park
DETAILS: Be transported 630 feet to the top of the Gateway Arch for exhilarating views of St. Louis and the Mississippi River. The Tram Ride to the Top ticket includes Arch entry, admission to the award-winning documentary movie Monument to the Dream, as well as a 60’s-themed pre-boarding experience before the ride!
COST: Timed tickets are required. $13/adults; $10/kids ages 3-15. Tickets sell out early and often in the spring and summer months, so it is strongly encouraged to purchase your tram tickets in advance at www.gatewayarch.com/buytickets.
St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
WHEN: Daily cruises available; times vary by day. Visit www.gatewayarch.com/events for the full schedule.
WHERE: Riverboats at the Gateway Arch: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63102
DETAILS: Narrated by the riverboat captain or a National Park Service ranger, this one-hour cruise highlights the history of St. Louis and the role of the Mississippi River.
COST: $20/adults; $10/kids 3-15; children under age 3 are free. Save up to $3 with the Tram & Top of the Gateway Arch. Tickets are available at www.gatewayarch.com/buytickets.
Skyline Dinner Cruise
WHEN: Fridays & Saturdays beginning April 7; 7:30-9:30 p.m. (cruise boards at 7 p.m.)
WHERE: Riverboats at the Gateway Arch: 50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63102
DETAILS: This 2-hour cruise features Dixieland music and a delicious dinner buffet including a beef carving station, chicken breast, baked cod (Friday cruises only), roasted potatoes, pasta Romano, fruit and vegetables, and dessert.
COST: Reservations are required. $48/adults; $20/kids 3-12; children under age 3 are free. Tickets are available at www.gatewayarch.com/buytickets.