
upcoming events

Music in Motion Summer Series-The Eras Event- Music through the decades
Mark your calendars — Music in Motion is coming back this summer to the Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market!
We’re teaming up with two amazing small businesses (and friends) Playful Poses and Macklind Make and Play, for a magical blend of music, movement, and creative fun.
Join us for three unforgettable events where little ones can explore live music, family yoga, art, and sensory play — all in one joyful experience all while shopping the Rockwell Beer Garden farmers market!
Learn more about the hosts!
Laren Loveless Music and play-based music classes for kids
https://www.larenlovelessmusic.com/
Macklind Make and Play
https://www.macklindmakeplay.com/
Playful Poses Family Yoga
https://www.instagram.com/playfulposesyoga_stl/

Music in Motion Summer Series-The Eras Event- Music through the decades (Copy)
Mark your calendars — Music in Motion is coming back this summer to the Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market!
We’re teaming up with two amazing small businesses (and friends) Playful Poses and Macklind Make and Play, for a magical blend of music, movement, and creative fun.
Join us for three unforgettable events where little ones can explore live music, family yoga, art, and sensory play — all in one joyful experience all while shopping the Rockwell Beer Garden farmers market!
Learn more about the hosts!
Laren Loveless Music and play-based music classes for kids
https://www.larenlovelessmusic.com/
Macklind Make and Play
https://www.macklindmakeplay.com/
Playful Poses Family Yoga
https://www.instagram.com/playfulposesyoga_stl/

Music in Motion Summer Series-The Eras Event- Music through the decades (Copy) (Copy)
Mark your calendars — Music in Motion is coming back this summer to the Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers Market!
We’re teaming up with two amazing small businesses (and friends) Playful Poses and Macklind Make and Play, for a magical blend of music, movement, and creative fun.
Join us for three unforgettable events where little ones can explore live music, family yoga, art, and sensory play — all in one joyful experience all while shopping the Rockwell Beer Garden farmers market!
Learn more about the hosts!
Laren Loveless Music and play-based music classes for kids
https://www.larenlovelessmusic.com/
Macklind Make and Play
https://www.macklindmakeplay.com/
Playful Poses Family Yoga
https://www.instagram.com/playfulposesyoga_stl/

Music Mondays Unplugged at St. Louis Public Library
The Kranzberg Arts Foundation invites you to dive into the heart of American music by enjoying live, unplugged performances that connect the past and present of Saint Louis' deep musical roots.
Florissant Valley Branch195 New Florissant Rd., S.
Florissant, MO 63031-6796

Kidchella= BarreStl + Music and Me
It's festie season, babes! BARRECHELLA 2025: St. Louis' barre, music, and arts festival!
Join us April 25, 26, 27th for a 3-day event celebrating, fitness, community, and local STL artists and creators.
Location: Francis Park | 5300 Donovan Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109
*Street parking on Donovan Ave. and Eichelberger St.*
MEETING SPOT: Concrete area adjacent to Rockwell Beer Garden
INTRODUCING KIDCHELLA:
the newest facet of Barrechella inclusive for children (and grown-ups) of all ages!
At Kidchella, Laren will be creating an interactive live-looping Y2K-inspired session – remixed and reimagined for parents, babies, and kids of all ages. Expect original songs, surprise character appearances, bubbles, and nostalgic bangers with a hilarious parenting twist! REGISTER for this free event!
https://www.union.fit/events/barre-stl-barrechella-2025-kidchella-45-min-family-friendly-music-dance/performances/4q1monvm?fbclid=IwY2xjawJzHi1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHkEklUuv5TFKZBVqybSYfbS53ItRwsHV0zWwPmWvnETFz8USztG8KqYLfn_8_aem_wYLtWgS35s3J8jn9_5Bkng

TotSpotSocal + Music and Me class
Calling all little music makers aged 6 months to 6 years!
Have you checked out TotSpot Social yet? Join us at TotSpot Social for an exciting event on Thursday, April 24th at 10 am.
Music and Me: An Interactive Family Music Class
-Enjoy fun, interactive songs & 12+ play stations
-Develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence
-Make new friends while jamming to favorite tunes
Limited spots available, so sign up NOW! First 5 registrants can use the code "5OFF" for $5 off.
Sign up at www.totspotsocial.com/events

South city sing-along
The Francis Park tree lighting is one of the most special events to kick off the holiday season and the official lighting of Candy Cane Lane in St.Louis Hills.
Join us on Sunday, December 1st from 5:30-6:30 pm for a special all ages South City Sing-Along. We will provide sheet music and jingle bells. The Francis Park tree lighting ceremony begins at 7:00pm.
Rockwell Beer Garden will have hot drinks, pizza and more. Their heaters will be on to keep you warm and toasty as well as their cozy outdoor firepits.
Learn more about play-based music classes for kids!
https://www.larenlovelessmusic.com/

Musical Halloween Costume Parade
Families of all ages join us for a musical costume parade! Laren Loveless will provide family friendly Halloween music and a fun dance party before the trick-or-treating fun begins!
We will meet at Rockwell Beer Garden and from 5:00-5:25 have a costume dance party! At 5:30 we will parade around the Lily Pond and end back at Rockwell Beer Garden.
No kids? No problem! ALL are welcome in the costume parade! Pets too!

"The Halloween Special" Family Concert Series
Join us for a family friendly free Halloween concert series at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood! This all ages show features lots of Halloween music, dancing, puppets, costumes and more! Halloween costumes optional, fun guaranteed.

"The Halloween Special" Family Concert Series
Join us for a family friendly free Halloween concert series at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood! This all ages show features lots of Halloween music, dancing, puppets, costumes and more! Halloween costumes optional, fun guaranteed.

St. Raphael Watermelon Festival in Francis Park
Join us for Pickleball, drinks, food, kids activities, fun and more all at beautiful Francis Park! A one hours children’s performance will take place next to Rockwell Beer Garden from 1-2pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Grub & Groove
Back for the 13th year!! Your favorite summer park party is taking place in Francis Park on Saturday August 10th. This year’s festival will feature another amazing lineup of local restaurants and a stage packed with exceptional local musicians. With a day’s worth of activities including a kids zone, retail village, and multiple bars, there is something for everyone. This year is all about community, so bring along the family, connect with old friends, and maybe even meet someone new. The best part of it all: proceeds from your dollars spent go towards improvements in Francis Park and the neighborhoods around the park.

Hanging with Heroes St.Louis Mom- Back to School Bash
We’re back for the third year at the Hanging with Heroes back to school bash at Brentwood Park. This event is free and open to the public

Music in Motion: FREE Summer yoga and music series
Join Laren Loveless Music and Adrienne Woods with Playful Poses, for an all ages FREE yoga and music summer series at the Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market. Each month we will offer a themed class that incorporates music, instruments, dancing as well as yoga and breathwork for families and children. A limited number of yoga mats will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own blanket or mat. No registration is required.
Laren is the founder of the popular "Music and Me" early childhood family music classes in Francis Park and at Hope UCC. Adrienne brings her experience as a preschool teacher, yoga instructor and mom to her classes.
This event is in collaboration with Rockwell Beer Garden and the Tower Grove Farmers' Market.

Boathouse at Forest Park Family Children’s Concert
Join us for an all ages FREE children's concert at the Annex Event Tent at The Boathouse in Forest Park! Created by educators Laren and Aimee Loveless, their "Music and Me" classes introduce children to a variety of world and original music, instruments, social emotional topics and most of all, fun! They focus not only on the whole child, but on the whole family. The family concert series will include some familiar favorites from class, and much more! Lunches, and a kids menu, will be available for purchase at The Boathouse. Stay for lunch, music and fun

Music in Motion: FREE Summer yoga and music series
Join Laren Loveless Music and Adrienne Woods with Playful Poses, for an all ages FREE yoga and music summer series at the Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market. Each month we will offer a themed class that incorporates music, instruments, dancing as well as yoga and breathwork for families and children. A limited number of yoga mats will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own blanket or mat. No registration is required.
Laren is the founder of the popular "Music and Me" early childhood family music classes in Francis Park and at Hope UCC. Adrienne brings her experience as a preschool teacher, yoga instructor and mom to her classes.
This event is in collaboration with Rockwell Beer Garden and the Tower Grove Farmers' Market.

Music in Motion: FREE Summer yoga and music series
Join Laren Loveless Music and Adrienne Woods with Playful Poses, for an all ages FREE yoga and music summer series at the Rockwell Beer Garden Farmers' Market. Each month we will offer a themed class that incorporates music, instruments, dancing as well as yoga and breathwork for families and children. A limited number of yoga mats will be available to use, but feel free to bring your own blanket or mat. No registration is required.
Laren is the founder of the popular "Music and Me" early childhood family music classes in Francis Park and at Hope UCC. Adrienne brings her experience as a preschool teacher, yoga instructor and mom to her classes.
This event is in collaboration with Rockwell Beer Garden and the Tower Grove Farmers' Market.

South City Sing-Along Collaboration: Laren Loveless and the St. Louis Christmas Carolers Association
The Francis Park tree lighting is one of the most special events to kick off the holiday season.
Join us on Sunday November 26th from 6:00-6:45 for a special South City Sing-Along collaboration with the St.Louis Christmas Carols Association. We will provide sheet music and jingle bells. At 6:45 we will walk across the park to watch the tree lighting ceremony and take a stroll down Candy Cane Lane.
Rockwell Beer Garden will have hot drinks, pizza and more. Their heaters will be on to keep you warm and toasty as well as their cozy outdoor firepits.
Donations will be collected by the St.Louis Christmas Carols Association to support various local children's non-profit organizations.
We are so excited for this collaboration! Learn more about the SLCCA
www.StLChristmasCarols.org

South City Musical Halloween Parade in Francis Park
Families of all ages join us for a musical costume parade! Laren Loveless will provide family friendly Halloween music and lead the parade down Tamm to Nottingham.
We will meet at the corner of Eichberger and Tamm at 5:30pm. Everyone is welcome to join in or watch us parade along the park.
This is a great opportunity to see friends old and new in costume and kick off trick-or-treating in such a fun and festive neighborhood! After the parade, stick around St.Louis Hills for some of the best trick-or-treating in the city!

Boathouse at Forest Park Family Children’s Concert Series
We're back! Join us for another all ages FREE children's concert series at the Annex Event Tent at The Boathouse in Forest Park! Created by educators Laren and Aimee Loveless, their "Music and Me" classes introduce children to a variety of world and original music, instruments, social emotional topics and most of all, fun! They focus not only on the whole child, but on the whole family. The family concert series will include some familiar favorites from class, and much more! Lunches, and a kids menu, will be available for purchase at The Boathouse. Stay for lunch, music and fun

SRA Watermelon Festival in Francis Park
Join us for Pickleball, drinks, food, kids activities, fun and more all at beautiful Francis Park!

Hanging With Heroes
Join us for the third annual Hanging with Heroes back-to-school event! Laren Loveless Music will be providing musical entertainment for the whole family!