What to do at Life Outside

More things to see, try and learn than you could shake a stick at...if you were so inclined.

PARTNER ACTIVITIES

Dozens of partner organizations from throughout the St. Louis region will be on hand at the Life Outside Free Festival of the Outdoors. Stop by, say hello, and see for yourself all the awesome things you can do to live more of your life outdoors – in a park, in your yard, or along a greenway!

Check out the list of great organizations who will be there on September 21!

  • 1) Alpine Shop
    Strider Bike Adventure Zone
  • 2) AmeriCorps St. Louis
    Mock Wildland Firefighting Pack Test
    Ages 18+
    Wear closed toed shoes
  • 3) Audubon Center at Riverlands
    Birdwalks: 10:30, 12, 1:30 & 3
    Adaptations: All Day
    Ages 6+
    Dress comfortably for the outdoors.

    4) Big Shark Bicycle Company
    Cyclocross Clinics: 10 & 2
    Bike Rides on the St. Vincent Greenway: 11, 12, 1 and 3
    Ages 13+
    Bicycles and helmets will be provided. Wear casual clothes for cycling.
  • 5) Damsel in Defense
    Product Demos: 10, 12 & 2
    Basic Self Defense for Ages 10-17: 11
    Basic Self Defense for Ages 18-55: 1
    Basic Self Defense for Ages 55+: 3
    Ages 10+
  • 6) earthday365
    Waste Management: All Day
  • 7) Gateway to the Great Outdoors
    Roasting Marshmallows: All Day
  • 8) Go Ape Treetop Adventure
    Lawn Games: All Day
  • 9) Great Rivers Greenway
    Greenway Walking Tours: 11, 1 & 3
    Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • 10) Greenway Network
    Jump Roping and Hula Hooping: All Day
  • 11) Hidden Valley
    Ski & Snowboard Simulation: All Day
  • 12) Interactive Games
    Washers, Bags, Freethrow & Giant Pong: All Day
  • 13) International Dark Sky Association
    Binocular Nature Viewing: 10 & 1
    Nocturnal Animals and Light: 11 & 3
    Matching Animals: 12 & 2
    Ages 6-17
  • 14) LiveWellSTL
    Roll the Dice Exercises: All Day
  • 15) Metro
    Bus Education: All Day
  • 16) Missouri Department of Conservation
    Tree Scavenger Hunt: All Day
    Ages 13+
  • 17) Missouri Falun Dafa Association
    Falun Dafa Exercises: All Day
    Ages 6+
  • 18) Missouri Master Naturalists – Great Rivers Chapter
    Education: All Day
    Ages 12 and under
  • 19) Missouri State Parks
    Interpretive Program: All Day
  • 20) Oasis
    ExerStart: 10 & 12
    Hike: 11
    Healthy Snack Making: 11 & 12
    Storytime and Book Giveaway: 11 & 2
    Parachute Play: 11 & 2
    Greenway Bike Ride: 1
  • 21) Parents as Teachers
    Roll & Read: All Day
  • 22) Pine Valley Outfitters
    Hammock Hangout: All Day
  • 23) Sierra Club Eastern Missouri Group
    Hikes: 10, 12 & 2
    Letter Writing: 11 & 1
    Environmental Matter Engagement: 3
    Ages 13+
    Wear appropriate shoes for hiking and raingear if the weather is wet.
  • 24) St. Louis Astronomical Society
    Telescope Intro: 10 & 1
    Safe Sun Viewing: 11 & 2
    Planet Finding: 12 & 3
  • 25) St. Louis Audubon Society
    Birdwalks: 10:30, 12, 1:30 & 3
    Adaptations: All Day
    Ages 6+
    Dress comfortably for the outdoors.
  • 26) St. Louis Children’s Hospital & Young Athlete Center
    Runner’s Stretch Demo: 11 & 1
    Mini Golf: All Day
    First Aid Kit Making: All Day
  • 27) St. Louis County Library
    Storytime and Games: All Day
  • 28) St. Louis County Parks
    Fishing Competition: All Day
    Gardening: All Day
  • 29) St. Louis County Parks Foundation
    Children’s Crafts: All Day
    Ages 6-12
  • 30) St. Louis Ultimate Association
    Frisbee Demos: All Day
  • 31) Terrain Magazine
    Scavenger Hunt: All Day
  • 32) Wildlife Rescue Center
    Nature Stamping: All Day
    Ages 12 and under

LIVE MUSIC

Life Outside will also feature live music throughout the day with performers at three different stages along the greenway! Check out our list of performers!

Music Station #1

Acoustik Element
latin jazz
10am

Mario y Jingo
global percussion
11am

Sweetie and the Toothaches
swing, early blues
12pm

We Are Root Mod
hip hop, soul, R&B
1pm

Steven Wooley
classic rock, country
2pm

Tony and the Saints
memphis rock/soul, top40
3:15pm

Music Station #2

Fresh Heir
soul, funk, jazz
10am

Ruby & the Gent Duo
country
11am

Pierce Crask
blues, top40, rock
12pm

The Matching Shoe Duo
indie, psychedelic rock
1pm

Clint Wilson
country, folk 
2pm

Dominic Anthony
blues, bluegrass, pop
3:15pm

Music Station #3

Bud Summers
blues, jazz, rock
10am

Dawn Weber
electronic funk
11am

Tim Session
upbeat rock, pop
12pm

Odds Lane
blues
1pm

Nick Gussman
indie folk rock
2pm

Cree Rider Family Duo
country, folk, americana
3:15pm



Generous support for Life Outside 2019 provided by: