Upcoming Events and Programs

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Junior Rangers can earn a special button during March

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Upcoming Special Events

Commemorate the 150th Anniversay of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision in the Virginia Minor Case. Sunday, March 30, from 1pm to 3pm.

This will be a public presentation in the Education Classroom, which is located at the bottom of the escalator after security.

 
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Riverfront Cleanup. Saturday, April 5. 9am to noon.

Gateway Arch National Park, Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Beyond Plastics, Republic Services, Missouri River Cities and Towns Initiative, Missouri Stream Team, Great Rivers Greenway, Bi-State Development, Living Lands & Waters, St. Louis Aquarium Foundation, and the City of St. Louis have partnered to organize a community trash pick-up event.

Recruit your friends and family members and join us in lending a helping hand and cleaning up the riverfront! Register here: Riverfront Clean-Up.

Registration begins at 8:30.

 
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Musket and cannon firings at the Battle of St. Louis

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Battle of St. Louis. Saturday, May 24. 10am to 4pm.


This event is held outdoors, near the south pond at Gateway Arch National Park. Come join us to learn about S. Louis’ only Revolutionary War battle. The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm, with blank firings of musket and cannon at the top of the hour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Rangers and volunteers in period dress will be available to answer questions about this important but little-known battle.
 
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Check signage at the visitor center for today's program topics.

Ranger-led indoor museum tours. Periodically throughout the day based on staffing. Check today's times and topics on the magnet board at the entrance to the museum.

Learn about the Arch's construction, St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the U.S., our city's fascinating French origins, or many other topics on a ranger-guided tour of the Museum at the Gateway Arch. Explore six exhibit galleries that focus on over 200 years of shared history.

Grounds walking tours. Periodically throughout the day. Look for the "Ranger Programs Meet Here" sign outside the visitor center for today's times and topics.

Explore Gateway Arch National Park’s trails with a ranger-led walking tour of the grounds. Exercise your body and your mind as you hear stories of St. Louis’ history.

Touch tables. As staffing allows. At various locations throughout the museum.

Touch Tables are displays that allow visitors to tangibly connect with the park’s living history collections in a safe and positive environment. Learn about the early fur trade, pioneer toys, sabots (a French wooden shoe), or many other topics.

Wellness challenge. Year round, self-guided throughout the park.

The NPS Wellness Challenge promotes the unique ways in which our national park sites promote healthy lifestyles, highlighting specific activities that further physical, learning and mental wellness. At Gateway Arch National Park, participants can earn Wellness Challenge badges by taking the Tram Ride to the Top, walking up the Arch Grand Staircase, or becoming a Junior Ranger, among many other activities. To get started, visit the Information Desk in the Arch Visitor Center or check out our NPS Wellness Challenge website.

 
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Save the date! 2025 Gateway to the Stars Events:

An astronomy or National Park related educational program will precede free telescope viewing of the Moon and other celestial objects.

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025



 
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Don't be feline left out! Adventurous kitties are also welcome outdoors at the park and at our summer B.A.R.K. Ranger events. Cats must be restrained on leashes or in strollers.

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2025 B.A.R.K. Ranger Events

All B.A.R.K. events will be held outdoors and all will meet at the entrance plaza. Events will be cancelled or rescheduled in case of inclement weather. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. See our Pets page for more information about B.A.R.K. Ranger.

Sunday, April 20 at 10am. Ranger Walk. Join NPS staff to learn the history of St. Louis's favorite landmark and how St. Louis became known as the Gateway to the West.

Sunday, May 18 at 10am. Meet and Greet with Jenny Dove. Jenny is a PetTech Certified Pet First Aid and CPR Instructor and currently works as the Education Coordinator at Kennelwood Pet Resorts. She will be giving expert information on how to introduce dogs to each other.

Sunday, July 20 at 10am. Puppuccino Crawl. Dogs get to enjoy a pup cup while we stroll the grounds.

Sunday, September 21 at 10am. Dog Art. Create a special piece of art with your pet. All materials will be provided.

Sunday, October 19 at 10am. Pet Costume Parade. Dress up your pets and show them off in a parade around the Arch. **Note: there will be no prizes for the parade. All dogs are good boys and girls.

 

Keep checking this page for more information about future events

Fee Free Days in 2025 Date
Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 20
1st Day of National Park Week Saturday, April 19
Juneteenth National Independence Day Thursday, June 19
Great American Outdoors Act Monday, August 4
National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 27
Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11

Last updated: March 20, 2025

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