September 13 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture Series
Churches of Victorian St. Louis presented by Melanie Fathman. Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m. (Due to COVID-19, please check this website to confirm that the lecture will be held).
September 13 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture Series
Churches of Victorian St. Louis presented by Melanie Fathman. Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m. (Due to COVID-19, please check this website to confirm that the lecture will be held).
October 11 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture Series
Fire, Pestilence, and Death: St. Louis 1849 presented by Christopher Gordon, Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m. (Due to COVID-19, please check this website to confirm that the lecture will be held).
October 11 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture Series
Fire, Pestilence, and Death: St. Louis 1849 presented by Christopher Gordon, Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m. (Due to COVID-19, please check this website to confirm that the lecture will be held).
November 8 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Annual Meeting & Lecture Series
Annual Meeting and History of Lafayette Park’s Iron Fence presented by Mike Jones, Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m. (Due to COVID-19, please check this website to confirm that the lecture will be held).
Past Events
April 3 – Arbor Day Tree Planting
Out of concern for the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers, the Lafayette Park Conservancy cancelled the annual Arbor Day tree planting event. A tree will be planted without a public ceremony.
November 8 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Annual Meeting & Lecture Series
Annual Meeting and History of Lafayette Park’s Iron Fence presented by Mike Jones, Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m. (Due to COVID-19, please check this website to confirm that the lecture will be held).
Past Events
April 3 – Arbor Day Tree Planting
Out of concern for the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers, the Lafayette Park Conservancy cancelled the annual Arbor Day tree planting event. A tree will be planted without a public ceremony.
February 17 – President’s Day Reception
9:30 a.m. Reception at the Kern Pavilion presented by Lafayette Park Conservancy
10:30 a.m. wreath laying ceremony at Washington Statue, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cornelia Greene Chapter
February 17 – President’s Day Reception
9:30 a.m. Reception at the Kern Pavilion presented by Lafayette Park Conservancy
10:30 a.m. wreath laying ceremony at Washington Statue, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Cornelia Greene Chapter
February 18 – President’s Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Reception
9:30 a.m. Reception at the Kern Pavilion presented by Lafayette Park Conservancy
10:30 a.m. Wreath Laying ceremony at Washington Statue
April 5 – Arbor Day Tree Planting
Join the Lafayette Park Conservancy on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. for its first annual Arbor Day tree planting. In Missouri, Arbor Day is celebrated on the first Friday of April. To commemorate Arbor Day, the Conservancy will plant a Tulip Poplar near the Grant’s Trail Civil War marker. The marker is located in the Southwest portion of the Park. Enter the Park at the Lafayette and Missouri gate and follow the path. Both the site and the tree choice were made in accordance with a long range planning guide for the park, the Lafayette Park Tree Master Plan. The Conservancy wishes to thank Urban Forestry for assistance in making possible our Arbor Day tree.
April 13 – St. Louis Perfectos Vintage Base Ball
The perfectos versus the Shoal Creek Farmers. Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 p.m.
April 20 – St. Louis Perfectos Vintage Base Ball
The perfectos versus the St. Louis Unions. Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 p.m.
June 1 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. Killer Combo with Rocky Mantia
June 1 & 2 – Lafayette Square Spring Home and Garden Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 1 & 2 – Lafayette Square Antique Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Antique vendors will come from far and wide to sell their wares. Booths will be set-up along the Mississippi Avenue park fence, extending onto Park and Lafayette Avenues. This annual two-day event is held in conjunction with the Spring Home and Garden Tour. The Lafayette Park Conservancy will have a booth in front of the Park House at Lafayette and Mississippi avenues. Items for sales donated by the residents of Lafayette Square and all proceeds benefit projects in the park!
June 1 & 2 – Sheppard Barclay Vintage Base Ball Festival
Northwest corner Lafayette Park. More information here.
June 15- Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. Rogers & Nienhaus with John Mondin & Paul Graves
June 29 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. Ralph Butler Band
July 13- Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers
July 20 – St. Louis Perfectos Vintage Base Ball
The St. Louis Perfectos versus the St. Charles Explorers. Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 a.m.
July 27 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. The Antics
August 10 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. Melissa Neels Band
August 24 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. Powerplay Band
August 24 – Taste of Lafayette Square
6 to 9 p.m., Check back for more info!
August 30 – Gateway Cup, Tour de Lafayette Bicycle Race
Lafayette Park, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join the Lafayette Square neighborhood and business district as the first leg of the Gateway Cup gets underway in St. Louis’ first historic district. This nighttime Criterium will take place under the lights on a flat, wide-open 0.9-mile course with four 90-degree turns.
September 7- Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m. Jeremiah Johnson Band
September 8 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture Series
Join Cameron Collins, co-author of St. Louis Brews: A History of Brewing in the Gateway City, for a look at the historic breweries of Lafayette Square. Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m.
October 12 – St. Louis Perfectos Vintage Base Ball
The St. Louis Perfectos versus the Springfield Long Nine. Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 a.m.
October 12 – Lafayette Square Cyclones Vintage Base Ball
The Cyclones versus the Belleville Stags. Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 1 p.m.
October 13 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture Series
Join The Mourning Society of St. Louis for their presentation, Death, Mourning and Memory. Discover the fascinating rituals of death and mourning in the 19th century. Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m.
October 19 – Lafayette Square Cyclones Vintage Base Ball
The Cyclones versus the Brown Stockings. Northwest corner Lafayette Park, Noon
October 26 – Halloween Beer Festival
St. Louis Brewers Heritage Foundation, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
October 31 – Halloween Parade & Party
Lafayette Park Playground, 5:30 p.m.
November 10 – Annual Meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy and Lecture Series
Houdon’s Statue of George Washington in Lafayette Park:This year marks the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the statue of George Washington in Lafayette Park. Hear how Washington’s image was made from life and how the statue came to the park. (Esley Hamilton, presenter). Following the lecture, the annual meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held for the election of officers and updates on park projects. Kern Parvilion, 3 p.m.
December 1 – Holiday Tree Lighting
Fountain Park Plaza (1800 Park Avenue), Santa, Beverages & Treats, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
December 8 – Holiday Parlor Tour & Market
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 19 – President’s Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Reception
9:30 a.m. Reception at Park House presented by Lafayette Park Conservancy
10:30 a.m. Wreath Laying ceremony at Washington Statue presented by Cornelia Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
June 2 and 3 – Lafayette Square Spring Home and Garden Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information and ticket purchase here.
June 2 and 3 – Lafayette Square Antique Fair
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Antique vendors will come from far and wide to sell their wares. Booths will be set-up along the Mississippi Avenue park fence, extending onto Park and Lafayette Avenues. This annual two-day event is held in conjunction with the Spring Home and Garden Tour. The Lafayette Park Conservancy will have a booth in front of the Park House at Lafayette and Mississippi avenues. Items for sales donated by the residents of Lafayette Square and all proceeds benefit projects in the park!
June 2 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Ralph Butler Band
June 16 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Mondinband
June 30 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Dawn Weber Swingin’ Blues Review
July 7 – St. Louis Perfectos Vintage Base Ball
Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 p.m.
July 14 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., The Antics
July 21 – Lafayette Park Summer Movie
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 7 to 10 p.m., Jurassic Park
July 28 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Retro Boogie Band
August 11 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Rocky Mantia and Killer Combo
August 18 – Lafayette Park Summer Movie
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 7 to 10 p.m., Thor
August 18 – St. Louis Perfectos Vintage Base Ball
Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 a.m.
August 25 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Rogers and Nienhaus
August 31 – Tour de Lafayette Bicycle Race
Lafayette Park, 2 to 10 p.m.
Join the Lafayette Square neighborhood and business district as the first leg of the Gateway Cup gets underway in St. Louis’ first historic district. This nighttime Criterium will take place under the lights on a flat, wide-open 0.9-mile course with four 90-degree turns.
September 8 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 9 p.m., Jeremiah Johnson Band
September 9 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture
Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m.
The Photos of Dr. William Swekosky: The Dentist who became the ‘Pallbearer of Old St. Louis’
Beginning in the 1930s local dentist Dr. William Swekosky began taking photos of old St. Louis buildings as they faced the wrecking ball. Dr. Swekosky was appalled by what he saw as the wholesale destruction of the oldest neighborhood in St. Louis-the riverfront district. His images and historical research provide a rare glimpse at St. Louis as the city’s oldest buildings began to disappear. The lecture will take at a close look at a dozen of Dr. Swekosky’s building photos and the fascinating stories they tell, including some lost buildings from Lafayette Square. Presenter: Andy Hahn
September 15 – Lafayette Park Summer Movie
Lafayette Park Gazebo, 6 to 10 p.m., Star Trek
September 22 – Lafayette Square Cyclones Vintage Base Ball
Northwest corner Lafayette Park, Noon
October 6 – Missouri Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival
Northwest corner Lafayette Park, 11 a.m.
October 14 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Lecture
Kern Pavilion, 3 p.m.
The Man Who Made St. Louis Beautiful: Max Kern
“The Man Who Made St. Louis Beautiful,” was the title of a feature article that ran in the Sunday morning edition of the Globe-Democrat newspaper on June 14, 1908. Kern was responsible for designing many of the parks in St. Louis, including Lafayette and Forest Parks. He created the plan for Westmoreland and Portland Places. By the turn of the century, Max Kern was nearly forgotten. Recently, a renewed interest in German-American landscape gardeners has occurred. Discover the fascinating career of Max Kern, a man who made more than St. Louis beautiful. Presenter: Carolyn Willmore
November 11 – Annual Meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy and Lecture
The annual meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held Sunday, November 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Kern Pavilion of Lafayette Park for the election of officers and update on park projects. The following lecture will also be presented:
Harriet Hosmer’s Statue of Thomas Hart Benton, St. Louis’ First Piece of Public Art
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the statue of Thomas Hart Benton (1782-1858) in Lafayette Park. In 1860, the Missouri State Legislature commissioned a monument to the late Senator Benton. Benton had served Missouri in the United States Senate from 1821, when the state was admitted to the Union, until 1850. The commission was granted to Harriet Hosmer, an American living in Rome. Hear the story of how the Benton statue was eventually erected in Lafayette Park. Presenter: Mike Jones
December 9 – Holiday Parlor Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
February 20 – President’s Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Reception
10 a.m. Reception at Park House presented by Lafayette Park Conservancy
11 a.m. Wreath Laying ceremony at Washington Statue presented by Cornelia Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
June 3 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Power Play Band, 6 to 9 p.m.
June 17 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Dawn Webber, 6 to 9 p.m.
July 1 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Ralph Butler Band, 6 to 9 p.m.
July 15 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
The Antics, 6 to 9 p.m.
July 29 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Green Mcdonough Band, 6 to 9 p.m.
August 12 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Fanfare with Kittie Moller, 6 to 9 p.m.
August 26 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, 6 to 9 p.m.
September 9 – Lafayette Park Summer Concert
Jeremiah Johnson Band, 6 to 9 p.m.
October 21 – Vintage Base Ball
November 12 – Annual Meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy
The annual meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held Sunday, November 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Kern Pavilion of Lafayette Park for the election of officers and update on park projects.
November 13 – Annual Meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy
The annual meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held Sunday, November 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Kern Pavilion of Lafayette Park for the election of officers and update on park projects.
November 15 – Annual Meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy
The annual meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held Sunday, November 15 from 3-5 p.m. in the Kern Pavilion of Lafayette Park for the election of officers and update on Park projects.
Fall 2015 – Park Work Days, PLEASE JOIN US!
Saturday, September: 9 to 11 a.m., meet at the Rock Garden (middle entrance on Missouri Ave.)
Thursday, October 22: 9 to 11 a.m., meet at the Grotto (southeast corner, near Lafayette and Mississippi Ave. )
Saturday, October 23: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., meet at the Washington Statue (middle entrance on Lafayette Ave. )
Please bring your gardening gloves and favorite tool for weeding, mulching, and pruning. If you don’t have any, don’t let that stop you- we will have extra!
July 18, 2015 – Arts Council Concert In The Park
Bring your picnic goodies, spread out and enjoy the music from 6 to 9 p.m.
July 4, 2015 – Arts Council Concert In The Park
Bring your picnic goodies, spread out and enjoy the music from 6 to 9 p.m.
June 20, 2015 – Arts Council Concert In The Park
Bring your picnic goodies, spread out and enjoy the music from 6 to 9 p.m.
June 6 and 7, 2015 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Antique Sale
Visit our booth at the annual Lafayette Park Restoration Committee Annual Spring House Tour. Buy and help us raise funds to restore the park!
June 6, 2015 – Arts Council Concert In The Park
Bring your picnic goodies, spread out and enjoy the music from 6 to 9 p.m.
May 16, 2015, 3-5 p.m. –Civil War and Lafayette Park Plaque Dedication
Dedication of a new historical plaque detailing life around the park during the Civil War. Click here to for more info.
Spring 2015 – Park Work Days, PLEASE JOIN US!
Saturday, April 11: 9 to 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 7: 9 to 11 a.m.
Flora Conservancy of Forest Park volunteers and the city greenhouse staff will be coming to Lafayette Park to help us garden on the following days. Please join us if you can! We will be at the Washington Statue, Rock Garden and Grotto areas. If you can’t make it then, we always need folks to help sweep entrances, pick up branches, etc. Susan Pinker-Dodd, grotto gardener, 314-231-5367
March 7, 2015 –Annual Trivia Night
Lafayette Park Conservancy is sponsoring a trivia night to raise funds for our beloved park. We invite you to party with us and support our Lafayette Park!
November 9, 3 to 5 p.m. – Kern Pavillion Dedication and Annual Meeting LPC Meeting
The Lafayette Park Conservancy invites you to the formal opening of the Kern Lakeside Pavillion (formerly the Boathouse). A reception catered by the preferred Kern Pavilion event caterers: Butler’s Pantry, Hendri’s Catering, Moulin, Square One Brewery, Westwood Catering
Tour the restored Kern Lakeside Pavilion, learn about LPC projects, and attend the Annual Meeting and Plaque Dedication (4 p.m.)
Fall 2014 – Park Work Days, PLEASE JOIN US!
Saturday, September 20: 9 to 11 a.m., meet at the Rock Garden (middle entrance in Lafayette)
Thursday, October 23: 9 to 11 a.m., meet at the grotto (southeast corner, near Lafayette and Mississippi)
Please bring your gardening gloves and favorite tool for weeding and/or pruning. If you don’t have any, don’t let that stop you- we will have extra!
June 7 and 8 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Antique Sale
Visit our booth at the annual Lafayette Park Restoration Committee Annual Spring House Tour. Buy and help us raise funds to restore the park!
May 10, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Flora Conservancy of Forest Park Plant Sale
St. Louis City Greenhouse 5600 Clayton Avenue in Forest Park . Cash and checks accepted.
March 15 – Annual Trivia Night
Lafayette Park Conservancy is sponsoring a trivia night to raise funds for our beloved park. We invite you to party with us and support our Lafayette Park!
February 17 –President’s Day Celebration
The Cornelia Greene Chapter of the D.A.R. will hold its annual wreath-laying event at Washington’s Statue on Monday, February 17. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Join the Lafayette Park Conservancy for a reception in the Park House at 9:30 a.m.
November 10 – Annual LPC Meeting
The annual meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the Boathouse of Lafayette Park for the election of officers and other such business as may come before the membership.
Fall 2013 – Park Work Days, PLEASE JOIN US!
Thursday, September 12: 9 a.m. to noon with the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park
Saturday , October 12: 9 a.m. to noon with volunteers Longhorn Steakhouse
Saturday, October 26: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a St. Louis University “Make a difference Day”
October 6 –Spies, Soldiers and Passions: The Civil War and Lafayette Park
Dramatic Presentation by Etc. Senior Theatre with re-enactors from the 8th Missouri Infantry
July 20 – Pathways Dedication
The Arts Council of Lafayette Square will partner with the Conservancy for thier second “Movie-in-the-Park”–Back to the Future. We will recognize the Darden Foundation and the LongHorn Steakhouse for the pathways at this event. The USAF Band will play before the movie.
March 9 – Third Annual LPC Trivia Night: Prime Time Trivia, Save the Date! Bring a Date!
Form a team of eight and reserve your table. $20 per person, $160 for a whole table. Will be held at St. Vincent DePaul church, located at 9th and Park. Lots of attractive, affordable silent auction items, attendance prizes and award for best
November 11, 2012 – Annual Meeting LPC Meeting
The annual meeting of the Lafayette Park COnservancy will be held Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Boathouse of Lafayette Park for the election of officers and other such business as may come before the membership. Following the meeting. light refreshments will be served. Program: “The Fascinating History of Lafayette Park” by Carolyn Willmore.
June 2 and 3, 2012 – Lafayette Park Conservancy Antique Sale
Visit our booth at the annual Lafayette Park Restoration Committee Annual Spring House Tour. Buy and help us raise funds to restore the park!
February 20, 2012 – National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Reception
Join members of the DAR for this annual wreath laying ceremony at the George Washington Statue in Lafayette Park. Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. reception follows in the park house.
March 10, 2012 – Second Annual LPC Trivia Night: Hooray For Hollywood!
Form a team of eight and reserve your table. This event was a sellout last year! $20 per person, $160 for a whole table. Will be held at St. Vincent DePaul church, located at 9th and Park. Lots of attractive, affordable silent auction items, attendance prizes and award for best decorated table! Contact Susan at susan_sauer@sbcglobal.net or 865-2566 to make your reservations.lick for more information.
November 13, 2011- Annual LPC Membership Meeting
The annual membership meeting of the Lafayette Park Conservancy will be held at 3:00 p.m. near the Boathouse in Lafayette Park. A short business meeting will include updates on all Conservancy projects and election of directors. The business meeting will be followed by refreshments and some exciting activities, highlighted the rededication of the restored Thomas Hart Benton statue.
