As Mother Nature sheds her winter coat, people eagerly venture outdoors for some welcome fresh air and sunshine. Treat your case of spring fever with outings to these exciting attractions that are not far from St. Louis homes for sale.

Popular Spring Attractions Around St. Louis, MO

Missouri Botanical Garden - St. Louis, MO

Address: 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110

Generations of locals have been getting their first taste of spring each year at the Missouri Botanical Garden. As one of the oldest botanical gardens in the United States, Missouri Botanical Garden also holds the prestigious designation of National Historic Landmark. 

Plan your visit around one of these upcoming events:

• Missouri Arbor Day Tree Giveaway - 4/3 and 4/4 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Easter Brunch - seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, 4/5
• Chinese Culture Days - 5/2 and 5/3 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Garden hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Tickets are $4 - $16.

Laumeier Sculpture Park - St. Louis, MO

Address: 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO 63127

Be a part of celebrating the golden anniversary of Laumeier Sculpture Park. Over the past 50 years, the park has grown from 72 acres and 40 artworks to encompass 98 acres with more than 70 large-scale outdoor sculptures. 

Activities at the park's Art & Nature Day, scheduled for Saturday, 4/18, include:

• Debut of Begin Again, an exhibition from Juan William Chávez, 2026 Visiting Artist in Residence
• Guided migration bird walk
• Nature-inspired play in the Family Play Space

Laumeier Sculpture Park is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. - 30 minutes after sunset. Admission is free.

Castlewood State Park - Ballwin, MO

Address: 1401 Kiefer Creek Road, Ballwin, MO 63021

Hard to believe that, around the turn of the 20th century, the grounds that form Castlewood State Park were home to a lively entertainment hub just minutes away from Ballwin homes for sale. Today, visitors head to the park to enjoy its natural scenery, including white limestone bluffs, lush forests, and the Meramec River.

There's something for everyone in the family at Castlewood State Park:

• Fishing, canoeing, and kayaking
• Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding
• Birdwatching and wildlife spotting
• Picnicking

Daily hours are 7 a.m. - 30 minutes after sunset, and admission is free.

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center - Kirkwood, MO

Address: 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Want to get away from the workday hustle and bustle? Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center offers a 112-acre refuge that's right down the street from Kirkwood homes for sale. Explore the center along three hiking trails and check out exhibits, including the 3,000-gallon aquarium.

Register for these fun and informative events:

• Exploring the Ozark Trail: Planning a Trip from 7 -  9 p.m. on Thursday, 4/16
• Nature at Night: Light and Life Under the Stars from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4/21

PVCNC is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., and admission is free.

Forest Park - St. Louis, MO

Address: 5595 Grand Drive, St. Louis, MO 63112

At a sprawling 1,300 acres containing more than 30 miles of trails, Forest Park draws upwards of 15.5 million visits per year. The dog-friendly park is also home to nine distinct activity areas and five cultural institutions, including the St. Louis Zoo and Missouri History Museum, so there's always something new to see and experience.

Park hours are 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Visit the website for information about attractions and events.

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