Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Fall Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and a pen. Dress for the weather; the event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Station. 

Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com

Can't make it to the Fall Haiku Walk? Save the date for future quarterly walks:

• January 24, 2026

• April 25, 2026

• July 25, 2026

The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.

This October 12 at 6:45pm, the Soulard CI&E Committee will be putting on a showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas at Pontiac Square Park!  Enjoy the family-friendly show under the stars and enjoy free candy for all during the showing. 

The annual Soulard Oktoberfest is back at Soulard Market Park this season on Friday, October 10 from 3:30–11pm and Saturday, October 11 from 11am–10:30pm with live music, authentic German food, a wine garden, and multiple beer stands! The festival is free to attend and commemorative beer steins are available for $14. Additional event information can be found here. Prost!

SRG supports Soulard Oktoberfest by pouring beer and drinks, and in return, SRG raises funds to support our own organization. Annually, this event is one of SRG’s largest sources of income! To volunteer to pour, meet new friends, and have some fun, please sign up here

The annual Soulard Oktoberfest is back at Soulard Market Park this season on Friday, October 10 from 3:30–11pm and Saturday, October 11 from 11am–10:30pm with live music, authentic German food, a wine garden, and multiple beer stands! The festival is free to attend and commemorative beer steins are available for $14. Additional event information can be found here. Prost!

SRG supports Soulard Oktoberfest by pouring beer and drinks, and in return, SRG raises funds to support our own organization. Annually, this event is one of SRG’s largest sources of income! To volunteer to pour, meet new friends, and have some fun, please sign up here

Please join the SRG Beautification Committee for our annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser on Thursday October 9th, at 5-8pm at Molly’s (816 Geyer)

$20 Admission

Silent Auction and live auction of unique items. Cash bar — all proceeds go to the fundraiser (except tips). All are welcome!

Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.

The Rose Room is a second-floor space accessible from the outdoor stairway in the parking lot, east of the door to The Franklin of Soulard. The Rose Room is wheelchair accessible via an elevator located in the parking lot.

Join SRG for the inaugural Spirits of Soulard Ghost Tour on Saturday, September 27th — a two-hour walking tour uncovering the eerie legends and haunted history of our beloved neighborhood. This unique event is part fundraiser, part immersive storytelling experience, and fully rooted in Soulard’s rich (and ghostly) past. The tour is designed for adults, not small children.

Click below to learn more and get tickets!

Get ready for the second annual Soulard Patio Crawl! This year’s event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. and features a self-guided tour of seven beautiful residential patios. The walking loop covers just 1.7 miles, with only one to four blocks between stops, making it an easy and social way to spend the afternoon.

Guests will enjoy complimentary beverages at each patio along the way, creating the perfect opportunity to explore Soulard, meet neighbors, and relax on some of the neighborhood’s best outdoor spaces.

You can then chart any path you like to the seven patios.

Please note: Participants acknowledge that they attend the patio crawl at their own risk. Event organizers and property owners are not liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during the event.

The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.

Save the date for the last free Soulard Summer Concert Series of the season held in the plaza at the Soulard Farmers Market.

• Saturday, September 6 | Racketbox (Southern Rock)

Mark your calendar, pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the infectious energy of live music! 

Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.

The Rose Room is a second-floor space accessible from the outdoor stairway in the parking lot, east of the door to The Franklin of Soulard. The Rose Room is wheelchair accessible via an elevator located in the parking lot.

The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.

Get ready to groove and sway to the rhythm of summer! Save the dates for the free Soulard Summer Concert Series held in the plaza the the Soulard Farmers Market. 

• Saturday, August 9 — The Groove Doctors (R&B and Party Favorites)

• Saturday, September 6 — Racketbox (Southern Rock)

Mark your calendars, pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the infectious energy of live music! 

Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.

The Rose Room is a second-floor space accessible from the outdoor stairway in the parking lot, east of the door to The Franklin of Soulard. The Rose Room is wheelchair accessible via an elevator located in the parking lot.

Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Summer Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. The event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Community Garden.

Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com.

The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.

Get ready to groove and sway to the rhythm of summer! Save the dates for the free Soulard Summer Concert Series held in the plaza at the Soulard Farmers Market. The first concert in the series takes place following the Bastille Day Parade — spend a full day celebrating in Soulard!

• Saturday, July 12 — The Day Drinkers (Rock 'n' Roll Classics)

• Saturday, August 9 — The Groove Doctors (R&B and Party Favorites)

• Saturday, September 6 — Racketbox (Southern Rock)

Mark your calendars, pack your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy the infectious energy of live music! 

Soulard welcomes all to celebrate its unique French heritage for the Bastille Day parade! Reject the monarchy, join the peasants, and march with the mob throughout the neighborhood on Saturday, July 12. The parade will begin at the Soulard Market with a rousing call against the Royalty, Jeremy and Megan Mehrle, who when sighted, shall be chased VERY slowly across the neighborhood. The parade will stop at several bourgeois businesses throughout Soulard, and end with a gathering of peasants to witness the end of the monarchy by guillotine back at Soulard Park. The Soulard Summer Concert series will kick off at 6pm in the park for a full evening of celebration!

Bastille Day is organized in partnership with Soulard Business Association.

**This meeting has been moved to the second Wednesday of the month to accommodate the Independence Day holiday.**

Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.

The Rose Room is a second-floor space accessible from the outdoor stairway in the parking lot, east of the door to The Franklin of Soulard. The Rose Room is wheelchair accessible via an elevator located in the parking lot.

The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.

This annual event, presented by The Krewe of Vices & Virtues, takes place along Menard between Russell and Geyer in Soulard.

All events are free to attend and open to everyone. For more information, visit: https://kreweofvicesvirtues.com/soulard-pride

Attend the Soulard Restoration Group General Membership meetings to stay informed and engaged with neighborhood happenings. Hear from community stakeholders such as police officers, aldermen, and SRG committee chairs about ongoing projects, local updates, and vital community developments. It's your chance to be involved and make a difference in Soulard.

The Rose Room is a second-floor space accessible from the outdoor stairway in the parking lot, east of the door to The Franklin of Soulard. The Rose Room is wheelchair accessible via an elevator located in the parking lot.

The Board of the Soulard Restoration Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Soulard Station.

The Soulard Restoration Group and Soulard Business Association are presenting the second annual Soulard Rummage Sale, a neighborhood-wide yard, garage, alley, and sidewalk sale with more than 30 spots to shop!

Please reach out to community@soulard.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

The Safety Committee of the Soulard Restoration Group is hosting a Spring Safety Walk throughout Soulard on Thursday, May 15. Join your neighbors on this walk and ride (golf carts encouraged) throughout Soulard to survey street and alley lights that need new bulbs and document other safety issues. Meet at the Soulard Station (1911 South 12th Street) at 7:45pm. We'll then divide into groups to reach all areas of the neighborhood. Afterward, we'll meet at 1860s for drinks and appetizers!

For more information, contact safety@soulard.org.

Join us at the Soulard Restoration Group's annual membership party in the heart of our community at The Franklin Room. It's the perfect chance to mingle with neighbors in a family-friendly setting. This event isn't just fun—it's also a great opportunity to support and join the Soulard Restoration Group, helping to keep our neighborhood vibrant. Whether you're renewing your membership or joining for the first time, enjoy the festivities, meet new friends, and be part of what makes Soulard special.

This year, we’re celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary, and the theme is “Glitz and Glamour”!

Learn key haiku concepts, practice writing your own, and see Soulard from a poet's eye! This Spring Haiku Walk is beginner-friendly and family-friendly. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. The event happens rain or shine. Meet at the Soulard Community Garden.

Hosted by Allyson Whipple. Questions? Reach out to allyson@allysonwhipple.com.

Can’t make it to the Spring Haiku Walk? Save the date for this future walk:

• Summer: Saturday, July 26, 2025

The Greater St. Louis Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, and runners will visit our historic neighborhood along the route! Set up a cheer station or learn more about the road closures along the route here.