Community Calendar

Horticulture Class – Floriography, the Language of Flowers (autumn session)

Join Floriculturist, Marissa Sedmak, in learning about the Victorian Era practice of floriography, or the language of flowers. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the origins of this language and the connotations associated with an array of different autumn flowers during a slide presentation, as well as a cut flower arrangement workshop to create and take home your very own unique floriography message! All materials and supplies provided.

This class will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $15 per person. Space is limited and registration is required.

Arboretum Tour – Fall Tree Walk

Join one of our Horticulturists for a stroll in our most expansive garden, Wildwood Valley, and its surrounding areas. This tour will focus on the various annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that come together within the garden to form a peaceful and relaxing composition. There’s always something in bloom at Wildwood Valley Gardens!

Every horticulture tour is unique and will potentially cover different plants. Sign up for a tour now!

This tour will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

It is free to attend with a suggested donation of $5.00. Space is limited and reservations are required.

Please wear appropriate walking attire.
Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure.

Caravan Tour
Join us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to a few different locations inside historic Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. At each location, we will all exit our vehicles and Cathleen will give us a tour through history!

The adventure begins with a drive to our serene Wildwood Valley Gardens. We will walk the Gardens and visit the impressive Cascade Mausoleum, our newest mausoleum. The next stop is Prospect Avenue. The “movers and shakers” of the 1900s are buried there. The last stop is the area surrounding explorer William Clark’s plot. This caravan tour is a unique way to explore the grounds and learn about some of the people memorialized at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum.

♦ Space is limited and reservations are required

♦ Please wear appropriate outdoor walking attire as we will explore different areas upon leaving our vehicles.

♦ Walking terrain is mild with a mixture of hard and soft surfaces

♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure

♦ This is a rain or shine event except in the case of extreme lightning

In the months of September, October, and November, we offer a two-hour walking tour of the Cemetery and Arboretum as the foliage transitions through the rich colors of Autumn. This tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the grounds, horticulture and a variety of intriguing historical figures who call Bellefontaine Cemetery their last address.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

Tours will cover about 2 miles across moderate terrain.
Please wear appropriate fall walking attire.
Reservations in advance are required, so you must sign up online.
Please arrive between 15 to 20 minutes before tour time for a prompt departure.
This tour is free with a suggested donation of $5.

Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning?
Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the City's founding through its current development. We offer tours every Saturday starting at 9:30 AM, April 5 through October 25.
Tours are limited to 15 people and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are free). Purchase tickets at LandmarksTours-STL.org
EAST TOUR: Explore the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. From the bustling riverfront of the French American entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural and engineering marvels, including these highlights: Old Courthouse | Old Cathedral | Eads Bridge | Gateway Arch | Old Post Office | Wainwright Building
WEST TOUR: St. Louis' grandest public buildings are a testament to the City's ambitions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore their history, architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental, including these highlights: Union Station | Stifel Theatre | Central Library | City Hall | Campbell House | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the Cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

This trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.
♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
♦ Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each.

This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the Cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

This trolley tour is from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.
♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
♦ Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each.

Chart a Course Through History: NEW Steamboat Captain Trolley Tours at BCA!

All aboard! Embark on our brand-new Steamboat Captain Trolley Tour and delve into the captivating stories of some of the nearly 200 river pioneers resting at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum. Uncover the profound connections between legendary figures like Mark Twain and Henry Shreve and the burgeoning city of early St. Louis. What was a Steamboat Captain, and what drew so many of these enigmatic trailblazers of the waterways to choose Bellefontaine Cemetery as their final resting place? Join us for a fascinating two-hour journey through our scenic grounds as we try to answer these questions!

This trolley tour is from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.
♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
♦ Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each.

Don’t miss your chance to race through St. Louis CITY SC’s world-class stadium district and cross the finish inside Energizer Park!

On Sunday, Oct. 19, CITY SC will host the CITY Sprint 5K Race presented by BJC HealthCare. Starting at Lou Fusz Plaza, participants will run, jog or walk through the streets of Downtown West, with the race route featuring up-close looks at CITY SC landmarks such as the team’s practice fields; Washington University Orthopedics High Performance Center; CITY Pavilion; CITY SC’s front office headquarters, SoMa House; as well as Pillars of the Valley, the permanent monument to Mill Creek Valley. The race will end inside Energizer Park.

All participants will receive a commemorative CITY Sprint 5K T-shirt, race medal, and photo at the finish line on the pitch.

This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the Cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who now rest at Bellefontaine Cemetery.

This trolley tour is from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
♦ Seating is limited and tickets are required.
♦ We ask that everyone arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.
♦ The Trolley is climate controlled but weather-appropriate clothing is suggested as opportunities to disembark from the vehicle are available.
♦ Trolley tour tickets are free with a suggested donation of $5 each.