The Weekend Planner: Live Music, Garage Sales, Art Fair

Annual Garage Sale at Ahepa 53 Apartments

When/ Where: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Ahepa 53 Apartments, 3601 Lemay Ferry Road.

Why: Now a major community event this garage sale is a big one where you can shop for glassware, candles, baked goods (Greek specialties), jewelry, plants and much more.

Pricing: Free entrance

Mehlville High School Pantherpalooza

When/Where: Friday, May 13, Mehlville High School, 3200 Lemay Ferry Rd. 

Why: To hear the best of the area’s garage band performing live.

Pricing: $5 donation to Hands of Hope

Rock On at Frankie G’s Grill & Bar

When/ where: 9:30-p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, May 14,4565 Chestnut Park Plaza.

Why: Enjoy the rock sounds of Tom Kelly performing live.

Pricing: No cover

Strawberry Festival

When/Where: May 14-15, Eckert’s Orchard, Belleville, Illinois

Why: Enjoy a family friendly event with food, live music, wagon rides for kids, a petting farm and plenty of fresh strawberries.

Pricing: Entrance is free. Vendor’s fees for products.

Annual Belleville Art Fair

When/ Where:  May 13-15, Downtown Belleville, Illinois

Why: To enjoy “Art on the Square” featuring the works of more than 100 artists.

Pricing: Free admission

Citygarden, Downtown St. Louis’ Newest Attraction

When/Where: From dawn-10 p.m. daily, along Market Street from 8^th to 10^th Streets

Why: Enjoy a city park that features fountains, wading pools, sculpture and beautiful landscaping.

Pricing: Free

Tour of Historic Bellefontaine Cemetery

When/where: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 4947 West Florissant Avenue.

Why: To attend “Bellefontaine in Bloom: Where Memories Grow"

Price: Free admission, vendor costs

Kids Day at Cahokia Mounds

When/ Where: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 15, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, 30 Ramey Street, Collinsville, Ill.

Why: Kids of all ages can learn about this local treasure, the largest prehistoric Native American city north of Mexico.

Pricing: Free