Let your wild side out at the Saint Louis Zoo. Check out exotic animals from all over the world, from Africa to Antarctica. Grab a train ride for a narrated tour around the zoo or get up close and personal with the animals in Discovery Corner and other exhibits and attractions.
Swing by Club Viva! for some of the best Latin music in St. Louis. (And for the best mojito in the city!) Open Tuesday-Saturday, from 8pm-1:30am, this nightlife venue is meant for those looking to dance the night away. Don't know how to dance? Come by on Thursdays or Saturdays for free salsa lessons.
Watch performing artists, shop, and learn through cultural demonstrations at the St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park during the last four days of May. There is even a Children's Village, full of fun and educational activities for the young and young at heart.