What's Happening at the Boathouse

Pennies for the Park

May 1 through May 16

Help the Boathouse in Forest Park with the 50,000 Penny Challenge! Forest Park is celebrating 50,000 days in the Park on Thursday, May 16, 2013, and we're challenging you to help us collect 50,000 pennies for the Park! Bring your pennies by the Boathouse through May 16. Of course, your nickels, dimes and quarters are welcome too! Help us maintain Forest Park - now and forever!

Moonlight Paddleboat Picnics

Every Thursday, June 6 through September 26

Romance returns to Forest Park in June with the start of a new season of Moonlight Paddleboat Picnics. Come take a “love boat” around the Post-Dispatch Lake while enjoying a picnic for two under the stars. Each paddleboat is furnished with a picnic basket filled with a delicious dinner and a bottle of wine. Boats launch at dusk every Thursday and must be back by 10:30 p.m. Make your online reservation today!

Live Music

Fridays, May 3 through October 11

Boathouse bands are back! Enjoy lakeside patio dining and live entertainment outside in the Beer Garden. Check out the band schedule!

Yappy Hour

Wednesday, June 5

“Who let the dogs out? Woof, woof.” Our next Yappy Hour of the season is Wednesday, June 5. Just stop by the Boathouse Tented North Patio from 5 to 7 p.m. with your pooch and enjoy half-priced yappetizers and drink specials. Participating dogs should be friendly, sociable and on a leash. A $5 entry fee will benefit Forest Park Forever for park beautification