Experience the Midwest

Events and Festivals in the Midwest

NOW - MARCH 2, 2025

Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat "Live Theater" - UCM Theatre and Dance

Warrensburg, MO

 

Get ready for chaos, mayhem and Thing One and Thing Two. Join Sally, Conrad and the mischievous Cat in the Hat in this lively Dr. Seuss classic.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Warrensburg, MO (WAR)

NOW - MARCH 18, 2025

Streetcar KC A River City Mafia Tour

Kansas City, MO

 

Take a trip through the Kansas City underworld, to learn the history of the Mafia in the middle of America and its connection to jazz and politics. The tour starts at 3rd and Grand Boulevard in the River Market of downtown Kansas City.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Kansas City, MO (KCY)

NOW - APRIL 12, 2025

Chicago Black Hawks Men’s Hockey

Chicago, IL

 

Grab your gear and head down to the historic United Center to cheer on your Chicago Black Hawks.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Chicago, IL (CHI)

NOW - APRIL 15, 2025

St. Louis Blues Men’s Hockey

St. Louis, MO

 

Get your tickets now for the St. Louis Blues 2025 season at the Enterprise Center. Don’t miss the action as the Blues hit the ice for another exciting hockey season.

Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Louis, MO (STL)

NOW - APRIL 22, 2025

Wizard of Oz on Ice

Red Wing, MN

 

Experience the enchantment of “The Wizard of Oz” like never before with Sheldon Theatre's dazzling ice show. Watch as world-renowned professional skating champions bring this beloved tale to life on ice, combining breathtaking performances with interactive elements for audiences of all ages.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Red Wing, MN (RDW)

NOW - MAY 17, 2025

Red Wing Winter Market

Red Wing, MN

 

The Red Wing Farmers Market will be offering several Winter Markets with loads of vendors in the YMCA Gymnasium on select Saturdays from 9am - noon.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Red Wing, MN (RDW)

MARCH 7, 2025

Magical Music of Harry Potter – Illinois Symphony Orchestra

Springfield, IL

 

Experience the magic of Harry Potter like never before with live music. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the wizarding world as a full orchestra brings the iconic score to life, perfectly synchronizing with the film on the big screen. Feel the excitement, adventure and nostalgia as you’re transported into the heart of Hogwarts and beyond. This is a must-see event for fans of all ages — don’t miss it.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Springfield, IL (SPI)

MARCH 14 - 16, 2025

Mean Girls

St. Louis, MO

 

Hilarious and splashy, Mean Girls hits The Fabulous Fox straight from Broadway. Don’t miss this iconic musical.

Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Louis, MO (STL)

MARCH 15, 2025

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Springfield, IL

 

Mark your calendars, the 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back in Downtown Springfield. Join us for a day full of fun, tradition and celebration — don’t miss it.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Springfield, IL (SPI)

MARCH 21 - 23, 2025

Wurstfest 2025

Hermann, MO

 

Wurstfest 2025 offers samples and products from professional meat processors from all over Missouri. It also includes professional and amateur sausage-making competitions, Kraut-making classes, German dancing and music and the Wiener Dog Derby.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Hermann, MO (HEM)

MARCH 26, 2025

Gateway to Pride Exhibit

St. Louis, MO

 

In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum presents the first-ever full-scale exhibit on St. Louis’s fascinating and powerfully relevant LGBTQIA+ history.

Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Louis, MO (STL)

MARCH 27 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

St. Louis Cardinals Men’s Baseball

St. Louis, MO

 

Cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Louis, MO (STL)

MARCH 27 - SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Kansas City Royals Men’s Baseball

Kansas City, MO

 

Get to the game — cheer on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Nearest Amtrak Station: Kansas City, MO (KCY)

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