Life Outside Fest

Everybody knows that St. Louis will be crotch-drowningly hot in the summertime, and not in the good way. That doesn't stop St. Louisans from doing stuff outside, but it can make it hard to try something new. That's one reason the Great Rivers Greenway presents the Life Outside Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Creve Coeur Memorial Park (13725 Marine Avenue; www.greatriversgreenway.org/life-outside/). This smorgasbord of outdoor activities gives you the chance to try a new activity for free, with experts on hand to help you work out the kinks. Have you always wanted to climb a tree? Ropes and safety harnesses are waiting. Kayak, or stand-up paddle board? There's a lake a few feet away. If you're looking for something more sedate, you can try birdwatching, yoga and gardening — all of those will get you outdoors as well.