St. Louis has a wealth of activities to offer for those of us who choose to stay here over the summer. Whether you feel like shelling out a little cash or going for the freebies, or whether you feel like staying near Wash. U. or venturing outside the neighborhood, you are bound to find opportunities that fit your wallet and sense of adventure. Here are 10 events that will be worth checking out this summer.

Go to a concert: There are a bunch of music festivals and concerts for people with every music taste all summer long. The Pageant (thepageant.com) is a great place to go for cheap tickets, or, if you’re willing to shell out a little more, see Maroon 5 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater as part of the Honda Civic Tour on August 1 (go to livenation.com for tickets). For those of you on particularly tight budgets, the St. Louis History Museum offers free concerts on its front lawn on Tuesdays throughout the summer (http://www.mohistory.org/twilight-tuesdays). If you’re in the mood for a music festival, there are many options such as the Saint Louis Bluesweek Festival, which commemorates the city’s rich blues music history.

Midnight Movies at the Tivoli: Throughout the summer, the Tivoli Theatre is showing cult classics at midnight. It has a wide variety of late-night films, from “Willow” to “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (the ’80s version, of course) to “2001: A Space Odyssey.” Check out http://www.landmarktheatres.com for details.

Food Truck Fridays: If you’re in the mood to explore St. Louis’ culinary culture, head down to Tower Grove Park on Fridays for the weekly Food Truck Fridays. It’s a great way to try a variety of different foods at once and enjoy the weather while eating outside.

The Magic House’s Sandcastle Beach Exhibit: For those of us worried about spending an entire summer landlocked and away from the ocean, fear not. The Magic House, the St. Louis Children’s Museum, is bringing the beach to us. Head down for its annual sandcastle exhibit anytime from May 16 to June 30, and see what the sculptors have to offer, or just lounge in the sand. Visit http://www.magichouse.org/exhibits-new-special.php for more information.

Johnson’s Shut-Ins: If it’s the water that you will be missing about the beach, take a trip outside of St. Louis to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park (http://www.mostateparks.com/park/johnsons-shut-ins-state-park). There, you can swim in the Black River or take advantage of a water park constructed solely by Mother Nature. Make a weekend of it by camping out in the beautiful Ozark landscape.

Paddleboat in Forest Park: If you can’t get to Johnson’s Shut-Ins, you can still take advantage of water a little closer to home. Head to Forest Park and rent a paddleboat for a few hours.

Visit the Endangered Wolf Center: If you can’t get your fix of animals at the zoo, check out the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Mo. (http://www.endangeredwolfcenter.org for directions). They offer tours as well as evening events known as “Howls” throughout the summer for wolf enthusiasts.

SLAM’s Grand Opening: The Saint Louis Art Museum (http://www.slam.org) is opening its new building on June 29. Head down for the ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as a two-day festival to commemorate the event.

COCA’s Interactive “Street” Art Exhibit: For even more art, check out the Center of Creative Arts’ summer exhibit, which you can be a part of. Artists Nita Turnage, Hap Phillips and Candy Chang will explore interactive art and involve their viewers. Check out COCA’s website for more information: http://www.cocastl.org.

PrideFest: Head down to Tower Grove Park on June 29 and 30 for St. Louis’ annual PrideFest. The two-day-long event features a parade, music and more. Visit http://www.pridestl.org.