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Sunnyhill Adventures Fall Weekend Camps, November 8-10, and December 20-22 at Sunnyhill Camp in Dittmer, MO. Mini-Camp cost is $500 per weekend. Join us to enjoy our beautiful camp location at Friendsgiving, or Holiday Celebration Weekend. Sunnyhill Adult Travel Weekend to Branson, MO, November 29-December 1, Trip Cost: $950. Join our group of adults with disabilities who are age 18 and older as we travel to Branson, MO. Designed with inclusivity in mind, this program offers individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow through cultural exploration and community engagement. Information

Wonderland Snowballs and Stockings Weekend Camp, December 6-8 in Rocky Mount, MO (near Lake of the Ozarks). Cost: $300. Get ready for a magical weekend filled with holiday cheer that includes snowball fights, Christmas crafts, Christmas carols, and a special visit from Santa. Slots are going fast. Information

The Recreation Council is accepting applications for fiscal year 2025 for programs happening from Oct 1, 2024 to Sept 30, 2025. The Recreation Council’s Voucher Funding program is available to residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County who have a documented developmental disability. Funds may be used to offset the cost of attending recreation programs of your choice. We are grateful to our funding partners, DDR-St. Louis City, PLB of St. Louis County, and DDRB of St. Charles County. Go to our website to complete an application for fiscal year 2025:  Information and Applications Here

RISE Missouri Open House (STL), Tuesday, October 29 from 1-4pm at RISE Missouri, 11828 Lackland Road, 63146. You are invited to an open house introducing RISE Services, Inc. – Missouri (formerly The Center for Specialized Services).  We will share our mission, vision, and purpose as we begin to serve our community. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Niki Phillips at nicole.phillips@riseservicesinc.org by October 20. Invitation

Events for People with Disabilities…

Emmaus Homes, Trunk or Treat (SCC), Tuesday, October 29 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at The Dutzow Deli in Marthasville, 11861 MO-94, Marthasville, MO 63357 (map). The Deli will transform into a Halloween Wonderland, complete with decorated cars overflowing with candy and spooky surprises. This free, family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity to get involved and support our mission to serve adults with developmental disabilities. So put on your spookiest costume and join us for a night of fun, treats, and memories. Information

MO School for Blind, Trick or Treat, (STL), Tuesday, October 29 from 5-7 PM at MSB, 3815 Magnolia Ave, 63110. Calling families with children with vision or dual sensory loss. Join us for a spooky evening of trick or treating with agencies serving deaf/blind children on hand to give out treats. Flyer

Saturday Explorers (STL), Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00 PM at the Weber Road Library branch, 4444 Weber Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 (map). Adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities are invited to enjoy Amanda the Magician and her unbelievable magic show. Caregivers welcome. Information

Saturday Explorers is a monthly program designed specifically for adult with disabilites. Contact Lauren Budde at 314-994-3300 or lbudde@slcl.org at the Library for more information. 

Freddie Ford Family Foundation Events (STL): The Freddie Ford Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting under-served families impacted by autism and raising awareness and acceptance of autism. We welcome families to join us for our fall events. For information, contact Felicia Ford, Founder & Executive Director, at (314) 282-5003 or felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org
🎮Family Gaming Fun
Saturday, November 2nd from 2-4 at the Bridgeton Trails Branch of the St. Louis County Library located at 3455 McKelvey Rd,  Bridgeton, MO 63044. All ages are welcome to bring your favorite game or device to play and make new friends. Please RSVP as space is limited. Family Gaming Fun Registration
🎬Parent Movie Matinee
Let’s get together and watch the movie “Ezra” based on the true story of a father and his son with autism traveling cross country.  November 16th from 2:30 – 5:00 at the Thornhill Branch of the St. Louis County Library located at 12863 Willowyck Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146. This is an adults only movie since it is rated R and the run time is 1 hour and 42 minutes. Movie Matinee Registration
🎄Holiday Party 
We are hosting our Annual Holiday Party December 15th at the Maryland Heights Community Center located at 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm.  We will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Each child who is registered by 11/21 will receive a gift. If you plan to attend please register and provide gift information for your child. Space is limited so register today. Holiday Party Registration Link: Holiday Party Registration

 

Fun, Free Community Events for Everyone…

Trick or Treat on Main in Historic St. Charles (SCC), Thursday, October 31 from 3-5pm. Children age 12 and younger can wear their costumes and enjoy trick or treating along Main Street. This event is FREE. Information

Vincent Price Movie Night at the Missouri History Museum (STL), October 31 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at MO History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO , 63112. This evening enjoy a screening of “The Raven.” Happy Hour at 5:30pm features light appetizers and drinks that available for purchase. Write some hair-raising poetry of your own and play some trivia to test your knowledge about Vincent Price, the legendary King of Horror, who hailed from St. Louis. Movie begins at 6:30pm. Admission is FREE. Information

Polar Express Movie Night at Westport (STL), Friday, November 1 at 6:15pm. Come dressed in your coziest pajamas and step into the movie magic with real characters from The Polar Express. We’ll be serving up hot chocolate and cookies from Mrs. Claus’ kitchen, plus fun activities like face painting and caricatures. Bonus: Everyone who joins us will receive a special discount for The Polar Express Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station. Information

Hayrides are FULL – Join the Waiting List: Habitats & History Fall Hayrides (SCC), Friday, November 1 from 5-8pm at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, 2360 Hwy D, Saint Charles, MO, 63304. Participants will explore the diverse habitats of Busch Conservation Area from a nocturnal perspective and learn about the history of the area with MDC naturalists. Hayride trek through a variety of habitats on the area. Visitors can also put on headlamps and helmets to explore an indoor inflatable cave from 5 – 8 p.m. and learn about Missouri’s unique cave life.  Friends from the Department of Energy’s Weldon Spring Interpretive Site will feature an activity table too. Join the Waitlist HERE.

Star Gazing (STL and SCC), Friday November 1: Planetarium Star Party from 5:30-9pm at the JSM Planetarium in Forest Park (map). Look through a variety of telescopes, with the aid of experienced amateur astronomers, from our Planetarium team and local astronomy clubs. Planetarium Event Information / Broemmelsiek Park Star Gazing (map) from 7-9pm: Enjoy the view of the autumn night sky. Bring your own telescope or gaze through one of the professionals’ telescopes. All ages are welcomed. Broemmensiek Park Event Information

First Friday Events (STL and SCC), Friday November 1 from 5-9pm: Science Center near Forest Park (map), activities from 5-9pm. We’ll rocket through the film “Martian” showing the incredible science and look at what real astronauts might face as we get closer to future crewed Mars missions. Scavenger hunts, trivia, out of this world activities, and more. Information  /  Foundry Art Centre in Historic St. Charles, MO (map), activities from 5-8pm. Enjoy the opening reception of Christmas Traditions 50th Anniversary and the 8x8x8 Winter Exhibition. Information / Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis City(map) from 5-9pm. Enjoy the museums and galleries in the Grand Center Arts District with free admission and various activities. Information/ FREE Fridays at the Saint Louis Art Museum (map) from 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. On Fridays, the current ticketed exhibitions are FREE and the Museum has extended hours, with the last entry into the exhibit at 8 pm.

Full Moon Festival at Schlafly Bottleworks (STL), Saturday, November 2 from 3-9pm at Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143. Enjoy a family-friendly event celebrating the fall harvest. Featured: fall brews, live music and entertainment, chili cook-off, a pig roast, firepits, arts & crafts vendors and more! Event is FREE to attend, no tickets necessary. Information

Winter Rendezvous and Woodswalk at Fort de Chartres (ILL), November 2 & 3 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at Fort de Chartres. This festival weekend features colorful clothing, hand-made crafts, period music and delicious food with re-enactors depicting soldiers, trappers, traders and Native Americans demonstrating frontier life from 1700 to 1820. The event is held over two days: Saturday & Sunday, November 2nd & 3rd and is FREE and open to the public. Information

Sunday Night Line Dancing at Frankie Martin’s Garden (SCC), Sunday, November 3 from 6-10pm at 5372 St Charles Street, Cottleville, MO, 63304. Enjoy line dancing to country music and drink specials. From 6-7pm, learn beginner line dances, from 7-10 dance the night away. FREE admission. Information

Gateway Ringers Fall Handbell Concert (STL), Sunday, November 3 at 4 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ELCA, 327 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011. Enjoy an afternoon of handbell music ringing in the fall. Information

 

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Resources…

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