Fun, Free Events

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St. Louis, MO~STL=St. Louis
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Events for People with Disabilities…

Harbor Unlimited Christmas Craft Party (SCC), Saturday November 16 from 9:30am-12:30pm at St. Charles City-County Library, McClay Branch, 2760 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63303. Join us for a FREE festive day of creating unique handcrafted treasures, indulging in holiday treats, and experiencing the magic of the season. Harbor Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that works closely with families who have a disabled person in their lives. We work with all age groups and encourage full families to participate. Sign up Here ~ Flyer

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 FREE fall events. For information, contact Felicia Ford, Founder & Executive Director, at (314) 282-5003 or felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org

🎬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. Saturday, November 16 from 2:30 – 5:00pm 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 Friday, December 15 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

Winter Break Camp
Camp Ausome for children with autism ages 6-11 will be hosted January 2 – 3 at the Affton Community Center located at 9801 MacKenzie Rd, Affton, MO 63123.  Camp is limited to 10 children.  Camp activities include crafts, games, music and more. Camp Registration


Fun, Free Community Events for Everyone…

Sci-FEAST (STL), Saturday, November 9 from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Science Center,  5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. Free parking at the Planetarium in Forest Park. Enjoy our free, all-day event showcasing STEM concepts behind something all living things need—being able to take in, digest, and use nutrients! Meet and learn alongside experts in food and beverage production, nutrition, animal science, agriculture, health, weather and space sciences, and more. Enjoy food and beverage experiences from our local region and around the world. Sci-FEAST sponsored by Nestle Purina PetCare Company. Information

Saturday at the Foundry Arts Centre (SCC), Saturday, November 9 from 1-3pm at The Foundry Art Centre, The entire family will enjoy a fun activity-filled afternoon featuring a tour of the current exhibitions and hands-on art activities. Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the St. Charles Christmas Traditions and craft a Happy Holidays Masterpiece, all supplies provided. Event is FREE and for all ages. Information

Saint Louis Storytelling Festival (STL), November 13–23. St. Louis County Library is hosting the 45th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival featuring a diverse lineup of nationally renowned storytellers at a variety of venues throughout the St. Louis region, as well as programs for all ages. Venues include St. Louis County Library branch locations, the Missouri History Museum, Work & Leisure, and the Mirowitz Center. All events are free and open to the public. Information

Crafting Circle (SCC), Thursday, November 14 from 5:30-8pm at Broemmelsiek Park. Event repeats on December 12. Meet other local crafters to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, scrapbook, papercraft, basket weaving, journal, or whatever else you might be working on. Between projects? No worries! Simple crafts available to work on, just make sure to register if you would like one. Come for refreshments, good conversation and to finally finish that project. This free program is for ages 12 and up. Register Here

Community Days at The Historic Daniel Boone Home (SCC), Thursday, November 14 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Hwy. F, Defiance, MO 63341. On every second Thursday of the month, May-November, tour The Historic Daniel Boone Home for FREE! Tours are open-house format and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Docents will be available to answer questions and all levels of the Home will be open to explore. Stay and tour the Historic Village as well (always FREE). Information

Veteran’s Day Events

St. Charles Veterans Day Celebration (SCC), Saturday, November 9. Parade Begins at 11:00 AM, Veterans Day Ceremony Following Parade from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Fireworks at 5:00 PM at Lewis and Clark Boathouse Parking Lot, 1050 S Riverside Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301. The City of Saint Charles is hosting the Salutes Veterans Day Celebration honoring our community’s veterans. The event will begin with a parade at 11:00AM, followed by a ceremony at the memorial and our Salutes celebration in the Boathouse parking lot featuring live music, food, drinks and vendors with resources and products for veterans and their families. Information

Soldiers Memorial Military Museum (STL), Saturday, November 9 from 10:30am – 12 noon at the Soldier’s Memorial at the MO History Museum, 1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63103 (map). The City of St. Louis invites you to come together to honor all US military veterans throughout the St. Louis region. The annual Veterans Day parade begins at 10:30am, and a ceremony on the south steps of Soldiers Memorial will follow at approximately 11:30am. Information

Florissant Veterans Day parade (STL), Sunday, November 10, parade begins at 1:00 pm at Bangert Park, precedes North on Florissant Road, and turns left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW Post 4105 at 410 Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031 (map) where we will have a festival atmosphere with food, music, and awards. Information ~ Flyer

Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony (SCC), Monday, November 11 at City of O’Fallon, MO Veterans Memorial Walk , 800 Belleau Creek Rd., O’Fallon, MO 63366. Please join us at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony to honor and give thanks to our nation’s veterans for keeping our country safe. Location ~ City Calendar

Veteran’s Day, St.Peters (SCC), Monday, November 11 from 10am-12noon at St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre at City Hall. Please join the St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission as we honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Information

Events that Repeat Weekly or Monthly…

  • Grateful Mondays at Schlafly’s Maplewood Tap Room (STL): Every Monday: Information
  • Thursday Nights at the History Museum (STL), Every Thursday: Information
  • FREE Fridays at the Saint Louis Art Museum (STL): Every Friday: Information
  • Broemmelsiek Park Stargazing (SCC), Every Friday weather permitting. Information
  • Live Music at the STL City Foundry (STL), Every Friday and Saturday: Information
  • Family Nights at The Magic House (STL), Every third Friday: Reservation Required
  • Country Line Dancing at Frankie Martins Garden (SCC), Every Sunday: Information
  • Family Sundays at the Saint Louis Art Museum (STL), Two Sundays per Month: Calendar
  • Planetarium Star Party (STL), First Friday of every month: Information
  • Solar Days at the Planetarium (STL), Third Sunday of every month: Information
  • Fall History and Tree Walks at Bellefontaine Cemetery (STL), Several times per month on various days: Information

 


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Resources…

Click HERE to see fee-based programs for people with disabilities
Click Here to see Community Resources for People with Disabilities
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