Fun, Free Events Newsletter

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Events For People with Disabilities…

Leaps and Bounds Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treating (SCC), Friday, October 23 from 6-8 PM at Leaps and Bounds, 324 Jungermann Road, Saint Peters, MO, 63376. Halloween fun, with a little extra support! We just have a few spots remaining for you to join us on for this event designed for children who may benefit from sensory supports, extra help with communication, or more practice with the trick-or-treating routine. Its a fun, supportive environment to practice Halloween traditions with treats and games, and a chance for families to enjoy the fun at their own pace. FREE EVENT, but registration is required. Families will sign up for a 20-minute time slot. Call Leaps & Bounds at 636-928-5327 to register your family. Information

F.A.C.T. & People First of St. Charles 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Family Empowerment Event (SCC), Saturday, October 24 from 12 Noon–3 PM at the F.A.C.T. office, 2240 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 (map). Join us for candy galore from decorated trunks, a special visit from Santa – Yes, Santa’s stopping by early to take Christmas wishes, and FREE Kona Ice from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of candy, food, fun, and festive surprises! FREE Admission! www.factmo.org/trunk-or-treat

We Rock the Spectrum St. Charles County – Grand Opening: Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM at We Rock The Spectrum – St. Charles, 220 Indacom Dr, St Peters, MO 63376. Cost: $16 per child. After months of hard work, planning, and preparation, we can’t wait to open our doors to the community. Join us as we celebrate the beginning of something truly special. At We Rock The Spectrum, our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children of ALL abilities can play, explore, make friends, and thrive together. We can’t wait to ROCK with you. We Rock The Spectrum – St. Charles ~ Flyer

Tree Climbing with Harbor Unlimited, Saturday, October 24 at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO, 63122  (map). Choose from two climbing sessions: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 12:00–3:00 PM. Join us for this popular event called “tree climbing” where you’ll scale a tree using ropes and pulleys. Space is limited in each session, but openings are still available. You must RSVP with the number of people who will be climbing at harborunlimited.com/events. Launch Events are free for people of all ages with different abilities and their families. We hope you’ll join us for an adventurous day among the trees! Flyer

Coffee for Change (STL), Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM at St. Louis Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 (map). Network. Learn. Advocate. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families are invited to network, learn about current policy issues that affect the I/DD community, and explore ways to take action. Coffee for Change is a new series of advocacy and networking events hosted by the Missouri Council on Developmental Disabilities. The St. Louis Arc is one of the sponsors for the St. Louis event. Free but Register Here ~ Flyer

Arya Foundation Free Holiday Adaptive Toy Program: This program provides adaptive toys that are thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of children with physical, developmental, or sensory challenges. These toys promote inclusive play, empower families, and raise awareness about the importance of accessibility—all while spreading holiday cheer.  Families can apply to receive toys tailored to their child’s needs. Application Period: October 1 – November 1, 2026. APPLY HERE

ST. LOUIS COUNTY RESIDENTS: The Productive Living Board for St. Louis County Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Survey: Help us out! PLB is surveying individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and community partners to help prioritize funds and better understand what services are most needed in St. Louis County.  Take this short Community Needs Assessment survey (just 5 minutes) and help shape future services: Take Survey Here ~ The survey is open through Saturday, October 31.  Questions? Call PLB at (314) 726-6016.

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Fun, Free Events for Everyone…

Badges and Bobbers (SCC), Wednesday, October 21 from 5:30-8 PM at The Park at New Melle Lakes (Landhaus), 300 Foristell Road, New Melle, MO 63365. Whether you are a first-time angler or a seasoned pro, join St. Charles County Park Rangers and St. Charles County Sheriffs staff for tips, short lessons, and plenty of casting to ensure everyone “hooks” a good time.  Event is designed for ages 12 and older and parents must remain on-site for the duration of the event. FREE, but registration is required at 636-949-7535 or Register Online Here.

Downtown St. Louis City Lunchtime Live Outdoor Concerts (STL), Wednesday, October 28 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Old Post Office Plaza in Downtown St. Louis, 800 Locust, between 8th and 9th Streets. Lunchtime Live brings you outdoor activities, live music, and food trucks during lunchtime, PLUS it is FREE to attend. Purchase food from the food trucks or brown bag it. Information

Hot Dog It’s Chili – Partnering with Pathfinder Church (STL), Thursday, October 22 from 5:30-8:00 PM at  Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ellisville, MO 63021. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Visits St. Louis at this fun festival of hotdogs. Plus we have a fun filled evening of live music by The Woo Daddies, children’s activities, food and drink vendors, and hayride shuttles. Children: Wear a costume and bring a bag for some Halloween treats. Pathfinder Church, is hosting a pre-party from 3:15pm – 5:15 PM to dedicate a new trail connector extending from their campus to Bluebird Park. Join their celebration and dedication party featuring inflatables, treats, activities, and a live Bald Eagle. Information

Great Pumpkin Glow (STL), Thursday, October 22 from 6-8 PM starting at STL Bank Park 7300 Manchester Road followed by Festivities Throughout Downtown Maplewood. Downtown Maplewood lights up with luminaries, carved pumpkins, and festive fall spirit. The evening kicks off in CNB Bank Park with our Pumpkin Carving Contest and seasonal music, followed by a night full of trick-or-treating, merchant open houses and street sales, pumpkin carving demonstration, pumpkin displays, and family-friendly fun throughout the neighborhood. Information

CottleWeen Halloween Movie Nights (SCC), Thursdays, October 22 with Hotel Transylvania & October 29 with Halloweentown. Movies begin at 6:30 PM at Cottle Village, 6470 State Route N, Cottleville, MO 63304. Pack the blankets and lawn chairs for free Halloween movies under the stars. The Field will take on an old-school drive-in feel with a 15-foot screen, concessions, and optional personal firepit rentals. If it rains, Thursday screenings will move to Sunday. FREE EVENT • No ticket required. Information ~ Flyer

MDC’s “A Walk in the Park” Urban Hiking Days in St. Louis City (STL), Friday, October 23 & Monday, November 2 from 9-11 AM at two St. Louis City parks, times, and locations listed below. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to explore the beauty, wildlife, and history of St. Louis at these short, easy, guided walks that will highlight the unique natural features, plants, animals, and history of each park. Free, but please register using the links below: Bellerive and Sister Marie Charles Parks – Friday, Oct. 23 at 9 AM, 1.5-mile walk ~ Register.  Compton Hill Reservoir Park – Monday, Nov. 2 at 9 AM, a 2-mile hike ~ Register.

Trunk or Treat at Boys & Girls Club (SCC), Friday, October 23 from 6-8 PM at the Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles County, 1211 Lindenwood Ave, St. Charles, MO 63301. Dress up your little goblins for a evening of family-friendly fun to see creatively decorated tables, each offering a sweet treat. This safe and festive community gathering promises a night of laughter, costumes, and plenty of treats for all to enjoy.  Information

More St. Charles Trunk or Treats: Oct 23, 24, & 25, 2026 ~ FLYER

Pumpkin Glow at Legends and Lanterns (SCC), Glow is on Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24 from 5-8 PM and Legends and Lanterns is on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday October 23-25 (check website for times). Events happen along the 200 block of Main Street in Historic St Charles, 63301. It’s a spook-tacular event when the street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. All weekend, you can visit with the Legends & Lanterns characters for chilling ghost stories and haunting encounters. Pumpkin Glow Information ~ Legends & Lanterns Information

University City Farmers Market Harvest Fest (STL), Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 AM-1:30 PM at U-City Farmer’s Market, 7210 Olive Blvd, University City, MO 63130, St. Louis, MO, United States, 63130. Celebrate the harvest season, enjoy local music, walk in a beautiful park, and enjoy activities including Cowboy Critters Petting Farm, Pumpkin Trim’n for Kids, real farmers, artisan foods, craft vendors, and delish eats and drinks. Fun for everyone. Visit Harvest Fest.

Ferguson Parks Fall Spooktacular (STL), Saturday, October 24 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Ferguson Community Center, 1050 Smith Avenue, Ferguson, MO 63135. Grab your ghouls and goblins and head over to our annual FREE Fall Spooktacular with Trick-or-Treating, a Haunted House, Hayrides, Inflatables, Balloon Twisters and the much loved Bubble Bus. Information 

Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert at the Saint Louis Art Museum (STL), Saturday, October 24 from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park. This FREE concert will be held in The Farrell Auditorium and feature selections from the Phantom of the Opera and On a Dark and Windy Night. Get FREE tickets for the performance in person at the Museum’s Welcome desks. Information

Old Orchard Annual Fall Festival in Webster Groves (STL),  Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 10 AM-6 PM both days. Festival goers will enjoy live music, petting zoo, food trucks, shopping, vendors, artists, trick-or-treating at participating vendors, and tons of family activities. Admission is free! Information

Open House and Pumpkin Drop (SCC), Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Regional Airport – Smartt Field, 6390 Grafton Ferry Road, Portage des Sioux, MO 63373. Head out to St. Charles County Regional Airport–Smartt Field for the Open House and Pumpkin Drop. Check out experimental and home-built aircraft, view historic military aircraft and vehicles, tour the Commemorative Air Force Museum, and more. At 10 a.m., the pumpkin drop begins.  At 12 noon, the World War II B-25 Mitchell and TBM Avenger bombers “carpet bomb” a target with pumpkins.  For a fee, take a ride in a historic Warbird aircraft by contacting the Commemorative Air Force at 636-250-4515. For more information, call Smartt Field at 636-949-1893. Event Information

City Wide House Party & Mascot Meet & Greet (STL), Saturday, October 24 from 12 noon-4 PM at Hands Brewing Company, 1220 South 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104. How often can your kid meet Fredbird, Louie, Archie, Rally, and Mr. City Wide all in one afternoon? Head to 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s downtown taproom for a mascot meet-and-greet celebrating 10 years of City Wide. Collect stamps from all five mascots to score a free super cool t-shirt with Sign Language lettering. Stick around for live music, an eating contest, and more. Free Information

Westport Bark (STL), Saturday, October 24 from 10 AM-1 PM at Westport Plaza, 111 West Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146. Bring your four-legged family member to Westport Plaza for an afternoon of puppy love. Presented by Kennelwood Pet Resorts, this dog-friendly gathering features adoptable pups, training tips, giveaways, and a doggie playground where pets can make a few new friends. Free ~ Information

Día de los Muertos (STL), Saturday, October 24 from 4:00-8:00 PM on North Brentwood Blvd. in Downtown Clayton, 63105. In partnership with City of Clayton, this free, family-friendly festival celebrates the traditions of Día de los Muertos through live entertainment, authentic Latin American food, artisan vendors, cultural activities, and meaningful opportunities to honor loved ones. Information

FAMILY CAMP OUT NIGHT & STARGAZING EVENT (SCC), October 24-25 from 3pm (Oct 24)-10am (Oct 25) at Kochanski Multi Sport Field in Legacy Park in Cottleville, MO. One last chance to sign up for this super cool October event. Pull out your camping gear, join a group campfire, gaze at the stars through telescopes, and spend the night on the field. Tom’s Coffee Truck will be there and the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri will have telescopes set up. Plan to take guided group walks in the park. Cost: FREE! Register here ~ Flyer

Beginner Bird Walk (STL), Sunday, October 25 from 8:30-10 AM at Tower Grove Park, Stone Shelter, located at 4490 W North Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110 (map). Join the St. Louis Audubon Society at Tower Grove Park for a guided beginner bird walk! Learn basic bird ID and tips and tricks for spotting wildlife. Bring your binoculars or use a set provided by us. This event is offered at no cost, but advance registration is required. The Beginner Bird Walk is designed for ages 8+, but younger children with a guardian are still welcome. Information

Gateway Ringers Fall Concert: “Take Me Home” (STL), Sunday, October 25 at 4 PM at St Paul UCC, 5508 Telegraph Road Oakville, MO 63129 (map) & Sunday, November 1 at 4 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ELCA, 327 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011. (map) Join us for one of our fall concerts as we present “Take Me Home.”  From “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” to “American Patrol” to “Sweet Caroline”, a feast of familiar favorites awaits as we reminisce with music celebrating our history.  All concerts are free and open to the public, no tickets required. Information

UMSL Music Fall Festival (STL), Wednesday & Thursday, October 28 & 29 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center with dates and times shown below. Tickets for UMSL Music Shows are FREE. If you opt to purchase a ticket, all proceeds go to the UMSL Music Scholarship Fund. Wednesday, October 28 with Faculty and Friends Collaborative in the E. Desmond & Mary Ann Lee Theater. Thursday, October 29 with Jazz and Jubilation in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall. Information

Westport Plaza Halloween Parade and Outdoor Movie (STL), Thursday, October 29 from 6-9 PM at Westport Plaza, 111 West Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146.  Show off your best costumes at our annual Halloween Parade starting at 6:00 PM. Stick around after the parade for a free outdoor double feature showing Hotel Transylvania 1 & 2! Grab your blankets, cozy up, and enjoy the movies starting at 6:30 PM. Come back on Friday, October 30 to enjoy another outdoor movie, “COCO” ~ Information

History-Lovin’ Halloween & Ghost Story Guitars (STL), Thursday, October 29 from 4-8 PM at the MO History Museum in Forest Park. Brace yourself for a night of wicked fun with History-Lovin’ Halloween Party from 4–7pm with a not-so-spooky, candy-free Halloween party. Go trick-or-treating through the galleries and play in the Haunted History Clubhouse followed by Ghost Stories and Guitars from 5–8pm so you can jam out to Halloween-themed rock and pop hits, get a tarot reading, and gather ’round the courtyard bonfire to hear chilling stories of haunted history in St. Louis. Flex your costume game—it’s all about that spooky swag. Information

TRICK OR TREAT ON MAIN (SCC), Friday, October 30, from 3-5 PM along Historic Main Street in St. CHarles, MO, 63301. Dress up your kids and trick or treat at the shops and businesses along Historic Main Street. Information

Legendary CWE Halloween Party (STL), Saturday, October 31 in the Central West End, North Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. Free family-friendly activities for the kids from 11 AM-2 PM with costume parades and trick-or-treating. From 2-5 PM, enjoy live music by Jason Grewes. As night falls, the adult party begins at 6 PM with street performers and music from the main stage, Divas of The Grove, Fire Dancers, and a Flash Mob. The night caps off at 8 PM with an adult costume contest (ages 18+) featuring cash prizes followed by a street party until midnight (ages 21+). Learn more.

Check out these links for more fun in the Metro area (some charge entry fees):

• Pumpkin patches »
• Family-friendly Halloween »
• Corn mazes »
•  www.festivalguidesandreviews.com/missouri-festivals »
• St Louis Magazine’s Ultimate Fall Family Fun Guide »
• St Louis Magazine’s Pumpkin patches to visit this fall »
  

Hidden Lake Lights in St. Charles County: now through October 31 from 6-9 PM (later on weekends) at 28 Lost Valley Court, St. Peters MO 63376 (map). We are a synchronized Halloween (and Christmas) light show with thousands of lights flashing to your favorite holiday songs. The show is 70 minutes, with 21 songs, and it’s amazing. Go on a weeknight and there will be fewer cars. Information ~ Website

Candy Cane Lane of New Town:  Six houses in a row that all decorate with their own theme and lights. Address: 3205 Granger Blvd., St. Charles (New Town) MO 63301. New Town Facebook Page

Halloween lights in St. Louis: These houses have yard-filled displays and are perfect for getting in your jammies and heading out for a drive before bedtime. Heading out with fam to look at lights isn’t just for Christmas. Save this for your next family adventure! 8038 Watkins Dr. Clayton, MO 63105, Candy Land Theme ~ 815 South Meramec Ave Clayton, MO 63105, Beach party theme ~ 502 Forest Run Drive Eureka, MO 63025, turn the radio onto 92.9FM and listen to the lights ~ 6500 block of Murdoch Ave, Candy Cane Lane turns into Candy Corn Lane with a handful of decorated houses. Information on the “Findsandfavesstl” Facebook Page

Candy Corn Lane is back in St. Louis Hills (Chippewa Street to the north/northwest, Hampton Avenue to the east, Gravois Avenue to the southeast, and the city limits/county border to the southwest) with a street full of spooky decorations. Mark your calendar to come back in December for Candy Cane Lane.  Information