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New Feature! Spotlight on Recreation in our Community…

Choo choo parents, this one’s for you: The historic Kirkwood Amtrak station has reopened after its big renovation! The 133-year-old depot now has a restored 1940s-style platform, a new courtyard, and a tiny museum filled with local railroad history. Translation: You now have an actual destination for the kid who considers watching trains a legitimate weekend activity. Check out this video of the newly remodeled station, and come explore downtown Kirkwood: Facebook Reel ~ Visit the train station while you attend one of these 2 events happening in downtown Kirkwood:

Recreation Council News…

Focus on Friendship: A Photo Hike for People with Disabilities and their Caregivers
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 1 – 3 pm ~ FLYER
LOCATION: Busch Greenway, Duckett Creek Trailhead (more information)
WHO: Children and adults with disabilities and their support providers to assist if needed
BRING: full water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, jacket, camera or cell phone (for pictures only), snacks
WEAR: dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes good for walking
Please RSVP: www.recreationcouncil.org/nature-photo-hike-fall-2026/
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Recreation Council want everyone to discover the joy of friendship, nature, and nature photography. First, we will get to know each other with some games and activities. Then our group will take a leisurely stroll down a beautiful paved path that is easy for all hikers and wheelchair users. The hike is less than 2 miles and is flat, paved, and shaded with a lovely stream flowing alongside the path. Come enjoy the chirping birds, gently bubbling water, fall colors on the trees, and the warmth of the sunshine peeking through the forest canopy. We will stop many times along the path to take photos and just immerse our senses in the peaceful glow of nature. LEAVE YOUR HEADPHONES, & MEDIA AT HOME so you can fully experience the beauty of this natural trail. There is ample parking and a “johnny on the spot” but no running water toilets or drinking fountains. Please note that the trail is a little difficult to find if this is your first visit. Google does not clearly take you to the trailhead.Make sure to look at the maps before you come so you know how to get here.

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Events For People with Disabilities…

The Next Chapter: Independence for Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum (STL): The Next Chapter is a series of programs designed to help young adults on the Autism Spectrum build practical life skills while promoting civic awareness and community engagement to support greater independence. This series is supported by the Urban Libraries Council Civic Makers Lab for Adults (18-24) grant Join us for these next 2 free events:

• The Next Chapter: Cooking for Independence, Wednesday, September 30, 6:00 p.m. at Operation Food Search, 1644 Lotsie Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132. Build practical cooking skills by preparing a simple recipe alongside Chef Jason, then explore community access to healthy food through a guided discussion. This program is supported by the Urban Libraries Council Civic Makers Lab for Adults (18-24) grant. For adults. Registration required.

SPARK & CONNECT Speed Dating Event for People with Disabilities (STL), Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:30PM at 11828 Lackland Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146. You are invited to find new friends or find a romantic match. This is an IDD Community Event Only. There is a suggested $5 donation at the door. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Please Bring: a support person if needed. Email questions: sparknconnect@gmail.com, or call (636) 284-0614. This event is hosted by D’Angelo Johnson and Jennifer Brimer. Register here or Use the QR code on the Flyer

Open Caption Movie Night at 9 Mile Garden: The Fall Guy (STL), Friday, October 2 from 7-9:30pm at 9445 Gravois Road, Affton, MO, 63123. Join 9 Mile Garden and SignBridge for a special Open Caption Movie Nights featuring full sound and captions displayed directly on the screen. Movie starts at 7:00 PM. It’s free to attend, and donations are encouraged. Grab dinner or a snack, enjoy a drink, and settle in for the movie. Bring a chair or blanket for comfortable seating. Sponsored by SignBridge and STL Deaf Sport and Social Club. Information

Saturday Explorers: Kinetic Tapestry Jugglers (STL), Saturday, October 3 from 2-3 pm at the Weber Road Library branch, 4444 Weber Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 (map). Saturday Explorers is a program designed specifically for adults with disabilities. Caregivers are welcome. Contact Lauren Budde at 314-994-3300 or lbudde@slcl.org at the library with questions. Repeats on the first Saturday of each month. Information ~ Flyer

Fun, Free Events for Everyone…

Romeo & Zooliet (STL), Thursdays to Sundays for 3 weeks through October 11. Performances this Week: Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 pm; Friday, October 2 at 11 am; Saturday, October 3 at 2 pm & 6:30 pm; Sunday, October 4 at 12 pm & 4 pm. Location: Shakespeare Glen in front of the Art Museum in Forest Park. Romeo & Zooliet is a family-friendly outdoor production that tells the story of zoo animals who put on their own version of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” Information

Movie Night at 9 Mile Garden: The Fall Guy (STL), Friday, October 2 from 7-9:30pm at 9445 Gravois Road, Affton, MO, 63123. Join 9 Mile Garden and SignBridge for a special Open Caption Movie Nights featuring full sound and captions displayed directly on the screen. Movie starts at 7:00 PM. It’s free to attend, and donations are encouraged. Grab dinner or a snack, enjoy a drink, and settle in for the movie. Bring a chair or blanket for comfortable seating. Sponsored by SignBridge and STL Deaf Sport and Social Club. Information

Screen on the Green Outdoor Movie: Monsters, Inc. (SCC), Friday, October 2 from 6-9pm with movie beginning at 7:15pm at Blanchette Park Athletic Fields, 1900 Randolph Street, 63301. Kickstart your Halloween festivities with a movie about two monsters, whose job is to make human children scream accidentally, let a little girl into their world and must now protect her from their own kind to return her home unscathed. No outside food or drinks are allowed. Concessions available for purchase beginning at 6:15pm. Bringing your lawn chairs or a blanket for seating. Information

Movie Nights at Westport Plaza: The Devil Wears Prada (STL), Friday, October 2 from 6-9 PM at Rawlings Green Space at Westport, 111 Westport Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 (map). Enjoy an outdoor movie with activities begin at 5:30pm and movie begins at 7pm. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Admission is FREE. Check out all the October events at Westport: Information

Builders Home & Remodeling Show (SCC), October 2-4, repeating daily at the St. Charles Convention Center, 63301. See, learn about and buy the latest home improvement products and services for your home, yard and garden. Even if you don’t have a project in mind, come grab some sway, and stroll the entire fair.  Free admission and parking. Information

St. Louis at Bat Opening Weekend (STL), October 3 & 4 from daily at MO History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112. Celebrate the opening of St. Louis at Bat with a weekend honoring the players, fans, and unforgettable moments with music, crafts, and meet-and-greets with the players themselves. On Saturday, October 3, meet baseball legend Ozzie Smith, try your hand at cork ball, and explore a special collection of St. Louis Browns memorabilia. On Sunday, October 4, keep the fun going with more baseball-inspired games, an adaptive game of beep ball, and meet-n-greets with some famous St. Louisans. Information

Bash at the Boulevard in Lake St. Louis, MO (SCC), Saturday, October 3, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Boulevard Park, 2550 Lake Saint Louis Blvd. We’re anticipating good weather, live music, shopping, an exciting kids’ zone & interactive play area, delicious food and refreshing drinks from our local businesses, and so much more to keep the party rocking all day and night long. Music from 2-5pm by Rough Ryders, then stay for an evening concert by Steve Ewing. Information

St. Charles County Parks Fall Harvest Festival (SCC), Saturday, October 3 from 10 am-3 pm at Broemmelsiek Park, Agriculture Educational Garden, 1615 Schwede Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385. This year’s theme is Harvest, Heritage, and Handmade. Enjoy children’s activities such as pumpkin painting, egg toss competitions, and more. Browse vendor booths, take a hayride, make a holiday wreath, explore historical demonstrations, find your way through a corn maze, and discover antique engines with the IL-MO Tractor and Engine Club. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Hayride and wreath-making tickets can be purchased at the registration table. Information

Paw Parade (SCC), Saturday, October 3 from 10:30 am-12 noon in Frenchtown, 2nd Street, St. Charles, MO 63301. Parade begins at 2nd street and Randolph and travels north to the newest outdoor gathering space, Bench Racers (featured here). Join us for fun and vendors for you and your pets. Information

St. Charles County Parks: Where the Wild Things Play, Parent-Child Nature Days (SCC), Sunday, October 4 from 10 am–1 pm at Broemmelsiek  Park. Children ages 6–11 head outdoors to explore natural spaces alongside their peers, supported by light-touch supervision that encourages independence and discovery. While kids are off adventuring, parents and guardians can join a ranger-led hike to slow down, explore the trails, and reconnect with the natural world. This is a FREE program, but Registration is Required.

Chicken N Pickle Kids Crew: Pumpkin Party (SCC), Sunday, October 4 from 10am-12noon at CNP 1500 South Main, St. Charles, MO 63303. Free Kids brunch, free Pumpkin craft, free bingo, face painter. Fun for the whole family. FREE Tickets needed for kids ages 12 & under only. Repeats on Nov 8 with new themes. Sign up here

 

Advertising this super cool October event because it might fill up: 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. 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

 

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