Fun, Free Events Newsletter

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Events For People with Disabilities…

The Freddie Ford Family Foundation: Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat (STL), Friday, October 16 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Jewish Community Center in the upper back parking lot past the Arts and Education building, located at 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63146. The event will include candy, games, activities, and a movie. There will be a prize for the best family costume, funniest costume and most unique costume.  An RSVP is required to attend. Information

We Rock the Spectrum in Fenton, Trunk or Trick (STL), Saturday, October 17 from 4-7pm at 2075 Bentley Plaza , Fenton, MO, United States, Missouri 63026. Join us for a sensory-friendly, allergy-friendly Trunk-or-Treat designed for families with children who have allergies or sensory needs. Friends, family, and advocates are all welcome. What to Expect: No candy, but sensory toys galore, Vote on your favorite trunk, Exciting raffle baskets, Costume Contest,  Arts & Crafts, Blacklight Party, Ms. Rachel Character Visit, and lots of vendors handing out tricks. Please RSVP:  Information

Fall Sensory Swim (STL), Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Maryland Heights Indoor Aquatic Center. Slow down, splash around and enjoy the water at your own pace. Fall Sensory Swim provides a quieter, low-stimulus environment with reduced noise and plenty of room to float, splash and move comfortably. A cozy chill-out zone in the Celebration Room will also be available with coloring, sensory toys and comfortable spaces to unwind when it’s time for a break. No pre-registration is required, but participants must be Community Center members or purchase a day pass. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Information ~ Maryland Heights Parks and Recreation Facebook Post

L’Arche St. Louis 5th annual Walk and Roll Event:Saturday, October 17 starting at 10am in Brentwood Park, 2924 Brazeau Ave, Brentwood, MO, (map).  Everyone is welcome! The walk is just 1/2 mile. Chick-Fil-A is donating sandwiches and wraps (including some that are vegetarian). More details at this link here, and Register HERE*.  The registration cost is $30, and $10 for children. *There is a coupon code we are happy to share to discount down to $10 for those with disabilities and their accompaniers (helps cover the shirt cost). Please have interested attendees reach out to me to receive the code. And if even $10 keeps anyone from going, let me know too and we’ll make it happen.  We’ve had lotsa folks from other provider agencies have a good time at this in previous years and hope more of you can come! Contact Justin for more information: Main (314) 395-5851 ~ Direct (314) 246-9622 ~ Email at justinlorenz@larchestlouis.org

Emmaus Trunk or Treat (SCC): Tuesday, October 20 from 5:00–6:30 PM at Emmaus Homes Corporate Office – Front Parking Lot, 3731 Mueller Road, Charles, MO 63301 (map). Get ready for some spooky fun! Emmaus’ annual Trunk or Treat is back, and this year we are excited to offer two locations Bring your family, wear your favorite costume, and join us for an evening of treats, festive fun, and community. Whether you are near our corporate office or in the Washington area, we would love to see you! Choose the location that works best for you and bring the whole family for a fun fall evening with Emmaus. Information

F.A.C.T. & People First of St. Charles 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Family Empowerment Event (SCC), Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 12 PM – 3 PM at F.A.C.T. – 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

Legends & Lanterns Opening Weekend (SCC), October 17 & 18 from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm on Main Street in Historic St Charles, 63301. This annual festival is a “spirited” journey through Halloween history with costumed characters creating mischief along Main Street. The festival runs on Saturdays and Sunday through October 25 with activities for all ages, live music, ghostly guests, and a Pumpkin Glow on October 23 & 24. Information

 

Manchester (MO) Parks and Recreation Family Stargazing Night (STL), Wednesday, October 14 from 7:00-8:30pm at Fussner Field, 910 Hazel Avenue, 63021. Explore the wonders of the night sky with our friends from the St. Louis Astronomical Society who will guide you through the stars, planets, and other celestial sights. This free program is held. there are no restrooms available onsite. Information ~ Manchester Parks Facebook Page

Delish on Delmar (STL), Friday, October 16 from 5-9pm on the Delmar Loop in University City, 63130.  A fun mix of food festival, makers market, and block party. Plus join 3rd degree glass for our anniversary party and a glass blowing competition where you are the judge. Two great events in one.  Delmar Delish Information ~ Information

Westport Plaza OctoberFest (STL), October 16 & 17 at Westport Plaza, 63143. Join us for the ultimate Bavarian bash. We’re filling the plaza with everything you need for a perfect fall weekend: flowing bier, authentic food, and live music that will have you dancing all night long. Information ~ Check out all the October events at Westport

KVC Trunk or Treat, (STL),October 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at KVC Missouri Webster Groves 330 N Gore Ave, Webster Groves, Missouri, KVC Missouri Webster Groves for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat featuring family-friendly activities, games, music and special character appearances. KVC Missouri is a nonprofit team that’s passionate about strengthening families, preventing child abuse and neglect, and helping people achieve mental wellness. KVC Trunk or Treat,

St. Charles Harley-Davidson Trunk or Treat Fall Fest (SCC), Saturday, October 17 from 2:00-4:30 PM at 3808 West Clay, St. Charles MO 63301. Bring the little ones dressed in their favorite costumes for a fun afternoon filled with trunk-or-treating, FREE face painting, and FREE hot chocolate! We can’t wait to celebrate Halloween with you and the kids! Bring your decorated vehicle and candy to be a part of our fun afternoon. Information

Powder Valley Nature Center Trek or Treat Critter Crawl (STL), Saturday, October 17 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, at 11715 Cragwold Road (map) in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-270 and I-44.  The MO Department of Conservation invites visitors of all ages to put on their favorite Halloween costumes and bring candy buckets for stroll down the Tanglevine Trail to learn about bats, owls, snakes, & spiders. Tanglevine Trail is a mostly flat, paved trail that runs approximately 1/3 of a mile and is both stroller and wheelchair friendly. The trail should take around 30 minutes to complete. Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.  Register HERE.

BARK Ranger Event: Pet Parade (STL), Saturday, October 17 from 10-11 am at the Gateway Arch, meet at the entrance plaza. Grab your pup and friends, and join Gateway Arch National Park Rangers for a parade of pets around the Arch. Costumes aren’t required, but highly encouraged. The group will meet at 10 am outside of the Gateway Arch visitor center entrance. All dogs are required to be on a leash. Information

Props & Pistons (STL), October 17 from 9 a.m.–noon at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Spirit Sky Club, 604 Spirit Airpark East. FREE! Cars and planes will share the tarmac plus collector cars, exotics, hot rods, and classics alongside aircraft and open hangars, giving visitors an unusually close look at both. Families can also check out Cars & Creepies, where kids can sit inside exotic supercars, along with hands-on animal encounters from The Reptile Room STL; costumes are welcome. Admission is free, with proceeds raised during the event benefiting Chesterfield-based Wings of Hope, which provides free medical air transportation to patients who need specialized care. Information

St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show at the Saint Louis Science Center (STL), Saturday, October 17 from 9:30am-4:30pm at the Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 (free parking at the Planetarium). Families are invited to crack open rocks, identify mystery fossils, meet paleontologists and paleoartists, swap toy dinosaurs, and explore thousands of prehistoric finds. The show will spread across six spaces on the Science Center’s lower level, with roughly 100 participants coming from across Missouri, the Midwest, and beyond. Participating organizations range from Mastodon State Historic Site and the Missouri Dinosaur and Paleontology Center to the University of Missouri and local fossil-hunting groups. SLPLS Website ~  Information

Teen Night at the YMCA (SCC), Saturday, October 17 from 7:00-9:00pm for ages 11-16 at St Charles YMCA, St. Charles Family YMCA, 3900 Shady Springs Lane, St. Peters, MO 63376. Cost: It’s free! Come hang out after hours at the St. Charles YMCA to enjoy food, snacks, and hanging out with friends. Information

Maryland Heights Fall Family Fair (STL),Saturday, October 17 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Vago Park Enjoy a fun-filled day of free family activities at Vago Park! The event will feature an all-day petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, plus hayrides and face painting available for free! Take a “Paint-a-Pumpkin” to go, starting at 11:00 a.m. (Available while supplies last.) Don’t miss the crowd-favorite Kids’ Costume Contest, kicking off at noon sharp! Food trucks will be on-site with delicious food and drinks available for purchase. A pop-up market will also be available all day. Stay tuned for more details! Information

Harvest Festival at Tower Grove Park (STL), Sunday, October 18 from 11 AM – 5 PM in Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110. This single-day event brings the region’s best, uniting a diverse lineup of local makers, handicraft artisans, gourmet food trucks, craft breweries, and live music. Come to eat, shop, and celebrate.  Information

Chesterfield Fall Festival (STL), Saturday, October 17 from 1-6pm at the Chesterfield Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive, Chesterfield, MO, 63017. Don’t miss this exciting day that includes food vendors, craft and market vendors, carnival rides, a pumpkin patch and hayride, live music by Box of Chocolates and Russo & Co. and so much more. Information

Sababa Festival (STL),Sunday, October 18 from 11am-5pm at 40 South Central Ave, Clayton, 63105. St. Louis’ Jewish Arts & Culture Festival, bringing contemporary Jewish culture to life through music, food, art, family experiences, and community.  Information

Bowlero Lakeside (Valley Park, MO) Family Fest (STL),Sunday, October 18 from 11am – 2pm at Bowlero Lakeside, 1254 Dougherty Ferry Road, Valley Park, MO, 63088. Enjoy a special event menu with passed appetizers and drink samples for all ages, plus a free game of bowling for every guest and a $10 arcade card for kids 16 and under. Stick around for a DJ, face painting, balloon art, and two $50 gift card giveaways throughout the afternoon. Bring the whole family. One free game of bowling per guest, plus one $10 arcade card per child 16 and under. Bowling subject to lane availability. Information

Hot Dog It’s Chili – Partnering with Pathfinder Church (STL), Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at  Bluebird Park, 225 Kiefer Creek Rd, Ellisville, MO 63021. Join us for 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 – 5:15pm 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, 2026 from 6-8pm 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

 

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

•  www.festivalguidesandreviews.com/missouri-festivals »
• St Louis Magazine’s Ultimate Fall Family Fun Guide »
• St Louis Magazine’s Pumpkin patches to visit this fall »
  See full weekend events calendar »

 

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