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Recreation Council News…
CALLING ALL TALENTED PERFORMERS…Enter the Recreation Council’s Evening of Entertainment Competition. Performer applications are open NOW (click on this link). The event is happening on Saturday, April 24, 2027 from 7-9:30pm at Ladue Horton Watkins High School. FLYER ~ Information
The Recreation Council will be at the CHILL & ACT Autism Resource and Kids’ Activity Expo (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM- 2 PM at the Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center, 2711 Locust St, St Louis, MO 63103. The Recreation Council is one of the many vendors at the Expo. VENDORS: 700+ providers, schools and activities under one roof. Free Screenings: On-site developmental pre-screenings, no insurance, not a diagnosis but a first step. Sensory-friendly: A calm, welcoming day designed for every kind of child and family. Take advantage of this opportunity for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and others in our community to connect and explore helpful resources. FREE. Flyer ~ Information
Lite Tennis Play Night (SCC), Monday, November 9, 2026 (no December date) – LAST CHANCE TO PLAY FOR FREE; Time: 5-7 PM; Location: Chicken ‘N Pickle, 1500 S. Main Street, St. Charles MO 63303 (map), Cost: FREE! All ages, all abilities, Questions? Contact carol@recreationcouncil.org or 314-726-6044 x104. Come play this new and user-friendly racquet sport combining tennis and pickleball. Lite Tennis is played with a soft, quiet, specially designed and engineered foam ball that is hit with a tennis racquet on a Pickleball / Lite Tennis court. Come enjoy this game with people of all ages, all abilities, and all skill levels. Event is open to ALL! Please know that this event is unsupervised, so bring your caregiver if you need extra help for your disability. Learn more about the game at www.litetennis.com. Scoring is simplified and it’s easy to learn. Lite Tennis Rules (You Tube). We have tennis rackets you can borrow, but bring your own tennis racket if you have one, and a water bottle. Food is available for purchase at the Chicken ‘N Pickle Kitchen. BRING YOUR OWN TENNIS RACKET AND A WATER BOTTLE. Food is available for purchase at Chicken ‘N Pickle.
A New Resource in Town…
The Play Pantry lets STL families rent sensory play kits: The Play Pantry, a St. Louis area “play adventure library” that launched in September and lets families borrow complete sensory and pretend-play experiences for two weeks, then return them and try something new. From sensory exploration to imaginative pretend play, each Play Pantry adventure is thoughtfully designed to invite curiosity, creativity, and hands-on play. We offer Porch Pickup in Fenton and St. Charles, and Pop-Up Pickup in Ballwin and Town & Country. Full Story Here ~ Visit the Play Pantry Website for more details
Events For People with Disabilities…
Saturday Explorers: Dolly’s Dream House Rabbit Rescue (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 2-3 pm at the Weber Road Library branch, 4444 Weber Road, St. Louis, MO 63123 (map). This month we will have some furry friends visiting. They are soft and have two big ears. You might recognize this animal’s famous friends named Peter, Rodger, or Bugs. Can you guess our animal guests? 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
Giant Rocket’s Foundation Family Community Day (SCC), Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Skate Haus, 2015 Campus Drive, St. Charles, MO, United States, Missouri 63301. Giant Rocket’s Foundation is teaming up with Clippers and Cops, sponsored by Waste Connections. Free to get in. Free to skate. Free skate rental. Pizza and a soft drink while supplies last. The Skate Haus is a sensory-friendly place where “Sensory is a Superpower!” Sign Up HERE
Thrivent Financial FREE online Special Needs Planning, Financial Workshop (Virtual), Thursday November 12 from 7-8 PM. Join this complimentary webinar to learn about planning your finances when you have a loved one with special needs. Whether you’re a caregiver, a family member, or simply looking to make smarter financial decisions, this session is an opportunity to learn practical tips toward building your family’s financial plan. You can also pass this invitation along to anyone you feel may benefit from this information. RSVP by 11/12/2026.
HARBOR Unlimited Holiday Cook-Off (SCC), Saturday, November 14 from 9:00am-Noon at Veritas Christian Academy, 1145 Tom Ginnever Ave, O’Fallon, MO 63366. Join us to create a variety of Thanksgiving mocktails, veggie pizzas, and tasty desserts. HARBOR Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that works closely with families who have a disabled person in their lives. Our monthly Launch Events are free for people of all ages with different abilities and their families. November Flyer ~ Free, but RSVP required
Fun For Everyone Around Town…
Stargazing Around Town: Friday, November 6 at Broemmelsiek Park (SCC) and Friday, November 6 at the McDonnell Planetarium (STL). Stargazing is perfect for all amateur astronomers who are interested in learning more about the solar system. Daytime Solar Gazing happens on Sunday, November 15 at the McDonnell Planetarium. Solar Sunday Information
Foundry Art Centre First Friday (SCC) Friday, November 6 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Foundry Art Centre, 520 North Main Center, Saint Charles, MO 63301. Visitors can spend time in the galleries, meet resident studio artists, engage with the community, and enjoy a wide array of art programming, entertainment, and special events. Information
Grand Center Arts District (STL) Friday, November 6 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Galleries are free and open until 9:00pm. Discover the remarkable array of visual arts in St. Louis’s premier neighborhood for arts and culture while enjoying cocktails, conversation, and entertainment. Stick around for after party events, dinner or a show. Information
First Fridays in the Grand Center Arts District (STL), November 6 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at The Grand Center Art District on Washington, LIndell, and Grand Avenues in St. Louis City. The museums and galleries in the Grand Center Arts District are open from 5-9pm and admission is FREE! Stick around for the after party events! Each month different galleries and museums participate. See the website for more information and for the museums open this month. Information
Gallery Laughs (STL), Friday, November 6 from 5-8pm with comedy show beginning at 6:30pm at the Art Museum in Forest Park, 63110. Enjoy live music and stand-up comedy by STL-Made actor and filmmaker Guy Torry at SLAM’s Gallery Laughs. Free tickets will be available in person at the Museum starting at 10 am on the day of the performance at the welcome desk in Taylor Hall. Information
Holiday Zootique Craft Vendor Show (STL), Friday, November 6 from 4-8pm. Location: Treetop Shop in The Living World at the Zoo’s North Entrance on Government Drive) ~ Free admission ~ The Treetop shop is open all day to help you find unique, eco-conscious gifts from artists around the world. Plan a day trip to the Zoo and shop during your visit, or swing by after 4pm to browse local craft vendors selling their wares. Information
Westport Plaza: Polar Express (STL), Friday, November 6 beginning at 6:15 with amovie at7 PM at Rawlings Green Space at Westport, 111 Westport Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 (map). Dress in your favorite PJ’s, meet characters from the movie, enjoy family activities, and snuggle in for this outdoor showing of a classic holiday movie. Information
Dino-mite Family Night (STL), Friday, November 6 from 6-7:30PM at The Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis Library, Come to experience lots of prehistoric fun including dig sites, a scavenger hunt, dino-themed crafts and more. PLUS–meet a 7-foot tall dinosaur and pose for a picture. The event is free and registration is recommended: Registration ~ Information
Pumpkin Smash (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 9 am to 1 pm at Blackburn Park, Jackson Road Parking Lot, Webster Groves, MO 63119. Don’t toss your pumpkins in the trash – give them a smashing send-off instead. Participate in the annual Pumpkin Smash, a fun and environmentally friendly way to discard pumpkins after Halloween. Smash your pumpkin to pieces with a baseball bat and deposit the contents into a large dumpster so they can be diverted from the landfill. Pumpkins collected during the event will be composted, turning seasonal decorations into nutrient-rich material rather than waste. Please remove candles, lights, wax, paint, stickers, plastic (googly eyes/glitter) and other non-compostable decorations. This year’s event will feature informational booths, educational activities, games, and giveaways. Participating municipalities include Webster Groves, Brentwood, Maplewood, Crestwood, and Sunset Hills. Can’t make it to the festivities? The dumpster will remain on site for self-serve drop-offs all week long through Friday, November 13. Information
FREE 4 ALL Music Marathon (STL), Saturday, November 7 from12 noon-12 midnight in the Grand Arts District (Washington, Locust, Olive, and Grand Avenues). With 100 Musical Acts, 10+ Stages, and FREE, All-Ages there’s something for everyone. See the full schedule at this link: Information
St. Louis Veterans Day Parade and Family Festival (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 9 AM-1 PM with parade beginning at 10:30am at the Soldiers Memorial, 1315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Get ready for a red, white, and wow-worthy morning in downtown St. Louis. From 9am to 1pm, enjoy hands-on activities, snap a photo with real-life Uncle Sam, meet an American Bald Eagle, jump in a patriotic bouncy house, get your face painted, take home a balloon creation, watch the Parks Guard Rifle Drill Team perform, meet active military members, or climb a 24-foot rock climbing wall. At 10:30am, the excitement marches right past the festival as the Veterans Day Parade rolls by Soldiers Memorial. Enjoy a free hot dog lunch for children 12 and under, complete with a hot dog, chips, and beverage.Free and open to all. Information
St. Charles Salutes Veterans Day Celebration (SCC), Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM – 3 PM on Main Street in Historic St. Charles, MO. Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The day begins with a parade down Main Street, followed by a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial and a community celebration at the Lewis & Clark Boathouse featuring food, drinks, vendors, music, and more. Parade at 11:00AM & Celebration from 12:00PM – 3:00PM. Information
FIND MORE VETERAN’S DAY EVENTS HERE
Church of the Shepherd Fall Festival (SCC), Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Church of the Shepherd, 1601 Woodstone Drive, St. Charles, 63303. FREE fall fun for the whole family. Join us for free food and drinks (please RSVP so we know how much food to provide), inflatables and bounce houses, playground and gaga ball pit, games and crafts, surprises you’ll have to see to believe. RSVP HERE ~ Church of the Shepherd Facebook Page
Quarryfest (SCC), Saturday, November 7 from 12-4 PM at The Quarry, 3960 Highway Z, New Melle, MO 63385 (map). Join us for more than 40 local vendors, food trucks, bounce houses for the kids, a live band on the turf, and pet adoptions by “No Time to Spare” Animal Rescue. Free admission. Bring the whole family and make a day of it. Information
Little Creek Nature Night (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 5:30–8 PM at Little Creek, 2295 Dunn Road, Florissant, MO 63033 (map). Bring the kids for an evening of Stargazing, Guided night hikes every 15 minutes, Challenger rocket launch, Learn about owls and bats, Educational stations and crafts, S’mores and hot chocolate. This is part of their First Saturday events, which bring families together for seasonal fun throughout the year. FREE and open to the community. Dress for the weather since most activities are outdoors. Information
Touch a Truck Events (STL), Saturday, November 7 at two locations: Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (BMAC), 13161 Taussig Road, Bridgeton, MO 63044 from 10 AM-12 Noon with sensory friendly time from 10-10:30 AM. Come explore trucks, tractors, construction and first responder vehicles up close. Attendees will get the joy of exploring, climbing, sitting in the driver’s seat and talking with the operators of these exciting machines. Kona Ice snow cone, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, the Library Mobile and the Bubble Bus will also be onsite for your entertainment. This event is FREE and open to the public. Information ~ The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Rd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63119 from 2-4pm: Get ready for a lively, FREE event where community helpers roll in with their coolest vehicles, filling the Webster Gardens parking lot with excitement! Kids and families can touch, explore, and climb aboard a variety of trucks and emergency vehicles. Come for the trucks, and stay for the autumn festivities and yummy s’mores by the fire pit. Information
Hispanic Festival Día de los Muertos (STL), November 7 & 8 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd, 63112. Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Missouri History Museum. Enjoy altars, live music, dance performances, food, face painting, souvenir printmaking, live music and dance performances, an art display, food and drink vendors, and more. www.hispanicfestivalstl.com ~ Information
A Pretty Awesome Event for the Adult Crowd: Mound City Film Festival (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM – 9:30 PM at Atomic By Jamo, 4140 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO, 63110. Mound City Film Festival is a one-day event that celebrates Midwest storytelling, environmental conservation, and local creativity with regional film screenings, a curated Mountainfilm showcase, live art, music and culinary experiences. Come for part of the day or stay for the whole festival. FREE, BUT RSVP NEEDED.
Route 66 Centennial Celebration (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 9 AM-4 PM at Route 66 State Park, 97 N. Outer Road, Eureka, MO, 63025 (map). This month marks the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of Route 66. Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with museum tours, a classic car show and car cruise, live music, food trucks, a hayride, and guided walking tours. Find the full schedule of events here: Route 66 Centennial Celebration
Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl (STL), Saturday, November 7 from 12 noon-6 PM on Cherokee Street, St. Louis, MO 63118. You’ll find dance and music on every corner of Cherokee Street from swing dancers to blues musicians tucked in between vintage clothing racks. Watch the brass bands marching down the street in the 2nd line parade. Daytime events are free with tickets for purchase for the Grand Finale 6:30pm. Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl
Full Moon Festival (STL), Saturday, November 7 from (map). The perfect cool weather hangout evening. We’ll have live music, yard games, face painting, and bonfires with S’more kits you can purchase. Bring your own lawn chair since seating is limited. This is a free event for all (including families and four-legged friends) to enjoy. Simply pay for whatever food and drink you want. Information
Second Nature Zoo Preschool – Open House (STL), RSVP for either Sunday, November 8, 2026 or Sunday, January 10, 2027 from 9 am to 12 noon. The St. Louis ZOO is excited to invite you to to learn more about Second Nature Zoo Preschool. Join us for our open house and learn about our Reggio-inspired program, where children spend at least 50% of their day outdoors, drawing inspiration from animals and nature. Choose from 2 open house dates: RSVP HERE
Family Sunday at the Art Museum (STL), Sunday, November 8 from 1–4 pm at The SLAM, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, 63110. This week, explore your emotions with a special screening of the movie Inside Out, a family-friendly tour, 10-minute interactive performances by Metro Theater Company, and the Create Lab where you can color your emotions through therapeutic art exercises. Information
Chicken ‘N Pickle Kids Crew: National STEAM Day (SCC), Sunday, November 8 from 10 am – 12 pm at CNP, 1500 S. Main, St. Charles, MO 63303. Enjoy a free kids brunch, a fun pumpkin experiment at 10AM, free kids bingo and a fun thanksgiving craft (While supplies last). Fun for the whole family. Walk-Ins Welcomed. Register children through age 12 HERE
St. Louis Storytelling Festival (STL), November 8-15, visit the website for locations and times across the St. Louis Metro Area. Celebrate the 47th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival with our award-winning lineup, which promises something for everyone. From music-infused storytelling and beloved folktales from around the world to humorous anecdotes and compelling personal stories, discover a rich variety of voices and experience the magic of storytelling. All events are free and will be presented at St. Louis County Library branches and venues throughout the St. Louis region. Information ~ Program Schedule
Neighborhood Block Party Series Thursday, November 12 from 5-7pm at Taylor Park, The City of Clayton invites you to enjoy lively evenings filled with music from a DJ, themed games and activities, face painting, local business booths, and a variety of food and beverage trucks. These family-friendly gatherings are the perfect way to meet neighbors, spend time outdoors, and celebrate the season together. Information
SciFest: Feast (STL) Saturday, November 14 from 9:30am-4:30pm at the Science Center, 5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110. Enjoy our free, all-day event where you can meet and learn alongside experts in food and beverage science and production, nutrition, animal science, agriculture, health, environmental science, and more with hands-on activities, food and beverage sampling, and demonstrations for all ages. STL Magazine Article ~ Event Information
Check out these links for more fall fun in the Metro area (some charge entry fees):
- www.festivalguidesandreviews.com/missouri-festivals »
- St Louis Magazine’s Ultimate Fall Family Fun Guide »
- Festivals, performances, exhibits »
Recreation Council & Partner Reminders…
Guide of more than 50 metro area parks. The best parks in the metro St. Louis/St. Charles area
Missouri Department of Conservation FREE nature classes: Visit these links to find all the class listings: MDC’s Free Classes & Programs Sign up for email or text alerts to stay informed of MDC’s latest programs and events here: Sign Up for MDC News.
Search for more Activities in your part of town…
- Events in the Metro Area (BEST OVERALL SITE): www.stlouiscalendar.com
- Metro St. Louis-St. Charles, MO attractions: www.explorestlouis.com
- Around Town for Teenagers: www.explorestlouis.com
- Festivals, Music, Art in the Metro: www.stlouisarts.org/music-festivals
- Discover St. Charles: www.discoverstcharles.com/events
- St. Charles County Parks: Activity Descriptions
- St. Louis County Parks: Calendar ~ Activity Descriptions
- Explore St. Louis, MO: www.stltoday.com/events
- STL Magazine Family Fun: www.stlmag.com/family
- Kids Out and About: www.saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com
- Fun 4 STL Kids: www.fun4stlkids.com/calendar
- Missouri Department of Conservation – www.mdc.mo.gov/events
- Michael’s Craft Store classes: www.michaels.com/classes
- Virtual Events: www.eventbrite.com
- Best Hiking Trails around St. Louis / St. Charles Metro area: www.hikingproject.com
- Free places to visit by STL Today: www.graphics.stltoday.com/maps/essential-st-louis
Footnotes…
- MO Department of Conservation Fishing Programs for Everyone
- MO Department of Conservation FREE nature classes: MDC’s Free Classes & Programs
- Program Providers for People with Disabilities
- Community Resources for People with Disabilities
- Recreation Council Facebook Page
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