Middle Schoolers

Lace up and leash up for a great cause! You and your dog are invited to run, jog, or walk in the Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run at Purina Farms. Compete for top dog in our 5K race or take it easy in our 1-mile fun run. Put your paws to the pavement and then head over to the TAILgate after party for food, drinks, music and more all while raising awareness for the Purple Leash Project. All purple outfits and purple dog gear are highly encouraged!

Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.

All visitors receive free admission to The Butterfly House on Friday, September 18 in honor of the Evelyn E. Newman Founder's Day Celebration.

Join Craft Alliance every Third Saturday of the month for a free, hands-on craft workshop designed for kids ages 5 and up, along with their parents or caregivers. Led by professional teaching artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios — exploring clay, fiber, textiles, metals, and more.
No registration required—just drop in and get creative!

Celebrate the Disability community in St. Louis with a day of accessible, family-friendly activities and entertainment at FestAbility! Enjoy live performances, storytelling with a book giveaway, resource tables, crafts, a chance to pet Duo Dogs service dogs, a sensory room, and more! 

Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, kids' entertainment, live music and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park. 

Celebrate fall with a Fall Festival and Pumpkin Glow at Des Peres Park. Entertainment and activities include food trucks, Party Animals Mobile, hayrides, live music, face painting and balloon artists, inflatables, the Little Dreamer's Barnyard, and a glow-in-the-dark foam party.

The Fall Fest is free, open to all, and starts at 2 p.m.

The Pumpkin Glow starts at 6:30 p.m. Launch Jack-O-Lanterns into the Des Peres Pond to become part of a magical float. Participants must bring a pre-carved pumpkin weighing no more than 8 pounds once hollowed out.