South County

Visit Whitecliff Park in Crestwood for a free Touch-a-Truck open to all. Kids can climb into, hop on and honk the horns of some big trucks and other vehicles. 

Grant’s Farm has welcomed five adorable new Clydesdales to the farm! The foals are just six months old and are on public display at the Clydesdales stables on Thursday, Aug. 18, Friday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 21. 

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Grant's Farm! Families can tailor their experiences for this event, to include Clydesdale Close-up tours, Animal Encounters, a fun pass that includes carousel rides, animal feedings and frozen treats, and lots more. 

Celebrate Labor Day at Grant's Farm with live music, tasty food and fireworks. Kids can also enjoy carousel rides, snow cones and animal feedings. 

Spend the afternoon at Laumeier Sculpture Park on a fall hike through Laumeier's trails. Gather newly fallen  leaves and classify them using their shape and color. Practice examining different types of bark and limbs to master your tree identification skills. End the hike with a quick leaf printing activity to remember the day.

Eye Thrive will provide free, on-site vision screenings, eye exams and prescription glasses to children ages 4 through 12th grade at these clinics held at St. Louis County Library locations. 

The swimming pool at Whitefliff Park in Crestwood is free and open to the public for the Splashtacular Summer Kickoff! Starting at 5 p.m. there will be swimming, a band, food trucks, activities and games.