St. Louis County

Fall Family Hayrides in Creve Coeur Park

Bring your whole family for this special evening in Creve Coeur Park. You'll enjoy live country music, marshmallows and hot chocolate, and hayrides for people of all abilities (a ramp assisted hay wagon will be available).

Lawn chairs are welcome, and the music starts at 6:30 p.m.

Hayride times are 6, 7 and 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24.  Cost is $10 per person. Advance registration is required by calling 314-615-8480, and please request special accommodations if needed. 

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Living History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine

Enjoy fall at historic Fort Belle Fontaine on a hay wagon where costumed re-enactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, World War II and other periods explain their uniforms and equipment.

History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine are $7 a person and limited space is available. Some walking is required. Advance reservations are required.

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

More information and reservations: stlouisco.com

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Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show

The Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show features an entire gymnasium full of hundreds of feet of operating train layouts and another gymnasium full of train sets and Thomas Trains for sale by dealers from across the country.

Kids can get up close to a large "garden railroad" featuring trains running on the gymnasium floor. There will also be a large operating layout made entirely of LEGOS, a Thomas the Tank model train, and dozens of detailed scenes including a lock and dam and automobile plant.

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MWCCOE HackSpace Competition

The Midwest Cyber Center of Excellence (MWCCOE) is hosting a free CyberPatriot recruitment and competition geared toward middle and high school students who are interested in cybersecurity. 

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
Friday, October 2, 2026

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm
Friday, October 2, 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim
Friday, October 2, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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