West County

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.

At the annual Bookworm Brunch at The Butterfly House, you'll meet and take photos with the very special guest, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Plus, families will enjoy a delicious brunch, fun crafts, and begin the day at the carousel. 

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.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with your family at The Lodge indoor pool. Guests will enjoy traditional New Year's Eve festivities including a countdown to noon with the dropping of hundreds of beach balls and a New Year's-themed backdrop for photos! Space is limited and registration is required. 

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.

Enjoy tons of family fun at Chesterfield's Fall Festival. There will be live music, miniature pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival rides, pumpkin painting, balloon twisters, a photo booth, hay rides and plenty of festival food. Visit the vendor area to shop for crafts, too.