Take leisurely two-hour hike through the oak hickory forest to see what kind of nature is in the
woods at the World Bird Sanctuary. An expert naturalist will lead you on your hike-where you may see birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Learn about trees, rocks and who knows what else? Each hike will be a new experience as the seasons change and you encounter different creatures. 9 to 11 a.m. At the World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park.
Admission: $11/adult and $9/children under 12. Reservations required. Space is limited. Call 636-225-4390 x 101.
More information: worldbirdsanctuary.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more.
Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, kids' entertainment, live music and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park.
Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of autumn at the Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest! Kids can participate in all the regular Zoo fun and explore new adventures at Zootoberfest activity stations. Families will enjoy an Oktoberfest-style event with beer and root beer, German-themed cuisine, and live music.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.