Celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" by being a pirate! Come to Creve Coeur Park and follow the pirate clues (GPS coordinates around the park, which will lead you to the final "treasure" hidden in the beach. "X" marks the spot, then use your hands or bring a plastic shovel and dig to unearth the treasure. You'll need a GPS or smartphone with GPS capability. Reservations are required. Cost is $8 per person. Sponsored by St. Louis County Parks.
September 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.
More information: stlouisco.com or call 314-615-8822.
The Saint Louis Art Fair is a free, three-day celebration of the visual and performing arts that includes a Creative Castle for kids on Saturday and Sunday.
The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 18 - 20 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.
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 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.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.