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In honor of the fun-loving North American River Otter, the Saint Louis Zoo is hosting Ottertoberfest, featuring traditional German biergartens, live music, kids activities and more.

Art, science and play go hand-in-hand in this exploration of building with all kinds of blocks.

Kids of all ages are welcome to Storytime with Miss Jonesey. These free storytimes are held on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Kids' Room at Left Bank Books in the Central West End.

There is lots of ghoulish fun for all ages on hayrides through Eckert's haunted orchards.

Welcome fall at Eckert Farms with an all-level yoga class for mom and corresponding kids class for ages 3-10.

Take your passion for nature to new heights and explore majestic trees like never before! In this two-hour experience at Shaw Nature Reserve, a certified tree-climbing instructor will teach you to ascend on your own into a tree canopy. The course is designed for the first-time climber and for families with children age 8 and up.

Local trainers and future Pokemon Masters are invited to Vistory Road with the Loop Pokemon League.

Meet other Pokemon Go players and catch 'em all at the Zoo.

Meet Marshall, the dog that inspired a book and a film about his life, at the Museum of the Dog.

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.

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. 

This afternoon event features food, drinks, live music and lots of kids' activities. Festival goers can enjoy all the fun of the farm, too, because the festival is held at Rombach Farm in Chesterfield.

Mothers and daughter are invited to this very special fashion event, featuring the pre-fall Milly collection, to benefit COCA St. Louis.

Preschool and early elementary age children are invited to experience their favorite classic kids' stories in an interactive new way, complete with performances by STAGES artists at this free storytime.

The Taste of Trucktober is a celebration of food on wheels! Enjoy fare from some of the area's most popular food trucks, along with live music, games and karaoke.

Learn about American Indian customs, beliefs, dress, crafts and arts at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.

Share the day with Native American artists, craftspeople, demonstrators and performers. 

10 am. to 5 p.m. Free.

More information: cahokiamounds.org