Kids can learn how to grow rice and how it's processed through hands-on demonstrations and arts & crafts activities. Rice farmers from Missouri will be on hand at the Missouri Rice Council's demonstration bed to discuss how they grow rice. There will also be rice samples, a combine demonstration, giveaways, rice coloring, harvest games and more.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center in the GROW exhibit.
More information: slsc.org
Ride the wagons out to the pumpkin patch to search for your great pumpkin, live entertainment, pony rides, a petting farm, funnel cakes, caramel apples and lots of activities for kids.
The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for all ages.
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.
A St. Louis family favorite – the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden – will close for the season on November 1-2, and children are invited to have an adventure exploring all the Garden has to offer before the gates close.
Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kid's Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!