One of the biggest Fall Festivals in the St. Louis area is in Florissant. The Florissant Fall Festival features a chili cookoff, lots of activities for kids, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, live music, shopping from local vendors, a car show, fire department displays, a flea market and lots more.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 in historic old town Florissant. Admission is free.
More information: florissantoldtown.com
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
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.
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Bring your little ones, 0-18 months, to Baby Bookworms Storytime to enjoy songs, stories and more.
Dress your littles to get messy for Dinosaur Sensory Play. This dinosaur-themed play session is for ages 6-24 months.