It's time for fall family fun in South St Louis County and we can hardly wait! We are lucky to have so many fall festivals in South County where families have been making fall memories for years. From food trucks to pumpkin picking to hayrides... Macaroni KID South St Louis County has all the details for you and your family to make the most of autumn in St Louis.
Eureka Scarecrow Festival
When: October 1st -31st
Where: Scarecrows in various locations throughout Eureka. Specific Scarecrow locations available online
Details: During the month of October, you’ll see some new faces around Eureka. As part of the Scarecrow Festival, artfully designed scarecrows will strike regal poses in front of local businesses, schools, churches and homes. While you’re in town, embark on The Great Scarecrow Hunt for a chance to win cash prizes.
More information: https://www.eurekascarecrowfestival.com/
When: October 6th
Where: Affton Community Center
Details: Join us for our fall, Halloween event! Activities include pumpkin painting, temporary tattoos, scavenger hunts, and more! Costumes are encouraged.
More information: https://mo-stlouiscounty.civicrec.com/MO/st-louis-county-mo/catalog/index/6e9306ca890bc9d3dac638f29c1fe57d?filter=c2VhcmNoPWZhbGxvd2Vlbg==
Best Of Missouri Market
When: October 6th, 7th & 8th
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden
Details: Shop more than 120 of the region's best vendors of handcrafted items, locally produced food, and much more at this beloved fall festival. The Best of Missouri Market features food, crafts, native plants, herbs, beer, wine, craft spirits, custom jewelry, and more. The popular Best of Missouri Market Kids' Corner returns with face painting, a petting zoo, pot-a-plant activities, crafts, and a pumpkin patch with sustainable pumpkin decorating, and circus performers.
More information: Full list of activities and schedule as well as tickets available online at https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/events-classes/signature-events/best-of-missouri-market
When: school groups & reservations during the weekend, open to the public during the week all through October
Where: Stuckmeyer's Farm
Details: Head to Stuckmeyer's for farm fun this october. You pick 'em pumpkins along with alreaduy picked produce, farm Animals on display, Hayrides, Pony Rides, Fort Spooky, Corn Maze, Inflatable Farm Train, Inflatable Slide, Inflatable Haunted House and so much more fall fun…
More information: https://stuckmeyers.com/halloween/
Ecktoberfest
When: Saturdays & Sundays in October
Where: Eckert Farms, Bellville IL
Details: Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities, German Music, and much more make this a pickin’ good time for everyone! Whether feeding a goat, exploring the farm, or sippin’ some hard cider, you and your family and friends will enjoy all the fun that our farms offer. Enjoy carnival rides, pony and camel rides, and animals for petting in our Fun Corral from 10 am – 5 pm. Delicious treats such as Apple Cider Donuts, Kettle Corn, Caramel Apples, and more are sure to tempt your taste buds.
More information: https://eckerts.com/event/ecktoberfest-2/2023-09-30/
When: October 7th
Where: Hudson Elementary School
Details: Food trucks, petting farm, inflatables and more. Come celebrate fall with the community of Rock Hill.
More information: https://www.rockhillmo.net/parks-recreation-department/pages/fall-festival
When: October 8th to 30th on Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Grant's Farm
Details: A visit to Grant’s Farm begins with a tram ride through our Deer Park, where you can see a variety of
our bovine and other four-legged friends. Then, you’ll be dropped off at the Tier Garten where you
can enjoy the petting zoo area – featuring our famous baby goat bottle-feeding – carousel rides, food
and vending in the Bauernhof Courtyard, and of course, free beer tasting.
More information: https://grantsfarm.com/your-visit/#calendar
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We will continue to update our Macaroni KID South St Louis County Fall Fun Guide with events as they are posted, so check back often!
