West County
Acorn to Oak Tree
It's amazing that one tiny acorn can grow into an enomous oak tree. Little ones, ages 3 to 6, will investigate the life of an oak tree and its importance in the forest then go on a hike to search for oak trees and acorns.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free, but reservations are required.
At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500 for reservations.
Movie at the Ballwin Golf Course: Star Wars
Bring your family, a blanket, and some snacks to the Ballwin Golf Course for a free showing of Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Watch Luke Skywalker as he trains with Yoda all while avoiding being captured by Darth Vader. The movie is free.
At Ballwin Golf Course. 8:30 p.m.
More information: ballwin.mo.us
Hold the Line for Flamion
Enjoy live music, lots of kids' activities, food and drink vendors, raffles, a silent auction and lots more.
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Race at Des Peres Park
Celebrate Fall at this free community festival that features a little bit of everything for all ages. Enjoy hayrides, balloon animals, pumpkin races, a pet costume contest, live bluegrass music and a family movie under the stars.
Trike Riot
Enjoy one of the fastest and craziest events on three wheels at Trike Riot, a benefit for the American Cancer Society.
The family friendly part of this event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an assembly and trike ride. Bring your own trike or register with a new Razor DXT Drift Trike that you get to keep. Bike decorations, costumes and dress up is welcome. Helmets are required for kids 12 and under. Pricing begins at $20.
More information: chesterfield.mo.us
Happy Birthday Daniel Boone
Celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Daniel Boone library with a special story time and live music from the 1920s.
At 10 a.m., kids ages 2 - 6 can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to wish the library a happy 50th birthday during a special early literacy story time.
At 2 p.m., enjoy live music from the 1920s performed by the duo Harmony. For all ages.
Both event are free. At the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.
More information: slcl.org
Firefly Night at Rockwoods Reservation
Come hand out with the fireflies and experience a natural light show at Firefly Night! Reservations are required.
