I love October for many reasons. But besides the obvious ones, weather, fall colors and foods, it's the fun family friendly activities that are everywhere that really excite me! I was perusing my normal family friendly sites and I came across a few that got me tickled. Let me share, shall I...
St. Louis Art Museum's Family Sundays
This month the art museum is celebrating impressionism, focusing on Monet's Water Lilies. They will have kid friendly art activities using several different mediums and techniques inspired by the museum's collection. It if free to all, always a plus! Tours leave at 2:30.
Jumpin' Pumpkin Jamboree
Eckert's Family Fun Farm in Millstadt, Il, is having their annual wagon ride to pumpkin picking. Tons of activities including petting zoo, jumping pillows, pumpkin launcher, live music and entertainment, crafts, and festival foods. Open all Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10 per person but under two is free. Also, Eckert's will periodically put coupons on it's site so check back before your trip!
Fall Family Hayrides
Hour long hayrides at Jefferson Barracks Park. Roasting marshmallows over outdoor fire pits, hot chocolate and enjoying live bluegrass music. Rides are available on the hour between 6-8 p.m. on October 14th and 15th. $10 per person.
"Bootterflies" Halloween Party
A nonspooky family Halloween event day at Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Faust County Park. Crafts, games, game prizes and goody bag. 11 am -2 pm on October 22nd and 23rd with paid general admission. I always print out the buy on get one free coupon on Drury Inn's site.
Not-So-Haunted House at the Magic House
Get your kiddos dressed up in their costumes to mingle with some timeless fairytale characters. Cinderella, Prince Charming, Snow white, Willy Wonka, Tom Sawyer, Madeline, Alice and many more. Every little one will receive a trick-or-treat bag and an autograph book for characters as they trick-or-treat through the Magic House. 9:30 am to 9 pm on Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29, and 11 am to 5:30 pm on Oct. 23 and 30. Normal Museum Admission.
Fall Festival of Local Flavor
A celebration of everything fall in downtown Kirkwood. Local art show and live music from 10 am -5 pm. Kids crafts from 11 am - 2 pm. And of course the awesome Farmer's Market and Pumpkin Patch will be open as well! Tons of things to do with the kiddos. Play fort, corn pit, swings, tractor trikes and much more! I will definitely be attending this one!
Downtown Kirkwood's Halloween Walk
Thursday, October 27th from 5-7. Come dressed in your Halloween duds and enjoy trick-or-treating at the local businesses. We attended last year and had a blast. Can't wait to do it again this year!
Stuckmeyer's Halloween Farm Fun Days
Open Saturdays and Sundays throughout October from 9 am - 5 pm. FREE ADMISSION! This is where we usually go and I have always had a great time. Fort Spooky, Hayrides, inflatables, animals, live music and lots of yummy fall treats. Great farmers market and excellent pumpkin picking.
Oh, how I wish I had the time and resources to attend all of them! If you do get to go to one that I have listed or another fun opportunity I missed, please share your experience!
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