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September 19–the opening of Pirates & Pumpkins at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.
The pirate invasion at the St. Louis Aquarium will continue through November 2. Scroll down for more information.
Clementines Ice Cream adds New Fall Flavors
Scroll down for more information on Clementine’s new Fall flavors.
St. Louis welcomes three camels
Three young Bactrian camels, Opal, Jasper and Sardonyx, became the first camels to live at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in the summer of 2025. (Photo by Jackson Tucker).
The three young Bactrian camels (ages 1 and 2) named after precious gems arrived to WildCare Park this summer and are settling in comfortably to a barn off the Woodland Safari pasture.The new WildCare Park will be located near the Confluence in North County and is expected to open in 2027
Meanwhile, as we wait for the new Zoo property to open, when is the last time you visited the main campus of the St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park? It’s always a good day to go to the Zoo.
For more information on the Zoo: CLICK HERE.
Oktoberfest at Six Flags St. Louis
August 31 to September 22
New to Six Flags St. Louis, this Oktoberfest celebration will pair seasonal craft beer with German-inflected dishes. Enjoy the veritable feast while listening to live music at the Mooseburger Lodge, which will, of course, be decorated for the occasion. Prost!
September 14- Belleville Fall Festival at Bellevue Park
401 Bellevue Park Drive, Belleville, IL 62226
Sept. 12-14- Kirkwood Greentree Festival
| Kirkwood Park — 111 S. Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 |
Now in its 64th year, the Greentree Festival is a free, family-friendly event held under the trees of Kirkwood Park. With live music, artisan crafts, hands-on kids’ activities, delicious food, and a hometown parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This year’s theme—“Carnival of Traditions”
For more information: https://www.kirkwoodmo.org/recreation/greentree-festival
September 13 Belleville Fall Festval 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Belleville Fall Festival features a Craft Fair and Kids Market.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/BellevilleParks/posts/-join-us-for-the-2nd-annual-belleville-fall-festival-craft-fair-kids-market-satu/1213195984183458/
Sept. 13 Deftones at St. Louis Theatre
For information: https://www.saint-louis-theatre.com/shows/enterprise-center/deftones
Sept. 14- Grant’s Farm Fall Festival (ongoing event)
Oktoberfest returns to Grant’s Farm this September, celebrating the attraction’s German heritage. Included with free general admission, the event will feature cold beer served in commemorative steins, alongside traditional German food, live German music, enthusiastic German dancing and access to the farm’s animals.
For more information: https://explorestlouis.com/venue/grants-farm/
Sept. 12-14- Kirkwood Greentree Festival
Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122
Now in its 64th year, the Greentree Festival is a free, family-friendly event held under the trees of Kirkwood Park. With live music, artisan crafts, hands-on kids’ activities, delicious food, and a hometown parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This year’s theme—“Carnival of Traditions”
For more information: https://www.kirkwoodmo.org/recreation/greentree-festival
Now in its 64th year, the Greentree Festival is a free, family-friendly event held under the trees of Kirkwood Park. With live music, artisan crafts, hands-on kids’ activities, delicious food, and a hometown parade, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This year’s theme—“Carnival of Traditions”
For more information: https://www.kirkwoodmo.org/recreation/greentree-festival
Sept. 20- Affton -Lemay Days Parade
Affton-Lemay Community Parade on Saturday, September 20, with afterparty at 9 Mile Garden. volunteers, and interested participants are welcome. For more information: https://www.afftonlemaychamber.com/affton-lemay-community-parade.html
Sept. 19-21-Arnold Days
Festivities will begin Friday Sept. 19 evening, continuing through the weekend. Times are Friday 5-10:30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10:30 pm, and Sunday 12-8 pm. The City of Arnold is encouraging participation as vendors or parade float participants.
Sept. 20- Monster Jam
3 p.m. Pit Party open from 10:30 PM – 1:30 PM (Event Ticket & Pit Party Pass required for entry)
The Dome at America’s Center – 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101
Gravity-defying action, down-to-earth prices! Tickets and Pit Party Passes are now available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.
*Ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply.
Sept. 19-21-Arnold Days
Festivities will begin Friday Sept. 19 evening, continuing through the weekend. Times are Friday 5-10:30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10:30 pm, and Sunday 12-8 pm. The City of Arnold is encouraging participation as vendors or parade float participants.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/660759876975952/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment
Sept. 27, Godfrey Fall Corn Festival 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
1401 Stamper Ln. Godfrey, Illinois 62035
A full day of fun at the park which includes music, inflatables, arts & crafts, face painting, balloon art, games, vendors and more! The Great Godfrey Maze and all of its attractions will be open for business along with additional family-friendly events and activities.
*All ages welcome. For more information, call (618) 466-1483.
For more information: https://www.riversandroutes.com/events/godfrey-fall-corn-festival-2025/
Sept. 27- Macklind Days
From Slyman Brothers:
OCTOBER
October 25-26, 2025 Kimswick Apple Butter Festival
From 10am – 5pm both days
For more information: https://www.gokimmswick.com/events/apple-butter-festival/
October 31, 7 p.m. Alton Halloween Parade
Downtown Alton, IL – Ghouls and goblins will return to Alton in this annual parade. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, plans to make a spooky appearance in hopes to scare you into partaking in good water safety practices.
For more information: https://www.mtrf.org/mtrf-upcoming-events/
Pirates and Pumpkins at St. Louis Aquarium
Aaargh! Internatioal Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19 marks the opening of Pirates & Pumpkins at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. The pirate invasion will continue through November 2.
Pirates & Pumpkins includes special trick-or-treat activities on Fridays and Saturdays in October and November 1-2.
During this special event, the Aquarium is decorated with pirate-themed scenes, including a ghost ship with smoking, booming cannons. On the exciting trail through the Aquarium, guests can take a self-guided tour in the highly themed wonderland of treasure caves and grottos.
Social media fans will love the Instagram-worthy photo opportunities throughout the transformed Aquarium during their fall journey.
Patches of realistically carved and lighted pumpkins representing the Aquarium’s sea life will greet visitors as they explore the attraction. One of the highlights is a pumpkin shark scene complete with a boat for family pictures and scary selfies. Little pirates also can stand inside a Megalodon shark jaw replica added tp the Shark Canyon habitat.
Guests make their way through the marine habitats and hands-on, hands-wet animal adventures at the Aquarium, learning amazing animal facts and enjoying pun-filled pirate jokes. Along the way little buccaneers can learn to talk like a pirate and can create their own pirate names and a fancy pirate crown of their own..
Treasure seekers will explore elaborate pirate scenes and kids can fire the pirate ship’s fearsome cannons. At the end of the quest, only the bravest adventurers can sit at the Pirate King’s Throne for a triumphant picture. Complete the fun challenges in the Pirate Activity Book to get a pumpkin carving stencil to try at home.
Pirate-costumed scuba divers will carve pumpkins underwater inside the Aquarium’s Shark Canyon habitatat 1:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, October.4 through November 2.
“Pirates & Pumpkins” is included with admission to the Aquarium. Tickets are available online at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Prices vary.
TRICK OR TREAT N IGHTS IN OCTOBER
After the Aquarium closes, a special after-hours event with Pirates & Pumpkins will turn the venue into a trick or treat pARRR-ty on Friday and Saturday, October 17th, 18th, 24thand 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. (last admission at 6:15 pm.). Kids can gather candy treats from the pirates they encounter along the way. Kids will also have the chance to walk the plank-o, dig for buried treasure and help the pirates learn what makes a ship float! Kids who complete their journey will join the pirate crew by taking a special ocean oath and leave with a share of the candy loot. Admission to this special event is $30 for adults and $25 for kids 3-12 years of age. Children 2 and under are free. Member admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids 3-12 years of age.
MORE AMAZING ACTIVITIES
Pumpkin Carving Demonstrations
Friday, 9/19 through Sunday, 9/21 from 9 am-5 pm
Get ready to be amazed. Over three exciting days, watch the fin-credible artists from Maniac Pumpkin Carvers transform ordinary pumpkins into jaw-dropping works of art. Guests can observe the carving process up close and chat with the artists to learn tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes secrets. Don’t miss this spook-tacular display of skill and creativity – perfect for pumpkin lovers of all ages.
Missouri’s Mighty Pumpkins
Saturday, 9/27 through Tuesday, 9/30
Prepare to be wowed by the giants of the garden. Celebrate with the Aquarium as we showcase this year’s Missouri State Fair largest pumpkin winners—and get an up-close look at a truly astonishing pumpkin. Learn the secrets behind growing award-winning giant pumpkins from the experts, and meet the passionate gardeners of the Missouri Master Gardener Association. Discover tips, tricks, and the dedication it takes to grow these incredible harvest heroes.
SPOOKY STAYCATIONS
Make it a spooky family escape by staying at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton. Room reservations and packages are available at:
https://www.
ABOUT ST. LOUIS UNION STATION
The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is open daily at 9 a.m. Advance all-day tickets are available at www.stlouisaquarium.com. Follow the Aquarium on social media @aquariumstl. The Aquarium is located at 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63103.
In addition to the Aquarium, St. Louis Union Station — built in 1894 and once the largest and busiest train terminal in the nation — offers attractions, restaurants and the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.
Visitors can enjoy the newly added carnical rides in the St. Louis Wheel Park — the Wave Swimger, the Loco Motion spinning roller coaster and –in keeping with the pirate theme — Flying Louie, a pirate ship ride. Also in the Wheel Park. guests can ride the 200-foot-tall St. Louis Wheel for views high over the skyline. The Wheel rolls along with the St. Louis Carousel every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Next to the Carousel, St. Louis Mini Golf presents 18 holes of fun under the historic train shed. The Mirror Maze takes guests on a funhouse romp back to the days of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, and Selfie Express is a train-themed interactive photo illusion experience. The St. Louis Ropes Course is an adventure with obstacles and zip lines poised high over th Aquarium lobby. Combination tickets for the attractions are available at www.stlouisaquarium.com.
Clementines Ice Cream
Legend has it that something mysterious has been lurking around Clementine’s Ice Cream…and it’s launching today! The new Cryptids Collection has been unveiled and is in stores now.
Cryptids are the creatures of folklore: elusive, unproven, and lurking just beyond the edge of belief. Inspired by legends from forests, lakes, and skies, this limited-edition collection brings each cryptid mystery to life through bold and unexpected flavors. Each scoop is a tribute to the unknown, crafted to tempt, haunt, and maybe even leave a footprint behind.
Beginning today, guests can visit any of the nine area locations to try the new flavors:
Nessie – From the depths of the loch comes a white espresso ice cream made with Plaid Coffee Roasters’ Nessie blend, streaked with salted caramel. Smooth, shadowy, and not to be trusted.
Jersey Devil – From the shadows of the Pine Barrens comes a spicy barbecue ice cream peppered with Old Vienna Red Hot Riplets seasoning and a dash of caramelized hot honey. It’s eerie, addictive, and not for the faint of tongue.
Bigfoot – From deep in the forest comes a shadowy blend of chocolate and coconut, laced with smoke and studded with roasted almonds and marshmallows. Sweet, elusive, and wilder than it looks. (Vegan)
Mothman – Born from the fog of Point Pleasant, this bitter black cocoa ice cream tangles with glowing streaks of raspberry jam. Bold, watchful, and known to linger just over your shoulder.
In addition to the new Cryptids Collection launching today, guests will also find comforting fall flavors on the rail, including Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake and Campfire Grahams. Mark your calendar for September 30th for the return of fan-favorite flavor Monster Mash that is a candy lover’s dream, and the debut of Geldimar the first-ever ice cream flavor created via fan voting.
Guests are invited to visit any of the nine ice cream shops located at 1637 S. 18th Street in historic Lafayette Square, 730 DeMun in Clayton, 4715 Macklind in the Southampton neighborhood, 140 W. Argonne Drive in Kirkwood, 13426 Clayton Road in Town & Country, The Meadows Shopping Center in Lake St. Louis, 308 N. Euclid in the Central West End, Trace on the Parkway in Edwardsville, IL and inside the Chicken n Pickle in St. Charles, MO. A Kansas City parlor is set to open later this month.
As Missouri’s only micro-creamery, all of the dairy used in Clementine’s creations is from local, grass-fed, pasture-raised, hormone and RBST-free cows. Clementine’s combines their all-natural proprietary dairy base with the finest handpicked ingredients to churn up a decadent 16-18% butterfat ice cream. Visit Clementine’s for more information or to order pints online via Goldbelly. Follow Clementine’s on Facebook and Instagram for the latest scoop!
NOVEMBER
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Highlights of the 2025 Expo + Summit include:
Gear Galore – Browse and test the latest equipment from local and national outdoor brands, including high-performance apparel, tents, tools, and tech.
Basecamp Presentations – Hear from community experts in seminars on topics ranging from backcountry trekking to land stewardship to accessibility and equity in the outdoors.
Hands-On Activities – Take part in thrilling attractions such as mountain biking, rock climbing, fly-fishing demos, and more.
Community Connections – Meet fellow adventurers, join clubs and initiatives, sign up for events and races, and swap stories with others who live for trailheads and treetops.
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The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit is designed for everyone — from families seeking new ways to enjoy the outdoors to professionals building networks in the outdoor industry to environmental advocates eager to support sustainable practices. Plus, with local food and beverages, live entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to connect, the weekend is guaranteed to be as fun as it is informative.
More information: www.gatewayoutdoorexpo.com
