As the temperature drops, the fun arises here in St. Louis. With more than 50 fall festivals happening throughout the months of September through October, here is a list of some of the most popular events.
Pirates & Pumpkins
Let’s dive under the sea at St. Louis Aquarium’s 5th annual Pirates & Pumpkins event. This is one of the most unique fall events around. This event includes your own self-guided tour throughout the ship, challenges, and activities. During this tour you will get a glimpse of the beautifully realistic carved and lighted pumpkins representing the aquarium’s distinctive sea life, while along the way getting to know more about the species of fish.
Where: Saint Louis Aquarium Union Station
When: Sept. 13-Oct. 31
Balloon Glow & Race
Watch Saint Louis soar September 27-28 at the Balloon glow festival. With over 50 of the nations hottest balloons in a race, flying around the Saint Louis area. With this fun competitive race, it brings excitement, with memories that will last a lifetime. With all these festivals, not only are they so fun but so culture filled, with history as far as 100 years back.
When: Sept. 20-21
Where: Forest Park
Bloomsdale Fun Pumpkin Patch
Come one, come all to Bloomsdale FUN Pumpkin Patch. Bloomsdale is adored in Saint. Louis for their photo ops, Noah’s Ark, classic Pumpkin house, Pumpkin Patch, Tractor Wagon Ride, Trackless Trail, Play Houses, Hiking Trails, the Twister Swing and so much more. It’s the best patch to pick!
Where: 11803 Carron Rd., Bloomsdale
When: Sept. 28- Oct. 27
Boo At The Zoo
Want some thrill for the whole fam? Boo At The Zoo is here with you at Saint Louis. From diverse and unique animals to bright lights, special food and drink menus, and entertainers and grand decor. Boo At The Zoo is here to present to you the coolest fall event for your family and friends. This is a limited time with opportunities you can only get this time of year!
Where: Saint Louis Zoo
When: Oct. 10-31
Kimmswick Apple Butter Fest
The Kimmswick Apple Butter Fest is the largest celebration held in Kimmswick with over 100,000 visitors yearly, streets filled with culture filled vendors, such as homemade apple butter and more.
When: Oct. 26-27
Where: Windsor Elementary School, Imperial Missouri.