Family events in Wildwood, MO

St. Charles County Park Rangers lead a memorable guided hike through Klondike Park, sharing the area’s history, highlighting native plants and wildlife, and offering engaging nature facts along the way. Plan for roughly an hour on the trail on an easy to moderate route that stays under two miles. Expect a mix of paved paths and natural surface trails. Meet at the Klondike Meeting Facility at the front of the park. Advance registration is required.

Spend a day surrounded by dolls and the people who love them. Explore a wide selection of artist-made, vintage, and antique dolls, plus accessories from a range of friendly dealers. Connect with other enthusiasts and learn more about the hobby of doll collecting. Tickets are available at the door. Lunch and beverages will be offered onsite. Free parking is plentiful, and the venue is accessible. Presented by a UFDC-affiliated club, the event also includes a raffle with chances to win dolls and more.

Held at the American-Czech Center in St. Louis, MO, this show is organized by St. Louis Comics Book Shows, Spector Club. Admission is $3, with a $6 early bird option, and children under 12 are admitted free.

Young entrepreneurs take the spotlight at a kid-run vendor fair featuring handmade crafts, artwork, treats, and other unique creations made and sold by local kids. Browse and shop while encouraging their creativity, confidence, and budding business skills in a warm, community-focused setting. Families can discover talented young vendors in a friendly, family-oriented marketplace. Children interested in selling can participate for a $10 vendor fee by contacting Kim at 636.699.8163 or contactcitrineevents@gmail.com. Kids are welcome to wear Halloween costumes if they would like.

Participants gather at the KC Hall parking lot to assemble and visit, then take a short cruise out along kk to a curve where a Route 66 sign is mounted on a pole. Someone will be there to photograph cars as they pass the sign. After the drive, plans include eating at KC chicken and spending time by the cars to visit. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and snacks. If it rains, the event will be canceled and rescheduled for the same time and place.

Hosted at Purina Farms in collaboration with the American Bouvier des Flandres Club, the 2026 National Specialty honors the memory of longtime GSCA member Enid Lagree. The program features the National Specialty along with Midwestern and Western regional specialties, Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, Junior Showmanship, Obedience, Rally, Agility, FastCAT, Scent Work, Carting, and CGC evaluations. Additional highlights include competition for Best Bred By, a Parade of Title Holders, and a Top 10 Competition presented on one of the evenings. Educational seminars, the Annual Awards Banquet, the general meeting, and other hospitality activities round out the gathering. Breeder and GSCA club member Janine Starink will judge the national, with judges for other events to be announced. Onofrio will serve as show superintendent for conformation, obedience, and rally. Key days include the Western Regional on Thursday, the Midwestern Regional on Friday, and the National with the Awards Banquet on Saturday. Further updates on the schedule, judging panel, host hotel, merchandise, and opportunities for donations and sponsorships will be shared.

Experience Homestead Days at Fort Zumwalt Park with a guided look inside the Heald Home and Jacob Zumwalt’s Fort. Docents lead visitors through early Missouri life, sharing how families worked, lived, and prepared for the seasons while interactive demonstrations make the 1800s feel close at hand. This edition spotlights fall traditions and the harvest season. After the tour, guests can choose to carve or paint a pumpkin as a hands-on way to celebrate the time of year. Admission includes the guided tour and the themed, family-friendly activities.

Ambassador Sunday offers close-up encounters with ambassador animals at Show Me Reptile Shop. Visitors can ask questions, learn about a variety of remarkable species, and spend relaxed time with the animals. The experience welcomes devoted reptile fans as well as those who are simply curious, creating a friendly, low-pressure way to connect with the animals and the team.

A playful nod to the classic diner, this experience puts a fresh twist on comfort food. Participants build mini cheeseburger sliders on warm brioche, load up cheesy fries finished with scratch-made chipotle aioli, and blend TBK's over-the-top milkshakes crowned with hand whipped cream.

Concerts for Kids: Howl at Powell offers a playful, spooky themed music experience for families. Enjoy lighthearted melodies, eerie tunes, and a few unexpected moments along the way. Costumes are welcome to add to the fun.

A dedicated play period created for children age 2 and under offers a comfortable space to explore and connect with little ones their size. The playroom remains open later in the day, and you may stay as long as you like, keeping in mind that older children will be admitted afterward. A visit punch pass or a monthly play pass may be used. Online registration adds your name to the list to reserve a spot at no cost. Registering is optional, but space is limited, and walk-ins are accommodated until capacity is reached.

Families can stop by Syberg's in Chesterfield Valley for complimentary balloon creations from Silly Jilly. Along with the balloons, she often adds a few playful gags or a quick magic trick. The restaurant also promotes a kids-eat-free offer with these conditions: for each person who spends at least $12.99, up to two children ages eight and under may order free from the kids menu. This offer is for dine-in only and cannot be combined with other specials or discounts.

A special Halloween edition of William Lemp’s scavenger hunt turns the Lemp Mansion into an immersive challenge. The experience opens with an introduction to the mansion’s history and the Lemp family. Using entries from William Lemp’s diary as a guide, participants hunt for specific items, complete assigned tasks, and take photos throughout dimly lit hallways. The game covers multiple floors, so expect stairs. Individuals can compete on their own or form teams of up to four. The outcome hinges on accuracy and pace. First place receives an overnight stay, and commemorative items go to the second and third place teams that finish with the highest counts of correctly found items and completed tasks.

Enjoy a family-friendly story time at the Stephen & Peter Sachs Museum featuring two picture book read-alouds. Rachel Beilsmith and Jennifer Smith-Simms share The Tiny Traveler: Japan by Misty Kenison and The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano. The program is open to all ages, requires no registration, and is included with Garden admission. Visitors may also spend time with The Literary Garden: The Cultivation of Plants and Gardens in Narratives in the museum's historic building.

Enjoy a monthly bingo gathering at Kennedy Recreation Complex. All supplies are provided, so participants do not need to bring anything. Advance registration is required and can be completed by phone at 314-615-5572. For questions, call 314-615-5572.

Take part in a collaborative painting experience for all ages. Everyone begins with the same prompt, then paintings rotate every five minutes so you can add your own touches while new prompts introduce fresh twists. Children must be accompanied by an adult. When your canvas comes back to you, it will reflect contributions from the whole group, resulting in a unique piece shaped by many creative hands.

Celebrate the fall season at Norman Myers Park with the final Concert in the Park of the year, featuring live music by the Twist of Fate Band. This family friendly gathering offers free admission for everyone. Attendees may bring lawn chairs, cozy blankets, and their own snacks and beverages. For safety, glass containers are not allowed. If rain is expected, check the organizers’ website or social media for updates. For questions or additional details, reach out to the event organizers.

This relaxed Pokémon Trading Card Game event features the Unlimited format with a focus on fun. Players of all experience levels are welcome, older cards are allowed, and younger participants are welcome. The entry cost is $7. Prize support follows a 4,2,1,1 payout, with a 3-0 finish earning 4 packs, 2-1 earning 2 packs, and either 1-2 or 0-3 earning 1 pack.

Enjoy the final Concert in the Park at Norman Myers Park with free, family-friendly entertainment and live music from Twist of Fate Band. Expect a lively atmosphere suited for dancing and singing along as the season is celebrated with upbeat tunes and a welcoming community vibe.

This Dementia Series session shares practical strategies and approaches for working with family members experiencing memory changes and cognitive decline. It acknowledges the challenges of caregiving and offers hopeful guidance to support loved ones and navigate everyday situations.

Now in its tenth year, this trunk-or-treat from the Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce brings costumed fun to B&B Theatres Wentzville 12. This free, walk-through celebration welcomes all ages and centers on a Hollywood theme, with trunks transformed by superheroes, classic characters, iconic movie villains, and beloved film favorites. Expect plenty of treats, light frights, and creative displays that make the magic of the movies feel close at hand. The event is presented in partnership with B&B Theatres. Businesses and organizations can take part through trunk spaces or sponsorships while availability lasts.

Heritage Consulting presents the sixth annual Wave of Light, a memorial luminary walk held along the creekside walkway across from the Boat House, visible from the road. Created in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and in solidarity with the global Wave of Light, it offers a shared time to pause and remember babies gone too soon. Luminaries will illuminate the path and there will be a space for parents, families, friends, and members of the bereavement community to gather for photos and spend as much time as needed. The program includes a few readings and a moment to speak the names of the children being remembered. Those who wish to share remarks are asked to arrange this in advance with the organizers. Attending the walk is free for all. A family luminary personalized with a baby’s name or names is available for $25 per family. Participants are welcome to bring meaningful items such as weighted bears, urns, teddies, memory boxes, photos, or other keepsakes to include in family photos, and these will be treated with care and respect. This gathering is open to all families in the Saint Louis metro area who have experienced miscarriage, embryo loss, stillbirth, SIDS, or any loss related to pregnancy and infancy.

Branded Bonanza Missouri brings adopted BLM horses and burros together for a supportive, novice friendly competition at The National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, MO. Adult and youth participants can choose in-hand or riding divisions that match their comfort level, with a welcoming culture that encourages growth in horsemanship and community. An open show follows the main competition. To enter, prospective competitors first adopt or purchase an eligible horse or burro from an approved source, including a BLM adoption event, a BLM holding facility, or the Forever Branded Adoption Center, then complete the event registration and upload adoption or sale paperwork for verification. If someone other than the competitor is the named adopter, that person must be present at pick up to complete required documents. For riding divisions, horses must be over 3 years old. For in-hand horse divisions, horses must be at least 1 year old. For burro divisions, burros must be at least 1 year old. Animals of any color are eligible. Every competitor who returns to compete receives $500. Awards include cash to the Top 10 in each division, neck ribbons for the Top 10, a champion buckle, and a reserve award. Individual classes offer ribbons for the Top 10 along with champion and reserve buckles, and specialty awards are also available. A digital catalog of available horses and burros will be provided ahead of the event. After the competition, it is entirely up to each competitor whether to offer their animal for reassignment. Donations and sponsorships support this event. Forever Branded is a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions are tax deductible, and supporters may direct their gifts to specific needs such as awards or operating costs. A Missouri Facebook group offers a place to share training updates and follow along with competitors.

At Jefferson County Fairgrounds, this WWII-themed weekend features battle reenactments and period camp setups that highlight gear, routines, and daily life from the era. Admission is free, offering a welcoming way to learn more about World War II through living history presentations. Reenactors can look for an updated registration link, which will be posted soon.

Set along Route 66 at Liberty Field in Pacific, Missouri, this two day harvest festival features live performances, flavorful fare from food trucks, and a marketplace of local artisans and businesses. Kids can explore a dedicated zone, visitors can pick pumpkins from the patch, and guests of all ages can take part in fall themed activities. Costumes are welcome for contests that celebrate the season. Presented in partnership with the City of Pacific Tourism. Special thanks to Presley's Glass, the Great Pumpkin Event Sponsor.

Once Worn marks its first anniversary with a festive celebration featuring trunk-or-treat fun and storewide specials. Expect decorated trunks filled with candy, playful games for kids, and cider with sweet treats outdoors. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated trunks. Those interested in setting up a trunk and handing out candy will be able to sign up, with additional signup details to come. The celebration takes place at Once Worn in Union, MO.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Arnold Park gathers participants for a community walk to help spread awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. The focus is on coming together in one place to highlight the cause.

This open stock horse show features a broad mix of classes across western, hunt seat, and ranch disciplines. Divisions are available for beginners, youth, and adults, including several walk trot options. The atmosphere is welcoming and family friendly, with a focus on encouragement and support. Vendor inquiries can be sent to info@necstl.com.

At Faust Park, the 2026 St. Louis Walk for Apraxia brings the community together to celebrate Apraxia Stars and raise awareness of childhood apraxia of speech while supporting the programs of Apraxia Kids. Parents, family members, and professionals gather to fundraise, connect, and create a space where every child and their supporters feel understood. Registration is free. Individuals who register can work toward fundraising incentive prizes, including this year’s Walk T-shirt, and registered walkers who raise $50 earn the official 2026 Walk for Apraxia shirt. All registered Apraxia Stars receive a free shirt and medal, and each Apraxia Star attending is recognized individually with a shirt, medal, and certificate. Money raised through the event benefits Apraxia Kids and its mission to strengthen the support systems around children with apraxia of speech by educating families and professionals, fostering community engagement and outreach, and investing in advocacy and research. Recognized as the largest apraxia awareness event in the country, the Walk focuses on creating a safe, fun, and memorable experience for teams and supporters. More event information will be shared.

Young riders take center stage at a mountain bike race created just for kids at Meramec Levee Recreational Park in Valley Park, MO. Registration is open, and the event features raffles and games alongside age-based racing. Options include a balance bike and small wheels course for ages 2 to 7 and a half-lap partner ride for ages 6 to 7, plus one full lap with small group starts 30 seconds apart for ages 7 to 10. Older participants can tackle two laps with a semi mass start for ages 9 to 12, three laps with a mass start for ages 11 to 13 and 14 to 16, and five laps with a mass start for ages 13 to 15 and 16 to 18. Awards reach five podium places in every boys and girls category. A special Cops and Robbers race adds extra excitement as local police get three laps to catch team riders and send them to jail.

Revved Up Wishes presents a family friendly Halloween celebration that brings thrilling automobiles together with real life reptiles and other curious creatures. Attendees can browse exotic, classic, and enthusiast vehicles and meet snakes, spiders, and more with The Reptile Room and special guests. The program features a car show, trunk or treat, a costume contest, interactive reptile and creature encounters, appearances by Ghostbusters of Southern Illinois, superhero meet and greets, themed Jeeps, food and coffee trucks, festive photo opportunities, and creative activities and crafts for all ages. Kids in costume and decorated trunks are welcome, and car registration is open to all makes and models.

Spend a day immersed in fossils, prehistoric life, and the story of deep time at the Saint Louis Science Center. The event centers on discovery and learning and is well suited for families and curious minds.

Neighbors and volunteers come together for a hands on placemaking blitz that turns a long vacant lot into a welcoming community space. Activities include building and prepping garden beds, planting new greenery, and tending to fresh plantings. Tools and materials are provided, and no prior gardening experience is required. A light breakfast is planned before the work begins. The day is designed to be family friendly so adults and kids can participate side by side. The Granville Community Garden is supported through the Vacancy to Vibrancy Small Grants Program, a collaboration of the STL Vacancy Collaborative and Pocketparks, with funding from the Missouri Department of Conservation and trees supplied by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri.

St. Ferdinand Church hosts a hands on Build Your Own bag and purse charm experience where attendees can design and personalize pieces on the spot to match their style. The event features special offers and party booking deals. Private Build Your Own gatherings can be scheduled for a home, office, or other venue, with host perks and free rewards available. Visit the table during the event to ask questions and arrange a date.

Local author Nicki Jacobsmeyer presents a morning of spooky stories for middle grade readers, sharing from her books The Ghostly Tales of Maine's Haunted Lighthouses and The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles.

The Share Walk brings together families who have experienced the loss of a baby, offering a compassionate space for remembrance, connection, and healing. Each step honors and celebrates the lives of little ones gone too soon, with options to participate in person or virtually. Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, a national nonprofit that provides grief care following miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss, centers the day on honoring these children and their enduring impact on their families and communities. The program features a remembrance ceremony with the reading of names and a dove release. Before the ceremony, families can gather over coffee and food trucks, spend time with Comfort Dogs, write messages at Notes of Hope, and visit a Memorial Wall to see their baby’s name. Siblings can enjoy face painting and create keepsakes at the Creation Station craft tent. After the ceremony, the day continues with a community walk. Registration includes a commemorative T-shirt featuring the Share Walk logo by local artist Rachel Swain on the front and the babies’ names on the back, with indigo blue shirts for bereaved parents and white for supporters.

Spend the day at the Maryland Heights Family Fair in Vago Park, where all ages can enjoy fun activities and browse local shopping. Connected with the Maryland Heights Summer Concert Series, this community gathering offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and opportunities to enjoy time together.

Wolf Fest at the Endangered Wolf Center brings people together to support wolf conservation and education. The event features live music by Ted, Jay and Matt, performing pop, rock and popular favorites. Attendees can explore what the festival offers while contributing to a mission focused on protecting wolves and sharing knowledge about them.

Neustaedter’s Fine Jewelers once again welcomes Needy Paws Rescue for a returning pet adoption event. Meet dogs hoping to find new homes, shop, and take part in raffle basket drawings during this friendly community gathering. The partnership returns for another year, offering more chances to connect rescue pups with families.

This adoption event at Orlando’s Produce features adoptable dogs and rescue merchandise that helps support saving more dogs. It offers a chance to meet potential companions while contributing to the efforts of Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue.

The 3rd Annual Trick-or-Treat Trail returns with costumes encouraged. Children can trick or treat indoors along a trail of local businesses and collect candy. Balloon artist Lucas Montaigne will be offering balloon twisting. Food will be available for purchase from Savy's, The Cosmic Donut Company, and Sip Chicks. There is also an option to sign up to set up a table to hand out candy.

This annual vendor show at the Fox Service Center features 50 to 70 vendors along with food trucks, celebrity guests, cosplay, and more. Entry costs $5, and children 12 and under are admitted free.

This event features organized Pokemon play in a three round format. A pack is awarded for each win.

Light The Night in St Louis brings neighbors, businesses, community groups, families, friends, and sponsors together to celebrate, honor, and remember those affected by blood cancer. The event shines a collective light of hope while raising funds that fuel lifesaving research around the world, provide free information and support, and champion access to quality, affordable, coordinated care for patients and their families. Blood Cancer United, formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, has set a bold aim for 2040 to help people with blood cancer gain more than one million years of life, creating more birthdays, graduations, and shared moments with loved ones. Registration is free. Participants may walk on their own or as part of a community or corporate team, and team captains play a key role in rallying support. Fundraising is encouraged, with recognition for milestones such as Champions for Cures at $100 and Bright Lights at $1,000, along with additional acknowledgments like Twice as Bright and the $5K Club. Exclusive seasonal apparel highlights the dedication of those who amplify the mission. Patients and survivors are honored with a special survivor t-shirt, no matter their fundraising level, and receive a white lantern to lift skyward as the community brings light to the darkness of cancer.