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Historic Shaw Art Fair

The Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association (SNIA) has hosted the very popular Shaw Art Fair each fall since 1993. The premier fine art fair in St. Louis city features 120 artists and includes food, music, and schools art gallery, and most importantly – great art! Highly rated by participating artists and visitors. On the beautiful tree-lined parkway of Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue across from the Missouri Botanical Garden. Artwork includes: Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing / Pastels, Fiber Art, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood / Metal work.
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
SATURDAY 9 am- 5 pm, SUNDAY 10 am- 5 pm
Location: 
4103 Shenandoah Ave, Shaw, St. Louis, MO 63110, United States
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Boop! The Musical

October 27 - November 8, 2026. For almost a century, the Betty Boop® character has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style. Now, in BOOP!® The Musical, Betty’s dream of an ordinary day off from super-celebrity in her black-and-white world leads to a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City. “A show-stopping rainbow of joy” (The Daily Beast), BOOP! is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that’s fun for everyone – bringing heart, laughter, and a whole lot of Boop-oop-a-doop to the stage! Tony Award®–winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Hairspray, La Cage aux Folles) brings Fleischer Studios’ Queen of the Screen to life with a score by celebrated multiple GRAMMY® winner David Foster (“I Have Nothing,” “After the Love Is Gone,” “The Prayer”), lyrics by Tony Award® nominee Susan Birkenhead (Working, Jelly’s Last Jam), and a book by Tony Award® winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom). BOOP! is the Broadway musical that is perfect for audiences of all ages.
Dates: 
10/27/2026
10/28/2026
10/29/2026
varies
Location: 
The Fabulous Fox, North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA
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City of Des Peres Fall Fest

Fall Fest is finally back on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Des Peres Park! This year’s celebration promises an afternoon of fall-themed fun, good eats and entertainment — all leading up to our annual pumpkin glow!
Dates: 
10/10/2026
2-7 pm
Location: 
Des Peres Park, Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO, USA
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Fright at the Museum

September 30 – November 1, 2026. Welcome to Fright at the Museum! Step into a world of spine-tingling wonder at our one-of-a-kind, all-ages Halloween celebration! Prepare to be amazed, mystified, and thoroughly entertained as you embark on a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities that will leave you both thrilled and captivated.
Dates: 
10/07/2026
10/08/2026
10/09/2026
varies
Location: 
701 North 15th Street, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Fall Fest at Grant's Farm

Weekends- October 3- Nov 8, 2026. Celebrate the season surrounded by rich history, vibrant scenery, and unforgettable experiences throughout the farm. Enjoy seasonal treats, themed photo spots, kid-friendly activities, the Fall Fest Kids Zone and Fall Fest Marketplace at the Clydesdale Pastures, the magnificent Budweiser Clydesdales, and more!
Dates: 
10/10/2026
10/11/2026
10/17/2026
9am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays (Oct. 3 - 31) 9am-4pm Saturdays and Sundays (Nov 1-8)
Location: 
Grant's Farm Parking, Grant Road, St. Louis, Gravois Township, MO 63123, United States
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Florissant Fall Festival

Join us for Florissant Fall Festival! Save the date for our annual Fall Festival! We can't wait to see you on October 11, 2026!
Dates: 
10/11/2026
10 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Rue St. Francois St, Florissant, MO, USA
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Wolf Fest: Party with the Pack

The Endangered Wolf Center is excited to host Wolf Fest, our largest annual event celebrating conservation, wildlife, and community. Centered around our mission to protect and preserve endangered wolves and other wild canids, this family-friendly day offers open-house style animal tours, live music, kid-friendly activities, food trucks, and more!
Dates: 
10/17/2026
10:30am-4:00pm
Location: 
Endangered Wolf Center
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