Friday, April 24

• It’s playtime | Music and Movement will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Children ages 18 months to 5 years can explore songs, finger plays, music and more.
• It’s playtime | Lap Time will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Children ages 0 to 24 months can take part in stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Puzzle party | Bring your friends along and team up in groups of 2-4 at the puzzle competition at the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road. The top teams in each division will win a trophy. This event will take place from 7 – 9 p.m., and it is meant for those ages 10 and older. Secure your spot at tinyurl.com/AprilPuzzleCompetition, or call 314-615-5572 to sign up over the phone.
• Celebrate Arbor Day | Join the City of Crestwood for a special Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony as they continue the momentum of the Back to Nature Project. The trees for this planting are generously provided by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a nonprofit dedicated to growing and distributing trees to support communities and expand urban tree canopies. The event will take place at 3 p.m. on the north side of Crestwood Park, with the most convenient access from 9800 Amberley Drive.

Saturday, April 25

• Dive into history | Bring the kids to help celebrate Julia Dent Grant’s 200th birthday. Starting April 25, the park is launching a special set of activities commemorating Julia Dent Grant. When Junior Ranger candidates complete the activities, they’ll earn a new Julia Bicentennial Badge. The program is free, and no reservations are required. It will take place all day at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road.
• Community yard sale | Clear the clutter and join in on one of Crestwood’s favorite traditions — the Citywide Yard Sale! The event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon. Maps will be available on April 24 by noon. Rain or shine, the sale is on!
• Community garage sale | Sunset Hills residents can register their home for the City Wide Garage Sale for free by calling the Sunset Hills Community Center’s front desk at 314-842-7265. City Wide Garage Sale locations will be available at the community center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., and online by 8 a.m. the morning of the event. The City Wide Garage Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Shop ‘til you drop | Sunset Hills will host an indoor flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd. For more information, call 314-842-7265.
• Gone fishin’ | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church will host a free Family Fun Fishing Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spindler Pavilion of Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road. All are welcome and lunch is provided. Bring your fishing gear. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Licenses are required for ages 16-65.
• Dive into history, nature | Fewer than 100 people have visited all 430+ sites within the National Park Service, and David Kroese is one of them. For National Park Week, join David as he retraces different periods and events in Ulysses S. Grant’s life through the National Park Service sites that tell much of his life story. More than 30 NPS sites across the country, from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Pacific, have direct connections with Ulysses Grant. This event will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The program is free but you can call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
• DEA Drug Take Back | Help keep your home and community safe by properly disposing of unused or expired medications. As part of the National DEA Drug Take Back initiative, residents can drop off prescription drugs for safe, anonymous disposal at the Crestwood Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Too often, unused medications end up in the wrong hands, leading to dangerous and sometimes tragic outcomes. This event provides a simple, responsible way to clean out your medicine cabinet and prevent misuse. To learn more, visit dea.gov/takebackday.
• It’s playtime | There will be stories, songs and other fun activities in the Cliff Cave Community Garden at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. Children and families are welcome.
• Plant swap | Bring your plants, seeds, bulbs, tools, books and other gardening supplies to swap with fellow gardeners at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave., from 10 – 11 a.m. Plants should be divided, brought in containers and labeled. Stay for refreshments.
• Play pickleball |The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

Sunday, April 26

• Join in worship | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube and in person.
• Plant swap | Concord Trinity Church and Concord Garden Club will host a plant sharing event from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. All plants are free. Drop by and pick up what you need for your yard or containers.
• Make a difference | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host its Better Rest program for families in the Lemay community who have children in need of a bed. Volunteers are wanted. Volunteers will go to homes to meet families and measure the bedrooms to make sure the bunk beds will fit. The church also needs volunteers to go into homes, build the bunk beds and gift bedding and Bibles. Donate new twin-size bedding, pillows, sheets, comforters and blankets at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the church office at 314-968-0600 if you have questions.
• Dive into history | White Haven was a working farm from the time that Colonel Frederick F. Dent purchased the property in 1820 through Ulysses Grant’s ownership that ended in 1885, and well into the early 20th century. Ranger Blake discusses Grant’s farming experience at Hardscrabble as well as the farming operations experienced by the Dent and Grant families and by the enslaved laborers at White Haven. This event will take place from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The program is free but you can call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.

Monday, April 27

• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Complete service hours | Adolescents ages 12-17 can enjoy snacks while completing service projects for the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. You will receive one hour toward your service hours. The service hour will go from 6 – 7 p.m. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get crafty | Bring your current fiber arts or craft project in and meet up with other crafters from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. This event is meant for adults.

Tuesday, April 28

• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• It’s playtime | At Baby Sensory Play, enjoy an environment to let your baby explore, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Dress to be messy. This event is intended for babies ages 6-24 months, and registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercises at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Get your workout in | Practice yoga poses to relieve stress, increase strength and improve flexibility. This yoga program will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Beginners are welcome. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat or towel. The program is for adults, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, April 29

• Connect with others | Join other veterans at “Veterans Coffee Talk” hosted at American Legion Post 162, 9305 S. Broadway Street, at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. Conducted by Saint Louis Vets Connect, “Veterans Coffee Talk” was created so veterans can enjoy the brotherhood shared by all branches of service, providing a non-political atmosphere where their stories and valor can be shared. Free donuts and coffee – and occasionally breakfast – will be provided.
• Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• Connect with others | The Kiwanis Club of South County meets at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Watch a movie | Enjoy the film “Enchanted April” from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. The film is rated PG and has a runtime of 90 minutes. Light refreshments will be provided.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, April 30

• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m., noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Play bingo | SAJE Senior Ministry will host bingo at 10 a.m. at Church of the Advent, 9373 Garber Road. There will be fun prizes.
• Hop into spring | Celebrate the transition from April to May with a variety of spring activities for children ages 2-5. This event will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.