South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Feb. 20 through Thursday, Feb. 26
February 18, 2026
Friday, Feb. 20
It’s playtime | Nurture your baby’s development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive group for caregivers and pre-walking infants, ages 0-12 months. This program will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road.
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.
Play a game | The Cards and Games Club will meet at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Discover a new game or enjoy your favorite with other adults. Various card and board games will be available.
Saturday, Feb. 21
It’s playtime | Celebrate being Born to Read at the library with fun, hands-on activities that encourage learning through play. This program will take place from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. Each child ages 6-24 months will receive a free book to take home. Registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Dive into history | Those who believe today’s political cartoonists have gone too far should revisit the bare-knuckle depictions of the late 19th century. St. Louis Post-Dispatch cartoonist Dan Martin will explore cartoon depictions of Ulysses S. Grant during his presidency. He will focus primarily on two of the most celebrated names of the era, Thomas Nast (pro-Grant) and Joseph Keppler (anti-Grant), along with the surprising St. Louis connections of some of their biggest targets. This 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. This program was rescheduled from Oct. 4.
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.
Dive into history | Celebrate Scott Joplin with his ragtime hits, turn-of-the-century foods and fascinating insights into why he was the King of Ragtime. This program for teens and adults will take place from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road.
Join in worship | The River Rock Church of Lemay will host a women’s ministry event called Craft Time and Table Talk at 3 p.m. You can make bookmarks and discuss Genesis 2, and attendees are encouraged to bring a shareable snack. The event will take place at River Rock Church, 1601 Telegraph Road.
Sunday, Feb. 22
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.
Help those in need | 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.
Annual meat shoots | The St. Francis Knights of Columbus will host its Charity Family-Friendly Indoor Meat Shoot at 1 p.m. at 7381 Telegraph Road. There will be refreshments for purchase. Shoots will happen every Sunday through March 29.
Swiftie Skate | The Kennedy Recreation Complex, 5060 Wells Road, is hosting a Swiftie Skate Night from 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. Make friendship bracelets, take photos with friends and skate to Taylor Swift tunes! Normal admission fees apply for this themed public skating session. For questions, call 314-615-5572.
Monday, Feb. 23
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.
Connect with others | Meet other homeschoolers in this laid-back group setting. Feel free to bring schoolwork, socialize, and dive into exploring monthly topics. This homeschool hangout is meant for those ages 6-17, and it will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road.
Connect with others | The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4223 will host a karaoke event from 5 – 9 p.m. at 215 Military Road. There will be beverages for purchase at the event.
Play a game | Meet with other game enthusiasts to play tabletop games. This month, you will be learning to play Tonari. If you already know how to play, come for the fun from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This event is meant for adults and registration is recommended. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercise 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.
Learn about dinosaurs | DaySpring Arts and Education will present Prehistoric Dino Discoveries from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. Dig up dinosaur bones and enter the prehistoric era as you use the arts and sciences to explore what life was like in the past. This program is meant for children ages 8-12 and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Dive into history | Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt and various activity stations throughout the library. This event is open to all ages; it will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Wednesday, Feb. 25
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 from 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.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Experience global culture | Bread and Roses will present the program African Masks from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Learn about different African mask styles and create a mask of your own. This program is meant for children ages 8-12 and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Thursday, Feb. 26
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.
Watch a movie | Enjoy the movie “Bob Marley: One Love” from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. The film has a runtime of 107 minutes and is rated PG-13.
Listen to music | The St. Louis Banjo Club will provide a free evening of live music played on “America’s fun instrument” — the four-string banjo. For more information, call 314-229-2247. There will be table seating and a cash bar. This event will take place from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. at the Affton Elk’s Club, 6330 Heege Ave.