South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, July 25 through Thursday, July 31
July 23, 2025
Friday, July 25
Get moving | Celebrate 75 years of St. Louis County Parks and Recreation with a relaxing walk through Suson Park, 6073 Wells Road. The full walk will be 2.14 miles, but feel free to do just a mile if that’s more your speed. The walk will begin at 8:30 a.m., starting near the barn. Call 314-615-5562 with any questions.
Connect with others | Bring your baby, ages 0 to 24 months, to Lap Time at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. Stories, songs and playtime will be offered to help develop early literacy skills. This event is from 10 – 11 a.m.
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 $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.
See a show | Mr. Stinky Feet presents a rocking and rolling adventure at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Children and families are invited on this adventure through the jungle and to the stars from 2 – 3 p.m.
Get moving | Commemorate 75 years of adventure in St. Louis County Parks by taking on the 75 Miles for 75 Years Challenge. Walk, run, jog, swim or bike a total of 75 miles in any St. Louis County Park between now and October 10 to earn an exclusive commemorative t-shirt. For more information, call 314-615-5562 or register at https://tinyurl.com/3mcfejbe.
Saturday, July 26
Practice your art | Whether your choice of crafting is crochet, knit, crewel, cross-stitch, needlepoint or embroidery, teens and adults with a passion for the art are invited to learn and practice in the company of others. This event takes place from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road.
Connect with others | Children and families are invited to the Community Garden Story Time at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. There will be stories, songs and activities in the garden for attendees.
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, July 27
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.
Monday, July 28
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 | Are you homeschooled? Meet up with other homeschooled kids, ages 6 to 17, at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Feel free to bring homework or sit and socialize from 2 – 3 p.m. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Call out “bingo” | Families are invited to Family Bingo at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Have fun and win books as a prize.
Tuesday, July 29
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 pets | The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, invites children ages 8 – 11 to play a silly game and find out if they have what it takes to be a pet owner. Afterward, children will get the chance to read with a CHAMP therapy dog. This event is from 6 – 7 p.m., and requires registration. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Watch a movie | Bring blankets for a “Lilo & Stitch” movie night at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. There will be crafts and snacks to accompany the movie, playing from 6 – 7:30 p.m. “Lilo and Stitch” is rated PG and has a runtime of 85 minutes.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Connect with others | Alcoholics Anonymous meets at South Side Church of God, 12145 Tesson Ferry Road, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held weekly and free child care is provided.
Wednesday, July 30
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.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, July 31
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.
It’s party time | Fans of all ages are invited to a Harry Potter Party at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. There will be crafts, snacks and activities in honor of the fictional wizard’s birthday from 6 – 8 p.m.
Dive into history | Historian Joseph Thurman will present about the contributions of local African American scientists, as well as how they used their professions for equality and civil rights causes. This presentation will take place at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registration for this event – designed for ages 13 and up – is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.