South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Oct. 10 through Thursday, Oct. 16
October 8, 2025
Friday, Oct. 10
Make a difference | Come crochet granny squares to donate to the nonprofit Warm Up America at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, 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.
It’s party time | Wear your favorite costume (or don’t) for an evening of treats, activities and pumpkin painting at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. This event will be held from 7-9 p.m. and is intended for those ages 12-17. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Go for a walk | Come together with other families to sing songs and play games while learning about nature through trail walks and outdoor activities at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, from 10 – 11 a.m. This event is $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents. Click here to register.
It’s playtime | Let your 2-5 year old child explore the world through play-centered, child-led activities at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11 a.m.
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.
It’s party time | The second annual Blues & Brews Whitecliff Bash, presented by Woodard Cleaning & Restoration, will take place from 2 – 5 p.m. at Whitecliff Park, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Enjoy live music from Vince Martin Duo, yard games, Farm Spirit food truck and tastings from Blue Jay Brewing Co. and Millpond Brewing. Wristband purchases include admission, a four ounce tasting glass, eight tastings and one beer of choice. Ciders, seltzers and draft beer will also be available for purchase. Non-alcoholic wristbands include tasting glass, three pours and one can of NA beer of choice. This event is only for those 21 years of age or older. Click here to register.
Get crafty | Head to the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. to create magical dragon eye magnets out of clay. All materials will be provided. This event is intended for those ages 12-17, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Sunday, Oct. 12
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.
Go for a walk | Join a park ranger for fun, fitness and history on a three-mile, leisurely-paced, round-trip walk through Grantwood Village to the original site of Grant’s Hardscrabble cabin from 2 – 4 p.m. This program, located at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
Join in worship | Embrace Church, 314 S. Clay Ave., worships at 6 p.m. Zoom option available.
Monday, Oct. 13
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
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 pinochle | A small, local group of pinochle players meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Village at McKensie Place (EverTrue), 8520 McKensie Road. Anyone who knows how to play is welcome to join this group of “great people playing for fun.”
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 photography | Looking to get the most out of photos of your pets? Join Dave Moore Photography, along with special guests from CHAMP Assistance Dogs, as they cover tips and tricks to make the images of your animal friends shine. This event will take place at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 2 – 3 p.m. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Come to a fall sale | Salem Lutheran Church will host its annual fall rummage and bake sale, put on by the Salem Ladies Guild, from 4 – 7 p.m. Donations will be accepted until Oct. 14 during business hours, and furniture will not be accepted.
Get crafty | Families and children ages 3-12 can work together to create a fun, make-and-take craft of ghosts for Halloween from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Avenue.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Come to a fall sale | Salem Lutheran Church will host its annual fall rummage and bake sale, put on by the Salem Ladies Guild, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations will be accepted until Oct. 14 during business hours, and furniture will not be accepted.
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.
Stretch out | Using a chair for support, practice the Chinese exercise of Tai Chi with slow, gentle movements, focused breathing and a meditative mindset at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road. This event is from 10 – 11 a.m., open to adults and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
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 | The Kiwanis Club of South County meets from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
Sample food | Sample new and favorite flavors of Takis, plus some other fun Mexican snacks, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Teentober. This event will take place from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, and it is meant for those ages 12-17.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, Oct. 16
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.
Connect with others | Children ages 24-36 months are invited to 2-Year-Old Story Time at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, from 10 – 11 a.m. There will be stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.
Play pinochle | A small, local group of pinochle players meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Village at McKensie Place (EverTrue), 8520 McKensie Road. Anyone who knows how to play is welcome to join this group of “great people playing for fun.”
Clean up | Join the city of Sunset Hills for a Secure Paper Shredding Event at Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson Road, from noon to 2 p.m. Paper shredding will be provided by the Shred Truck, which will ensure secure destruction of your sensitive documents on site. There is a limit of two bank boxes (24″ x 12″ x 10″) per vehicle.
Clean up | The Sunset Hills Parks and Recreation Department and Adonis have teamed up to offer you the opportunity to recycle those unwanted or broken down electronics you have cluttering up your house from noon to 5 p.m. All items should be brought to the recycling truck at Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson Road, by the tennis courts on the recycling dates. For more information on what is accepted or associated fees, please contact Adonis Recycling at (866) 496-6991 ext. 3.
Learn from a webinar | Are you navigating the challenges of perimenopause or menopause? Join Legacy Physical Therapy for Menopause STRONG at 7 p.m., an empowering virtual webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to thrive during this significant life transition. Jennifer McDaniel and Brooke Kalisiak will be presenting. Register at https://www.go.legacytherapystl.com/menopausestrong.