South County Community Calendar: Week of Friday, Oct. 9 through Thursday, Oct. 15

October 7, 2026

Friday, Oct. 9

Dive into history | The fall of 2026 marks the 170th anniversary of the Grants living at Hardscrabble. Completed in the fall of 1856, the family only lived in it about three months before Julia’s mother, Ellen Wrenshall Dent, passed away on Jan. 14, 1857. The Grants left Hardscrabble and returned to White Haven. A special exhibit on the history of Hardscrabble runs for the approximate dates that the family occupied the cabin, opening Oct. 9 and closing Jan. 19, 2027. The exhibit features a collection of images of the cabin from the 1860s through the present, postcards featuring the home and commemorative dishware sold at the 1904 World’s Fair. The exhibit is free and open during the park’s normal hours.
Dive into history | Park Historian Nick Sacco will discuss the 170-year history of the log cabin built by the future Civil War hero and American president, Ulysses S. Grant, from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The new special exhibit will open following the program with curator remarks in the museum. The program is free. Call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
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.
Watch a movie | Enjoy a screening of “Frankenstein” (1931) from noon to 2 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 71 minutes.
Get crafty | Create Perler bead art from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Materials will be provided. The event is for teenagers ages 12-17, and registration is required, though limited walk-ins will be available. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Plant trees | The City of Crestwood is inviting residents to participate in a family-friendly tree planting as part of the Ferndale Park Woodland Restoration Project from 9 – 11 a.m. at Ferndale Park, 974 Liggett Ave. There will be a limited number of native trees and shrubs to plant, creating an opportunity for families who live near Ferndale Park to get involved and be a part of the conservation efforts happening within the city. The city’s conservation consultant will also be available to answer questions about the restoration project and sustainability initiatives happening throughout Crestwood. The native trees and shrubs are being donated by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri through their Project CommuniTree program.
Dive into history | The St. Louis Genealogical Society presents “The Kate Moody Collection” from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. Katherine “Kate” Twining Moody lived in Webster Groves and was a librarian for the St. Louis Public Library from 1895 until 1945. She amassed a large collection of photos, newspaper articles, booklets, oral histories and other documents, which has been donated to the Webster Groves Historical Society. They have teamed with the Webster Groves Public Library and Missouri Digital Heritage to make this eclectic resource fully searchable and accessible to the public.
Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. to 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.
Get crafty | Celebrate ancient and modern Peruvian culture by reading “Run, Little Chaski!” by Peruvian-American author Mariana Llanos, making Incan-inspired crafts and sampling Peruvian snacks. This event will take place from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road.
Blues and Brews | Enjoy live music by the Anita Rosamond Band, yard games, food trucks and beer tastings at Whitecliff Quarry, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, from 2 – 5 p.m. Wristbands cost $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. A wristband includes admission, tasting glass and unlimited tastings. Cider and seltzers will also be available for purchase. Non-alcoholic wristbands, which cost $15, include admission, tasting glass and unlimited non-alcoholic tastings.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Attend a festival | Notre Dame High School’s 73rd annual Fall Festival will take place at 1934 Notre Dame Parkway Lane. This tradition draws hundreds of families, alumni and local supporters for a day filled with food, games, entertainment and community spirit. The Fall Festival helps raise essential funds to support student programs, classroom resources and campus improvements.
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.
Connect with others | St. John’s United Church of Christ Men’s Fellowship will host a sausage dinner to support the 100-year-old sanctuary. Dinner includes pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, applesauce, a drink and dessert. It costs $16 for adults and $8 for children. Carry out will be available. The dinner takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11333 St. John Church Road.

Monday, Oct. 12

Connect with others | SAJE Senior Ministry will host its AMen Group at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Men can attend for camaraderie, coffee, pastries and conversation.
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 | The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Tenbrook Road, will show an Arthritis Foundation video-based range of motion, flexibility exercises and mindful movement from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Exercises can be done from a chair.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

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 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.
Play a game | Learn and play dominoes in a fun and noncompetitive environment from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Dominoes and snacks will be provided. This event is for adults.
Get spooky | The entire family can work together to create a fun, ghost-themed make-and-take craft from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This event is for families with children ages 3-12.
Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.
Connect with others | The Gravois Democratic Township Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Affton Southwest Precinct, 11500 Gravois Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

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.
Attend a seminar | Perennial presents the program “Secondhand Holidays” from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Learn all the tips and tricks for incorporating thrifting and borrowing into your holiday traditions. 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 at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
Get your workout in | The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2211 Tenbrook Road, will show an Arthritis Foundation video-based range of motion, flexibility exercises and mindful movement from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Exercises can be done from a chair.
Get spooky | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, Oct. 15

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.
Shred paper | Attend 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 per vehicle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle | The City of Sunset Hills will host an electronic recycling event from noon to 5 p.m. at Watson Trail Park, 12450 W. Watson Road. For more information on what is accepted or associated fees, contact Adonis Recycling at 866-496-6991 ext. 3.
Get spooky | Wear your favorite costume for an afternoon of spooky treats, games and crafts from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave. This event is for children and families.
Attend a seminar | Feeling stressed, tired, or stuck in unhealthy routines? Attend the program “Fall into Healthy Habits” from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.