Friday, Sept. 25
- Attend a seminar | Join Crestwood Police Officer Matt Hill and Cyber Sages STL for a free seminar on recognizing today’s most common scams from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Learn how to identify impersonation scams, email and phone fraud, and the psychological tactics scammers use to steal money and personal information. The seminar is free, but registration is required as space is limited. Register at cityofcrestwood.org.
- 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 movie on the big screen and then stay for a discussion of the book, “The Road” by Cormac McCarthy, that inspired it. This event will take place from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Copies of the book will be available at the service desk. The film is rated R and has a runtime of 111 minutes. The book discussion will start at 3:30 p.m., following the movie.
- Try new foods | Sample a delicious variety of traditional sweet Hispanic snacks from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This event is for ages 6-17, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Lace up your skates | Head to the Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, for a Dolly Parton Tribute Skate. Skate to Dolly Parton’s greatest hits to celebrate her legacy, and dress up in your favorite country-western outfit. This event runs from 7 – 9 p.m., and normal admission prices apply.
- Get puzzling | There will be a puzzle competition from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road.
- Watch a movie | Bring your favorite snacks and drinks, along with lawn chairs or blankets, and settle in at 7:15 p.m. for a showing of “Zootopia 2” at Ferndale Park, 974 Liggett Ave.
Saturday, Sept. 26
- Shop ’til you drop | The City of Crestwood is hosting a city-wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon. A map and list of participating addresses will be available on Sept. 25 at the Crestwood Community Center, on the city website and on social media. This is a rain-or-shine event.
- Shop ’til you drop | There will be a tailgate sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Advent Episcopal Church, 9373 Garber Road.
- Shop ’til you drop | St. John’s United Church of Christ will host a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will take place at the church at 11333 St. John’s Church Road.
- Recycle paint | Dispose of up to 50 pounds of paint during Crestwood’s free paint recycling event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Crestwood Government Center, 1 Detjen Drive. Accepted materials include latex paint, water-based stain and primers, which must be in the original container. The first 50 pounds per vehicle are free. Material over 50 pounds will be charged at $1 per pound. The event is open to all Crestwood and St. Louis County residents. It is funded by a grant from the St. Louis County Department of Public Health utilizing county landfill surcharge funds.
- Connect with others | Bring your plants, seeds, bulbs, tools, books and other gardening supplies to swap with fellow gardeners from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. 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. 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.
- Watch a puppet show | Daniel “Digger” Romano will perform two classic Aesop’s fables, “The Fox and the Grapes” and “The Lion and the Mouse” from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. This puppet show is made possible by the Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis and the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis.
Sunday, Sept. 27
- 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.
- Join in worship | St. John’s United Church of Christ will host a rummage sale from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will take place at the church at 11333 St. John’s Church Road. All items will be half-priced on Sunday.
Monday, Sept. 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.
- Play with LEGOs | Complete a story challenge by building with LEGOs from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. The event is for children ages 6-11, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Play bingo | Play bingo, have fun and win books from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This event is for children and families.
Tuesday, Sept. 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 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 crafty | Faith Berger presents “Canvas for Kids” from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. Learn painting techniques and then create a masterpiece of your own and contribute to a group mural. The event is meant for children ages 7-11, 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, Sept. 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.
- Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry’s program “Dancing Through the Decades” will resume at 10 a.m. for 8 weeks. Participants can do chair exercise or dance to the music. The event will take place at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
- Get crafty | Learn about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and create pieces inspired by her style from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. The event is meant for children ages 2-5, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at 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.
- Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
Thursday, Oct. 1
- 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.
- Attend a seminar | The program “Basic Conservation and Cleaning of Grave Markers” will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road. Receive instruction in proper cleaning techniques, gaining permission, and selecting equipment/supplies for saving the stones that mark the graves of your ancestors. This event is for adults, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
- Attend a seminar | Ameren Missouri’s Community Solar Program gives you a way to support locally generated solar energy without installing solar panels on your property. You choose what percentage of your monthly electricity usage you would like to source from solar energy, helping expand renewable energy generation and reduce carbon emissions while supporting clean energy in Missouri. To learn more, attend an in-person event from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., where Ameren Missouri will further describe the Community Solar Program.

