Thursday, Oct. 23
Blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Christian Church, 4151 Fountain City Road, De Soto. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702.
Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017.
Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New Hope UMC, 3921 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. In-person and virtual meetings by Zoom. Information: josephineemde@yahoo.com.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. Sponsored by Festus VFW. Call 24 hours in advance for lunch reservations. 636-937-8333.
Show Me Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Wesley Rogers Steak and Buffet, 3601 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold.
Toddler Thursday, 10 a.m. Mastodon State Historic Site, 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial. Activities and crafts for toddlers and their parents. Theme: spiders. To register: icampmo.com.
Friday, Oct. 24
Wildwood Shivering Shadows 7K, 7 p.m., LaSalle Springs Middle School, 3300 Hwy. 109, Wildwood. Costumes are welcome. Registration is $40 and is $50 on race day. Participants receive swag, great food, drink and music. Bring lights. For more info, visit cityofwildwood.com.
Trunk-or-treat and food drive, 6-8 p.m., Fox Elementary School parking lot, 739 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Free event held by Arnold Chamber of Commerce. Donations of nonperishable food items and money for Gateway Food Pantry will be accepted. For information, go to arnoldchamber.org or call 636-296-1910.
Fear Fighter Haunted House, 4:30-7 p.m., 201 Brierton Lane, Festus. A free, kid-friendly event to conquer fears with rooms designed to help individuals learn, grow and discover courage. Sponsor: Experiential Learning Center. Call 314-319-7098 to reserve your tickets.
Music Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Festus. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Cost: $25 a person in advance or $30 per person at the door. A table of eight people is $200. Cash bar, silent auction and games. Soda and light snacks will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in costume. All proceeds will benefit the Veteran and Alternative Treatment Courts Foundation. Round sponsorships are available for $100 per round. The foundation is also looking for donation items or services that can be utilized as attendance prizes for the auction. Monetary donations to the foundation are also welcome. To RSVP, contact trish.hutson@courts.mo.gov.
Barbecue pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 283, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Dinner, sides and dessert. Call 636-464-2599.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. Catfish plate: $14. Cod plate: $16. Shrimp plate: $14. Jack salmon: $14. Sides: coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad. Call 636-933-3981.
Hooks and Needles Club, noon to 3:30 p.m., Arnold Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 1701 Missouri State Road. Call 636-296-2204.
Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., VFW Post 1831, 1651 Veterans Drive, De Soto. Two pieces of fish and two sides for $11. Dine-in or carry out. For questions, call 636-586-9765.
Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., American Legion Post 400, 2 Gravois Road, Fenton. Menu: crispy cod, catfish fillets, shrimp and chicken fingers, all served with your choice of two sides. Choose from fries, green beans, baked beans, coleslaw or hush puppies. Come early as meals sell out quickly. Dine in or grab your meal to go. Bar is open until 11 p.m. To place your order, call 636-343-7330. Cash and credit accepted. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Giveaway, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Baptist Church, 2000 Grace Way, De Soto. A giveaway featuring clothing, household items and more. Everything will be free. Hosted by First Baptist Church Sunday School.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 9700 Zion Lutheran Church Road, Hillsboro. Free family-friendly event featuring decorated trunks, popcorn, hot chocolate, a candy exchange and crafts. For questions, call 636-797-4211
40/8 Voiture 1321 barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buchheit, 200 Riverview Plaza Drive, Herculaneum. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, brats and pork steaks sold to support nurses' training and the American Legion Boys’ State.
Annual Safe Halloween & Canned Food Drive, 4-8 p.m. Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway. All children, pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, are welcome; costumes are encouraged. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free games and trick-or-treating through the hallways. Local businesses will be set up with tables, passing out candy. Canned goods will be collected to help support local families this fall. For more info, call 636-789-0000.
Chicken and dumpling dinner, 4 p.m., Hillsboro United Methodist Church, 4810 Hwy. B, Hillsboro. Curbside only. Dinners for adults: $15. Dinners for children 5 to 12 years old: $5. Children aged 4 and younger eat for free.
Apple Butter Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kimmswick. Free event featuring more than 400 food, drink and craft vendors. Pint jars of apple butter: $6. Call 636-464-7407 or go to gokimmswick.com.
Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Festus Church of Nazarene, 2717 Hwy. P, Festus. Food, games, bubbles, music, photo booth, bounce house and more. Free event, but donations will be accepted. For more info, call 636-973-9550.
Fox High School Alumni and Staff Hall of Fame, 6:30 p.m., Fox High gym, 751 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Tickets cost $30 and may be ordered through the Fox High School alumni page at fox.revtrak.net. Tours of the school begin at 4:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. For info, email foxhighschoolalumni@gmail.com.
Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m., High Ridge Elks Lodge 2455, 2808 High Ridge Blvd. In addition to candy, kids will be served free hot dogs. There will also be a haunted house on site, in collaboration with Girl Scouts of all ages from the Northwest School District. For questions, call 636-677-3557.
Monster Moves Dance Fitness, 11 -11:30 a.m., Jefferson County YMCA, 1303 YMCA Drive, Festus. This free, Halloween-themed dance fitness class is designed for parents and kids aged 2-12. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes while enjoying easy-to-follow routines. No dance experience needed. Members and non-members are welcome. Sign up on the YMCA mobile app.
Eureka Realty Executives Premiere Trunk or Treat, 1-3 p.m., 113 Hilltop Village Center, Eureka. About 50 local businesses and organizations will hand out candy for children and offer games and prizes. Costumes are welcome. Free hot dogs, soda, hay rides and custard from Culver’s will be available.
High Ridge Fire Annual Halloween Fun Night, 6-8:30 p.m., Station 1, 2842 High Ridge Blvd, High Ridge. Free food, games and a “haunted Engine Bay.” Costumes are encouraged. Call 636-677-3371.
Halloween Bash, 3 p.m., Mount Carmel General Baptist Church, 2049 Lonedell Road, Arnold. A family-friendly event featuring illusion and puppet shows, face painting, a bounce house, outside games and candy.
Kindergarten prep, 2 p.m., Eureka Hills Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 500 Workman Road, Eureka. Prepare for your child’s transition to kindergarten in this caregiver/child workshop for children who will be 5 years old by July 31, 2026. Families will receive a free backpack, book and school supplies. Registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events/kindergarten-prep-2.
Déjà vu Spirit Reunion, 4:30-7 p.m., Memorial Cemetery, 35 N. Fifth St., Ste. Genevieve. A variety of “spirits” in traditional attire will portray the historic residents and share their stories of early life in the town of Ste. Genevieve on a tour of the Memorial Cemetery. The cost for this family-friendly event is $10 for adults aged 19 and older, $5 for students aged 6-18, and admission is free for those 5 and under. Proceeds will help fund the Foundation's ongoing projects. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at historicstegen.org or at the gate during the event. Rain date is set for Saturday, Nov. 1.
De Soto Main Street Trick or Treat, 10 a.m. to noon. Businesses along Main Street will hand out goodies to children.
Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. St. Martin’s United Church of Christ, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer. Call 636-285-4797.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Every Tuesday and Saturday. All proceeds go to help those in need in our area.
Indoor pickleball, 9-11 a.m., Central Baptist Church gym, 601 N. Central Ave., Eureka. Recreational games for all ages. Instructors, equipment will be on hand. To register, visit cbcserves.org/pball.
Harbor thrift store, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, The Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Cash only; no refunds. New items weekly. Funds sponsor community outreach programs. Call 636-223-2106.
Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.
Bingo, 5:45 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Kitchen serves at 4 p.m., special bingo at 5:45 p.m., regular bingo at 6:15 p.m. No checks or outside food, drinks.
Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 2400 Bradley Beach Road.
De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St.
Cedar Hill Farmers and Vendors Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 Lynn Lane.
Sunday, Oct. 26
Free fall concert by the Arnold Community Band, 3 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. David Butler, retired band director at Fox High School, will conduct the concert band in a variety of marches and musicals. The jazz band, directed by Mark Lunte, will perform big band-era classics.
Clean up on Joachim Creek, noon to 4 p.m., Walther Park, 1551 Veterans Drive, De Soto. Meet at Pavilion 6. Dress for the weather. Refreshments will be provided after. For questions, call Dennis at 636-232-5225.
Pumpkin painting, 3-6 p.m., American Legion Post 253, 849 American Legion Drive, Festus. An event for kids and adults. Cost: $8 per person. Paints and pumpkins are provided. Kids receive candy bags. Food available for purchase. Costumes encouraged. RSVP by calling 636-937-3000 or sign up on the sheet in the clubroom.
Trunk or Treat, 2-4 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 6500 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. A free, family-friendly event featuring trunks, candy and games for kids. Only non-scary costumes permitted.
St. Luke’s UCC fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke’s UCC, 6610 St. Luke’s Church Drive, Imperial. Dinners: $15 for 1/2 fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, beets, dessert and drink. For questions, call 636-948-3545.
Trunk or Treat, 3-5 p.m., First Baptist Church of Arnold, 2012 Missouri State Road, Arnold. Free to attend. For information, go to fbcarnold.org or call 636-296-7729.
Blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Knights of Columbus Pope John XXIII, 1623 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Meat shoot, 10 a.m., Meramec-Arnold Elks Lodge 2372, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. Every third week is stock chokes-no scopes, all other weeks are modified chokes-with scopes. Chokes will be randomly checked. All judges' decisions are final. For more information, call 636-464-8960.
Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks, 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Shooting match competition, noon, Amvets Post 48, 1075 Amvets Drive, De Soto. Every Sunday. Practice opens at 11 a.m. and the match begins at noon. Food available for purchase. For more info, call 636-586-1750.
Monday, Oct. 27
Spooky Science Family Night, 3-7 p.m. Hillsboro High School, 123 Leon Hall Parkway Room 224. Join for a spooktacular Family Science Night. Participants will create fun take-home projects like a zombie snail, designing a spider web, making slime and other fun activities while also learning about science. Admission is $5 at the door. For more info, call 636-789-0000.
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., St. Martin's United Church of Christ, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Arnold fall brush pickup, city residents may put one brush pile, no bigger than 4-feet-by-4-feet-by-8-feet, in front of their homes to be removed. Tree limbs must be less than 6 inches in diameter, and piles should not be bagged, bound or tied. Brush will not be picked up at mobile home parks, apartment complexes, churches, commercial businesses or schools. For more information, call the Arnold Parks and Recreation Department at 636-282-2380.
Elder Abuse and Neglect Awareness Forum, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jefferson College Little Theater, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro. Hosted by Lt. Governor David Wasinger and Senator Adam Schnelting, with a presentation by the Attorney General’s Office. Free event, but RSVP requested by contacting sherry.kuttenkuler@senate.mo.gov or calling 573-751-1141.
Community game night, 5-8 p.m., St. Martin’s United Church of Christ, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer. Free for all ages.
Divorce Care and Divorce Care 4 Kids Support Group, 6-7:30 a.m., Care Connections, 3581 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Care Connections, in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran, will hold a 13-week support group to help adults and children cope with divorce or separation. Adult classes are held in conjunction with children's classes. New attendees are welcome any time. Visit divorcecare.org or call Christy at 314-649-3251 to register.
Bingo, 10-11 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building in Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. A $3 donation or 2 prizes to play. Call for the theme of the week and prizes. 636-937-8333.
Senior lunch, 12:15-2 p.m., Aging Ahead Center at Jefferson College Arnold, 1687 Missouri State Road. Free lunch for adults 60 years or older. Must register 72 hours in advance. Call Jessica at 314-413-1240.
Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.
Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.
Story time, 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Call 636-461-1914.
Story hour, 10-10:30 a.m., Cedar Hill Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Reading and crafts.
Games for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin UCC Church, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge. Every Monday. Cards and games. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Fox C-6 community learning session, 6:30 p.m., Ridgewood Middle School, 1401 Ridgewood School Road, west of Arnold. District will discuss a potential $48 million bond issue it may place on April ballot. For information call, 636-282-5170.
Stop the Bleed First Aid Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Rock Township Ambulance will offer a free class on responding to life-threatening bleeding until EMS arrives during an emergency event. For adults. Registration required at jeffcolib.org or by calling 636-461-1914.
Food pantry, 4-6 p.m., Redemption Church, 7301 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Information: redemptionchurchstl.com.
Spiritual discussion, 1-2 p.m., Crystal City Library, 736 Mississippi Ave. Explore the reality of spiritual experiences. Sponsor: ECKANKAR, The Path of Spiritual Freedom. Call 1-800-591-0694 or visit eckankar.org.
Stretch exercise, 10:30 -11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. 636-937-8333.
St. Vincent de Paul clothing shop, 9 a.m. to noon, 200 Brierton Lane, Crystal City. Every Tuesday and Saturday. All proceeds go to help those in need in our area.
Show and tell story time, 10 a.m., Jefferson County Library-Cedar Hill Satellite Branch, 6780 Mall Drive, Cedar Hill. Join Ms. Sofia for show and tell story time. Read a book or two and share show and tell items in the children's area of the library. No registration is required. For ages 2-6. Check the website for the monthly theme at jeffcolib.org.
Chess club, 3 p.m., Crystal City Public Library meeting room, 736 Mississippi Ave. For information, call Amy at 636-937-7166.
Pickleball, 10-11:30 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center at the Summit Building at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. For more info, call 636-937-8333.
Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.
Line dancing lessons, 7-9:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Soda and water available; dancers can bring snacks. Call Carol Smith at 314-609-8610.
Food pantry, 8:30-11:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Ave., Festus. For residents of 63028, 63019, 63047 and 63048 ZIP codes. Call 636-937-6205.
Bingo, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Grief Share support group, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Care Connections, 3579 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold. Care Connections, in partnership with St. John’s Lutheran, will hold a 13-week support group on Tuesdays to help those who have lost someone close to them. This support group is free and open to all. New attendees are welcome any time. For information or to register, call Lauren at 636-224-8137.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jefferson County Administration Center, 729 Maple St., Hillsboro. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Senior lunch, 12:15-2 p.m., Aging Ahead Center at Jefferson College Arnold, 1687 Missouri State Road. Free lunch for adults 60 years or older. Must register 72 hours in advance. Call Jessica at 314-413-1240.
Harbor thrift store, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, The Harbor Community Church, 1645 Marriott Lane, Barnhart. Cash only; no refunds. New items weekly. Funds sponsor community outreach programs. Call 636-223-2106.
Chess Open Play, 3:30-5:30 p.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858 for any questions.
Nondenominational Bible study, 10-11 a.m. Quad Cities Senior Center at the Crystal City Municipal Park, 1511 Park Drive, Crystal City. For more info, call 636-937-8333.
Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.
Therapy dog at library, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Children may read to therapy dog Maddie. Call 636-937-2017.
Line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Sponsor: Midwest Club Dance. Call 314-972-4094.
Activities for seniors, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Martin UCC Church, 3229 High Ridge Blvd. High Ridge. Every Wednesday. Cards and games. Line dancing for beginners from 11 a.m. to noon. Intermediate line dancing noon to 2 p.m. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Thursday, Oct. 30
Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Festus Public Library, 406 W. Main St., Festus. Sponsor: American Red Cross. Donors need to bring ID. Call 1-800-733-2767.
Town Hall Meeting-Listen, Lead and Deliver, 6-7:30 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Join the Women Dems and local Missouri state legislators and candidates to discuss actions to make Missouri a better place to live, work and play. Sponsored by Women Dems.
Free English conversation classes, 7 p.m., Spring Hills Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Road, House Springs. Those who wish to participate can register any Thursday. Call 636-677-0409.
Preschool storytime, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. For ages 2-6. Call 636-937-2017.
Pay It Forward Baby Ministry, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Free diapers, clothes, supplies for any child in need. Donations welcome. Call 314-779-4351.
Minecraft open play, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cedar Hill Satellite Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 6780 Mall Drive. Ages 7-14. Call 636-551-1020 or visit jeffcolib.org.
Jefferson County Heritage and Historical Society Museum, 6-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, 5321 Chouteau Ave., Victoria. Contact Bernard Laiben at blaiben@outlook.com for more information.
Bingo, 12:30-2 p.m., Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Suggested donation of $2 to cover the cost of prizes. Cold catered lunch is by reservation a week in advance. Call 636-677-4578. $5 suggested donation. Organizer: Aging Ahead.
Dance and Yoga in the Park, 6-7:15 p.m., Crystal City Park, 1511 Park Drive. Free classes are held at the pavilion every Thursday in October. Dance class: 6-6:30 p.m. Yoga class: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Organized by the Jefferson County YMCA.
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