TAP Into Fall Fun
October Family Fun
October 3 | EMMAFEST
Jones Park, East St. Louis | 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. | Parade at 11 a.m.
FREE | ALL AGES
Free rides, children's activities, music, food, entertainment and community fun.
Location: 2920 Argonne Drive, East St. Louis
October 3 | Willoughby Farm Fall Farm Day
Collinsville | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
LOW COST | FAMILY EVENT
Farm animals, children's activities, face painting, crafts, a straw maze and more.
October 6–8 | Green Halloween Costume Swap
Collinsville | 4–7 p.m.
FREE | BUDGET-FRIENDLY
Trade gently used costumes and accessories for something "new to you."
Questions: Collinsville Parks & Recreation | 618-346-7529
October 9 | Family Fun Night
The REC, Fairview Heights | 4–7:30 p.m.
LOW COST | ALL AGES
Swimming, inflatables, climbing and Nerf games.
Cost: $5 members | $10 nonmembers
October 10 | Brooklyn Fall Fest on Route 66
Brooklyn Community Park | Noon–4 p.m.
FREE | ALL AGES
Free food, hayrides, pony rides, bounce houses, pumpkin painting, STL Hoop Truck, music and community resources.
Location: 794 Madison St., Brooklyn
October 10 | Drive-In Family Movie Night
Collinsville | 5:30–9 p.m.
FREE | FAMILY EVENT
Enjoy a free outdoor movie and a fun twist on the traditional drive-in experience.
Questions: Collinsville Parks & Recreation | 618-346-7529
October 10 | Pumpkin Glow
Watershed Nature Center, Edwardsville | 4–9 p.m.
FREE | ALL AGES
Walk the nature trails surrounded by hundreds of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, with live music, food trucks and family activities.
October 14 | Pumpkin Glow
Moody Park, Fairview Heights | 5–7 p.m.
LOW COST | ALL AGES
Pumpkins, stencils and carving tools are provided.
Cost: $10 per pumpkin with early registration | $15 afterward
October 16 | Track of Treats
The REC, Fairview Heights | 5 p.m.
AGES 12 & UNDER
Get those costumes ready for Fairview Heights' annual Track of Treats.
Questions: 618-489-2040 | info@recfh.com
October 16 | Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
O'Fallon Illinois YMCA | 6–8 p.m.
FREE | REGISTRATION REQUESTED
Trunk-or-treating, games, inflatables and more.
October 18 | Leclaire Parkfest
Leclaire Park, Edwardsville | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
FAMILY EVENT
Food, entertainment and community activities in the historic Leclaire neighborhood.
October 23 | Monster Party
Six Mile Regional Library, Granite City | 10–11 a.m.
FREE | BABIES & TODDLERS
A special Play & Learn Monster Party with music, snacks and games. Costumes are encouraged.
Location: 2001 Delmar Ave., Granite City
Questions: 618-452-6238 ext. 720
October 24 | Halloween Party in the Park
Edwardsville City Park | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
FAMILY EVENT
Candy Walk, decorated booths, music and a children's costume contest.
Questions: Edwardsville Parks & Recreation | 618-692-7538
October 24 | Uptown Collinsville Fall Festival
Main Street, Collinsville | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
FREE ACTIVITIES | ALL AGES
Trick-or-treating, bounce houses, carnival games, pumpkin painting, children's costume contest and more.
October 24 | Belleville Ward Fall Festival
Fairview Heights | 5–6:30 p.m.
FREE | OPEN TO EVERYONE
Food, children's activities and family fun.
Location: 9827 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights
October 28 | Officer Elementary Halloween Event
East St. Louis
COMMUNITY EVENT
Officer Elementary is preparing for Halloween fun. The school is also seeking candy donations, decorated vehicles, and community members or businesses to pass out candy.
Contact: Monica Williams | 618-646-3970 | monica.williams@estl189.com
October 31 | Halloween Parade
Downtown Edwardsville | 6:30 p.m.
FREE | ALL AGES
Finish Halloween with a traditional community parade.
Questions: Edwardsville Parks & Recreation | 618-692-7538
Weekends Through November 1 | Great Godfrey Corn Maze
Godfrey
FAMILY EVENT
Explore the corn maze and choose from additional activities including a cow train, hay wagon, jumping pillow and a free corn crib for children 10 and younger.
Maze Admission: Ages 12+: $8 | Ages 6–11: $6 | Ages 5 & under: FREE
November Family Fun
November 7 | Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting
Fairview Heights | 3–7 p.m. | Tree Lighting at 5:45 p.m.
FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES | ALL AGES
Kick off the holiday season with bounce houses, children's crafts, library story time, live music, school bands, church choirs, food and more.
November 13 | Family Fun Night
The REC, Fairview Heights | 4–7:30 p.m.
LOW COST | ALL AGES
Swimming, inflatables, climbing and Nerf games.
Cost: $5 members | $10 nonmembers
November 14 | Kids' Drive-In Experience
The REC, Fairview Heights | 1–5 p.m.
AGES 4–10 | REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Kids decorate their own cardboard "car," watch a movie and receive popcorn, juice and a treat.
Cost: $35 members | $55 nonmembers
Please note: This is a supervised drop-off program.
November 18 | Holiday Parade
Fairview Heights | 6 p.m.
FREE | ALL AGES
Bundle up for holiday floats, lights, music and community groups.
November 21–22 | Belleville Gingerbread Contest
Nichols Community Center, Belleville
FREE TO ENTER | FAMILY ACTIVITY
Build something together! The annual contest includes categories for children, groups and different skill levels. Entries are submitted November 21, followed by awards and an open house November 22. Gingerbread creations are then displayed in downtown Belleville windows.
Community Resources & Opportunities
October 24 | Community Health Fair
East St. Louis | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE
Stop by for health screenings, wellness information, giveaways and connections to local organizations and resources.
Location: 8601 Washington, East St. Louis
November 17 | Food on the Move
Centreville Church of Christ | Cahokia Heights/Alorton | 9:30–11 a.m.
FREE
Families and neighbors can visit the St. Louis Area Foodbank mobile market and choose foods that work for their household. No verification of personal information is required. Everyone is welcome while supplies last.
Location: 7435 Old Missouri Ave., Alorton
Questions: 314-292-6262 | programs@stlfoodbank.org