An Intriguing October in St. Louis

Click here to view this message in a browser window. An Intriguing October in St. Louis Who doesn't love fall? The season is especially enjoyable in St. Louis, and the event calendar is bursting with activities to keep the good times rolling. Fright Fest September 23 to October 30 With thrills both on and off the rides, Fright Fest at Six Flags St. Louis is one of the spookiest events of the season. During the day, family-friendly attractions abound, but at night, all the creatures that go bump in the night haunt the park. Learn More While you're here: Explore Eureka, Missouri, which encompasses 164 acres of parks and public lands, including Route 66 State Park, as well as an array of nature trails, bike paths and waterways. For more seasonal fun, check out the Eureka Scarecrow Festival, running from Oct. 1 to 31. Best of Missouri Market October 7 to 9 This fall, the Best of Missouri Market returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden with almost 100 vendors, offering unique handicrafts, locally produced foodstuffs, bespoke jewelry, native plants and more. A stone's throw from the Garden, the Historic Shaw Art Fair will take place on Oct. 8 and 9 at the intersection of Flora Place and Tower Grove Avenue. Learn More While you're here: Don't miss the Tower Grove Farmers' Market, held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Nov. 5. After stocking up on local favorites from Cham Bakery, Damn Fine Hand Pies, Whisk, Field to Fire and Mylk and Hummus, meander through the grassy meadows of Tower Grove Park, which abuts the Garden to the south. Rachel Hollis October 8 YouTube sensation, motivational speaker and three-time New York Times best-selling author Rachel Hollis is bringing Rach Talk Live to The Factory. Grab your sisters and girlfriends – and anyone else who doesn't mind Hollis' unfiltered honesty – and enjoy a night of dancing, laughing and learning. Learn More While you're here: Enjoy everything that Chesterfield, Missouri, has to offer, including the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Faust Park, the Chesterfield Amphitheater, Topgolf and St. Louis Premium Outlets. Panic! at the Disco October 9 We have high hopes for Panic! at the Disco's Viva Las Vengeance tour at Enterprise Center. Melding crowd interaction with a stadium-rocking set list and theatrics with sentiment, the band never disappoints. Arrive early for special guests MARINA and Little Images. Learn More While you're here: Fuel up at St. Louis Union Station's plethora of tasty dining options. Snack on beer-battered fish and chips at Landry's Seafood, dig into the barbecued pork steak at the Train Shed or indulge in a Freak Shake at the Soda Fountain. Speaking of Fashion: A Conversation with Diane von Furstenberg October 12 Legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg will visit Washington University in St. Louis and speak to the community about her illustrious career, life lessons, today's fashion industry, its challenges and her philanthropy to empower women. Learn More While you're here: On Oct. 11 and 12, in conjunction with the talk with Diane von Furstenberg, there will be a trunk show at the Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis. Both events are free and open to the public. Hadestown October 11 to 23 In Hadestown, a song can change your fate. Journey to the underworld and back with the eight-time Tony Award winner, created by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin and coming to The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Learn More While you're here: Before the show, you're going to need to eat, right? South Grand Boulevard is a go-to destination for diverse – and delicious – cuisine. Try vegan tacos at Terror Tacos, homestyle Thai food at King and I or a harvest-centric Mediterranean spread at Salve Osteria. St. Louis Beer Fest October 22 More than 40 local and national breweries will come together for the St. Louis Beer Fest. There will be 120 beers available, and admission includes samplings as well as access to all the exhibits at the Saint Louis Science Center. Learn More While you're here: Spend some time at one of the many first-rate attractions in Forest Park, such as the Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum and the Boathouse at Forest Park. For a complete list of St. Louis area events and more about our diverse neighborhoods, visit explorestlouis.com. 25 Things To Do in St. Louis St. Louis Area Hotels Order Your Official St. Louis Visitors Guide Today Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis' $5.9 billion convention and tourism industry, the official destination marketing organization for St. Louis City and County and operator of the America's Center Convention Complex. Explore St. Louis | 701 Convention Plaza, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63101 © Explore St. Louis, All Rights Reserved If you do not wish to receive future emails, click here. (You can also send your request to Customer Care at the street address above.)