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Things to Do in St. Louis in September-October 2017
St. Louis offers Missouri and Illinois residents many events, activities and other fall fun in September and October. If you are looking for things to do in 2017, our local calendar offers dozens of fall festivals and outdoor activities to enjoy during autumn. Take in the fall foliage and play with friends and family at some of these destinations and other things to do in St. Louis:
St. Louis Fall Festivals
Lantern Parade - Hermann, MO - Nov 14 to Nov 14, 2020
Canceled for 2021. Hermann’s Christmas season officially opens with a Lantern Parade through the historic district, beginning at First and Gutenberg and ending at the Gerald Engemann Memorial Park, where Pelze Nichol will arrive.
St. Louis Apple Orchards
Broom Orchard - Carlinville, IL
This 120+ acre orchard was established in 1920 by Leonard Sooy and bought by William and Joan Broom in 1968. It is still run by the Brown family. Pick your own apples (over 20 varieties) are available beginning the end of July. Sweet cider is available at the end of August. The Farm Market is open July through December and sells fresh produce, local products and sweet apple cider. They hold an Apple Festival at the end of September and a Pumpkin Festival in the middle of October.
Centenial Farms - Augusta, MO
A sixth generation family farm in St. Charles County owned and operated by their family since 1854.Originally a grain and livestock farm, they planted the first orchard in 1969. They grow 24 varieties of apples.You pick is available in September and early October.Pumpkin Fantasyland starts the last weekend of September.On weekends, they have a farm fun land play area for kids with mazes, play tractor, fort and grain bin.You can also enjoy a hayride around the farm, fresh cider without preservatives, their homemade apple butter and 20 kinds of preserves.
Eckert’s - Grafton, IL
The Grafton farm began allowing pick your own apples in 1963. In addition to the Grafton location, both the Belleville and Millstadt locations also allow apple picking. Each location has its own activities, with some activities only on weekends.Grafton has pony rides, camel rides, miniature golf, farm animals and other entertainment. Millstadt has pig races, corn maze, haunted hayride, pumpkin patch and other activities. Belleville is the original site of their 1910 roadside stand and has a country restaurant, Country Store, garden center and kids activities. The orchard also offers apple cider, cider donuts, pies, and other goodies.
St. Louis Pumpkin Patches
Eckert’s - Grafton, IL
The Grafton farm began allowing pick your own apples in 1963. In addition to the Grafton location, both the Belleville and Millstadt locations also allow apple picking. Each location has its own activities, with some activities only on weekends.Grafton has pony rides, camel rides, miniature golf, farm animals and other entertainment. Millstadt has pig races, corn maze, haunted hayride, pumpkin patch and other activities. Belleville is the original site of their 1910 roadside stand and has a country restaurant, Country Store, garden center and kids activities. The orchard also offers apple cider, cider donuts, pies, and other goodies.
Golden Valley Farms - Washington, MO
Sorry folks this pumpkin patch and farm are permanently closed.
Herman’s Farm - St Charles, MO
Herman’s Farm Orchard has been in business since 1985. They offer hay rides and pumpkins that you cut right off the vine. They also have u-pick apples and kid’s play area. They are open daily in season. The location address is 3663 N Highway 94, St Charles, MO. It is about 26 miles northwest of St Louis.
St. Louis Haunted Houses
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St. Louis Ghost Tours
Lemp Mansion - St Louis, MO
built in the 1860s and purchased by William J. Lemp. His father, John Adam Lemp, founded a lager brewery in 1840 that made millions. The family, however, suffered from a number of mysterious deaths and suicides, eventually losing the business. The Lemp Mansion now offers ghost hunting and haunted history tours of the Lemp residence and auxiliary brewery office in St. Louis, where a number of the deaths happened. The haunted history tours are led by Betsy Belanger on most Monday nights at 7 PM for $20 per person. Ghost hunting is offered approximately twice a month at a cost of $30 per person.
Riordan Tours - St Louis, MO
Explore the dark side with a Haunted History Tour. All tours start from the Morgan Street Brewery, 721 N. 2nd Street St. Louis 63102. The brewery also offers 10% discount on meals to tour patrons. The tour is a walking tour that runs between 90 and 100 minutes.. They cover about 2/3 of a mile. There are cobblestones, so it’s a good idea to wear comfortable walking shoes.
St. Charles Ghost Tour - St. Charles, MO
a year round walking tour that has been educating visitors about the ghosts of Main Street since 2006. Visit the Borromeo Church, see the lost graveyard where headstones (but not the bodies) were moved in 1853, and perhaps even encounter the Lady in White, who was buried in her wedding dress. Tours available on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $20 per person. Tours being at the corner of Jefferson and South Main, in front of the Historical Society building (the large white building that says City Hall).