St. Louis area fall events and festivals

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ST. LOUIS – As the leaves change colors and temperatures fall, St. Louis locals can prepare for several events and festivals throughout the city.

Here’s a list of some of several can’t-miss events from September to November.

AppleFest at Eckert’s

Pick up ripe apples in the Greater St. Louis area
Treat your taste buds to cider donuts and caramel apples
Feed goats and ride ponies at the Children’s Carnival
Saturdays and Sundays in September

Taste of St. Louis

Check out a taste of St. Louis from double the amount of restaurants this year
Performance from Ozomatli and Eli Young Band
Entry is free and open to the public
Sept. 23 from 4-10 p.m., Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sept. 25 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fright Fest

Attend Kids Boo Fest during the day
Family-friendly Halloween attractions and activities
Try the Funnel Scream Cake with Snickers
From Sept. 23 to Oct. 30

Eureka Days

Check out carnival rides, a parade, and beer garden
Sign up for corn hole tournament
Climb the U.S. Army rock wall or enter the chicken wing eating contest
Sept. 30 from 5-11 p.m., Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Oct. 2 from noon to 6 p.m.

GroveFest

Promotes the Grove neighborhood of St. Louis
Fuel up at the Food Village
Test your luck in hot dog eating contest
Oct. 1 from 3-11 p.m.

Eureka Scarecrow Festival

Designed with colors as scarecrows pose in front of churches, local business, and schools
Earn cash prizes at Great Scarecrow Hunt
See several scarecrows along Central Avenue and 5th Street
Oct. 1-31

Brew In The Lou

Boasts food tastings, local vendors, and live music
Admission includes unlimited beer, food, spirits, and wine (while supplies last)
Proceeds benefit LESA’s 35 member schools, serving nearly 9,000 students
Oct. 8 from 1-5 p.m.