The Best Things To Do In St. Louis In The Fall

St. Louis truly shines in the fall! The leaves turning, the beautiful weather, the festivals, and fall activities – there’s so much to do in St. Louis in the fall. Here’s our round-up of some of the best of St. Louis in the fall:

Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage and the wonderful weather with a scenic walk:

• Forest Park is beautiful in the fall. Wander the trails, see the trees turn gold, orange, and red. They’ll also resume their hay rides for a fun fall treat.

• Shaw Nature Reserve offers miles of trails through forest and prairie. It’s ideal if you want to soak in serene fall landscapes without traveling too far.  

• Laumeier Sculpture Park seamlessly blends art with nature — take a walk among the sculptures surrounded by the vibrant colors of fall.

• Powder Valley Nature Center in Kirkwood is a good option if you're looking for something easier, kid-friendly, with paved paths and lovely scenery.

Take a walking tour downtown or through historic neighborhoods. The Missouri Historical Society offers tours, as well as guided walks that showcase architecture, history, and hidden gems.

Fall specials, including apple cider, pumpkin treats, and harvest produce, reappear at local farmers’ markets and fairs.

Visit the St. Louis Zoo’s “Zootoberfest.” To get some last Zoo fun in before the cold!

Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden: over 100 vendors, crafts, food, music, fun fall vibes.

Historic Shaw Art Fair — art, food, live music in a lovely neighborhood setting

Soulard Oktoberfest celebrates German heritage: beer, music, food, and wine gardens. Very festive.

GroveFest in The Grove neighborhood: live music, street vendors, performances — a very local, energetic fall festival.

Halloween-themed events like Fright Fest at Six Flags St. Louis: the theme park is transformed into a Halloween scare zone, featuring haunted attractions, special shows, while local haunted houses & haunted hayrides offer additional frights.