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Preparing for Seasonal Change: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference The first sign that your routine needs an update might be a shoe. You reach for your usual pair, step outside, and discover that yesterday’s reliable choice is suddenly slippery, soaked, or far too warm. It is a small inconvenience, but it reveals something larger: familiar habits do not always fit changing conditions. Preparing for seasonal change means noticing those mismatches before they become problems. A few thoughtfu

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart brought one of opera's most enduring works to the stage on Sept. 30, 1791, when “The Magic Flute” premiered at Vienna's Theater auf der Wieden. Its combination of popular entertainment and ambitious music helped make it a lasting bridge between the opera house and a broader theater audience. On this date in 2026, that first performance stands 235 years in the past, but the work remains part of the operatic repertoire. Mozart directed the orchestra, while Emanue

This Day in History: September 30, 2026 On September 30, 1938, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy concluded the Munich Agreement , allowing Nazi Germany to take control of the Sudetenland, a border region of Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovak representatives were not included in the negotiations that determined their country’s future. British and French leaders hoped the agreement would prevent another European war; instead, it weakened Czechoslovakia and failed to stop further German expansion.

President Donald Trump is tapping $20 million in Homeland Security funding to pay for TV ads that heavily feature him ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats said Tuesday as the promos critics call propaganda come under bipartisan attack. The Trump administration recently moved the funds into a U.S. Customs and Border Protection budget line intended […]

The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, […]

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St. Louis residents have complained about train horns for weeks. Now, residents of leafy Webster Groves say they’re feeling the pain, too.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration must spend the $810 million that it said last week it planned to cancel, according to a report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office.  The congressional watchdog’s decision contends the White House budget office doesn’t hold the ability to claw back that funding without approval from Congress.  “Any […]

The official trailer for The One About Matthew Perry has arrived. Netflix has shared the trailer for the documentary series about late Friends star Matthew Perry from director Mary Robertson.…

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When right wing billionaire Larry Ellison (and his nepobaby son David) hired blog-troll Bari Weiss to run CBS News, Weiss arrived with the promise of “balanced, fact-based news,” “independent, principled journalism,” and a unique “entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision” that would modernize the network and reach the “everyday Americans” they claimed were “traditionally ignored by […]

After feeling hopeless against Trump's agenda, readers write in about the empowerment they've found in a postcard campaign to encourage voters in swing districts.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday granted, for now, the Trump administration’s request to continue rapid third-country deportation of immigrants to countries not their own.  The decision will allow the Trump administration to carry out its aggressive deportation method of quickly removing immigrants to one of the countries — some with human rights concerns […]

Begin Again: Wak'a Garden is the second installment in Laumeier’s Begin Again series, honoring the Park’s 50-year history of collaborating with artists and supporting new commissions and exhibitions. The organic, amphitheater-shaped sculpture, built […]

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Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]

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When a doctor starts asking a new mother about feelings of depression, therapist Haley Walker said the patient may be thinking about more than her actual symptoms. “[It] can feel scary as a new mom,” Walker said. “You’re like, ‘Is this person going to try and take my baby if I’m honest?’” Walker specializes in […]

ST. LOUIS - The 116th Greater St. Louis Honor Flight is headed to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as dozens of veterans will be honored for their service in the nation's capital. The veterans will spend the day visiting various memorials, including the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans [...]

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! But ever since becoming a mom, it’s even more special. From a young age my kids have been obsessed with Halloween. We start listening to spooky music in August sometimes and the decorations at our house are already up! This year, October has 5 weekends which means there’s even more time for all the Halloween fun. There are a ton of great events and places to visit (check out my full fall fun guide here) all over St. Louis. These are the not-so-spooky events perfect for the whole family! Just a reminder, you don’t need to do EVERYTHING. Pick one or two events and savor the season! Or if you’re like us and you’re ready to cross them all off your fall bucket list, then here you go!

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Grab your costume and trick-or-treat at The Magic House this season!

🎃 Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House

📍 The Magic House | Fridays-Sundays in October, beginning Oct. 9
Trick-or-treat through The Magic House and enjoy Halloween fun without the scares during this daytime event. Each child will get an autograph book and trick-or-treat bag at the entrance. Kids can meet their favorite storybook characters and participate in a scavenger hunt! Costumes are welcome! Included with regular museum admission, free for members! Hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday–Saturday and 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

🦇 Boo at the Zoo
📍 St. Louis Zoo | Select nights Oct. 9–30, 5-8:30 p.m.  
Lights, decorations and seasonal fun! Many kids dress up! Your ticket includes access to Dinoroarus, the carousel, Spookley’s 4D Jamboree, Stingray exhibit, and parking. The train cost extra (including for members). There’s a sensory-friendly night on Oct. 12! 🎃 $13 Zoo Members 🎃$16 General Admission (Free for children under 2). Purchase tickets here.

✨ Jack’s Lighted Trail
📍 Eckert’s Belleville | Sept. 11–Oct. 31
A half-mile nighttime trail filled with incredible light displays PLUS a corn maze. Halloween fun without the spooky factor. Stroller friendly but you will take a wagon out to the trail so bring a foldable one! Tickets start at $22, children under 2 are free. Purchase tickets here.

🎃 Grant’s Farm Halloween Nights
📍 Grant’s Farm | Thursdays–Sundays starting Oct. 1
Lights, pumpkins, fall activities and a dance party in the courtyard. A little spooky, but still a fun option for families. $15 per person, kids 3 and under are free. Purchase tickets here.

🏴‍☠️ Pirates & Pumpkins
📍 St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station | Sept. 18–Nov. 2
Pirate-themed Halloween fun, pumpkins and all the aquarium favorites. Select Friday & Saturday nights include trick-or-treating. Don’t miss the underwater pumpkin carving every Saturday and Sunday from Oct 3rd to Nov 1st at 1:15pm. Included with regular admission.

🎃 Kirkwood Farmers’ Market Pumpkin Patch
📍 Kirkwood | Opens Sept. 25
Pumpkins, swings, climbing structures and a corn kernel pit make the Kirkwood Fall Fun Zone a favorite for families. Pro tip: It gets crowded, so go during the week or at off hours! Open every day. Mon-Fri: $6, ages 2-10, everyone else is free. Sat + Sun: $6 for everyone over age 2. Purchase tickets at the door.

🚜 Party in the Patch
📍 Shaw Park | Oct. 16 at 6 PM
Hay mazes, tractor rides, trick-or-treating, bounce houses and more Halloween-themed fun. Tickets are $12 in advance or $17 at the door, and include a hot dog dinner with child’s ticket.

🦉 Owl-O-Ween
📍 World Bird Sanctuary | Oct. 31 10am-4pm
Costumes, crafts, games, a costume contest and bird demonstrations, including free-flying bird shows at 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM. $5 per person; ages 5 and under are free. Tickets here.

🌼 Día de los Muertos in Clayton
📍 N. Brentwood Blvd. | Oct. 24, 4–8 PM
FREE family-friendly celebration featuring face painting, sugar skull art, live music and dance, a street mural and the Catrina Procession in Clayton. Details here.

👻 Legends & Lanterns
📍 Historic St. Charles | Oct. 10–25
This free walking festival on Main Street in St. Charles features ghost stories, Scarecrow Glen, a Scaredy Cat Scavenger Hunt and Pumpkin Glow making it a fun option for younger kids, while older kids and adults can explore the Haunted History Trail. Details here.

🦋 ‘BOO’terfly House
📍 Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House | Oct. 1–31
A Halloween twist on the Butterfly House featuring tarantulas, scorpions, roaches and carnivorous plants. Free for Garden members, included in regular admission.

🎪 Fright at the Museum
📍 City Museum | Sept. 30–Nov. 1
Halloween decor, not-so-spooky stories from the City Museum Witch, acrobats and fire breathers. I’ve heard this one leans a little spookier, so it may be better for older kids. Included with general admission into the City Museum.

🚂 Trick-or-Track
📍 National Museum of Transportation | Oct. 17
A dream for little train lovers! Kids 10 and under can trick-or-treat in costume during the day, with evening activities including reptiles and miniature train rides in the dark. Daytime event happens from 11am-3pm and nighttime event begins at 5:45pm. Daytime activities included with regular admission, reservations required for evening, cost $10. Purchase evening tickets here.

🎃 Jack O’Lantern Trail at Faust Park
📍 Faust Park, Chesterfield | Oct. 23 & 24
Let the Jack O’Lanterns guide your way as you trick-or-treat through Faust Historic Village in the dark! Kids can also ride the St. Louis Carousel, explore the Butterfly House, play games and enjoy fall activities. $12 per person ages 2+. Purchase tickets here.

🎃 Great Pumpkin Glow in Downtown Maplewood
📍 Downtown Maplewood | Oct. 22 6-8pm
The whole family can enjoy this FREE Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating, music, a pumpkin-carving contest and more as downtown Maplewood lights up with pumpkins and glowing luminaries.

Want more fall fun? Check out my guide to fall in St. Louis.

The St. Louis-based utility is also reducing its expectations for renewable and nuclear energy production and increasing its reliance on natural gas power.