Make some plans: More Halloween fun and outdoor events fill out this week’s calendar

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Halloween Festivities

▪ Boo at the Zoo — 5-8:30 p.m. daily through Sunday, Oct. 30. St. Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Families can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more. Timed-ticket reservations are required and can be purchased in advance online. stlzoo.org/boo

▪ Halloweekends at the St. Louis Zoo — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis. Drop by for a weekend visit and let us see your family-friendly costumes. The too-cute-to-spook decorations throughout the Zoo will provide plenty of perfect photo ops. Free admission. stlzoo.org/halloweekends

▪ BAHS Howl’oween Pet Parade — 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Downtown Belleville. Pre-party at 10 a.m. at South High and East Washington streets. Includes DJ, costume contest, games, prizes and more. bahspets.org

▪ Booze, Brews & Boos Event — 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29. Eckert’s Belleville Farm, 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville. An adults-only Halloween-themed costume party in the new Cider Shed. For $30 per person, customers can pick their choice of two Halloween-themed cocktails, a moonlit wagon ride through the orchard, and live music. For tickets and other details: eckerts.com.

Events

▪ Swansea Farmers Market — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through October. Rural King parking lot, 2801 N. Illinois St., Swansea.

▪ Remembering Vietnam: Traveling Wall — 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, through 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Truck Centers, Inc., 2376 Formosa Road, Troy. Opening ceremony 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. The 360-foot memorial wall is engraved with the names of more than 58,000 Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. bit.ly/TroyWall

▪ Millstadt Township Farmers Market — 3-6 p.m. Fridays. Millstadt VFW Event Center, 200 Veterans Drive, Millstadt. Featuring everything: local plants, fruit, coffee, produce, flowers, honey, eggs, baked goods, jellies/jams and flea market items. No vendor fees. 618-476-3037.

▪ Tower Grove Park Beer and Cocktail Garden — 4-8 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through October. Ruins Pond, Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. Enjoy a variety of seasonal and classic Schlafly beer, four seasonally rotating cocktails from STL Barkeep, food truck fare, live music, yoga and yard games. Free to attend. A portion of the beer and cocktail proceeds will benefit Tower Grove Park. schlafly.com

▪ Square Dance — 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Caseyville Township Senior Center, 10001 Bunkum Road, Fairview Heights. Both fun and good exercise. Don’t know how? Ask about lessons. For more information contact Mike 618-954-3487 or Kate 618-566-8752.

▪ Electronic Recycling Event — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Cahokia Heights Fitness & Community Center, 509 Camp Jackson Road, Cahokia Heights. Items accepted include: Computer towers and components, laptops, printers, mice, modems, DVD/VHS players, batteries, keyboards, and modems. Also accepting large appliances (anything with a cord): Refrigerators, freezers, washer/dryers, small appliances (blenders, hair dryers, etc.) lawnmowers, microwaves, and weed eaters. TVs and monitors will incur a small fee for recycling. We will NOT accept paper, glass or cardboard. Hosted by the Cahokia Heights Chamber of Commerce.

▪ Treasures in the Park Craft Fair — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Klucker Hall, 14 Park Drive, Shiloh. Handmade craft products, fun and food. Live music by Twilight Band. 618-632-1022, ext. 119.

▪ 2022 Belleville Walk of Fame Induction — 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Belleville Public Square, northwest quadrant, downtown Belleville. The Belleville Historical Society initiated the Belleville Walk of Fame in 2014 as part of the Bicentennial celebration. Every two years we honor two figures from Belleville’s history with an installation on the Square’s Walk of Fame. The Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra will perform. Free and open to the public.

▪ Lily Buns Rabbit Rescue Fundraiser — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Centerfield Park, 5620 Old Collinsville Road, O’Fallon. Support rescue efforts and learn about the rabbits rescued by the organization. facebook.com/lilybunandfriends

▪ The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation presents ‘Annie Turbo Malone’ Exhibition Opening — Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Dred Scott Office Center, Chesterfield Mall, 40 and Olive/Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, Missouri. Featuring the photo history and museum quality displays belonging to philanthropist and millionaire businesswoman, hair care product innovator, a St. Louis and National legend Annie Turbo Malone.

▪ Tower Grove Park 150th Birthday Bash Celebration — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Tower Grove Park, 4257 Northeast Drive, St. Louis. Celebrate 150 years of Common Ground at the Birthday Bash with live music, drinks, food, and family fun. Sauce Magazine will present Food Truck Alley featuring 15 food trucks from their Food Truck Friday events. Live music acts include Dylan Triplett and Kg Lang, and at our Children’s Performance area, Celia. Includes multiple roving performers from Circus Kaput and community partner, Artscope, presenting in the Arts & Crafts area. St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird and St. Louis Blues mascot Louie will also visit. Sponsored by The Whitaker Foundation with added support from Schlafly Beer. towergrovepark.org

▪ Benefit for The One in a Million … Donna Cameron — 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. The Juicy Peanut Bar & Grill, 724 W. Main St., Mascoutah. Donna is going through an intense treatment for an aggressive adrenal gland cancer. She’s doing well considering...but we are trying to take away some financial worries. Event to include a soup contest, silent auction, raffles, shopping and more. facebook.com/events/1224422978398916

▪ Free Kidney and Health Screening — Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. St. Mary’s Hospital Gymnasium, 500 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia. Anyone interested in getting screened for kidney disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes is encouraged to attend. There is no cost to be screened. Appointments strongly recommended: https://mobilescreening.nkfi.org/preregistration but not required. The SSM Health Wellness Fair will also take place noon to 6 p.m.

Games

▪ Mahjong — 12:30 p.m. Fridays. PSOP, 201 N. Church St., Belleville. Join the group and play this popular tile game. American version. 618-234-4410, ext. 7034 or ext. 7044. Sponsored by the St. Clair County Office on Aging.

▪ Euchre — 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Smithton Senior Center, 711 S. Main St., Smithton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Partner night. Snacks welcome. Water, soda and coffee will be available for purchase. Masks not required. 618-791-8769 or 618-698-3785.

▪ Metro Cribbage Club — 12:30 p.m. Mondays. American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia St., Collinsville. For more information, contact Yvonne Bright, 618-344-1521 or ybrightmail@gmail.com.

Theater/Concerts

▪ Jeanine De Bique and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Trinidadian soprano Jeanine De Bique makes her SLSO debut in music that expresses the awesome power of belief. She is joined by the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, returning to the stage with works by Stéphane’s most beloved French composer, Francis Poulenc, alongside a powerful work by Indian American composer Reena Esmail. slso.org

▪ St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra: ‘Timeless’ — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Skip Viragh Center, Chaminade, 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis. Music of Stravinsky, Saint Saens, Britten and Ravel. stlphilharmonic.org

▪ Stars of Tomorrow — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. Performances by winners of the annual young artist concerto competition. 618-235-5600 or bellevillephilharmonic.org.

▪ Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents ‘Without Borders’ — 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24. 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave., St. Louis. Featuring music from a variety of countries. chambermusicstl.org

▪ USAF Band of Mid-America Chamber Series — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, 400 N. Alton St., Lebanon. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America has a long history of entertaining the American public and promoting esprit de corps within the military. The unit strives to inspire the hearts and minds of our men and women serving around the world and to tell the Air Force story through the universal language of music. Free general admission; tickets are required. thehett.com

▪ St. Louis Speakers Series: John Brennan — 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. Having a front row seat in the tumultuous arena of world affairs for three decades and serving under six presidents, Brennan became director of the CIA from 2013-2017. slso.org

Clubs & Support Groups

▪ Friends of the Belleville Public Library — 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. West Branch Library, 3414 W. Main St., Belleville. New members are always welcome.

▪ The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern IL (NAMI SWI) — 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. For family members or other caregivers of someone who has a mental illness. Meetings held the third Thursday of each month. For information, contact Diane at diane.bski@live.com or call NAMI at 618-798-9788.

▪ Parkinson’s Disease Discovery Group — 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Sullivan Conference Room, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland, 12866 Troxler Ave., Highland. Meetings will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. This group provides the opportunity to learn and share helpful information, support each other in dealing with Parkinson’s disease-related issues, and to connect with others who can relate to your experience. Registration is not necessary to attend. Masking (non-cloth) is still required in health care facilities. For more information or questions, please call 618-651-2720. stjosephshighland.org

▪ The National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwestern IL (NAMI SWI) — 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. First Baptist Church, 534 St. Louis St., Edwardsville. For family members or other caregivers of someone who has a mental illness. Meetings held the fourth Tuesday of each month. For information, contact Pat Rudloff at silverlining6@charter.net or call NAMI at 618-798-9788.

▪ Bible Study Fellowship Women’s Classes — 9:30-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. St. Matthew Church, 1200 Moreland Drive, Belleville. Morning classes include teaching for newborn through Pre-K. Together with other women, we will be studying the later history of Israel. For info or to register, call or leave a message with Jane at 618-520-8357 or Candy at 618-363-3285.

▪ Belleville Community Band — 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Belleville Philharmonic Hall, 116 N. Jackson St., Belleville. Currently seeking new members, particularly woodwinds, percussion and tuba. Visit the Belleville Community Band Facebook page for more info.

▪ Highland Garden Club — 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Highland Senior Center, 187 Woodcrest Drive, Highland. Rich Crain of Crain Tree Farm will talk about planting and care of trees, disease, pests and other issues. Visitors are always welcome.

Food

▪ St. John United Church of Christ Wurst-Markt — 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. St. John United Church of Christ, 307 W. Clay St., Collinsville. Dinner to include traditional favorites: pork sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed peas, applesauce, horseradish, dessert. Cost: $13 each - cash or check only. Drive-thru only. 618-344-2526.

▪ Swansea Fish Stand – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 216 Service St., Swansea. Cod, walleye, catfish, shrimp and more. Saturday: fried chicken. Open for carryout, call-in and dine-in orders. 618-222-7171. facebook.com/swanseafishstand

▪ O’Fallon Fish Fry — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 402 E. U.S. 50, O’Fallon. Traditional menu of cod, tilapia, catfish, hamburgers, hot dogs, pork steaks and several side dishes. Dine-in and carryout. Credit cards accepted. Orders can be called in at 618-632-6229. facebook.com/KnightsOfColumbus4239

▪ Aviston Legion Fish Fry — 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 1239, 601 S. Clinton, Aviston. Cod (baked or fried), catfish, shrimp, chicken strips, fries, baked potato, slaw, applesauce. Dine-in and carryout. 618-228-7311. avistonlegion.com

▪ Okawville American Legion Fish Fry — 5-8 p.m. Fridays. American Legion Post 233, 205 N. Hanover St., Okawville. Dine in or carryout. Also serving lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday with a salad bar. Pizza made fresh and served every day. facebook.com/OkawvilleLegion

▪ Corpus Christi Church Fall Chicken Dinner — 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 205 Rasp St., Shiloh. Menu: Homestyle fried chicken, Italian mostaccioli, green beans, corn, herb dressing, coleslaw, dinner rolls, desserts and drinks. Cost: $15 adult, $8 kids 10 and under. Carryout available. Raffle for prizes. corpuschristishiloh.com

Reservations Required

▪ Virtual Saturday Morning Yoga — 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Online via Zoom. Get fit and healthy when you join us for an energizing session of yoga with instructor Sarah Hartwig. Space is limited. Registration required. Register at glencarbonlibrary.org.

▪ Walk for Mental Health 2022 — 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Moody Park, Pavilion #5, 525 S. Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Event to raise awareness for mental health conditions. Includes a scavenger hunt, picnic lunch and more. Registration fee: $25 adults, $5 kids 12 and under and NAMI Open Door members. namiswi.org

▪ Granite City Senior Social Club Christmas Party — 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Granite City Township Hall, 2060 Delmar Ave., Granite City. Featuring Memories of Elvis with Steve Davis, Vince K Band, attendance prizes, raffles and 50/50 drawing. Tickets available through Sunday, Dec. 4 and cost $13 members, $15 non-members. No tickets sold at the door. Refreshments included. For info: Diana 618-444-6771 or Marty 618-797-6749, Granite City Township Office 618-877-4373.

Worth the Drive

▪ Ste. Genevieve Farmers Market – 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays. KC Hall grounds, 600 Market St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Locally produced vegetables, fruits, eggs, honey, canned goods, vinegars, jams, jellies and freshly baked goods. facebook.com/SteGenevieveFarmersMarket

▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: Sand Cave to Hunting Branch (Pope County) — 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Hunting Branch (Mill Branch Trail Trailhead) parking area, Ozark. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty, 5 miles in length, 4 hours hiking time; this hike has creek crossings. Hikers will need to be shuttled for this hike and it will be a thorough hike once shuttled. The leader of the hike will be Chris Drone who can be reached at 618-926-3250 for more information. This hike is intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snack. No dogs please. Free and open to the public. rivertorivertrail.net

▪ River-to-River Trail Society Hike: War Bluff area (Pope County) — 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Golconda Marina, north parking lot, Golconda. This will be a hike of moderate difficulty approximately 2.5 hours of hiking time. The leaders of this hike will be Gillum and Vicki Ferguson who can be reached at 630-470-7692 for more information. This hike is intended for people in good health who have done some walking. Hiking sticks and boots or sturdy shoes are recommended. Hikers should bring their own water and snack. No dogs please. Free and open to the public. rivertorivertrail.net

▪ History on Trial Series: The Chicago ‘Black Sox’ — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25. Union Theatre, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 212 N. 6th St., Springfield. The presentation will examine the 1919 White Sox allegedly throwing the World Series in their 5 games to 3 loss to the Reds and the legal ramifications following. In 1921, all of the players implicated in the scandal were acquitted or not tried. This stage presentation will feature actors portraying the players, lawyers, and judges to explore the legal aspects of the cases that appeared in the Cook County Circuit Court and elsewhere in the early 1920s. Tickets: $15. illinoiscourthistory.org/history-on-trial

This story was originally published October 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM.