Autumn in St. Louis brings wonderful opportunities to embrace the outdoors and enjoy the season’s unique charm. Whether you’re seeking colorful foliage, festive events, or cozy relaxation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate autumn in St. Louis, perfect for seniors seeking adventure and connection:
Go to Local Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches:
Head to an orchard for a day of apple picking, cider tasting, and enjoying fresh-baked apple pie. Eckert’s Farm and Thies Farm are popular choices. Visit a local pumpkin patch for a festive outing. Many offer hayrides, corn mazes, and other fall activities. In the mood to chase grandkids? Check out The Great Pumpkin Patch in Kirkwood!
Take a Stroll Outside:
St. Louis offers many great places to take in the full beauty of Fall foliage! Missouri Botanical Garden is beautifully landscaped with perennials, natives, and shrubs in rich fall tones at Missouri Botanical Garden. Or take a nature hike with vibrant hues on the trails at Shaw Nature Reserve, Rockwoods Reservation, Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, and more!
Coffee Shops and Good Reads:
Treat yourself to a pumpkin spice beverage and a fresh baked good from a local coffee shop. Bring along a book to read while you’re there. Not sure what to read? Check out your neighborhood library for suggestions for this fall’s most popular reads or give us a call at Friendship Village and we’ll tell you what our resident book clubs are reading at the moment.
Fall Festivals
From Oktoberfests to Harvest Fests to, yes, even the start of holiday craft fairs(!); there is no shortage of fun and entertaining fall festivals to enjoy in St. Louis. Great music, tasty food, and plenty of entertainment are available throughout the area. Check out local event calendars to find out what’s coming up so you can round up your friends for some fall fun.
Right at Home – Activities at Friendship Village:
Of course, you don’t have to go far for fun! Both of our campuses embrace the season with autumn activities, including fall-themed crafts, movie nights, seasonal meals, beautiful outdoor campuses to walk, and outings to local attractions. These activities aren’t just available to Friendship Village residents!Our Life Care at Home and Early Advantage members also get to enjoy the activities and amenities at our Friendship Village campuses (even while living at home!)
No matter how you spend your autumn, St. Louis offers a wealth of opportunities to embrace the season!
Ready for some fun adventures this season? Schedule a tour at Friendship Village and discover how you can enjoy the best of every season!