Fall events All around town

Post author:independentnws
Post published:October 5, 2026
Post category:Entertainment / Travel / Events / Uncategorized

Halloween at Circus Harmony in City Museum

Circus Harmony, the sensational circus school located at City Museum is dedicated to family friendly, exciting, entertainment. This Halloween season, you can find their unicycling skeletons, wire-walking

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witches, juggling jesters, and more doing shows in their home ring at City Museum but you can also see them Thursdays through Sundays at Grant’s Farm Halloween Nights, October 1st – 30th.

Don’t be scared. They offer the sweet treat of terrific tricks! Shows are free with either City Museum or Grant’s Farm admission. At City Museum, find them in the glassed-in circus ring on the third floor. At Grant’s Farm, the shows are presented in the outdoor amphitheater near the carousel! City Museum and Grant’s Farm Halloween shows feature a rotating cast of captivating, acrobatic, aerial, juggling, and phenomenally flexible performers!

If these performers inspire YOU to run away and join the circus, Circus Harmony offers classes in a wide variety of circus arts for ages 3-93 at City Museum. They also hold free classes at several St. Louis City Recreation Centers, and their Circus Science program is available to book at schools, libraries, and community centers! For teens who can already tumble, Circus Harmony offers a free Flip Out Try Out class! For more information, visit www.circusharmony.org or just ask one of the not-scary performers in their City Museum and Grant’s Farm Halloween shows!

OCTOBER

NJT’s Just for Us – October 1-18

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NJT 2025 Season Productions

Fall brings Alex Edelman’s Just for Us. NJT will produce their own version of Alex’s story – a hilarious and incisive one-man show that recounts the comedian’s unforgettable decision to attend a meeting of White Nationalists in Queens.

TRAILBLAZER: A Tribute – October 9, 7:30-9pm

The 560 Music Center, Pillsbury Theater560 Trinity AvenueUniversity City, MO, 63130

https://www.chamberprojectstl.org/current-season26-27/trailblaizer

Discover the music of a true pioneer. Join us for TRAILBLAZER, a captivating evening celebrating the brilliant, fiercely original chamber music of Rebecca Clarke. As both a virtuoso violist and a composer, Clarke smashed 20th-century glass ceilings, writing music of incredible emotional depth and harmonic color. She has been a huge inspiration to us since the beginning, and we’re paying her tribute with a feature concert. Her sweeping Piano Trio is not to be missed, and CPSTL founder Laura Reycraft brings the beloved Viola Sonata to life with pianist Young Kim.

The Buckinghams – October 9, 8pm

The Wildey Theater

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/842

\Formed in 1966, The Buckinghams almost overnight, became part of American teenage culture. Their faces were splashed onto national magazines, posters, and album covers with a look and style that helped define ‘60s pop rock. This Chicago “Royalty of Rock and Roll” was considered America’s Answers to the British invasion. These legends continue to tour and charm audiences world-wide. From the first note to the final encore, The Buckinghams – featuring original members Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna – deliver a powerhouse performance filled with chart topping hits, lush harmonies, and infectious good vibes that keep audiences smiling all night long.

The Ides of March – October 11, 7 pm

The Wildey Theater https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/843

Since 1964 Chicago’s IDES OF MARCH have thrilled audiences with their mix of rocking guitars, brilliant brass, and heartfelt vocals. Powered by the unforgettable songs of Grammy-Winner Jim Peterik, their music has become an evergreen featured on radio, movie soundtracks, and national advertising campaigns. Their live shows are legendary for their energy and sheer enjoyment. The band features the four original members — (Grammy winner) Jim Peterik, Guitar; Larry Millas, Guitar; Bob Bergland, Bass; and Mike Borch, Drums.

STL Jewish Book Festival Kick-Off w/Lior Raz – October 12, 7pm

The J, Creve Coeur

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Lior Raz

Lior Raz is the co-creator, screenwriter, and star of the internationally acclaimed Israeli Netflix series Fauda, as well as numerous other shows and films. Drawing on his firsthand experience in an elite Israeli military unit, Raz brings gripping authenticity and emotional complexity to stories of Israel, conflict, courage, and shared humanity.

STL Jewish Book Festival Speaker: Dr. Barak Benaryeh – October 21, 7pm

The J, Creve Coeur STL Jewish Book Festival Speaker: David Shlachter – October 26, 7pm

The J, Creve Coeur https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series-presents-david-shlachter/

NOVEMBER

St. Louis Jewish Book Festival – November 1-10

The J, Creve Coeur

https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/st-louis-jewish-book-festival/

Now in its 48th year, the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival and Speaker Series features Jewish authors and books across every genre. The 2026–2027 season begins in October, with Festival Week taking place from November 1 through 10. Additional literary and speaker events continue throughout the year.

Brothers in Blood: Black in Vietnam – November 14, 7pm

Hi-Pointe Theater

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Official Selection of the St. Louis International Film Festival – documentary

The Brits Are Coming – November 15, 6-7:30pm

The Schlafly Tap Room, Club Room2100 Locust St.St. Louis, MO 63103

https://www.chamberprojectstl.org/current-season26-27/thebritsarecoming

We may have thrown their tea in the harbor, but the music was too good to toss. Join us for a delightfully dramatic evening featuring the absolute best of British chamber music. Expect intricate melodies, polite restraint, and absolutely zero taxation without representation. Grab your favorite Schlafly Beer upstairs in the Club Room during the concert, and enjoy dinner in the restaurant downstairs after the show.