Fall Storytime in Forest Park

Join our Education Team and community partners for Storytime in Forest Park on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. this fall, from September 8 through October 27.

Bring your imagination! Storytime is open to children of all ages and their caregivers. This seasonal, outdoor event series is a great way to connect with nature, books and community. Our St. Louis Public Library partners will lead stories and songs, and we'll bring snacks, water and picnic blankets.

Cost: Free

Location: Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape meadow (map below)

Travel: Free parking, bike racks and the Concourse/Washington Metro bus 90 stop is near the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape

Weather: This program is weather dependent. Please check our park-wide event calendar for cancellations.

Read Play Grow on October 25

Come and go as you please between 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. We provide the books to read along with puppets, interactive flannel boards with flannel cut outs and more. The Forest Park Forever and Saint Louis Public Library’s Early Childhood Outreach Teams will be available to answer questions and give suggestions!

Ideal for caregivers of children ages 0-5.

Sensory Considerations: For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288

• Potential for close proximity and shared spaces with other participants

• Some bright colors and loud noises

Cost: Free

Location: Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape meadow (map below)

Travel: Free parking, bike racks and the Concourse/Washington Metro bus 90 stop is near the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape.

Weather: This program is weather dependent. Please check our park-wide event calendar for cancellations.

Storybook Walk

Storybook Walks are engaging experiences that improve literacy and connection. Thanks to our partnership with the Saint Louis Public Library, this activity will be part of the Read, Play, Grow event on October 25.

Title: A Park Connects Us, by Sarah Nelson

Location: Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape (map below) the first page is just after the Sensory Garden entrance. Travel along the path through the Mounds area.

Travel: Free parking, bike racks and the Concourse/Washington Metro bus 90 stop is near the Anne O’C. Albrecht Nature Playscape.

Weather: This series is not weather dependent.