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Ballwin Parks & Recreation

October Programs and Events

Here are a few programs and events taking place next month! As always, we encourage you to visit our website (www.ballwin.mo.us) for the most current information.

The Pointe Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 5:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Membership Specials

  • Fall Back into Fitness: 10% off Pointe and platinum Annual memberships

Junior Art Classes

Join Artherapy Studios for a night of art and crafts for kids. Each participant will participate in a fun arts and craft project meant for fall. All your supplies and instruction will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Register online or stop by the Pointe.


Tuesdays October 1, 15, 29

November 12

December 3, 17

6 - 7 p.m.

The Pointe

$32 per person

Junior Art Classes

Little Explorers

Get out and explore Ballwin’s parks with your toddler. Each week's activities are centered around a theme and themes change weekly. Every class will include a craft, snack, and activities to get your toddler moving, thinking, and exploring! Ages 2-5. Parents and guardians are free.


VIP $8 | Reg $10 (No fees for adults) (Siblings under 2 are welcome at no charge)

Pre-registration is required by the Monday prior to the session.

1st and 3rd Wednesday April - October

9am - 10:30am


Dates and Themes:

October 2: Under the Big Top at Pointe Park Pavilion

October 15: Rocks! at Pointe Park Pavilion



Wednesdays

October 2 & 15

Varies

Ages 2 - 5

VIP $8/Reg $10

Little Explorers

Bricks and Beyond

Embark on an unforgettable family adventure to a galaxy far, far away at our Bricks and Beyond: Star Wars Edition!


Young Padawans, bring your parent or other important grown-up and embark on a LEGO adventure that's out of this world! Every child takes home a custom made mini figure. May the creativity be with you!


Saturday, October 5

10 - 11:30 a.m.

The Pointe

Ages 5 - 12

VIP $18/Reg $20

Bricks and Beyond

Poker Pub Crawl

Poker buff or beer aficionado, here is the day excursion for you. The 2nd Annual Ballwin Poker Pub Crawl will start at The Wolf Cafe where we will gather and board a bus to venture to 3 additional local watering holes before returning to The Wolf Tap Room. Circle 7 Ranch Taphouse and Grill, The Brothers Beer and Bourbon Lounge, and The Crafty Chameleon Brewery and Pizza are all on the schedule. Each stop will include a free pour and time to enjoy the establishment, approximately 1 hour at each stop. After each stop you will get a playing card and at the end of the night, the people with the best three hands of poker will win tickets to the Ballwin Craft Beer Festival at Vlasis Park on September 7.


Saturday, October 12

1 - 6 p.m.

Starts at the Wolf Cafe

Ages 21+

VIP $35/Reg $40

Poker Pub Crawl

Start Smart Basketball

Children ages 4-6 years old will get introduced to and improve upon their basketball skills based on the nationally accredited Start Smart Program's 6 week course. Parents will be required to participate.




Wednesdays October 16 - November 20

5 - 6 p.m.

The Pointe

Ages 4 - 6

VIP $50/Reg $60

Craft Beer Festival Tickets

FREE Halloween Hullabaloo

Join us if you DARE for a Halloween SCARE! It will be spook-tacular fun, you won't want to miss these ghoulish good times! Dress up (of course) and stop by the Pointe on Friday, October 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm for all the fun. We will have crafts, activities, games, and more! This is a FREE event that is open to the public. Registration is not required.


Friday, October 18

5 - 8 p.m.

All Ages

The Pointe

FREE

Baby Bear's Bakery Cookie Class

Join us to have some fun learning how to decorate Halloween-themed cookies with Baby Bear's Bakery! When you're done, you will have some sweet creations that you can show off to family and friends! Dress comfortably and just show up because all materials and instruction will be provided. $35 per person.


Ages 5 and up. All children must be supervised by a participating parent or guardian.


Saturday, October 19th

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Ages 5+

The Pointe

VIP/Reg $35


Baby Bear Bakery Cookie Decorating

Paint Your Pet

This amateur painting class features simple step-by-step instruction to help you create a stunning acrylic painting on 16x20 stretched canvas. Email us a photo of your pet which we will pre-draw for you to paint during the party...it's kind of like painting a color book version of your pet. Please send pet photos to artherapystudios@yahoo.com.


Thursday, October 24

5:30 - 8 p.m.

Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center

Ages 21+

VIP $55/Reg $60

Paint Your Pet

Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk

Come join us and race under the moonlight at the 14th annual Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk. This unique race starts at 9pm so you can enjoy the cooler weather and experience the thrill of running at night! The Ballwin Moonlight Howl 5K run/walk encourages and welcomes all ages and fitness levels.


Friday, October 25

9 p.m.

The Wolf Cafe

All Ages

VIP/Reg $40

Moonlight Howl

Cops and Bobbers

The Ballwin Police Department is teaming up with Parks and Rec to put on a FREE fishing derby! Kids ages 2-12 years old will have the opportunity to compete at the pond located in New Ballwin Park.

Prizes will be awarded for the most unusual catch, smallest fish by length, biggest fish by length, and most fish caught. It is a great chance to get out and spend quality time with your family and the community.

The competition will run from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Lunch will be served from 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m.

You must check in at the booth at the entrance to the lake the day of the event to verify yourself as a participant/agree to the rules and guidelines. No need to register ahead of time!




Saturday, November 2

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

New Ballwin Park

Ages 12 and under

FREE

Ballwin Hayride

New and improved Ballwin Hayride is back! Come join us at the Ballwin Golf Course for a fun filled day of hayrides, bounce houses, live music, S'mores, and food trucks. Tickets are required for the hayride that runs every 30 minutes. Free entertainment includes bounce houses, live music, and fire pits. For purchase we will be selling beverages and S'more kits. Food trucks will be available for food/snacks.


The event will take place in the Golf Course parking lot, so the course will be closed during the event. The golf club will be open for restrooms.


Parking will be at North Pointe Aquatic Center, just a short walk North of the Ballwin Golf Course.


Sunday, November 3

1 - 4 p.m.

Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center

All Ages

FREE/$10 per ticket for the hayride

Hayride Tickets
HabitNu

The Pointe Pickleball Hours

Monday - Friday

7 a.m. - 4 p.m.: 3 nets on Court 2 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: 3 nets on Court 1


Saturday - Sunday

1 - 6 p.m.: 3 Nets on Court 2



Special Pickleball Hours:

October 7, 11, 14: ONLY Court 2, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 18: Court 1 & 2 end at 12 p.m.

October 25: Court 1 ends at 12 p.m. Court 2 ends at 4 p.m.

Interested in Private Pickleball Lessons? Ask for more information at the Pointe Front Desk.

Here's what else is coming up this month:

Junior Art Class

Date: October 1, 15, 29 (register)

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 7 - 12

Fee: VIP/Reg $32

Little Explorers

Date: October 2, 16 (register)

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Location: Varies

Ages: 2 - 5

Fee: VIP $8/Regular $10

Lifeguard Course

Date: October 5 - 13 (register)

Days: Saturdays & Sundays

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 15+

Fee: VIP $170/Reg $200

Bricks and Beyond: Star Wars Edition

Date: October 5 (register)

Day: Saturday

Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 5 - 12

Fee: VIP $18/Reg $20

Eating with Diabetes

Date: October 7 (register)

Day: Monday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 18+

Fee: VIP/Reg $20, $25

Fish Tales

Date: October 10, 24 (register)

Day: Thursdays

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 2 - 5

Fee: VIP $8/Reg $10

Ballwin Poker Pub Crawl

Date: October 12 (register)

Day: Saturday

Time: 1 - 6 p.m.

Location: Starts at the Wolf Cafe

Ages: 21+

Fee: VIP $35/Regular $40

Tuesday/Thursday Swim Lessons

Date: October 15 - November 7(register)

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: Varies

Location: The Pointe

Ages: Varies

Fee: VIP $70/Reg $85

Start Smart Basketball

Date: October 16 - November 20 (register)

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 5 - 6 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 4 - 6

Fee: VIP $50/Reg $60

Halloween Hullabaloo

Date: October 18

Day: Friday

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: All

Fee: FREE

Baby Bear's Bakery Cookie Decorating

Date: October 19 (register)

Day: Saturday Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 5+

Fee: VIP/Reg $35

Eating to Lower Your Cholesterol

Date: October 21 (register)

Day: Monday

Time: 6 - 7 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 18+

Fee: VIP $20/Reg $25

Paint Your Pet

Date: October 24 (register)

Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Location: Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center

Ages: 21+

Fee: VIP $55/Regular $60

Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk

Date: October 25 (register)

Day: Friday

Time: 9 p.m.

Location: The Wolf Cafe

Fee: VIP/Reg $35

Community CPR/AED/First Aid

Date: October 27 (register)

Day: Sunday

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 12+

Fee: VIP $100/Reg $125

Cops and Bobbers

Date: November 2

Day: Saturday

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: New Ballwin Park

Ages: 12 and under

Fee: FREE

Ballwin Hayride

Date: November 3 (tickets)

Day: Sunday

Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

Location: Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center

Ages: All Ages

Fee: FREE/$10 for hayride tickets

Ongoing Monthly Programs

LOAP Bingo

Dates: 2nd & 4th Mondays (no pre-registration)

Times: 9:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 21+

Fee: $2 at the door

Tai Chi for Arthritis/Fall Prevention

Dates: Thursdays

Times: 1 - 1:45 p.m., 2 - 2:45 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 14+

Fee: Free with membership to the Pointe

Silver Sneakers

Dates: Ongoing (Tues, Wed, Fri)

Times: 9 - 10 a.m., Wed 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: 65+

Fee: Free with membership to the Pointe

HabitNu Diabetes Prevention Program

Dates: Thursdays (more info and find out if you qualify)

Times: 2 - 3 p.m.

Location: The Pointe

Ages: All

Fee: Fully covered for those that qualify (use the link above)

13th Annual Moonlight Howl 5K Run/Walk

Friday October 25, 2024

Come howl at the moon at The Howl 5K. The Howl 5K run/walk is encouraged to all ages and fitness levels.

Registration available on race day

Location - The Wolf Cafe

Register - click here

 

Bubba Memorial 

Sunday, November 3, 2024

NEW TO THE BALLWIN RACE SERIES! Ballwin is set to host the 5th race on Big Shark Bicycle Company’s Bubba Memorial Cyclocross Series. This European short course cross country cycling events is fun to do and watch. Races for all abilities and ages take place on an approximately 1.5 to 2 mile long winding circuit. Part road cycling, part mountain bike riding, cyclocross is a great way to hold onto your summer fitness as the seasons change, and a great way to spend a day outside.

Location - Vlasis Park

Course Maps - coming soon

Register - click here

Have questions? Call us at (636) 227-8950 for more information!
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