This document provides information on events happening in and around St. Louis from October 20-22, 2017. It lists several Halloween and fall-themed events for families, including Boo at the Zoo, a Not-So-Haunted House, and Haunted Hayloft. It also mentions a cake and candy convention, German heritage celebration, and SLU soccer game. Weekend weather and new movie releases are briefly outlined.

1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE TOWN THIS WEEKEND?
August 4-6, 2017
2017 Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional Championship (Fri.
Oct. 20 & Sat. Oct. 21; check competition times on website) — Presented by Yama-
ha, this is an event to get your toes tapping and hands clapping! Outstanding high
school marching bands from throughout Illinois, Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri,
Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, Colorado, Mississippi,
South Dakota, and Alabama will compete in one of the nation’s most prominent
championships, Music for All’s Bands of America Super Regional Championship at
America’s Center & The Dome. For competition schedule, ticket purchase and di-
rections, go to: www.musicforall.org.
Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House in Kirkwood (Fri. Oct. 20-Sun. Oct. 22 & Fri. Oct. 27-Sun.
Oct. 29. Times: Fri. 9:30 am-9 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-5:30 pm, and Sun. 11 am-5:30 pm) — Children of all ages are
invited to dress in their most “boo-tiful” costumes and have a ghoulishly good time trick-or-treating and getting
autographs from their favorite storybook characters at this candy-free celebration. Cost is free with Magic House
admission. Go to: www.magichouse.org.
Haunted Hayloft at Purina Farms (Fri. Oct. 20-Sun. Oct. 22 & Fri. Oct. 27-Sun. Oct. 29. Times: Fri. & Sat.
4:30-7:30 pm, and Sun. 2:30-5:30 pm) — Each season, Purina Farms hosts special annual gatherings. From egg
hunts to trick-or-treating, families can celebrate their favorite holiday at this family-friendly event. Features not-
so-scary entertainment for kids, including trick-or-treating, costume contest, magic shows, face painting, canine
performances, adoptable dogs, and more. Admission free; $5 to park. To learn more, go to: www.purina.com.
Boo at the Zoo (Fri. Oct. 20 through Mon. Oct. 30, 5:30-8:30 pm) — Join the Saint Louis Zoo for their special
Halloween evenings! Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween experience filled
with laughs and adventure. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Children 12 and under will receive a
treat bag upon exiting. (Boo at the Zoo Nights is not a trick-or-treating experience.) Admission ticket required.
Go to: www.stlzoo.org to purchase tickets and ticket costs.
Show Me Sweets Cake & Candy Convention (Sun. Oct. 22, 10:30 am-5 pm) — The Show Me Sweets
Cake & Candy Convention is the first of its kind in the Midwest. Held at the St. Louis City Center Hotel, this taste-
filled event features dessert demonstrations, hands-on learning opportunities, booths with local and worldwide
industry vendors and suppliers, the Edible Art Competition, and the Sweet Taste of St. Louis Tasting. Vendors
include French Pastry School of Chicago, Cakeology, Poppy Paint, Nicholas Lodge School, Grex Airbrush, Never
Forgotten Designs, Flexique, Sugar Geek Show and more. Go to: www.showmesweets.com for tickets.
Deutsch Country Days at Luxenhaus Farms in Marthasville, MO (Sat. Oct. 21 & Sun. Oct. 22, 9 am-5
pm) — Enjoy a step back in time at Deutsch Country days, held on the private Luxenhaus Farm. Featuring 21
restored structures that come to life with craftspeople, re-enactors and vendors. Located at State Highway O at
Marthasville. Costs: $18.50, $16.50 for seniors and military, $8 for ages 5-15, free for children 4 and under.
For more information, go to: www.deutschcountrydays.org.
Sporting News:
Saint Louis University Billikens Soccer vs. North Carolina Davidson Wildcats, Hermann Stadium, 7 pm
15450 South Outer Rd., Ste 270
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-519-4530
Steve Rymer
Around the TOW
Boo2! A Same Kind of
Only the Brave Madea Halloween The Snowman Geostorm Different as Me Redbox Releases
Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13)
The House (R)
Justice (R)
Shot Caller (R)
Lady Macbeth (R)
Weekend Forecast
Friday: Partly cloudy 79°/59°
Saturday: Partly cloudy 79°/62°
Sunday: Rain 68°/52°
AT THE MOVIES
October 20-22, 2017