Community picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Festus-Crystal City Elks, 4 Elks Drive, Crystal City. Sponsors: Pony Bird Home, NextStep for Life.

Tumbling tots gymnastics, 10-11 a.m., Eureka Community Center, 333 Bald Hill Road. For ages 6 months to 5 years. Cost: $8 members; $9 residents; $10 others. Call 636-938-6775.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 4 p.m. Call 636-677-3557.

Bingo and Rummikub, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.

Dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.

English as second language class, 7-8:30 p.m., Spring Hills Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Drive, House Springs. For all skill levels. Free child care for fifth-graders and younger. Call Junia Haas, 636-677-0409.

Pork steak dinner, 3-7 p.m., Rock Memorial American Legion, 910 Montebello Road, Imperial. Call 636-464-2599.

Eureka Days, Friday-Sunday, Legion and Lions parks, 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka. Carnival rides, bar band beer garden, parade, children’s corner, vendors, live music. Carnival rides $1 on Sunday.

Garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Friday and Saturday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2300 Church Road, Arnold. No early birds.

Tailgate party and dedication ceremony for new gym floor, 6 p.m., Field House, Jefferson College, Hillsboro campus. Ceremony includes posting of colors by cadets from the Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy, singing of national anthem by students from the Music Department. Free hot dog, chips, soda for students, faculty, staff with ID until 6:45 p.m. Volleyball game against Marshalltown (Iowa) starts about 7 p.m.

Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Festus American Legion, 849 American Legion Drive. Cod or catfish dinners with sides: $12 plus tax. Call 636-933-3981.

Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Mississippi River Eagles, 330 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Doors open 4 p.m. Food, drinks sold. Call 636-937-2988.

Bingo, 10-11 a.m., De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.

Fish fry, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., De Soto VFW, 1651 Veterans Blvd. (Hwy. E). Dine in or carry out.

Fish fry, 3-7 p.m., Fenton American Legion, 2 Gravois Road. Cod, catfish and shrimp: $11-14.

Byrnes Mill Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Byrnes Mill City Park, Lower Byrnes Mill Road. Crafts, demonstrations. Sponsor: Northwest Historical Society.

Public auction, 11 a.m., Wesley UMC, 3551 Hwy. 61, Festus. Also apple butter sales and country store.

Family Fun Fest, 2-8 p.m., St. Martin’s United Church of Christ, 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road. Food served 3-7 p.m. Live bluegrass, classic rock and country music. Raffles, children’s games, car show, wagon rides, fireworks. Call 636-285-4797 or email stmartinsuccdittmer@gmail.com.

Carnival Sunday, 10:45 a.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 5460 Old Hwy. 21, Imperial. Games, prizes, hot dogs, cotton candy, snow cones. Call 636-948-4648.

Mead on Main Viking Festival, starts noon, Four Brothers Mead, 124 Main St., Festus. Viking-themed entertainment, blacksmith demonstrations, belly dancing, live music, vendors and more. Sponsor: Four Brothers Mead, Festus Tourism Commission. Visit fourbrothersmead.com or the Four Brothers Mead page on Facebook.

How to make your own maple syrup, 10 a.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. Speaker: James Brochtrup. Call 636-937-2017.

Racing and Raising Pigeons Presentation, 10 a.m., Windsor Branch Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd, Barnhart. Speaker: Charlie Klipsch of the Mount Pleasant Homing Pigeon Club.

Quarter auction, 6-10 p.m., Festus VFW, 900 VFW Drive, Crystal City. Doors open 5 p.m. Auction paddles $5; additional paddles $3. All-in paddles also available. No outside beverages allowed; beer, soda, wine and water sold. Benefits: Jefferson County Toys and More. Call Kathy, 314-520-1536.

De Soto Palooza trivia night, 7-9 p.m., Vineland Elementary School, 650 Vineland School Road, De Soto. Doors open 6 p.m. Teams of eight: $120; individuals $15. Raffles, silent auction, table-decorating contest. Sponsor: St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church for February Night to Shine, a prom event for people with special needs. To register: standrewsumcdesoto.org.

Breakfast, 6:30-11 a.m., Eureka Masonic Lodge, 616 Stockell Drive. Cost: $11 adults, $5 children. Benefits Eureka High School scholarship fund, Shriners Hospital. Call 636-405-0375 or email ajpaschke@aol.com.

Clothing bag sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Clothing sold for $2 per bag. Call 636-285-0934.

Farmers market and thrift store, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Peace Pantry, 8100 S. Industrial Drive, Cedar Hill. Vendor spots: $10. Call 636-285-0934 or email peacepantry@att.net.

Arnold Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Arnold City Park, Bradley Beach Road. Call 636-282-6686 or go to arnoldmo.org.

De Soto Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, 520 N. Main St. Sponsor: Get Healthy De Soto. Call 636-543-5983 or go to gethealthydesoto.org.

Farmers and vendors market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big River VFW, 1 Lynn Lane, Cedar Hill.

Ozark Food Pantry, 8:30-10:45 a.m., No. 1 Sunset Park, Festus. Call 636-933-9974.

Concert in the park, 6-8 p.m., Sunset Park, Festus. Free; bring lawn chairs or blanket. Music by the Big Rigs. Sponsor: Festus Tourism Commission.

“Aim for the Stars” astronomical observation event, sunset, Jefferson College Observatory, near softball field, Hillsboro campus. Free. Call Maryanne Angliongto, 636-481-3318.

Children’s art class, 10 a.m. to noon, Home Church, 1595 Archer Drive, Arnold. Free painting class for ages 6-12. To sign up: 636-296-0565.

Crystal City Farmers Market, 1-5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 105 Bailey Road.

Bingo, 5 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.

Fenton Garden Club, 1 p.m. first Mondays. For location, call Susan, 636-600-1311 or email fentongdnclb@gmail.com.

Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 3 p.m. Call 636-282-0415.

Card club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5860 Hwy. PP, High Ridge. Free games of canasta; beginners welcome. Call 636-535-9559.

Preschool story hour, 10:30 a.m., De Soto Public Library, 712 S. Main St. Call 636-586-3858.

Cards and dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays, De Soto Senior Center, 221 S. Third St. Call 636-337-7578.

Herculaneum Farmers Market, 3-6:30 p.m., Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. near the parking lot. Call 636-222-4124.

Line dancing lessons, 7-9:30 p.m., High Ridge Elks, 2808 Old Hunning Road. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5. Soda and water available; dancers can bring snacks. Call Carol Smith at 314-609-8610.

Bingo, 6:15 p.m., Meramec Arnold Elks. 1515 Miller Road, Imperial. No smoking. Call 636-464-8960.

Rummikub and Senior Squabble, 9:30-11:30 a.m., House Springs Senior Center, 6180 Hwy. MM. Reservations: 636-677-4578.

Exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.

National Night Out, 5 p.m., Spring Hill Presbyterian Church, 6247 Upper Byrnes Mill Road, Byrnes Mill. Meet-and-greet with local first responders. Hot dogs, chips, soft drinks sold.

Horror movie night, 5 p.m., Windsor Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 7479 Metropolitan Blvd., Barnhart. Movie: “Halloween” (1978). Light refreshments available, bring drinks and snacks. Movie rated R. Call 636-461-1914.

Tai chi exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.

Hillsboro Farmers Market, 3:30-6 p.m., Bridle Ridge Acres, 10533 Business 21. Call 636-262-0725.

Bingo, 6 p.m., De Soto KC, 13225 Hwy. E. Doors open 4 p.m. Door prizes, two progressive games. Call 636-586-2594.

Ladies night, 7:15 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Dance music, karaoke. Kitchen serves wings at 4:45 p.m. Call 636-296-4066.

Senior lunch, noon, first and third Thursdays, Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. St. Louis County police dog demonstration. Cost: $6 members, $7 residents; $8 for others. Reservations: Ann, 636-938-6775.

Creative Corner, 10-11 a.m., Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center, 1 Coffey Park Lane. Creative, messy program for ages 2-5. Cost: $10 members, $11 residents, $12 others; includes crafts and snacks. To sign up: 636-938-6775.

Bingo, 10:30 a.m., Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd. Doors open 8 a.m. Call 636-282-0415.

Arts and crafts, 10-11:30 a.m., Quad Cities Senior Center, 221 Bailey Road, Crystal City. Call 636-937-8333.

De Soto 1957-61, 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and noon Saturday, Oct. 8, De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd St. Call Linda, 636-586-5649 (’57 grads), Marty, 636-937-6507 (’58 grads), Lindell, 636-337-4671 (’59 grads), George, 314-630-6711 (’60 grads) or Nancy, 314-496-5932 (’61 grads).

The Leader is pleased to run community events free of charge in the calendar. Send events to Leader Calendar, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028, or to news@leaderpublications.biz. Events that occur weekly are listed on a space-available basis. Only nonprofit events that are open to the public are eligible.