Florissant Fall Festival in St. Louis county: Tons of activities for kids

The Fall Festival in Old Town Florissant always draws huge crowds because there are so many great activities for kids.

The fair takes place on Rue St. Francois Street. Each year, police barricade the main roads, St. Ferdinand and New Florissant, at each end of the eleven block stretch that encompasses the festival, so that fairgoers can roam freely without the interference of traffic.

As you walk through the festival grounds, you'll see all kinds of crafts, from jewelry to artwork to marshmallow shooters for the kids. On almost every block there are singers or musicians, performing everything from country to pop, with a little quartet or Elvis impersonation thrown in as well. And no festival would draw a crowd without tons of delicious foods to choose from.

However, if you're bringing kids along, there are a few exhibits to be on the lookout for..... Read more