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Discover Hidden Gems: Babler State Park & Black Madonna Shrine 🌲

Discover Hidden Gems: Babler State Park & Black Madonna Shrine 🌲
Explore Missouri's natural beauty, upcoming fall festivals, and local treasures in your backyard

Wildwood Wire

Sep 29, 2025

Trivia Question❓

In which St. Louis suburb will you find the Spirit of St. Louis Airport?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Nestled in the serene hills near Eureka, Missouri, the Black Madonna Shrine offers a tranquil retreat for visitors seeking peace.

 

Handcrafted by Franciscan Brother Bronislaus Luszcz from Poland, this site honors the iconic Black Madonna of Czestochowa.

 

Discover the Black Madonna Shrine for an inspiring blend of faith, art, and nature.


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🎯 Events the Week of Sept 29th-Oct 5th

Excitement builds for Eureka Days 2025, promising a weekend of fun in Eureka, Missouri.

 

Scheduled from October 3 to 5, this beloved festival features thrilling carnival rides for all ages.

 

Relax in the lively beer garden with local brews and vibrant atmosphere.

 

Don't miss Eureka Days for memorable experiences in this welcoming town.


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Eureka Days

Date: October 3rd-5th

Time: Various 
Location: 333 Bald Hill Road, Eureka, MO 63025

Admission: No Registration Required

Details: Participants can expect carnival rides, bar & beer garden, parade, kid's korner, vendors, and much more!  Sunday will feature $1.00 carnival rides.

Brookdale Farms Fall Festival

Date: October 3rd

Time: 9 AM
Location: 8004 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka, MO 63025

Admission: No Registration Required

Details: From pumpkins and hayrides to the largest corn maze in St. Louis, Brookdale Farms’ Fall Festival has it all. Come soak up the crisp autumn air and make unforgettable memories with the whole family!

Halloween Hullabaloo In Ballwin

Date: October 24th

Time: 5:30-8 PM
Location: 1 Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, MO 

Admission: No Registration Required

Details: 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 24th from 5:30 - 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.

In Eureka, Missouri, the Endangered Wolf Center champions the rescue of at-risk canids with groundbreaking breeding initiatives.

 

Established more than 50 years ago, it has released charming Mexican wolf pups into New Mexico's wilderness, boosting conservation victories.

 

Families flock to lively events like Wolf Fest, where interactive learning and wolf howls inspire environmental stewardship.

 

Discover the thrill of wildlife protection—visit soon and contribute to the cause.


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Big Chief Roadhouse shines as a historic treasure in Wildwood, Missouri, along the famed Route 66.

 

Established in 1929, it's one of the last full-service spots from that era, blending old charm with fresh appeal.

 

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays until 8 p.m., it closes Mondays.

 

Embracing garden-to-table freshness, the restaurant grows its own organic produce using sustainable practices for vibrant, flavorful dishes.

 

A new upstairs speakeasy, launched in spring 2024, serves classic cocktails in a Prohibition-style setting.

 

This addition revives the venue's storied past, once a hotel hosting baseball stars and outlaws, now at 17352 Manchester Road.

 

Locals and visitors flock for hearty American cuisine, ghostly legends, and community events celebrating its legacy.

 

Perfect for burgers or lounging, it embodies Wildwood's lively spirit on every Route 66 journey.


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