# Purina Farms Autumn Family Farm Encounters > Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM - Where: Purina Farms, 500 William Danforth Way, Gray Summit, MO 63039 - Ages: All ages welcome; free admission with advance online reservation; canine shows and barnyard petting - Price: Free admission and free parking; advance online reservation ticket required per vehicle - Organizer: Purina Farms - Official page: https://www.purina.com/purina-farms - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/purina-farms-autumn-family-farm-encounters--listing-fd53c98af5f095c7d417f7b0 ## About Nestled in the rolling hills of Gray Summit in Franklin County, Purina Farms offers an unforgettable family excursion for Thanksgiving season. Families can watch incredible high-flying canine agility and disc dog shows in the Purina Event Center, milk a mechanical cow, visit the barnyard animal petting area, and let kids run free in the multi-story hayloft play tunnel. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible paved walkways connect the Main Barn, Event Center, and parking pavilions; elevators access upper observation levels. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family restrooms with diaper-changing stations and private quiet rooms for nursing mothers inside the Visitor Center. • Age Suitability: Highly recommended for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school children. • Sensory Tips: The canine show features cheering and music; families can request sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones at the front desk. ## Similar picks in St. Louis - [Town and Country Turkey Trot Family Fun Run/Walk at Longview Farm Park](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/town-and-country-turkey-trot-family-fun-run-walk-at-longview-farm-park--listing-f9632439a464a9800081bcd1) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Longview Farm Park · All ages · checked Oct 30. 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