Quail Ridge's October 26 evening walk welcomes people with or without a dog
The free Lights and Leashes program requires advance registration for a ranger-led paved-trail walk in Wentzville.
Image: AI-generated illustrative photograph of a generic leashed dog on a dusk walk; not Quail Ridge Park, a ranger or participants in the scheduled program.
An evening walk can feel different when a ranger sets the route and other neighbors come along. St. Charles County Parks lists Lights and Leashes at Quail Ridge Park on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The free program is at 560 Interstate Drive in Wentzville and requires preregistration. The county describes an approximately one-and-a-half-mile ranger-guided walk on paved, wheelchair-accessible trails. Dogs must be leashed, and people are welcome to participate without bringing a dog. Use the county's registration link to confirm space and the meeting instructions.
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The event encourages glow sticks and other light sources. Choose a light that helps others see you while allowing you to watch the path, and bring whatever you normally need for a comfortable evening outdoors. If coming with a pet, consider how it responds to unfamiliar dogs and a group setting before signing up.
Quail Ridge's park map distinguishes paved routes from natural-surface trails, a useful reminder that this organized outing follows a particular plan rather than every trail in the park. Check the event page for updates before departure. A short shared route can be a gentle way to meet the park after the daytime routine ends.
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