Events by Date
Trunk or Treat + Fall Festival at Bogey Hills Baptist Church
1721 Treetop Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303
September 26 from 6 – 8 pm
Come join for our fifth annual Fall Festival on Friday, September 26th from 6-8 pm! This family event will feature carnival games, delicious snacks, activities, and more, while supplies last. School-appropriate costumes are welcome.
Best of all, it’s free!
You don’t have to register for this event, but you will need to stop at our welcome booth first so you can get your family’s (free) tickets for food.
Witches on Main
*Adult event
Historic Main Street, St. Charles, MO
Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 3 – 10 pm
Grab your broomstick and head to Main Street for an evening of spooktacular fun! Enjoy discounts at participating shops, drink specials, entertainment throughout the street, music, contests, prizes and more.
Trucks and Treats
Central Park
16365 Lydia Hill Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
(MAPS)
Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10am – 1pm
Come climb up in the driver’s seat and explore our big maintenance trucks, emergency vehicles, machines, and more. This event is for the whole family and allows children time to explore and learn about rarely accessible vehicles and their daily functions. Everyone is welcome to come in costume and participate in our activities and pick up spooky treats. This event is FREE!
Pumpkin Glow on Des Peres Pond
12325 Manchester Road, Des Peres, MO 63131
(MAP)
October 11, 2025
From 3 – 7 pm
This year’s celebration promises an afternoon of fall-themed fun, good eats and entertainment — all leading up to our annual pumpkin glow!
Registration for the pumpkin glow is free and required per pumpkin. A pumpkin flotation device and glow will be provided for each Jack-O-Lantern registered for the event.
Ghost Stories at Jefferson Barracks
345 North Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125
October 11, 2025 | 6:30 + 8 pm
Hear spooky stories told by costumed storytellers above the bluffs of the Mississippi at Jefferson Barracks. Candlelight, wood fires, and noises from the woods set the scene for this once a year exclusive. Two story times offered. Limited space available and advance registration is required.
Pawtober Pup Parade
550 Weidman Road, St. Louis, MO 63011
October 11, 2025 at 10 am
Come join us for a walk from the Greensfelder Recreation Complex over to the Tails and Trails Dog Park (Ruff-ly a 1/2 mile) with your Pup dressed up in their best Halloween Costume for a chance to win the Grand Prize! After the “Parade” we will have a Pup Social in the Dog Park with a Fall Photo Op.
This event is free for members of the Tails and Trails Dog Park. It’s also open to the Public for the admission price of $6 (with proof of spay/neuter, bordetella, distemper & rabies vaccinations).
Bug-oween Mask Making at the Butterfly House
15050 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO 63017
October 12, 2025 at 2 – 3 pm
All ages. Be the coolest bug at the ball in a new insect mask! Whether you choose butterfly, beetle, or mantis, you’ll be celebrating Halloween Bugoween style. Meet live bugs that can teach you tricks of their trade, and go home with a special treat—your own homemade mask.
Advanced registration required.
Toddlers + Tunes: Halloween
The Hub
17065 N. Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
October 14, 2025 from 11 am – noon
Join us for Toddlers & Tunes, a fun and relaxed outdoor event where little ones can dance, play, and enjoy music in the fresh air! This week’s theme is Halloween, so get ready for a playful hour filled with music, movement, and coloring fun.
Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce TRUNK or TREAT
B+B Theatres, Wentzville Tower 12
100 Wentzville Bluffs Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
(MAP)
October 16, 2025 from 5 – 7:30 PM
The Western St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to bring you our 9th Annual Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at B&B Theatres – Wentzville (100 Wentzville Bluffs Dr, Wentzville, MO 63385) from 5:00 – 7:30 PM.
Get ready for a fang-tastic evening that’s sure to lift your spirits and fill your bags with candy, candy, and more candy! This FREE walk-thru event is open to the public and promises spook-tacular fun for all ages!
2025 Theme: Retro Halloween
From groovy ghouls to classic monsters, our theme this year will take you on a spooky stroll down memory lane. Witch trunk will be your favorite? Don’t miss out on a night the whole family will be talking about long after the pumpkins are gone.
Monster Mash Family Bingo Night
Schroeder Park
359 Old Meramec Station Road, Ballwin, MO 63021
(MAP)
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6 – 7:30 pm
Test your luck and have fun learning how to play BINGO with your family, Includes bingo with prizes, pizza, and drinks at the Manchester Park Building. Costumes are welcome!
This event is for all ages. (Registration opens August 1) $8/res.; $10.40/non-res.
Pumpkin Plunge at Renaud’s Center
Renaud Center, 2650 Tri Sports Cir, O’Fallon, MO 63368
October 17, 2025
Our festive fall treasure hunt includes the opportunity for kiddos to jump into our indoor pool and grab a floating pumpkin. After they’ve selected their gourd, they’ll head poolside to decorate it. Once the decorating is over, kiddos can enjoy time swimming in the pool with friends.
Party in the Patch
27 S. Brentwood Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
(MAP)
October 17, 2025 from 6 – 8 PM
Join us on October 17 in Shaw Park for a Party in the Patch! There will be activities for all ages including a candy hunt, hayrides, inflatables, crafts, games, and activities. The Parks and Recreation departments of Clayton and Brentwood will be awaiting your arrival for this fun-filled fall evening! Hot dog dinner is included with child’s registration.
Wicked Wings + Wine
*adult event, 21+
Butterfly House: 15050 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO 63017
October 17, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Join us for this happy hour and celebrate the spirit of Halloween at the Butterfly House. As twilight approaches, sample local brews, wines, and spirits while you learn about our owl butterflies, which are mostly active at dusk. Plus, encounter other spook-tackular animals from the World Bird Sanctuary. Grab a bite, then take a stroll through our torch-lit Native Butterfly Garden as you enjoy live music. The Bug Chef will be cooking up some tasty snacks too, if you dare.
National Museum of Transportation: Crayons + Cockpits / Trick or Track
2933 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122
October 18 from 9 am – 4 pm
DAYTIME EVENT
11 am – 3 pm
Costumed trick-or-treating for Boos and Ghouls ten and under–bring a bag to collect candy!
Serengeti Steve – 10:30 a.m.
Regular Museum admission applies
Of course, free for members
The family fun continues into the evening….
EVENING EVENT
5:45 – 8:30 pm
Take a miniature train ride IN THE DARK!
And, see Serengeti Steve at 6 p.m.
RESERVATION REQUIRED
$10 PER GUEST.
SPACE IS LIMITED
Advanced reservations required, event
will take place rain or shine. Everyone
aged 3 and up will need a ticket, please!
Tickets on sale Sept. 22 at noon for members, October 1 at noon for non-members
The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race
Eureka, MO
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025
The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race offers a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile fun run with a Halloween twist. It’s a must-attend fall event for serious runners and families alike, whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just enjoying the festive atmosphere! Good luck and happy haunts!
Pumpkin Glow + Trunk or Treat in Maplewood
7300 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
Thursday, October 23 from 6 – 8 pm
The streets in downtown Maplewood will be glowing with luminaries, pumpkins, and with businesses and street poles decked out for the season.
The event will kick off in CNB Bank park with our pumpkin carving contest and festive music, followed by merchant open houses, street sales, trick-or-treating, and more!
Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food and more!
Brace yourself for a night of wicked fun as a live band jams out to Halloween-themed rock and pop hits, from “Thriller” to “Monster Mash” and more! Take a break from the concert for free tarot and palm readings, and gather ’round the courtyard bonfire with MHS Public Historian Amanda Clark to hear chilling stories of haunted history in St. Louis. Don’t forget to flex your costume game—it’s all about that spooky swag!
Halloween Parade
West Port Plaza: 111 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146
Thursday, October 23 from 6 – 9 pm
Costumed kids are invited to the annual Halloween Parade at Westport Plaza. This is a fun, free, safe and non-scary trick or treating event to celebrate Halloween. The parade will begin at the southwest corner of Westport Plaza on the patio near World Wide Technology. (Ages 10 and under)
Healthy History Lovin’ Halloween Party
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112
October 23, 2025 from 4:30 – 7 pm
Come to the Missouri History Museum for a movin’ and groovin’ candy-free Halloween party! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes while they participate in trick-or-treating throughout the Museum exhibits and Halloween-inspired spooktacular stretches. Make your own Anna the Wolf–inspired craft, and if you’re brave, stop by our family-friendly Haunted History Clubhouse.
Swing-A-Round Fun Town Boo Bash
Swing-A-Round Fun Town
October 23 from 5 – 9 pm
Join us Thursday, October 23rd for a private, exclusive night of spooky fun at Swing-A-Round Fun Town!
$12 per person
Ticket required for entry
1 Hour of Unlimited Attractions + face painting, trick-or-treating, s’mores, crafts, balloon artist & MORE!
Don’t miss the costume contest for your chance to win ONE YEAR of Unlimited Attractions!
Halloween Hullabaloo
335 Holloway Road, Ballwin, MO 63021
(MAP)
October 24, 2025 from 5:30 – 8 pm
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.
Spirits in the Garden
*21+ adult event; register in advance
Missouri Botanical Garden: 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
October 24 from 6 – 8:30 pm
Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve sampling tastings from local and regional distilleries, wineries and breweries!
- Strut your stuff in a costume contest
- Dance the night away to spooky tunes spun by Rockstar DJs
- Meet local paranormal investigators
- Learn about the spirited history of the Garden
- Enjoy a fortune teller, fire performer, and stilt-walking Frankenstein’s monster.
- Games provided by Game Nite
Admission includes all activities and tastings while supplies last. Food available for purchase. All attendees must be at least 21 years of age. This outdoor event happens rain or shine.
Advance tickets recommended.
$35 adults
$30 Garden member adults
Sippin’ With Spirits
*adult event, 21+
13653 Lodge Blvd, Grafton, IL 62037
October 24, 2025 from 6 – 10 pm
Join us if you dare, this is an October Lodge tradition you mortals won’t want to miss.
From live music to creepy themed drinks, this Halloween party will get you in the holiday spirit! Our on-site Winery will be decorated for the spooky season and makes the perfect backdrop for a night out. We will have medium readings (sign up day of), a Jack-o-Lantern Display, and a Costume Contest where you can win a FREE NIGHT stay!
Costume Contest: Judging at 8:30pm
Halloween BOOnanza
North County Rec Complex: 2577 Redman Road, St. Louis, MO 63136
October 24 from 5 – 8 pm
Enjoy this family fun event which includes crafts, candy, and a bonfire. You’ll love their scavenger hunt where the first 10 to finish will win a prize! End the evening by going through their “haunted caverns”.
Pumpkin Carving in the Park
Suson Park: 6073 Wells Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
October 24, 2025 from 4 – 6 pm
Hey Kids! (And adults, too!). It’s time for Halloween and time for pumpkin carving! Join a park ranger for a fun afternoon of carving pumpkins in the park. Pumpkins, carving tools, and designs will be provided.
The best part? When you’re done, you walk away with your pumpkin and leave the mess behind!
All ages welcome
Advanced registration required
Science Spooktacular at the St. Louis Science Center
5050 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
(MAP)
October 24 – 26
Get ready for science thrills at our annual Science Spooktacular. This is a no-cost, candy-free event packed with Halloween-themed festivities for the entire family.
Enjoy a themed experience at the Science Center as you navigate your way through the different galleries. Make sure to experience a chilling science demonstration down at the Energy Stage.
Babler’s Halloween Weekend
800 Guy Park Drive, Wildwood, MO
(MAP)
October 25 – 26
Join us in celebrating Halloween weekend!
We have Halloween on the brain! Save the date for our Halloween weekend, on October 25th-26th. Participate in our smore’s contest or take part in the camper decorating contest! More details on October programs will be posted later this month
Hot Dog It’s Chili
Bluebird Park: 225 Kiefer Creek Road, Ellisville, MO 63021
October 25 from 5:30 – 8 pm
Mark your calendars for some great Family Fun! A fun filled evening of music, children’s activities, food and drink vendors, and hayride shuttles
Children: Wear a costume and bring a bag for some Halloween treats!
Join us for Trick or Treating, games, activities, and food vendors on October 25th, 2024 at the James J Eagan Center from 6-8pm.
Halloween Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
9 Mile Garden: 9375 Gravois Road, Affton, MO 63123
Friday, October 25 | Market at 5 pm, Movie at 7 pm
This is Halloween!
Join us for our movie night with Nightmare Before Christmas on the big screen!
Monster Mash Trunk-or-Treat
502 Luetkenhaus Blvd, Wentzville, MO 63385
October 25, 2025 from 10:30 – 1:30 pm
MONSTER MASH TRUNK-OR-TREAT Join us at the Station 1 Firehouse on Luetkenhaus Boulevard for Wentzville Parks & Recreation’s annual Monster Mash Trunk-or-Treat, co-sponsored by the Wentzville Firefighters Community Outreach. Families will enjoy games, face painting, the Bubble Bus, Play-Time Party Center inflatables, exciting vendors, and a “trunk-or-treat” during this three-hour event. Preregistration is required for all attendees. Tickets will not be available at the door. Each ticket includes a hot dog, bag of chips, drink, and pumpkin for ages 12 and under while supplies last.
Trick or Treat
9909 Lewis Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63136
October 25, 2025 at 2 pm
Visit the library with your best costume for Halloween and we’ll supply the treats!
Legendary Central West End Halloween
Central West End
(MAP)
Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11AM – Midnight
Festivities kick off with fun daytime activities for the whole family. Then, as the sun sets, the party continues with an adults-only bash and costume contest, known for its elaborate, complex, and outrageous costumes and featuring cash and prizes!
The Legendary CWE Halloween party is FREE and open to the public.
Trick or Treat at the Library
1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
October 25 from 10 am – 4 pm
Come in costume to trick-or-treat around the Library. Don’t forget a good joke and a bag for treats!
Ideal for ages 3-17.
Halloween Party in the Park in Edwardsville, IL
City Park, Edwardsville, IL
October 25 from 10 am – 2:30 pm
10 am – 12:30 pm: Community Candy Walk
Time to BOO-gie at this year’s Halloween Party in the Park! Come trick-or-treat around city park with local organizations and businesses. The day will be filled with dancing, photo-ops and other kids activities.
Noon – 1:30: Costume Contest
12:30 – 2:30: Downtown Trick or Treating
Parkway Baptist Church Community Fall Festival
12465 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Saturday, October 25 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Trunk or Treat
Face Painting
Balloons
Illusionists
Inflatables
Games
Snacks / Candy
Halloween Carnival
Rec Plex, 5250 Mexico Rd, St Peters, MO 63376
[MAP]
Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm OR 2 – 4 pm
Get the family together, dress up in costume and enjoy a wholesome, fun time together at the Rec-Plex Halloween Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, lunch and more! Lunch will be a beef hot dog, chips and a soda or water. Appropriate for ages 10 and under.
Wear a costume and receive a special treat at check-in. Family-friendly costumes only!
Both children and their parents/guardians must register.
Haunted Library
225 N. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
October 25 from 2 – 4 pm
Celebrate Halloween! You can wear a costume or just show up for games, crafts, and candy. Ideal for kids and families.
Ferguson Fall Spooktacular
1050 Smith Avenue, Ferguson, MO 63135
Saturday, October 25 from 4 – 7 pm
Our Annual Ferguson Fall Spooktacular is designed for all ages so grab your family and friends and join us for an evening full of FREE, spooky fun!
Trick or Treating
Haunted House
Hayrides
Bounce House
Balloon Artist
Entertainment
Games
And more!
FREE
Gateway Arch Halloween Costume Riverboat Cruise
Reservations required. Ages 21+
October 25 from 8:30 – 10:30 pm
October 31 from 8:30 – 10:30 pm
Scare up some fun on our Halloween Costume Party Cruise! Dance to a DJ, enjoy the cash bar, and compete in our costume contest. The winner on each cruise will receive a special prize!
Pumpkin Glow in Historic St. Charles
October 25 – 26 from 5 – 8 pm
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Visit Historic Main Street St. Charles on the weekend before Halloween for a spook-tacular event with deals, squeals, and pumpkins! You can take advantage of stores open late to get some scary good deals. The street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. And of course, be sure to visit with the Legends & Lanterns® characters for chilling ghost stories and haunting encounters.
Just a quick note. This is not a Trick or Treating event. No one will have candy.
Haunted House: Boys + Girls Club O’Fallon
October 25 – 26 from 5 – 7 pm
Join us at the annual O’Fallon Unit Haunted House!
The Haunted House will be open from 6-8PM on Friday, October 25th AND from 5-7PM on Saturday, October 26th during the O’Fallon Unit Trunk or Treat. The Haunted House is organized and run by an incredible group of volunteers and Club members.
Jack-o-Lantern Trail
Faust Park
15025 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Friday, October 25 from 6 – 9 pm
Saturday, October 26 from 5 – 9 pm
Don your Halloween costumes and experience Faust Historic Village by the light of the Jack O’Lantern glow! Bring your children trick-or-treating at the park’s historic buildings, which will be decked out for Halloween. After collecting candy from the buildings of St. Louis County’s past, enjoy games, activities, a ride on the St. Louis Carousel and explore the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House!
Ghouls in the Garden
*Member Event
4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110
October 26 from 11 am – 2 pm
Garden Members are invited to celebrate Halloween at a special trick-or-treating event at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Come in costume and visit several stations throughout the Garden to fill your treat bag with special goodies. See the circus, step into the mad scientist’s lab, and huff and puff with Three Little Pigs. Enjoy music, dancing, and photo opportunities.
Advance registration is required for this free, members-only event.
Boo Bash at Oak Bend Library
Oak Bend Branch: 842 S Holmes Avenue, St. Louis, MO
October 29 from 6 – 7 pm
Drop in for some spooky fun with Halloween activities and trick-or-treating. Costumes encouraged.
Trick or Tote: DIY Halloween Mini-Totes for Kids
225 N. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
October 29 from noon – 1 pm
Get ready for Halloween with a spooktacular craft! Kids and families are invited to decorate their own mini trick-or-treat tote bags using fabric markers and fun vinyl designs — perfect for carrying all your candy in style!
Halloween Walk
Kirkwood City Hall
139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO
(MAP)
October 30, 2025
Downtown Kirkwood’s annual Halloween Walk will be held Thursday, October 30 with trick-or-treating for children from 5-7 p.m. at participating businesses. Trick-or-treat locations are located throughout Downtown Kirkwood and participants will give free candy to children while supplies last. Kirkwood City Hall will hand out candy prior the walk from 4-5 p.m.
Schlafly Halloween Party
225 N. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108
October 30 from 5:30 – 7 pm
A variety of activities will be available, including karaoke, crafts, face painting, and more. Stop by the photo booth to take some creepy pictures and make sure to enjoy the Halloween candy.
Wearing your own Halloween costume is also encouraged.
Schlafly Halloween Party
225 N. Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
October 30, 2025 from 5:30 – 7
Celebrate spooky season with Schlafly on Saturday, October 30th!
A variety of activities will be available, including karaoke, crafts, face painting, and more. Stop by the photo booth to take some creepy pictures and make sure to enjoy the Halloween candy.
Wearing your own Halloween costume is also encouraged.
Gateway Arch Halloween Costume Riverboat Cruise
Reservations required. Ages 21+
October 25 from 8:30 – 10:30 pm
October 31 from 8:30 – 10:30 pm
Scare up some fun on our Halloween Costume Party Cruise! Dance to a DJ, enjoy the cash bar, and compete in our costume contest. The winner on each cruise will receive a special prize!
School-Age Halloween Party
Cliff Cave Library: 5430 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
Friday, October 31, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Trick or treat! School-age kids and their families are invited to join us for Halloween treats and crafts. Costumes encouraged! Ages 6-11.
Trick or Treat in Alton
October 30 – 31 from 6 – 8 pm
Halloween Parade
Downtown (Broadway) Alton, IL 62002
October 31, 2025 at 7 PM
Ghost and goblins beware, the “Most Haunted Small Town in America” will be out in full force at this year’s annual Halloween Parade. See Alton’s scariest costumes and comical characters with over 40 participants including floats, bands and costumed marchers! Alton Illinois boasts one of the oldest Halloween parades in the United States- you don’t want to miss one of the spookiest parades in one of America’s most haunted towns!
PARADE ROUTE
The parade will begin at the corner of Washington Avenue and Broadway and continue on Broadway to Piasa Street. The parade will then turn right onto Piasa to 9th Street.
Pumpkin Fest at La Salle Retreat Center
2101 Rue De La Salle Drive, Wildwood, MO 63038
Not yet Updated for 2025 – Check back for updates
Frights + Heights at the Arch
11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
Not yet updated for 2025. Potentially affected by government shutdown. Check back for updates!
The tallest monument in America will become the spookiest monument when the Gateway Arch transforms into a family-friendly Halloween party full of tricks and treats. Event attendees are encouraged to wear their best costumes* and participate in various Halloween-themed activities.
General admission to the family-friendly Halloween party is FREE, but advance registration is required, and space is limited. Haunted Tram Ride to the Top Tickets are available for purchase and include general admission.
Ongoing Events
Fright Fest at Six Flags
4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025
(MAP)
Select Nights: September 13 – November 2
Thrills by Day (FAMILY-FRIENDLY Kids Boo Fest)
Chills by Night (MAY BE SCARY FOR YOUNGER KIDS – Fright Fest)
*No park re-entry after 8 pm*
*NO COSTUMES for guests 13 and older*
*NO Face Masks or Face Paint*
*Daytime hours are not as scary for younger kids. Costumed characters emerge and interact with guests after sundown.*
American Farm Heritage Museum HALLOWEENVILLE
1395 Museum Ave, Greenville, IL 62246
Friday + Saturday Nights in October | 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Take a ride on the Haunted Jack-o-lantern Express! Pumpkins for sale! Food stand with Hamburgers and Hotdogs
Death by Hairspray (A Totally Tubular 80s Murder Mystery)
*adult activity
3322 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, MO 63118
May 9 – November 1, 2025
Bust out your neon parachute pants, slap on those shoulder pads and fluff up those mall bangs, because we’re going back to the 80’s to uncover what’s rotten at John Hughes High. The big game’s coming, but wannabe Vice Principal Mr. Peter Prickle wants to cancel the most bodacious event of the year…homecoming! Everyone is like, so totally wiggin’ out! But we’ve got a sneaking suspicion someone’s not gonna take it anymore. If he bites the dust, we’ll need a real genius to figure out “Who’s Bad.”
Dress in your raddest 80s gear and jump into the mystery at your comfort level. Join Holly Bingbald, Farris Bugler, Mitchel Myers, Don Bender, and the Poison Fan Club as they figure out whodunit during Death by Hairspray! It’s gonna be, like, totally killer!
Fright at the Museum: City Museum
750 N. 16th St., St. Louis, MO 63103
[MAP]
October 1 – October 26, 2025
Welcome to Fright at the Museum!
Step into a world of spine-tingling wonder at our one-of-a-kind Halloween festival: Fright at the Museum! Prepare to be amazed, mystified, and thoroughly entertained as you embark on a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities that will leave you both thrilled and captivated.
Brace yourself for heart-pounding performances that will push the boundaries of possibility! Witness the breathtaking artistry of contortionists as they contort their bodies into unimaginable shapes, blurring the lines between human capability and artistic expression. And be awestruck by the mesmerizing display of fire manipulation that will leave you spellbound, as a skilled performer dances with flames in a symphony of light and heat.
Big Joel’s Spooky Safari
13187 State Hwy M, Wright City, Missouri 63390
(MAP)
Spooky Safari begins September 25th and goes thru October 31st, 2025 during regular park days and hours.
Weekdays 9:00 – 4:00 pm
Saturdays 9:00 – 5:00 pm & Sundays 10:00 – 5:00 pm
Fall time is the park owners Big Joel & Mimi’s favorite time of the year. During this time of the year the park is decorated for the Halloween and Fall season, transforming Big Joel’s Safari into Big Joel’s Spooky Safari! Stay tuned for more as the fall approaches and new things!
Halloween Nights at Grant’s Farm
7385 Grant Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
Thursdays and Sundays in October: 5 – 9 pm
Fridays and Saturdays in October: 5 – 10 pm
Hop aboard our Haunted Tram ride through miles of Halloween lights, décor, spooky scenes (including live actors) and more. Your tram ride concludes at the Tier Garten where you can enjoy all your Grant’s Farm favorites, plus special Halloween themed areas, our haunted scare zone, spooky magic show and our monster mash dance party at the courtyard.
Halloween themed drink specials also available for purchase. Apple cider floats will be located at The Speisen Pub and Halloween themed cocktails at our craft Haus.
A Halloween Nights entry ticket is required to attend Halloween Nights if arriving after 5pm. One ticket must be purchased per person (children 3 & under are free).
Legends and Lanterns
Historic St. Charles
St. Charles, MO 63301
(MAP)
2024 Dates & Times
Sat, 10/11: 11am to 6pm
Sun, 10/12: Noon to 5pm
Sat, 10/18: 11am to 6pm
Sun, 10/19: Noon to 5pm
Fri, 10/24: 5pm to 8pm
Sat, 10/25: 11am to 8pm
Sun, 10/26: Noon to 5pm
Legends & Lanterns®, a “spirited” journey through Halloween History is an annual event that finds its inspiration from the past.
From the vintage charm of Halloween in the 1910s-1930s, to the historical rituals and customs brought to the holiday by the Druids and Victorians, to the ethereal atmosphere depicted in American ghost stories and Brothers Grimm fairy tales; this event will offer treats and tricks for guests of all ages. A little bit silly. A little bit macabre. But all in fun.
FREE
*Fun for all ages*
Boo at the Zoo
1 Government Drive, St. Louis MO 63110
(MAP)
October 16 – 30 | nightly from 5 – 8:30 pm
October 14 is Sensory Friendly Night
Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, Zoo attractions, entertainers, special food and drink menus, and more at the Saint Louis Zoo’s nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience.
Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event.
*fun for ALL ages*
*non-scary event*
*does not include trick-or-treating*
Zick’s Hallowed Walk
16498 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
(MAP)
October 5 – 31 | 10 am – 4 pm
Zick’s Nursery is decked out for Halloween! Bring your family for a haunted walk through~
Please note, this is not a trick-or-treating event.
*fun for ALL ages*
*non-scary event*
*does not include trick-or-treating*
Not-So-Haunted House at the Magic House
516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122
(MAP)
Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5
Friday, October 10 – Sunday, October 12
Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19
Friday, October 24 – Sunday, October 26
Enjoy a SPOOK-tacular day at The Magic House! During Not-So-Haunted House, storybook characters come alive and make surprise visits throughout the museum. Each child attending Not-So-Haunted House will receive a trick-or-treating bag and an autographed book from one of the not-so-spooky characters as they go on a scavenger hunt throughout the museum.
*Not-So-Haunted House is included with regular museum admission.
Kids Boo Fest
4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO 63025
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Saturdays + Sundays: September 13 – November 2
Get ready for the best Halloween event of the season, featuring family-friendly thrills by day and the scariest frights by night!
Pirates + Pumpkins at St. Louis Aquarium
201 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO
Friday, September 19 – November 2, 2025
Learn how to “talk like a pirate”, receive your pirate name, and complete challenges to become a member of the pirate crew.
The aquarium adventure is decked out with pirate-themed scenes, including a ghost ship with smoking and booming cannons. Guests take a self-guided tour through a highly themed wonderland of treasure caves and grottos. During your journey, discover the Instagram-worthy photo opportunities throughout the transformed Aquarium.
Patches of realistically carved and lighted pumpkins representing the Aquarium’s sea life greet guests as they explore the attraction. Along the way, discover amazing animal facts and pun-filled pirate jokes.
Only the bravest adventurers can sit on the Pirate King’s Throne for a triumphant picture.
All this is included in the standard Aquarium entrance fee or Annual Pass during regular hours!
Go Ape! Halloween Adventures
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park – 13219 Streetcar Drive, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Discover an unforgettable Halloween adventure at Go Ape! Whether you want to experience heart-pounding terror with Frights at Height, try our NEW Haunted Trails activity, or enjoy daytime fall fun without the scares, Go Ape has you covered this Halloween 2025!
*Bookings available throughout October*
*Age/height/weight restrictions apply to some activities*
St. Louis Area Haunted Houses
Creepyworld Haunted Screampark
1400 South Old Highway 141, Fenton, MO 63026
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The Darkness
1525 South 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
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Lemp Haunted House
3500 Lemp Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104
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Eureka Fear Farm
Brookdale Farms – 7999 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka, MO 63025
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St. Louis Escape
1517 South 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104
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Haunted Hayrides at Eckert’s
Eckert’s (Millstadt location), 2719 Eckert Orch Ln, Millstadt, IL 62260
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Not yet updated for 2025
Who knows what perils are lurking on the farm around Halloween time? Ghosts, goblins, zombies, and headless equine riders? Perhaps, but mostly it’s good times that are lurking during the all-hallowed month and our wagons are on standby to take you on a howlingly fun tour that is sure to be filled with hairs standing on end, goosebumps, and nervous — and not-so-nervous — laughter. So climb aboard and keep your children close, because this will be a ride you won’t soon forget.
*Rides offered on select weekends throughout the fall
