Cobblestone streets. Glowing pumpkins. Legendary characters … THIS is one of our family’s favorite Midwest festivals!
Legends & Lanterns in historic St. Charles, MO returns during October weekends (starting Saturday, 10/11). Here you’ll find so many activities, including:
- interactive characters sharing history, folklore, and cultural traditions
- storytelling & musical performances
- scavenger hunt opportunities (in years past, they’ve had cute passport stamp stations)
- festive Halloween decorations adorning so many shops
- sugar skull transformations by professional make-up artists
Know Before You Go:
- This Halloween festival is FREE! It takes place along Main Street in historic St. Charles.
- You just never know who you’ll bump into since the characters move around (and may not be present each day)- but I always look forward to seeing the Ghouling Stones. Living statues? Rockstar vocalists? They’re hilarious and truly captivating! You can find them at Forget-Me-Not Plaza (100 Block of South Main).
- Parades through the Hallmark streets of Historic Main are so much fun! They have an opening parade before the festival starts and a closing ceremony each day.
- Dessert on Main Street is always a good idea! Stop in for a treat at Sugar & Slice or Grandma’s Cookies.
- Mark your calendar for Pumpkin Glow nights on 10/24 and 10/25- it’s truly magical! Main Street is lined with carved pumpkins. It can get busy- especially on these special nights. Pack your patience when looking for parking.
Here’s the schedule for 2025:
- Sat, 10/11: 11 am to 6 pm
- Sun, 10/12: 12 pm to 5 pm
- Sat, 10/18: 11 am to 6 pm
- Sun, 10/19: 12 pm to 5 pm
- Fri, 10/24: 5 pm to 8 pm (Pumpkin Glow Night)
- Sat, 10/25: 11 am to 8 pm (Pumpkin Glow Night)
- Sun, 10/26: 12 pm to 5 pm
