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Here's a list of all the Halloween events happening in the St. Louis area

Haunted houses, pumpkin-themed activities and costume contests are happening all around St. Louis during October.

ST. LOUIS — October is here, which means Halloween is right around the corner!

Throughout the month of October, there are haunted houses, parades, Octoberfests and more happening around the St. Luis area for families and friends to enjoy. 

Here are all the spooky events happening in Illinois and Missouri:

Missouri

City Foundry STL

Fresh Thyme at City Foundry is hosting a pop-up pumpkin patch. At the event, guests can pick out pumpkins in a variety of sizes and enjoy live music from a local artist. Cocktails and food will also be available.

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 12 from 12-2 p.m.
  • Where: City Foundry STL at 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO 63110

City Museum 

Misfit Halloween 

The spooky celebration will include spirit tastings, murder mystery dinners, crafts and much more. 

  • When: Oct. 7-30.
  • Where: City Museum.
  • Admission: Varies.

Find more about the event and how to buy tickets at the City Museum website. 

Eckert's 

Ecktoberfest 

Festival food, children activities and pickin' at the Eckert's in Belleville.

  • When: Select dates in October (check website for more details).
  • Where: Eckert's - Belleville.
  • Admission: Varies.

Check dates and ticket prices for Ecktoberfest here. 

Pumpkin Jamboree 

Wagon rides, live entertainment, children's activities and - of course - pumpkin picking are all happening at Eckert's this month. There will be plenty of fall foods and activities to keep the whole family entertained. 

  • When: Select dates in October (check website for more details).
  • Where: Eckert's - Milstadt.
  • Admission: Varies.

Check dates and ticket prices for the Pumpkin Jamboree here. 

Faust Park 

An Evening in the Cemetery 

Come visit Thornhill, the home of Missouri's second governor, for an evening in the cemetery. Stroll the ground and learn about the history and see Thornhill dressed for a funeral.

  • When: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14-15.
  • Where: Faust Park.
  • Admission: $5.

Learn more about the event and purchase your tickets here. 

Grant's Farm

Halloween Nights 

Enjoy the 2022 Haunted Tram ride through miles of Halloween lights, decor and spooky scenes at Grant's Farm. All daytime Grant's Farms activities will be available featuring a Halloween-themed area, an all-new scare zone and more. 

  • When: Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 7-30.
  • Where: Grant's Farm,
  • Admission: $10 per person, add-ons available.

Buy your tickets for Halloween nights here. 

Missouri Botanical Garden 

Spirits in the Garden

Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest, trivia, horror movies and much more at the Botanical Garden. Admission includes all activities and tastings. Attendees must be 21 or older. 

  • When: 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28. 
  • Where: Missouri Botanical Garden.
  • Admission: $30 for Garden members, $35 for nonmembers.

Find a list of all the activities happening at the Garden here. 

Six Flags St. Louis 

Fright Fest 

Looking for a fright? Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Rides in the Dark are all a part of Fright Fest at Six Flags St. Louis. 

  • When: Sept. 23 through Oct. 30.
  • Where: Six Flags St. Louis.
  • Admission: Varies.

Check out all the attractions, scares and ticket prices here. 

Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

Wicked Wings and Wine

Sip delicious brews and wine while enjoying live music and touring the torch-lit Native Butterfly Garden and the tropical Conservatory. Attendees must be 21 or older.

  • When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 14
  • Where: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
  • Admission: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers, $15 for designated drivers

For more information, click here.

Bug Ball

Kids can make spooky crafts, take home goodies from hand-painted Treat Houses, and spy on owl butterflies, which are only active during dusk and dawn.

  • When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 29
  • Where: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
  • Admission: $12 for members, $14 for nonmembers, free for 1 year olds and under.

For more information, click here.

St. Louis County Parks

Adult Halloween 

  • When: Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Where: Pavilion at Lemay
  • Admission: Find more information on St. Louis County Parks website

Ghost Stories

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Where: Jefferson Barracks
  • Admission: $7 per person

Halloween Boo-nanza 

  • When: Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • Where: North County Recreation Complex
  • Admission: Find more information on St. Louis County Parks website 

Halloween Extravaganza

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Pavilion at Lemay
  • Admission: $10 per person

Haunted Shelter Extravaganza

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Where: St. Vincent Shelter 
  • Admission: Free!

Jack O'Lantern Trail

  • When: Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
  • Where: Faust Historic Village 
  • Admission: $8 per person

Pumpkin Carving 

  • When: Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Where: Suson Park 
  • Admission: $10 per person

Check the St. Louis County Parks website for information on how to register and admission prices. 

St. Charles

Legends and Lanterns

This festival will offer the vintage charm of Halloween to the streets of St. Charles. The event will feature scarecrows, hayrides and ghostly guests throughout October. 

  • When: Select weekend dates in October (check website for details).
  • Where: 230 S. Main St. Saint Charles, Missouri.
  • Admission: Free.

Find all dates and information here. 

Pumpkin Glow 

The spooktacular event will fill the streets with illuminated and glowing pumpkins down Historic Main Street in St. Charles.

  • When: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 28-30.
  • Where: 230 S. Main St. Saint Charles, Missouri.
  • Admission: Free.

Find out more information on the St. Charles website. 

Saint Louis Science Center 

Science Spooktacular 

Enjoy a themed experience at the Science Center through different galleries with activities including the Graveyard Golf putt-putt challenge and pumpkin-themed activities. 

  • When: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 29 and 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30.
  • Where: Saint Louis Science Center.
  • Admission: Free.

Read more about the list of activities at the Science Center here. 

St. Louis Zoo 

Boo at the Zoo 

The zoo is hosting its annual, not-so-scary, Halloween celebration 'Boo at the Zoo.' The event will feature Halloween decorations, a fall-themed menu and stage shows. 

  • When: 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 14-30.
  • Where: St. Louis Zoo.
  • Admission: Varies.

Tickets are available to purchase through the Zoo's website. 

Halloweekends 

Spend the weekend at the Zoo with costumes, photo ops, a fall-themed menu and much more during Halloweekends. 

  • When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30. 
  • Where: St. Louis Zoo.
  • Admission: Free.

Find out more information about the event and dates here. 

Zootoberfest

The St. Louis Zoo is hosting its version of Oktoberfest with German-inspired food, educational activities and beer trailers throughout the zoo! The event will also feature DJ entertainment and - of course - all of the zoo's animals, exhibits and attractions. 

  • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1-2 and 8-9. 
  • Where: St. Louis Zoo.
  • Admission: Free.

Find more information about the event on the Zoo's website. 

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Illinois

Alton 

Halloween Parade 2022

In the "most haunted small town in America," come out to see the annual Halloween Parade. The parade will begin at Washington Avenue and Broadway and continue down Broadway to Piasa Street. 

  • When: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. 
  • Where: Downtown Alton, Illinois.
  • Admission: Free.

Find more information about the annual Halloween parade here. 

Edwardsville 

Boo! In Edwardsville

Edwardsville will host a community walk, costume contest and trick-or-treating during Halloween weekend!

  • When: Oct. 29-31 (times vary).
  • Where: City Park.
  • Admission: Free.

Find more information about the City of Edwardsville's Halloween weekend fun here. 

5 On Your Side will continue to update this list as more celebrations are announced. Missed an event? Send us an email.

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