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.
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.