St. Louis Halloween Events for all ages - St.

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Halloween might be the only holiday that all ages - kids, teens, and adults - can enjoy fun, trickery,
and tummy-ache goodies. I've scoped out all of the best in Halloween fun - pure Halloween fun - not
the harvest-like themes. I've organized the upcoming events by age-appropriateness.

Enjoy the spirits and I'll see you out and about.
The Deets:
For kids and families:
Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday
Mummies and daddies are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins to a day of safe and free
trick-or-treating along the Pumpkin Trail. Encounter surprises and goodies along the way, along with
your favorite costumed characters, clowns and entertainment. Be sure to come and show off your
costume at this event, especially during the costume parade! There are plenty of photo opportunities
including haystacks, pumpkins and of course, our animals! It is a safe Halloween event all ghouls
and goblins are sure to enjoy.
Activities include:

Trick-or-Treat (9 am - 1 pm)

pm)

Stage Entertainment (9 am - 4

Crafts and Games (12 noon - 4

pm)

Costume Parade (4 pm)

Admission is Free. No reservations are needed.

Saturday, October 24, 2009
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
UN-Haunted Halloween
Explore the Halloween village, forest and prairie and follow the Jack-o-lantern-lit paths as you
explore the cat's eye maze, take a hay ride, or listen to stories around the campfire.
For families with children ages three to 10 years
Dana Brown Overnight Center
Gray Summit, MO
$7 per person; advance registration required
Saturday, October 24 & 30, 2009
7:00 pm.
Creatures of Halloween Program presented by the World Bird Sanctuary
Your little goblins will have a chance to meet some of these creatures--maybe even touch one if
they're brave enough! Thrill to the silent flight of our "Ghost Owl", meet a real live bat, and other
creatures that slither and crawl! Learn about how these creatures benefit humans when they're not
making your hair stand on end.
WBS Nature Center
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road
Valley Park, MO 63088
Directions click HERE
$9.00 adult/$7.00 child (10% discount for WBS sponsors); Reservations required: 636-225-4390, Ext.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
"Ghouls in the Garden"

Witches and pirates and vampires - oh my! Come to the Garden in your costume to enjoy a fun-filled
afternoon. Enjoy fun to eat treats at 5 different themed stations throughout the Garden. Finish off
with free admission to the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Boulevard (Shaw neighborhood)
St. Louis, MO 63110
Free for Garden members. Join or renew your MoBot Membership. Details here.
Advance reservations required; (314) 577-9570 or RSVP online.
3322 DeMenil Place
St. Louis, MO
$10 entry fee, all tools and supplies provided
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Halloween Pirate Scarefest
Celebrate Halloween and the exhibit Treasure! at this pirate-themed event.
There will be hands-on activities, candy and storytelling.
Free, plus residents of St. Louis City and St. Louis County also receive free entry into the exhibit.
Event flyer
Missouri History Museum
Corner of Lindell & Debaliviere
Forest Park

Friday, October 30, 2009

3:00 - 5:45 pm
Halloween on Main Street St. Charles
Trick or Treat on Main
Businesses along Historic Main Street in St. Charles open their doors to trick-or-treating kids

dressed in costume.
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
Costumed ghosts and goblins are invited to Jaycee Stage in Frontier Park for Monkey Tales
Theatre's presentation of Witchy Snitchy, an original half-hour long children's play that uses
audience participation, songs, and dancing to tell the story of a group of witches planning a
Halloween party.
5:15 pm-5:45 pm
Free
Daily until Friday, October 30, 2009
5:30 - 8:30 pm
St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital Boo at the Zoo Nights
Come explore the Zoo after dark during the special Halloween evenings. This non-scary, kid-friendly
Halloween experience is filled with laughs and adventure.
Activities include:

Children are encouraged to wear costumes.

A walk through adventure of the Headless Horseman Graveyard, the Creepy Cavern, Spider
Alley, Pirate's Cove and much, much more

Pet and Play with the black and white ruffed lemurs, meerkat bandits, naked mole rats, and
night owls,

Fireside Stories

Night Hikes

Free parking on South Lot and entry from South Entrance.

No reservations necessary.
Admission: $4/member; $5/non-member; children under 2 are free; $1 discount for children 2 to 12
in costume
Extra fees for hikes, Carousel rides, and Dino island 3-D Adventure.

Daily until Friday, October 30, 2009

6pm-10pm (Entrance closes at 9pm)

Halloween at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm comes to spooky life with Dark Deer Park Rides, live entertainment, Halloween-themed
"creature feature shows," roving classic Halloween characters, and a DJ in the courtyard.
Cost: Walk-ins $5; Parking fee $20/car
Friday, Saturday, & Sundays until October 31, 2009
Fri: 6 pm-10pm
Sat: 11am-10pm
Sun: 1pm-dusk
Halloween: 11am-4pm
The Great Godfrey Corn Maze
Two maze trails are cut into seven acres of corn to represent a Renaissance Quest and feature
twisting turns, dead-ends, and lots of traps. The maze turns haunted beginning in October.
Cost: Adults $6; Children (6-11) $4, (5 & under) free
Saturday, October 31, 2009
11:00 am - 3:0 pm
Halloween in Central West End
Full day of actitivies for the whole family, including the pets!
Children's Costume Contest & Parade
11:00 am - 12 noon
Free

Trick-or-Treating
More than 30 area businesses will be handing out
candy to kids
12 noon - 1:00 pm
Free
Pet Parade
Dress up your four-legged family members for this popular costume contest.
Free
2 Maryland
St. Louis, MO 63108
Saturday, October 31, 2009
7 pm
Annual Alton Halloween Parade
Annual Halloween Parade in "the most haunted small town in America"
Parade steps off from Washington Ave and Broadway
Free
For teens and young adults:
Wednesday October 21 & 28, 2009
7:00 pm
An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe
Excerpts from his most chilling tales such as The Tell-Tale Heart & the Raven interpreted by Anne
Louise Williams
Lemp Mansion
3322 DeMenil Place
St. Louis, MO
Free

Saturdays only October 24 & 31, 2009

Dusk until (last ticket sold at 10pm)
I-55, exit 69
Blodgett, Missouri (6 miles north of Sikeston)
Cost: $15
Friday, Saturday, & Sundays until October 31, 2009
Fri: 5 pm-11 pm
Sat: 11 am-11 pm
Sun: 11 am-8 pm
After dark, the park turns into a giant haunted adventure land. You can take a walk through the
Farmhouse Haunted Mansion, ride the Terror Train, wander through monstrous mazes, see spooky
street entertainment and even ride your favorite roller coasters at night.
Tickets are $31 when you buy online.
I-44 to Exit 261
Eureka, MO
Friday, Saturday, & Sundays until October 31, 2009
Fri & Sat: Dusk-10pm
Sun: Dusk-9pm
The Great Godfrey Corn Maze turns scary-fun after dark during the Spooktacular, when one maze
path becomes haunted with the ghosts of the Renaissance past.
618.466.1483,ext.1;http://www.greatgodfreymaze.com
For ages: 10-18
Cost: Adults $6; Children (6-11) $4; Children (5 & under) free
Friday & Saturdays until October 31, 2009
7:15 pm - until
Watch out for Eli Cobb, the mass murderer. He escaped from a passing train and has taken over the
property murdering and dismembering people.
Tickets: $17 (Cash only). Discount coupon and Group Rates available

Daily until Sunday, November 1, 2009

Sun - Thur: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
Ranked among the best haunted houses in the country
The Darkness 17,000 square feet of fear and includes Terror Visions and the Monster Museum .
1525 South 8th Street (Soulard, right next to the Soulard Market)
St. Louis, MO 63104
Daily until Sunday, November 1, 2009
Sun - Thur: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Fri - Sat: 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
Creepyworld Haunted Screampark
1400 S Old Highway 141 (off of Highway 141, just 2 miles past Gravois Bluff Shopping Center)
Fenton, MO 63026
Friday, Saturday, & Sundays until November 1, 2009
Fri - Sat: 7pm - 12 midnight
Sun: 7pm - 10pm
Red's Corn Maze Massacre will give you a run for your money and maybe your soul as you try to find
your way through the 12 ACRE MAZE!!! All the while being chased by the demonic Farmer Red and
his murderous family.
8004 Twin Rivers road
Eureka, Missouri 63025
Cost: $13

For adults only:

Friday, October 23, 2009
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Young Democrats Halloween Party

Costume Contest, Prizes, Games, Live Music, Food and Drinks!

Glaizers Union Hall 5916 Wilson Ave
5916 Wilson Ave
Saint Louis, MO
$15 tickets in advance
$20 at the door
Saturday, October 31, 2009
8:00 pm - until
Central West End Adult Costume Party
Featuring risqu costumes and celebrity judges in an American Idol format will entertain till
midnight.
2 Maryland Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63108
Party: Free
Costume Contest: $20. Pre-register here and get a $5 discount.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
8:00 pm - 12:30 midnight
23rd Annual Lemp Mansion Halloween Party
Get down in the most notoriusly haunted mansion in St. Louis and the U.S.
Lemp Mansion
3322 DeMenil Place
St. Louis, MO
$45 in advance, $50 at the door. Price includes 4 hours of open bar, food, soda, & Witches' Brew
More info or RSVP: 314 664-8024
Saturday, October 31, 2009
9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Saints & Sinners Halloween Party

A Costume Party
The Old Ziegenhein Livery & Funeral Home
2723 Cherokee Street
Saint Louis, MO
Price: $15, includes open bar
More info: 314 750-1736 info@bfreepaparazzi.com