Hear stories of the past that will haunt you as you tour the historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center. As night descends, you'll walk the lantern-lit paths and explore a pioneer village where spirits lurk in the shadows. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Tours begin at 6 p.m. and reservations are recommended. Admission is $6 in advance and $10 at the door. Children under 5 are free.
More information: danielboonehome.com
For reservations, call 636-798-2005.
The Daniel Boone Home is owned and operated by Lindenwood University and overlooks a village made up of more than a dozen 19th century buildings. The beautiful setting represents life in the early 1800s, from its adventures to its struggles.
It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
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Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can fun evenings making spooky crafts. Parents can drop off their kids and enjoy an evening out. Enrollment is limited.