Halloween fun for kids in St. Louis

Bonfire Nights at Babler State Park

Nothing signals fall has arrived like a bonfire! Create new family memories in a beautiful outdoor setting at Babler State Park in Wildwood. Each Bonfire Night includes a cozy fireside gathering followed by exploring the night sky and learning about our universe. Bonfire Nights are for all ages.

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Trick or Treat Town at The Magic House

Trick-or-Treat Town is the fun new outdoor Halloween experience at The Magic House, where kids can put on their witches' hats (helmets), pick out their favorite broomstick (tricycle) and explore everything this Halloween-themed town has to offer. 

 

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Your Ultimate List of Halloween Fun Across the St. Louis Area

It would be hard to find a city more enthusiastic about celebrating Halloween family-style than St. Louis. New parents across the metro area quickly learn to secure costumes early in October so their kids (and in some cases dogs too!) can take advantage of all the family-friendly Halloween events happening in the spookiest month. Whether you're looking for trick-or-treating, Trunk or Treat events, parades, parties, story telling or jamborees, you'll find it in our ultimate list of St. Louis Halloween events. For convenience, we've listed events by date. And, please note, some events require pre-registration or advance tickets. Are you ready for some not-so-scary, St. Louis-style Halloween fun?

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Halloween Events in St. Louis Oct. 13-16

The Halloween fun kicks off all across the St. Louis area this weekend, so it's time to break out your kids' costumes and get your treat bags ready! Here is a handy list of Halloween events happening from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 16. Please note, some events require registration. Now, get ready for a frighteningly good time with your little monsters!

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See our #SweetScare Contest Winner!

Congratulations to Evan, whose Creepy Crawler Cookie Cake received the most votes in our SweetScare decorating contest!

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.

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Kids Art Night Out
Friday, May 1, 2026

Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.

 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo
Friday, May 1, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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