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Bone Chills: Story Telling for the UnspookableSpook around the campfire! Explore the dungeon at the Centene Center - dark, damp, and dripping with stories for the truly unspookable! Flashlights in hand, kids pile around a campfire to learn the art of spine-tingling storytelling. http://www.studiostl.org 10/31/09 Ages: 6-14 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free |
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BooBashThe City of Olivette hosts the Olivette Boo Bash on Halloween, offering a safe place for Halloween activities for children and featuring food, games, candy, a costume contest, and more; tickets must be purchased in advance. 314.991.1249 www.olivettemo.com 10/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8:30pm Cost: Free |
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Halloween at City MuseumCity Museum hosts trick-or-treaters all day long on Halloween and hands out candy - bring along your own bag! http://www.citymuseum.org 10/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: During business hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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Costume CarnivalKids can don their Halloween costumes and come out to Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm for free admission to the entertainment farm and to participate in the costume parade. 618.476.3260 http://www.eckerts.com 10/22/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Parade 2pm Cost: Costumed children free |
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Halloween Free Family DayThe Museum's Free Family Day offers hands-on art activities, face-painting, decorating black cat masks, and a collaborative project creating a life-sized haunted house scene. Children are welcome to come in costume to celebrate Halloween; costumed kids are entered in a raffle to receive a special prize. http://www.contemporarystl.org 10/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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Halloween Bass Pro StyleBass Pro stores celebrate Halloween with free crafts, marshmallow roasting, and apple cobbler samples. Additional activities Oct 24-25 include a bull roping competition, face painting, casting contest, and a stick bull riding competition. On Oct 30, kids can trick-or-treat throughout the store and participate in a costume parade at 6pm. http://www.basspro.com Ongoing Daily 10/23/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat-Sun 12n-4pm; Fri 4pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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Library Halloween PartyThe library hosts Halloween games, fun, and treats - costumes are welcome. Registration is requested. 314.843.0560 http://www.slcl.org 10/22/09 Ages: 3-6 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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Tesson Ferry Teen SpooktacularTeens can celebrate Halloween & Teen Read Week with singing, dancing, mingling with friends, creating costumes, and vying for prizes. Registration is required. 314.843.0560 http://www.slcl.org 10/22/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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Happy Halloween at Daniel Boone LibraryHalloween is celebrated in many countries, and the library helps kids learn about the different ways it's celebrated with creative crafts and a not-so-scary haunted house. Registration is required. 636.227.9630 http://www.slcl.org 10/24/09 Ages: 3-12 Time: 11am-12:15pm Cost: Free |
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Living Dead at the LibraryZombies take over the library when teens arrive dressed as the undead, watch Michael Jackson's music video Thriller, stage a zombie fashion show and zombie races, and enjoy brain-themed snacks. Registration is required. 314.638.2210 http://www.slcl.org 10/26/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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Halloween ParadeLitte ones can come to the library dressed in costume to listen to seasonal stories and march through the library in hunt of trick-or-treat goodies. 314.994.3300 http://www.slcl.org 10/28/09 Ages: 3-6 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
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Daniel Boone SpooktacularKids can listen to cheery Halloween stories, play some not-too-scary games, and make special crafts and yummy treats. Costumes are welcome, and registration is required. 636.227.9630 http://www.slcl.org 10/29/09 Ages: 3-10 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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Animal Tricks and TreatsNature Center staffers get kids excited about Halloween by sharing fascinating information about animals and the tricks they play. Outdoor activities and making an edible treat are part of the fun. Participants are invited to wear costumes. Reservations begin October 7. 314.877.1309 http://mdc.mo.gov/areas/stlouis 10/28/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-6:30pm Cost: Free |
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Halloween Children's TheatreCostumed 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. http://www.historicstcharles.com 10/30/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:15pm-5:45pm Cost: Free |
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History Hayrides at Faust ParkFamilies can enjoy Faust Park by moonlight by taking a haywagon ride with lanterns illuminating the park paths, Thornhill, and the Historic Village as guides provide the history of the site. Refreshments and entertainment are part of the festivities. Advance tickets sold online or by phone. 314.615.8328 http://www.stl... o.com/parks/ Ongoing Each Fri, Sun 10/30/09 - 11/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 6pm-10pm; Sun 6pm-9pm Cost: $10/person; Children (12 & under) $5 |
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Fall Family Hayrides & Bluegrass ConcertFamilies can take a hayride to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the park and then spend a relaxing early fall evening roasting marshmallows, sipping hot chocolate, and listening to the bluegrass music of George Portz. Call ahead to make reservations. 314.615.8822 http://www.stl... o.com/parks/ 10/2/09 Ages: All Ages Time: On the hour between 6pm-10pm Cost: $10/person; Children (12 & under) $5 |
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Kids' Halloween SpooktacularKids can get in the Halloween spirit with games, spooky music, and scary crafts. Other area Borders locations are scheduled to host the event; call ahead before heading out. 314.918.8189 http://www.borders.com 10/24/09 Ages: 3-10 Time: 2pm Cost: Free |
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Preschool PumpkinsPreschoolers can dress up in Halloween costumes and decorate mini pumpkins. 636.519.9950 Ongoing Daily 10/27/09 - 10/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am-11am Cost: Free |
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CreepyWorld Haunted AttractionCreepyWorld features four haunted houses, a two-acre acre corn maze with evil scarecrows, Tombstone Haunted Hayrides, a haunted ghost town, and the Silo-X, billed as a scientific nightmare. 314.241.3456 http://www.scarefest.com Ongoing Daily 9/12/09 - 11/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Varies by dates; check website Cost: $12-$28 |
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Night of FrightKids can celebrate a spooktacular Halloween season with fun activities, games, and a haunted house. 636.949.7535 http://parks.sccmo.org 10/24/09 Ages: 8-18 Time: 4pm-10pm Cost: $ |
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Trick or Treats at the St. Louis CarouselThe Carousel celebrates Halloween by inviting kids to don their costumes to get some yummy free treats after their Carousel rides. 636.537.0222 http://www.stl... arks/carousel/ 10/31/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: $1/person per ride |
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Halloween Farm Fun DaysStuckmeyer's Farm welcomes its annual fall event, which features pumpkin patches and pumpkin picking, autumn decor items like gourds and Indian corn, farm animals on display, hay rides, pony rides, Fort Spooky, a corn maze, inflatables, and festival foods. 636.349.1225 http://www.stuckmeyers.com Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-5pm Cost: Free admission; Fees for produce & some activities |
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Pumpkin TimeValley Farms invites families out daily for pumpkins picking, autumnal decor items like gourds and corn stalks, kids' rides, concessions, and crafts. Weekends at Valley Farms offer even more festivities! 636.463.1205 http://www.valleyfarms.info Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-Dusk Cost: Free admission; Fees for some activities |
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Halloween at Grant's FarmGrant'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. 314.843.1700 http://www.grantsfarm.com Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm; Entrance closes at 9pm Cost: Walk-ins $5; Parking fee $20/car |
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Trick or Treat on MainBusinesses along Historic Main Street in St. Charles open their doors to trick-or-treating kids dressed in costume. 800.366.2427 http://www.historicstcharles.com Ages: 0-12 Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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Halloween SpooktacularFriendly ghosts, howling goblins, and kids are invited to be guests at a Halloween Party sponsored by the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department. Events include haunted hayrides, games, and activities. No reservations are necessary; meet at Memorial Hall. 636.949.7535 http://www.stcharlesparks.com Ages: 3-12 Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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PumpkinlandIt's not all about pumpkins at Pumkinland; haybales for climbing, slides, cable gliders, obstacle courses, a suspended bridge, petting zoos, narrated wagon rides into the fields, and a corn field maze round out the activities at Thies Farm's annual event, which is also held at the Maryland Heights location. 314.428.8356 Ages: All Ages Time: Tue-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm Cost: $3.25-$5.50; Pumpkins additional fee |
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Halloween Pumpkin PartyKids can don their Halloween costumes and join museum staffers for snacks, visits to activity stations, and exclusive Creation Station playtimes. Advance ticketing is required. 314.965.6885,ext.5 http://transpo... sociation.org/ Ages: 3-10 Time: 1pm-2:15pm Cost: $6 |
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Evening Hayrides & Music under the StarsFamilies are invited to meet at White-Tail Deer Shelter and then ride a haywagon through Lone Elk Park, where they might catch sight of elk, deer, and other wildlife. A roaring bonfire welcomes visitors back at the shelter, where folks can listen to music and roast marshmallows. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. 314.615.8486; 636.391.0922 http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us Ongoing Daily 10/23/09 - 10/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Hayrides leave 6:30pm, 7:30pm, & 8:30pm Cost: $10 |
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Boo at the Zoo Spooky SaturdayMummies and daddies are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins for safe and free trick-or-treating, entertainment, games, and a costume parade along the Pumpkin Trail. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Childs@stlzoo.org 314.781.0900 Childs@stlzoo.org http://www.stlzoo.org Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-4pm Cost: Free |
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Farm Fun LandAt Farm Fun Land, families can enjoy mazes, a climbing wall, giant slide, hayrides, farm animals, and straw piles and grain bins in which kids can jump and play. Surrounding all the fun is Pumpkin Fantasyland, featuring full-size figures created with pumpkin or gourd heads representing farm folks, storybook characters, and favorite TV characters. Activities are geared toward children ages 3-12. 636.228.4338 http://www.centennialfarms.biz Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm Cost: Children $4; Adults $2; Hayrides $1-$2 |
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Fall Festival of Local FlavorKirkwood Junction welcomes the season with sales and festive decor at area businesses, arts and crafts vendors, live music, the Smart Living Area featuring community organizations that share information about living a green lifestyle, the Pumpkin Patch, and fall crafts for children. 314.822.0084 info@downtownkirkwood.com http://www.kirkwoodjunction.com 10/10/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free |
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Boo at the Zoo NightsThe Zoo's non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween experience is filled with laughs, adventure, and spooky-cool animal encounters. 314.781.0900 http://www.stlzoo.org Ongoing Daily 10/16/09 - 10/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Cost: Members $4; Non-members $5; Children (under 2) free |
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Great Godfrey Corn Maze Fall FestivalMaze mayhem might rule the day, but during the one-day festival The Great Godfrey Corn Maze is accompanied by music, a "cow train," food and craft vendors, antique tractor and engine exhibit, a kiddie pedal tractor pull, and cook-off contests. 618.466.1483,ext.1;http://www.greatgodfreymaze.com Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-10pm Cost: Free |
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Great Godfrey Corn Maze Halloween SpooktacularThe 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 Ages: 10-18 Time: Dusk-10pm; Sun Dusk-9pm Cost: Adults $6; Children (6-11) $4; Children (5 & under) free |
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The Great Godfrey Corn MazeTwo 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. The maze is also available for private parties, company picnics, and private tours outside of the normal operating hours; call for more details. 618.466.1483,ext.1;http://www.greatgodfreymaze.com Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 6pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 1pm-dusk; Halloween 11am-4pm Cost: Adults $6; Children (6-11) $4, (5 & under) free |
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Un-Haunted HalloweenFamilies are invited to don their costumes and come explore the Halloween Village and the surrounding forest and prairie. Activities include the Cat's Eye maze, hay rides, and stories by the campfire. Pre-registration is required. Ages: 3-10 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Cost: $7 |
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Bootterflies Halloween PartyThe Bootterflies Halloween Party features costume contests, games like Putt Putt Pumpkin and Mummy Wrap, visits with costumed characters such as Wanda the Witch Wasp and Clara the Cow Cockroach, ghoul makeovers, kooky crafts, and other spooktacular activities. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes! 636.530.0076 karen.hagenow@mobot.org http://www.butterflyhouse.org Ongoing Daily 10/24/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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Columbus Day Parade and FestivalSt. Louis's premiere Italian neighborhood celebrates the voyage of Columbus to the New World with a parade, which is followed by an Italian-style festival. The parade begins at Southwest and Kingshighway and winds around the Hill neighborhood, ending at Berra Park at Shaw and Macklind. 314.647.2821 http://www.shopthehill.com Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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Halloween Ghosts from the PastStorytellers visit Boonesfield Village and share tales of ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and all those unexplained things that go bump in the night. The event is designed as a child-friendly program but does feature true stories of experiences that might be too scary for young children. 636.798.2005 http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone 10/23/09 Ages: 6-18 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Adults $7; Children $4 |
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Party in the PatchFamilies can enjoy a moonlit evening full of jump houses, fall-inspired carnival games, candy hunts, and more. Advance registration is recommended; a child's hot dog dinner is included with advance registration. 314.290.8500 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8:30pm Cost: $5-$7 |
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Family Hayrides and Bluegrass ConcertFamilies can hop aboard a hay-filled wagon for a seasonal ride through the park's environs and then gather 'round a bonfire while roasting marshmallows, sipping hot cocoa, and listening to the twang of George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass. Participants should meet at Tremayne Shelter on the north end of the lake. Advance registration is required. 314.355.7374 Ages: All Ages Time: Rides leave on the hour between 6pm-9pm; Music 7pm-9pm Cost: $10/person; Children (12 & under) $5 |
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Historic Haunting at Faust ParkThornhill Farm Mansion, lit inside and out with lanterns and bonfires, welcomes Halloween with a fortune teller, tours, live animal shows, craft demonstrations, spooky folk tales, turnip and jack-o-lantern carving, and concessions. 636.532.7298;www.stlouisco.com/parks/ Ages: 2-18 Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: $8; Children (4 & under) free |
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The Not-So-Scary Haunted HouseMore than one dozen costumed storybook characters like Peter Pan, Harry Potter, and Cinderella mingle with young visitors, who can come in their own costumes for trick-or-treating throughout The Magic House and receive an autograph book to collect signatures from the "celebrities." Older children are invited to take a spooky walk along the Haunted Trail. 314.822.8900 http://www.magichouse.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 10/23/09 - 11/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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Jumpin' Pumpkin JamboreeThe Eckert's wagons are ready to take jack-o-lantern lovers out to the patches to search among pumpkins that range in size from small to 150 pounds. Country music, live entertainment, pony rides, make-your-own scarecrow, funnel cakes, a petting farm, and festival food are also part of the seasonal fun. 618.233.0513 http://www.eckerts.com Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-5pm Cost: Free admission; Fees for pumpkins & some activities |
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Broemmelsiek Park HayridesTractor-drawn, 45-minute rides take families along wood-lined trails this fall; rides are followed by hour-long campfires at which participants can roast their own hot dogs, marshmallows, and other snacks. Advance reservations are required; rides leave from the northern entrance to the park. 636.949.7535 http://parks.sccmo.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 9/18/09 - 11/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm Cost: $125/wagon |
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Fall Family Hayrides & Bluegrass ConcertGeorge Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass provide the backdrop to an event that includes hot chocolate, marshmallow roasting, and hour-long hayrides around the old military base. Advance reservations are required. 314.615.8822 http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/ Ongoing Daily 10/16/09 - 10/17/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10:30pm Cost: $10; Children (12 & under) $5 |
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Halloween WalkKids can take part in Halloween Walk within a safe, familiar district, and area businesses hand out treats to youngsters in costume from 5pm-7pm. Kid-entertainer Babaloo performs a live musical performance at Kirkwood Station Plaza between 6pm-7pm. . info@kirkwoodjunction.com http://www.kirkwoodjunction.com Ages: 0-11 Time: Trick-or-treating 5pm-7pm; Babaloo 6pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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The Darkness Haunted HouseTruly frightening visuals and creatures await those brave enough to enter the Darkness, one of America's top haunted houses, which comprises two floors and 35 rooms inside a massive warehouse. Intense audios and lighting, as well as low visibility, make the event not suitable for younger children. Darkness takes place located next door to Soulard Market at 1525 South 8th Street. 314.631.8000 http://www.scarefest.com Ages: 10-19 Time: Sep, Fri-Sat only 7:30pm; Open daily beginning Oct 5 6:30pm Cost: $12-$28 |
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