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20 St. Louis Events to Put You in the Halloween Mood

By Riverfront Times Staff

It's that time of year again! Whether you fancy frightening affairs or are just in it for the candy, Halloween always brings a plethora of festivities to St. Louis -- and this year is no exception. From haunted houses to beer tastings to block parties and more, here's a roundup of some of the season's must-do Halloween events.

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The Legendary CWE Halloween Party
Saturday, October 29
11 a.m. - midnight
Events take place at the intersection of Maryland and Euclid unless otherwise noted.

If the idea of a costume contest with $5,000 worth of cash and prizes sounds good to you, mark your calendar for the Central West End's annual Halloween party. The celebration kicks off during the day with family-friendly activities that include a parade, trick-or-treating at area businesses and a dog parade and party. Then the adults-only celebration takes over in the evening, with a costume contest, a DJ, fire spinners and more. Click here for the day's schedule and details about costume contest registration. Photo courtesy of Instagram / cwescene.

The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race
Sunday, October 23
7 a.m.
Soldier's Memorial
1315 Chestnut St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

Balance out all the candy consumption with The Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race. Runners and walkers of all abilities are invited to participate in either the 5K, 10K or one-mile fun run. You'll have the ultimate in motivation, with candy stops along the 5K route and a zombie zone along the 10K and half marathon courses. Treat yourself afterward with event more candy from local businesses and organizations, as well as post-race brew from Michelob Ultra. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dave Herholz.

Spirits in the Garden
Friday, October 28
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis 63110

Raise your glass to All Hallows' Eve at this festive Missouri Botanical Garden event. Attendees can participate in a costume contest, search for "wicked plants" in a scavenger hunt, dance to a haunting soundtrack and, of course, indulge in samples from local distilleries. Designated drivers pay $15, while garden members pay $25 and all other adults pay $35. Photo credit: Sonya Lalla. Courtesy the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Boo at the Zoo Nights
Nightly October 18 - 30
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63110

See the zoo as you never have before, decorated for a not-so-scary Halloween experience. Kids can come dressed up (and get $1 off for being in costume!), ride the "scare-ou-sel," make Halloween crafts, gather round for fireside stories and more. Zoo members pay $6, and general admission is $7. Also stop by on October 29 for Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday, a similar event held during the day that is completely free. Photo by Roger Brandt, Saint Louis Zoo.

Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours
Monday, October 10 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Monday, October 24 at 6 p.m, 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
527 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103

What happens at this 86-year-old theater when the audiences are long-gone and the stage lights go out? You'll find out at the Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours, where you'll learn the untold history of ghost sightings and unexplained occurrences at the theater. Snacks, specialty cocktails and readings from psychics and tarot card readers will also be available at these events. Tickets are $25, and it's recommended that you leave the kids with a babysitter for this night out. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Kevin Schraer.

Zombie Chase Trail Run
Saturday, October 8
9 a.m.
Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek Rd.
Ballwin, MO 63021

If zombies can't motivate you to run, nothing will. Follow the provided map as you dash from checkpoint to checkpoint while avoiding the zombies on the trail -- and if a zombie swipes your lifeline (aka a flag football flag), you'll get a time penalty. That fate may be a lot less gruesome than what you see on TV, but we expect the adrenaline will still be kicking full-force. Photo courtesy of Flickr / jader56.

The Lemp Mansion Presents an Evening of Edgar Allan Poe
Tuesday, October 25 and Monday, October 31
7 p.m.
Lemp Mansion
3322 Demenil Pl.
St. Louis, MO 63118

Nothing sends a chill up a reader's spine quite like a story by Edgar Allan Poe -- so why not add to the thrill with an evening at one of St. Louis' most haunted destinations? Gather at Lemp Mansion for a dramatized reading of Poe tales, as interpreted by Anne Louise Williams. For reservations, call 314-664-8024. (P.S. -- if you have an extra $65 sitting around, check out the Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash, too.) Photo courtesy of Flickr / Hartwig HKD.

Foundry Art Centre Film Series: Hocus Pocus
Wednesday, Ocotober 26
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Foundry Art Centre
520 N. Main Ctr.
St. Charles, Missouri 63301

This fall and winter, Foundry Art Centre is presenting a classic movie and related art activities on the last Wednesday of each month. "Hocus Pocus" is the pick for October, and guests are welcome to wear costumes and trick-or-treat at the Artist Studios on the mezzanine level as well. Oh, and did we mention that the event is free? Photo courtesy of Flickr / Heather Miller.

Creepyworld
Check here for hours.
1400 S. Old Highway 141
Fenton, MO 63026

Nothing completes October like a trip to a haunted house -- and Missouri has some of the best. Creepyworld, "America's Biggest Haunted Screampark," is officially open for the season and is ready and waiting to scare your pants off. With 13 different attractions, this place is the stuff of nightmares. Tickets are $25. Screen grab via Youtube.

St. Louis Symphony Thrills and Chills Concert
Sunday, October 30
3 p.m.
Powell Hall
718 N. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103

Celebrate Halloween at the St. Louis Symphony with some spooky themes, including John Williams' "The Imperial March" from Star Wars, "Night on Bald Mountain" from Fantasia and Saint-Saëns’ "Danse macabre." The music is sure to haunt you long after you leave Powell Hall. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Reading Tom.