What family Halloween events are open near St. Louis in 2026?

BOOterfly House, Boo Fest at Mid America Adventure, Boo at the Zoo, Chesterfield Fall Festival, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do family Halloween events open near St. Louis in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's on September 11, 2026.

What Halloween events near St. Louis are not scary at all?

BOOterfly House, Boo at the Zoo, Chesterfield Fall Festival, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's, Legends & Lanterns, and 3 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Are there free family Halloween events near St. Louis?

Yes: Chesterfield Fall Festival, Edwardsville Halloween Parade and Legends & Lanterns list free admission on the official site.

Family Halloween Events Near St. Louis 2026: Dates, Hours & Prices

10 family Halloween events near St. Louis with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 7 towns. The earliest to open is Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's, on September 11. 3 list free admission.

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BOOterfly House

Chesterfield, MO

Suggested age All Ages

October-long Halloween-themed visit to the Sophia M.

When: October 1-31, 2026
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
Price: $8 general, $5 children/seniors, free for Missouri Botanical Garden members

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Boo Fest at Mid America Adventure

Eureka, MO

Suggested age All Ages

Daytime, family-friendly Halloween program running alongside Fright Fest with trick-or-treat trails and kid-friendly shows; no scary content.

When: Select days, Sept 12 - Nov 1, 2026, alongside Fright Fest
Hours: Daytime hours (regular park operating hours)
Price: Included with park admission

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Boo at the Zoo

St. Louis, MO

Suggested age All Ages

Non-scary nighttime Halloween event at the Saint Louis Zoo with decorations, entertainers and select exhibits open; not a trick-or-treating event.

When: Select nights, Oct 9-30, 2026
Hours: 5-8:30pm (last entry 8pm)
Price: $16 general admission, $13 Zoo members, free ages 0-23 months

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Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's

Belleville, IL

Suggested age All Ages

Nighttime lighted walking trail at Eckert's Belleville with glowing pumpkin sculptures, themed photo spots and seasonal food/drink for all ages.

When: Sept 11 - Oct 30, 2026 (closed on Halloween)
Hours: Evening hours, varies by night
Price: $22-$32 advance, $35 at the gate

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Not-So-Haunted House at the Magic House

Kirkwood, MO

Suggested age All Ages

Kid-friendly, not-scary Halloween trick-or-treating through Magic House exhibits, with a scavenger hunt and storybook character meet-and-greets.

When: Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, 2026
Hours: 9:30am-5pm Fri/Sat, 10:30am-5pm Sun
Price: Included with regular Museum admission

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Pirates & Pumpkins at the St. Louis Aquarium

St. Louis, MO

Suggested age All Ages

Pirate-themed Halloween programming inside the Union Station aquarium with pumpkin carving demos, costumed pirates, a diver show and trick-or-treating.

When: Sept 18 - Nov 1, 2026
Hours: Regular Aquarium hours
Price: Included with standard Aquarium admission

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