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Halloween for Kids Near St. Louis 2026

15 kid-friendly Halloween events near St. Louis with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 11 towns. The earliest to open is Brookdale Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze, on September 11. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 3 list free admission.

Pumpkin patch

Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch

Grafton, IL
Suggested age All Ages

Eckert's farm location near the Mississippi River bluffs in Grafton with pick-your-own pumpkins, roughly 45 minutes from downtown St.

When
Opens Sept 19, 2026; runs through October
Hours
Tue-Sun 9am-6pm, closed Mondays
Price
Field access pass $3 weekdays online / $6 at gate; $5 weekends online / $8 at gate
Pumpkin patch

Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch

Millstadt, IL
Suggested age All Ages

Eckert's family farm location in Millstadt with pick-your-own pumpkins and fall farm activities, about 40 minutes from downtown St.

When
Farm opens for the season Sept 5, 2026; pumpkins available Sept 18-Oct 31; haunted hayrides & bonfires Fri/Sat nights Sept 11-Oct 31
Hours
Wed/Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-10pm, Sat/Sun 9am-10pm; closed Mon/Tue except Columbus Day (10/12)
Price
Admission varies by day: $3-$6 (Wed/Thu) to $17-$22 (Sat/Sun) per person, online vs. gate pricing
Pumpkin patch

Pumpkinland at Thies Farm

Maryland Heights, MO
Suggested age All Ages

Family play-farm pumpkin patch in Maryland Heights with a straw castle, small corn maze, pirate ship and swing set alongside pumpkin picking.

When
Oct 1-31, 2026
Hours
Tue-Sun 9am-5pm, closed Mondays
Price
$10.50 ages 3-14, $7.00 ages 15+
Pumpkin patch

Pumpkins Galore

Wright City, MO
Suggested age All Ages

50-acre pumpkin farm in Wright City with a corn maze, pumpkin cannon, pony rides, hayrides and playground, about an hour from St.

When
Opens September 19, 2026
Price
Not confirmed; check official site
Family event

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
Family event

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
Family event

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
Family event

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
Family event

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
Family event

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
Family event

Trick or Track

Kirkwood, MO
Suggested age All Ages

Family trick-or-treat event held among the historic trains and vehicles at the National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood.

When
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Hours
11am-3pm
Price
Not confirmed; likely included with museum admission
Fall festival

Chesterfield Fall Festival

Chesterfield, MO
Suggested age All Ages

Free annual fall festival at Chesterfield Amphitheater with food and craft vendors, carnival rides, a small pumpkin patch, hayride and live music.

When
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Hours
Starts 1:00pm (end time not published)
Price
Free
Fall festival

Edwardsville Halloween Parade

Edwardsville, IL
Suggested age All Ages

Century-old community Halloween parade through downtown Edwardsville, IL, organized annually by the local chamber of commerce.

When
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
Hours
Starts 6:30pm
Price
Free
Fall festival

Legends & Lanterns

St. Charles, MO
Suggested age All Ages

Free, recurring Halloween-history festival on Historic Main Street in St.

When
Oct 10-11, 17-18, and 23-25, 2026
Hours
Sat 11am-6pm (11am-8pm final weekend), Sun 12-5pm, Fri 10/23 5-8pm
Price
Free

Quick Answers

What kid-friendly Halloween events are open near St. Louis in 2026?

BOOterfly House, Boo Fest at Mid America Adventure, Boo at the Zoo, Brookdale Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze, Chesterfield Fall Festival, Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch, and 9 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.

When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near St. Louis in 2026?

The earliest in this guide is Brookdale Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze on September 11, 2026.

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

BOOterfly House, Boo at the Zoo, Brookdale Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze, Chesterfield Fall Festival, Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch, Edwardsville Halloween Parade, and 7 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.

Which pumpkin patches near St. Louis are good for kids?

Brookdale Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze, Eckert's Grafton Farm Pumpkin Patch, Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkinland at Thies Farm and Pumpkins Galore, all suggested for all ages.

Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near St. Louis?

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

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