Halloween Events in St. Louis

By MSW -
This weekend is Halloween! If you are looking for something fun and spooky to do this weekend, it's not too late! Firstmate Controls is in Labadie, MO just outside of St. Louis and we are sharing some great events and attractions you can explore for Halloween this year. Keep reading to check it out!

(All information sourced directly from St. Louis Sprout & About on 10/29/2021.) 


"Halloween Drive-Thru Experience | Grant's Farm

Take a spooky trip through Grant's Farm in your own car at the Halloween Drive-Thru Experience, which will be offered Thursdays-Sundays, Sept. 30-Oct. 31. Reservations are $45 per car and must be purchased in advance (optional snack upgrades are available).

Halloween Magic | The Magic House

Conjure up some Halloween Magic throughout the month of October at The Magic House. Daily activities include an outdoor spiderweb maze, fall art projects in the Art Studio, and play time in Trick-or-Treat Town, an outdoor Halloween-themed, child-sized town. The museum's annual Not-So-Haunted House is Oct. 29-31 with storybook characters and a scavenger hunt. Throughout October, guests can also warm up with fall treats from the Picnic Basket Cafe, including chili, pumpkin bisque and more. All Halloween Magic activities are included with general admission to The Magic House, which is $12 for ages 1 and up.

Train or Treat | Union Station

St. Louis Union Station will offer spooky fun for visitors during Train or Treat Oct. 8-31. Navigate your way through a Haunted Maze, visit decorated train cars and more. Tickets are $14.99 (free for ages 2 and under). Discounts are available for pass holders.

Boo at the Zoo and Halloweekends | Saint Louis Zoo

Visit the Saint Louis Zoo 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15-Oct. 31 for spectacular Halloween decorations, roaming entertainers and more during Boo at the Zoo. Admission starts at $9.95 for nonmembers and varies by date. The zoo will also host Halloweekends, a daytime event, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30-31. Admission to Halloweekends is free and includes Halloween decorations, Pumpkin Stomp 'n' Chomp enrichment treats for the animals, fall-themed food for visitors and more. Reservations are required for both events.

Science Spooktacular | Saint Louis Science Center

Science gets spooky at the Saint Louis Science Center's Science Spooktacular, which returns to the museum Oct. 29-30. This free event includes a Spooky Walkthrough, Graveyard Games, Creepy Chemistry Demonstrations, a Pumpkin Treat Bar, a Vampire Treat Bar and more.

Jack O'Lantern Trail and Trunk or Treat | Faust Park

Trick-or-treaters can hunt for candy under the light of jack o'lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail and Trunk or Treat Oct. 29 in Faust Park. Families can also show off their artistic abilities by decorating pumpkins and trunks. Admission is $5 per person when purchased in advance, or $8 at the gate.



Halloween Boo-nanza | North County Recreation Complex

For a night of mild frights and fun, visit the free Halloween Boo-nanza Oct. 30 at the North County Recreation Complex. The event includes hayrides, a bonfire, a scavenger hunt and the "Haunted Caverns."

Owl-o-ween | World Bird Sanctuary

Learn more about creatures "whoooooo" go bump in the night at Owl-o-ween Oct. 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at World Bird Sanctuary. Admission is $20 per car.

Pumpkin Drop | SMARTT Field Airport

Watch as the Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing drops pumpkins Oct. 30 at noon. Plane rides will also be available for an additional fee during the Pumpkin Drop.

Halloween Carnival | St. Peters Rec-Plex

Share an afternoon of boo-rrific family fun at the Halloween Carnival Oct. 30 from 3-5 p.m. at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. The event includes games, crafts and dinner; those in costume will receive a treat (all costumes must be family-friendly). Registration is required.

Haunted Hayrides | Eckert's

Scare up some fun on a Haunted Hayride at Eckert's Farms Millstadt location. Haunted hayrides are offered Friday and Saturday nights in September and October. One ride is included with each Fun Farm admission.

Fright Fest | Six Flags

Visit Six Flags St. Louis on select dates Sept. 24-Oct. 31 for Fright Fest. During the day Fright Fest delivers kid-friendly fun with decorations and Halloween shows, but in the evening the place is crawling with spooky creatures of the night."

The Spookiest Thing of All


These events are definitely spooky fun, and some are down-right terrifying. But, do you know what the scariest thing of all would be? Getting injured while boating because you didn't have a Firstmate Controls boat lift remote control! We are here for you and love creating a product that improves your boating experience. Check out our website to find the accessories that could prevent a really scary situation on your dock! 


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Labadie, MO 63055

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Location: Labadie, MO 63055, USA

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