Halloween 2020 St Louis events

Goldfish Swim School Halloween Drive Through Event - Open to All

Start the Halloween weekend off in a not-so-scary way at Goldfish Swim School's Halloween Drive Through event. The drive-through event is free and allows families to experience fun Halloween themed activities in a safe way.

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Halloween in the Plaza at Ballpark Village: A Family Halloween Celebration

Enjoy wicked Halloween fun for the whole family at Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis. Halloween in the Plaza is a free outdoor Halloween event that includes pumpkin carving, personal s'mores kits, a photo scavenger hunt, sanitary and safe airbrush tattoos, a kids costume parade, music, dancing games and prizes.

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Costumes and Candy at City Museum

What will you find at City Museum's Costumes and Candy Halloween event? Pumpkins, candy, aliens and astronauts will roam the museum, slide and climb. Wear your best costumes and keep your eyes peeled for all the candy slides! Social distancing and safety protocols apply.

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Jack-O-Lantern Trail and Trunk or Treat

Don't be afraid of hiking for treats along the Jack-O-Lantern Trail in Faust Park at this Halloween themed event for all ages. As you hike and search for treats you'll be guided by the light and spirit of Jack-o-Lanterns leading you to the trunk or treat! Costumes are welcomed.

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Drive Through Trunk or Treat at North Point Aquatic Center

Enjoy Halloween in a safe way at this Trunk or Treat! Children and families are encouraged to wear their costumes and show their Halloween spirit by decorating the outside of their cars. Car trunks will be decorated for your viewing pleasure in various Halloween themes by local businesses and organizations.

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Reverse Halloween Parade

The Reverse Halloween Parade in Webster Groves is a COVID-19 conscious event that is a variation on a traditional Trunk or Treat.

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Halloween Heebee Jeebee Jamboree

Wear your costumes, bring chairs and tables, decorations for your vehicle, dinner, drinks and more to set up in front of your car and participate in the Heebee Jeebee Halloween Jamboree. At this drive-in Halloween themed event you'll enjoy a car decorating contest, costume contest, bingo, games, prizes and giveaways, all from the comfort and safety of your own socially distant area.

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Paws for Reading from the St. Louis County Library

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.

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First Art: Free In-Person Art Program for Ages 18-36 Months

Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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