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30+ Halloween and Fall Events Happening in East Central Missouri in October

From family-friendly trick-or-treating, to adult block parties and celebrations, to spooky-themed markets, haunted houses and other frightening experiences, there’s no shortage of Halloween-themed events happening this month! So mark your calendar, grab your costume, and get ready for some spine-tingling fun.

Thursday, Oct. 15
Head to Hermann for the town’s annual Witches & Wine event from 5-9 p.m. This 21+ event will have music, wine, shopping, and food trucks.
Get all the info.

Friday, Oct. 16
Free Halloween Carnival and Trunk or Treat at St. Gertrude Parish & School in Krakow. Bring the whole family for games, candy, costumes, and community from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn more.

Friday, Oct. 16
It’s the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat at The Sage Bee in Washington. Open to the public, anyone is welcome!
Find out more.

Friday, Oct. 16
St. Vincent De Paul School in Marthasville is hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 6:30-9 p.m. Find food, candy, and prizes for the best trunk!
More info.

Friday, Oct. 16
The New Haven 2026 Scarecrow Festival and Pumpkin Glow will be held from 5-9 p.m.
Find out more.

Friday, Oct. 16
Andy’s Produce is hosting its first Night Market event at its WashMo location. The event will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature fall-themed fun like pumpkin painting and a pumpkin carving contest, as well as a caramel apple bar, fire pits, s’mores, and a lot more.
Get the info.

Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17
The Rt. 66 Harvest Festival is happening at Liberty Field in Pacific. Expect live music, food, vendors, a kids zone, and more.
Get more details.

Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17
The 64th Annual Cuba Fest fall craft festival is happening for two days and will include an arts & crafts show, a car cruise, live music, and food and drink tasting at various businesses throughout town, and includes a chili cook-off and apple butter making.
Get the festival schedule.

Saturday, Oct. 17
Meramec State Park in Sullivan is hosting a Halloween Spooktacular. Head to the campground area of the park for pumpkin carving, trick or treating, games, and more.
Find out more.

Saturday, Oct. 17
The Ladies, Littles, and Lattes 3rd Annual Trick or Treat Trail is happening from noon – 3 p.m.
Find out more.

Saturday, Oct. 17
Head to Andy’s Produce in Union for Cocktails and Cauldrons from 4-8 p.m. This outdoor fall vendor event will feature over 20 local vendors, drinks, live music, food trucks, dirty sodas, and a lot more.
Get more details on Facebook.

Saturday, Oct. 17
It’s Hallowine at St. James Winery. This ticketed event will include wine, costumes, cocktails, and a little mystery.
Learn more.

Friday, Oct. 23
Head to Pacific for the Witches and Warlocks, adult street party. This event will feature vendors, food trucks, live music, raffles, and more.
Learn more.

Friday, Oct. 23
St. Ann’s Catholic Church is hosting a Halloween bash and Trunk or Treat starting at 6:30 pm. Activities include bounce house, face painting, goat petting zoo, pumpkin painting, coloring pages, snacks and drinks.
Get more info.

Friday, Oct. 23
Witches Night Out in Steelville will feature food, drinks, and vendors, along the sidewalks of Main Street.
Learn more on Facebook.

Friday, Oct. 23
Witches in Rosebud will feature shopping, treats, drinks & a little bit of witchy magic, and it’s all happening at The Midwest Chick in Rosebud from 4-9 p.m.
Find out more.

Friday, Oct. 23
Head to Union for the Halloween Boo Bash, which will be the city’s annual Trunk or Treat event happening at Union City Park.
Get more info.

Saturday, Oct. 24
The Washington Elks and local businesses are hosting their Annual Trunk or Treat event.
Find out more.

Saturday, Oct. 24
The St. Clair Police Department is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Expect lots of candy, Halloween decor, and a family-friendly environment.
Find out more.

Saturday, Oct. 24
Muddy Banks Brewing in Sullivan is hosting its annual OpeTober Fest. This celebration will feature a chili cook-off, kids activities, live music, adult competitions like stein hoisting and keg chucking, as well as an adult costume contest in the evening. The fun begins at 11 a.m. and continues until close.
Get more info.

Saturday, Oct. 24
Downtown Union is again hosting Scare on the Square from 5-10 p.m. The event will include a scary movie, haunted hayride, a spooky maze, drinks, and more.
Find out more.

Saturday, Oct. 24
Downtown Washington’s annual Pumpkin Palooza event is happening from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Expect a full of family fun like pony rides, story time, a balloon artist, trick-or-treating, and more.
Get the full scoop.

Saturday, Oct. 24
The St. Clair Historical Museum is hosting its annual fall chili cook-off and pie supper. The event begins at 5 p.m. and also features a cake walk, games, music, a pie auction and more.
Get more info.

Saturday, Oct. 24
The Union Moose Lodge is hosting a trunk or treat from 1-3 p.m.
More details on Facebook.

Thursday, Oct. 29
The Boo & Book event in St. Clair will happen from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the grassy area next to The Roundup Event Space, on the corner of Main and Hibbard in downtown St. Clair. Kids can visit the local businesses that are set up to get candy, freebies, and other goodies, and to get their Boo Cards stamped. After visiting the businesses, kids take their completed Boo Cards to the library to receive a book and enter to win prizes.
Find out more.

Friday, Oct. 30
Eagan Design + Build is teaming up with Franklin County Area United Way with its Hard Hats and Can Stacks event. Happening from 2-7 p.m. at the Washington K of C Hall, a canned food sculpture building competition benefiting the Franklin County Area United Way campaign will take place, as well as a trunk or treat event happening from 5-7 p.m. Entry to the trunk or treat event is a canned food donation, and attendees will find a number of food trucks, as well as activities like face painting, a petting zoo, and more.
Get all the details online.

Friday, Oct. 30
The Washington YMCA Trunk or Treat is happening from 6-7:30 p.m.
Find out more.

Friday, Oct. 30
The Garage Bar in Treloar is having a Trunk or Treat in its parking lot. The event begins at 6 p.m., and the establishment will also offer live music and food and drink specials.
Find more on Facebook.

Friday, Oct. 30
Meramec Ambulance District is hosting its 3rd Annual Halloween Carnival. Come out to the District’s Station 1 in Pacific from 5-8 p.m. for drinks, snacks, pumpkin painting, and more.
Get address and other details.

Friday, Oct. 30
St. John the Baptist School in Villa Ridge will have a Trunk or Treat along with a haunted trail and hayride beginning at 6 p.m.
Get the details.

Friday, Oct. 30
Bookmark This Bar in Rolla is hosting a Books and Boo(ze) event from 7-9 p.m. With a costume contest, a raffle, and Halloween gift basket prize, this event is perfect for those looking for a bookish celebration.
Find out more.

Friday, Oct. 30
The Witches and Warlocks gathering at Wenwood Bay Winery & Restaurant in Hermann will feature wine, food, vendors, costumes, and more.
Get the info.

Saturday, Oct. 31
The Spooktacular Festival in Sullivan is packed with thrills, treats, and family fun! This free community event (food & drinks available for purchase) is a must-attend celebration of fall that includes trunk or treating, games, and bounce houses.
Get all the details.

Saturday, Oct. 31
Zombie Prom at The Alley in Washington will feature themed cocktails and mocktails, Halloween trivia, music, dancing, and a costume contest.
Learn more.

Multiple dates in Oct.
The Washington Historical Society is hosting a series of haunted walking tours.
Find out more info and purchase tickets.

Multiple dates and times in Oct.
Think you’re brave enough to venture into Terror on Route 66? Step into this haunted attraction in Sullivan for the ultimate in spine-tingling entertainment.
Get more info.

Multiple dates and times until Nov. 1
Mid America Adventures, formerly known as Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka, is the home of Fright Fest, happening on select nights until Nov. 2. Find haunted mazes, scare zones, live shows, and more.
Learn more.

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