Kids aren't the only ones who get to have fun on Halloween. St. Louis has a lot of grown-up celebrations too. Here are details on some of the best Halloween parties, costume contests and other events in 2014.
For events happening on October 31, see 20 Things to Do on Halloween Night in St. Louis. And if you're looking for more family-friendly options, check out St. Louis' Best Halloween Events for the Whole Family.
The Lemp Mansion kicks off October with a Halloween Trivia Night. Each table seats four people, so teams for this trivia night are smaller than many others in St. Louis. The cost is $40 a table. There will also be a special appetizer and drink menu available for purchase. Trivia questions will include general knowledge, current events and Lemp history. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 314-664-8024.
October 1, 2014
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There's nothing quite like visiting a haunted house to get you in the Halloween spirit. St. Louis has some great haunted attractions that will give you a good scare, including The Darkness which is one of the top haunted houses in the country.
October 2014
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Take a haunted cruise and learn about the spooky happenings in Grafton, Illinois. The cruise leaves from Grafton Harbor at 6:30 p.m. It includes ghost stories, music and drink specials. Tickets are $35 a person.
October 3-4 2014
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Take a three-hour walking tour of the most haunted places in Alton, Illinois. Hear the real stories behind the ghostly happenings. The tour is held on Friday and Saturday nights in October and costs $25 a person.
Weekends in October 2014
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Alton also offers haunted cruises on the Mississippi River. The 90 minute tours begin at the Alton Marina and feature stories of the McPike Mansion, Milton School and other places that make Alton one of the most haunted small towns in America. Tickets are $35 a person.
October 9-11 & 16-18, 2014
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The St. Louis Paranormal Research Society is hosting two ghost tours of the historic Fox Theatre. Guides will talk about ghost sightings and other unexplained happenings at the theatre. Tour times are 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30.
October 16, 2014
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The cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show, plays at the Tivoli Theatre in Delmar Loop each year around Halloween. The midnight showings are always a fun time for everyone involved. All seats are $10.
October 24, 25, 31 & November 1, 2014
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Want to celebrate Halloween at St. Louis' biggest party? Then head to the Central West End neighborhood for the annual CWE Halloween party and costume contest. There's a full day of activities, but the grown-up celebration begins at 8 p.m., near the intersection of Maryland and Euclid.
October 25, 2014
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Local radio station "105.7 The Point" is hosting a Halloween Hayride through Soulard. During the hayride, wagons stop at various bars for drinks and fun. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $15 a person which includes a commemorative beer mug.
October 25, 2014
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How about a Halloween party at one of the real haunted places in St. Louis? The Lemp Mansion is hosting a Halloween Bash with live music, drinks, appetizers and a costume contest. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 at the door. The party runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
October 25, 2014
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For events happening on October 31, see 20 Things to Do on Halloween Night in St. Louis. And if you're looking for more family-friendly options, check out St. Louis' Best Halloween Events for the Whole Family.
1. Halloween Trivia at the Lemp Mansion
The Lemp Mansion kicks off October with a Halloween Trivia Night. Each table seats four people, so teams for this trivia night are smaller than many others in St. Louis. The cost is $40 a table. There will also be a special appetizer and drink menu available for purchase. Trivia questions will include general knowledge, current events and Lemp history. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 314-664-8024.
October 1, 2014
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2. Visit a Haunted House
There's nothing quite like visiting a haunted house to get you in the Halloween spirit. St. Louis has some great haunted attractions that will give you a good scare, including The Darkness which is one of the top haunted houses in the country.
October 2014
Various locationsMore »
3. Haunted Grafton Cruise
Take a haunted cruise and learn about the spooky happenings in Grafton, Illinois. The cruise leaves from Grafton Harbor at 6:30 p.m. It includes ghost stories, music and drink specials. Tickets are $35 a person.
October 3-4 2014
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4. Alton Hauntings Walking Tour
Take a three-hour walking tour of the most haunted places in Alton, Illinois. Hear the real stories behind the ghostly happenings. The tour is held on Friday and Saturday nights in October and costs $25 a person.
Weekends in October 2014
Alton, ILMore »
5. Haunted Alton Cruise
Alton also offers haunted cruises on the Mississippi River. The 90 minute tours begin at the Alton Marina and feature stories of the McPike Mansion, Milton School and other places that make Alton one of the most haunted small towns in America. Tickets are $35 a person.
October 9-11 & 16-18, 2014
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6. Fox Theatre Ghost Tours
The St. Louis Paranormal Research Society is hosting two ghost tours of the historic Fox Theatre. Guides will talk about ghost sightings and other unexplained happenings at the theatre. Tour times are 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30.
October 16, 2014
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7. Rocky Horror Picture Show
The cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show, plays at the Tivoli Theatre in Delmar Loop each year around Halloween. The midnight showings are always a fun time for everyone involved. All seats are $10.
October 24, 25, 31 & November 1, 2014
University CityMore »
8. Central West End Costume Contest
Want to celebrate Halloween at St. Louis' biggest party? Then head to the Central West End neighborhood for the annual CWE Halloween party and costume contest. There's a full day of activities, but the grown-up celebration begins at 8 p.m., near the intersection of Maryland and Euclid.
October 25, 2014
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9. Halloween Hayride
Local radio station "105.7 The Point" is hosting a Halloween Hayride through Soulard. During the hayride, wagons stop at various bars for drinks and fun. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $15 a person which includes a commemorative beer mug.
October 25, 2014
SoulardMore »
10. Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash
How about a Halloween party at one of the real haunted places in St. Louis? The Lemp Mansion is hosting a Halloween Bash with live music, drinks, appetizers and a costume contest. Tickets are $60 in advance and $65 at the door. The party runs from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
October 25, 2014
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