Halloween 2023 events for kids in St. Louis

Haunted Mansion Night at The Magic House

Hear the mysteries that lit within the 120-year-old mansion that is The Magic House at Haunted Mansion Night! Embark on a private, spine-tingling tour filled with mystery and magic. Explore where ghostly illuminations and mysterious shadows dance on walls, find out where the secret staircase really leads and brace yourself for an electrifying encounter that will leave your hair standing on end!

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Fright at the Museum

Step into a world of spine-tingling, spooky fun at City Museum's one-of-a-kind Halloween festival: Fright at the Museum. Prepare to be amazed as you embark on a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities that will leave you and your family both thrilled and captivated. 

See special effects, the Theatre of the Odd, Circus Harmony performers (Saturdays and Sundays), multiple exhibits like the Mingo Monster Mash, Spinderella's Sac, Web Town, the Skeleton's Ball, and lots more. 

 

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Healthworks Haunt-ish House

Not ready for the big scares? Visit the Haunt-ish House at Healthworks Kids' Museum, which is designed to be perfect for Halloween lovers who want all the un-boo-lievable fun without the scary part.

 

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Fright Night at Babler State Park

Come out to beautiful and spooky Babler State Park for Halloween family fun like no other experience you'll find! Take a walk down the "terrifying trail" that will take you through multiple haunted cabins. Stay for some Halloween-themed crafts and complete the experience by adding on a hotdog meal and s'mores?

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme. 

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President's Day Camp at the Saint Louis Zoo
Monday, February 16, 2026

Color can be seen all around us in nature, especially when looking at the animals. At President's Day Camp: Animal Artists at the Saint Louis Zoo, campers will learn about how art is used for animal enrichment at the Zoo. Get your paints, crayons, and markers ready and create colorful masterpieces!

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School's Out Camp at Artscope
Monday, February 16, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026

When school is closed, Artscope's School's Out Camp is open! When school is out, enroll your child in Artscope's School's Out camps. These one-day camps offer creative and enriching fun for kids during school days off. 

 

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