Halloween events in St. Louis

Children of all ages and adults are invited to participate in a family friendly Halloween party at the Tappmeyer House. Bring a carved pumpkin to participate in the jack-o-lantern contest. Children 10 and under will receive a mini pumpkin. 

Costumes are encouraged, but please, no masks or weapons. Refreshments are provided.

2 to 4 p.m. at the Tappmeyer House in Millennium Park in Creve Coeur.

More information: creve-coeur.org

Give your kids an extra opportunity to show off their costumes at indoor trick or treating at IKEA St. Louis. Kids 12 and under can bring their own treat bag and collect goodies at various treat stations throughout the store, then be treated to a free kids meal.

Kids can get creative for some after-school Halloween decorating fun when they create a happy, haunted Halloween gingerbread house. House, icing, candies and sprinkles are provided.

Celebrate Halloween with a spooktacular concert with Luna the Bat, featuring Night on Bald Mountain from Fantasia and John Williams' Hedwig's Theme from the popular Harry Potter films.

Your kids can see some of their favorite characters and dress in their favorite costumes at the Magical Masquerade Ball at Once Upon a Bash. See Princess Tiana, Rapunzel, and Batman! Kids can also enjoy dancing, do crafts and have their picture taken with their favorite characters.

Space is limited and tickets are required. Cost is $15 per child and $20 per adult.

At Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. 10 a.m. to noon.

More information: onceuponabash.com

Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costume and participate in fun activities at this free event at Dierbergs stores. There will be face painting, balloon artists, and trick or treating throughout the store.

Bring your kids dressed in their Halloween costumes and have a not-so-scary fun time with stories, music, crafts and, of course, treats!