Halloween parties at the St. Louis Public Library are free! Kids and teens can make their own Frankentoy or craft, watch Halloween movies, and find Halloween candy. Reservations are not required. Please note the age range for each party. Costumes are encouraged!
Several parties are scheduled at the following branches:
October 26:
Monster Mash Halloween Party for kids in grades kindergarten through 5, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Central Library.
Monster Mash for kids in grades 6-12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Library.
October 30:
Halloween Party for kids in grades kindergarten through 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Walnut Park Branch.
October 31:
Halloween Party for all ages. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Julia Davis Branch.
Find even more Halloween fun all across St. Louis in our Things To Do calendar
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
The Grinch will arrive on South Grand to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation ($5 with a toy donation), participants can have their photo taken with the Grinch.
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.