Haunted Mansions, Broadway Magic & Halloween Raves: The Weekend Preview

Day/Time: Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Saint Louis Art Museum (Forest Park)

What to Expect: Experience a spellbinding evening of art, music, and seasonal mystery inside SLAM's main halls. Enjoy live sets by local DJs, interactive maker stations, gallery scavenger hunts, and themed cocktails amidst world-class art collections.

Link: View event details and gallery schedules via the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Day/Time: Friday, October 30 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (21+)

Venue: Lemp Mansion (Benton Park)

What to Expect: Celebrate Halloween on the grounds of one of America's most famously haunted historical properties. Featuring four live DJs, high-end production lighting, food vendors, and outdoor bars in the historic courtyard and coach house.

Link: Explore historic estate details through the Lemp Mansion.

Day/Time: Friday, October 30 | 7:30 PM

Venue: The Fabulous Fox Theatre (Grand Center Arts District)

What to Expect: Catch Betty Boop’s spectacular new musical comedy live on the historic Fox stage. Packed with vintage jazz orchestrations, high-energy tap numbers, and eye-popping visual design, it’s a delightful night out in Midtown.

Link: Reserve tickets directly through The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Day/Time: Friday, October 30 | 10:30 AM

Venue: Powell Hall (Grand Center Arts District)

What to Expect: Conductor Stéphane Denève leads the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra through Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 alongside Barber's Knoxville: Summer of 1915, featuring St. Louis native soprano Julia Bullock. Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries before the morning performance.

Link: Reserve concert seats through SLSO.

Day/Time: Friday, October 30 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Schlafly Tap Room (Downtown West)

What to Expect: Gather inside Midtown’s historic brick brewpub for seasonal pumpkin ales, costume contests, and live music, with a portion of evening proceeds supporting regional women's shelters.

Link: Check tap lists and event details via Schlafly Beer.

Day/Time: Friday, October 30 | 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM (18+)

Venue: Mississippi Underground (Industrial Riverfront)

What to Expect: St. Louis's massive electronic Halloween warehouse takeover returns for its second year. Experience heavy bass sound design, immersive lasers, and multi-stage production featuring international bass music acts SHADES and Shlump.

Link: Get event info via Mississippi Underground.

Day/Time: Saturday, October 31 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Venue: Maryland & Euclid Avenues (Central West End)

What to Expect: St. Louis's premier Halloween street festival takes over the historic Euclid Avenue corridor. Enjoy daytime trick-or-treating and family entertainment before the evening transforms into a massive adult costume contest and open-air street party.

Link: Find festival maps and contest registration at CWE Scene.

Day/Time: Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM (21+)

Venue: Ballpark Village (Downtown St. Louis)

What to Expect: Downtown’s entertainment district transforms into an immersive circus-themed Halloween spectacle. Featuring multi-venue access, live DJs, aerial performers, and cash-prize costume competitions across Bally's Sports Live! and PBR St. Louis.

Link: View event passes on Ballpark Village STL.

Day/Time: Saturday, October 31 | 6:30 PM & 8:45 PM

Venue: The Link Auditorium (Central West End)

What to Expect: Experience haunting classical compositions and spooky cinema themes performed by a live string quartet under the glow of thousands of candles inside this historic 1910 auditorium.

Link: Reserve seating via The Link Auditorium.

Day/Time: Saturday, October 31 | 9:00 PM – 1:30 AM (21+)

Venue: The Hawthorn (Downtown West)

What to Expect: Travel back to the Y2K era with retro club anthems, pop-punk hits, electro-pop spins, and nostalgic costume contests inside Downtown West's premier music hall.

Link: Get tickets via The Hawthorn.

Day/Time: Saturday, October 31 | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM (21+)

Venue: Thaxton Speakeasy (Downtown St. Louis)

What to Expect: Knock on the alley door of this subterranean Art Deco lounge for classic Prohibition-era cocktail recipes, vintage jazz spins, and a password-entry atmosphere hidden beneath city streets.

Link: Request the weekly entry password via Thaxton Speakeasy.

Day/Time: Saturday, October 31 | 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM (21+)

Venue: Sub Zero Vodka Bar (Central West End)

What to Expect: Sip curated martini flights or craft pours from an extensive vodka library while enjoying gourmet sushi rolls and energetic street-side patio seating along Euclid Avenue during the CWE street fest.

Link: View food and drink menus on CWE Scene.

Day/Time: Sunday, November 1 | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Six Flags St. Louis (Eureka)

What to Expect: Catch the final day of autumn thrill rides, scare zones, haunted houses, and spooky live stage shows as Six Flags wraps up its 2026 Halloween season.

Link: Reserve tickets and haunted maze passes on Mid America Adventure.

Day/Time: Sunday, November 1 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: CreepyWorld (Fenton) & The Darkness (Soulard)

What to Expect: St. Louis's nationally renowned haunted attractions close out their 2026 season with final walk-throughs featuring Hollywood-quality animatronics, elaborate set design, and haunted escape rooms.

Link: Secure closing-night passes at Scarefest.

Day/Time: Sunday, November 1 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (Grand Center Arts District)

What to Expect: Unwind after a busy Halloween weekend with a quiet afternoon stroll through cutting-edge autumn gallery installations inside CAM’s open-concept building with free admission all day.

Link: View current exhibitions on CAM STL.

Day/Time: Sunday, November 1 | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Venue: Venice Cafe (Benton Park)

What to Expect: Step into South City's iconic mosaic-tiled art bar for live acoustic jazz, colorful patio nooks, and cozy neighborhood drinks. Cash only, 21+, and overflowing with eccentric charm.

Link: Explore neighborhood spots via Benton Park Neighborhood Association.

Day/Time: Sunday, November 1 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Venue: Small Batch Whiskey & Fare (Midtown)

What to Expect: Set inside a restored 1920s Ford auto showroom, this plant-forward lounge offers curated tasting flights of rare single-barrel whiskies, craft cocktails, and scratch-made pastas.

Link: Reserve tables and view menus via Small Batch STL.