This Halloween, if you feel a little too old for dressing up with friends and going door to door for candy, no worries. St. Louis has a few other celebrations to get you in the Halloween mood.
The Legendary Central West End Halloween | October 26
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The adults come out at night for the Central West End Halloween. The adults-only Halloween bash boasts entertainment on the main stage at Maryland and Euclid, where a DJ, fire dancers, Hula-Hoop dancers, and more perform. Feeling extra festive? Enter the adult Halloween costume contest for a chance to win $6,000 in cash and prizes. Free. 6 p.m.–12 a.m. Central West End.
A Bastard Halloween | October 19
Sponsored by 4 Hand Brewing Co., A Bastard Halloween fills The Heavy Anchor with a full lineup of punk bands including Maximum Effort, Bastard Squad, Jay-Coast, and The Power Company, among other local faves. Don your best costume for a chance to win prizes in the contest and enjoy tricks and treats from Destroy the Brain, Nightmare Shop, and Prioritized Pastries. $10. 8 p.m. The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois.
Boo-lesque Halloween Night | October 1-31
Cheers, witches! Halloween night isn’t just getting spooky—it’s getting dramatic. This famous rendition of the popular burlesque show, Boo-lesque features a dinner, Halloween-themed cocktails, and a costume-themed dance party. Keep an eye out for all of the witches, vampires, and kitty cats. $20. 7 p.m. The Boom Boom Room, 500 N. 15th.
Storm Area 314 Halloween Party | October 26
In case you’ve missed it: The internet tried planning an ambush on the notorious Area 51 with the Facebook event “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us.” People did show up on the set September date, but it wasn’t quite the storm the event called for. This seems to be the inspiration for Ballpark Village’s Storm Area 314, a galaxy-themed Halloween Party calling for all things extra-terrestrial, with live music by the Breakdown Shakedown and DJ Nune. A costume is a must if you want to win the cash prize for the costume contest. Tickets $5–$30. 8–11 p.m. Ballpark Village, 601 Clark.
Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash | October 26
The Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn isn’t exactly short on tragedies or on rich and spooky history, making it an eerie Halloween backdrop. This bash features live music, appetizer buffets, an open bar, and a costume contest. Be the most creative, the most wicked, or the scariest of them all to win a cash prize—but here, the real ghosts might just give it a shot, too. Tickets $70. 8 p.m.–12:30 a.m. The Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn, 3322 Demenil.
Halloween Bar Crawl | October 26
Hop, slither, and crawl your way through St. Louis for the Halloween Bar Crawl. Visit local bars such as Great Grizzly Bear, Social House Soulard, Llewelyn’s Pub, and more. Create memories with a costume party and contest, a professional photographer to capture the moment, and a spooktacular after-party at Bar 101 St. Louis Soulard. Get two free drinks with the purchase of a ticket and enjoy Halloween-themed specials exclusive to the crawlers. A cash prize goes to the winner of the costume contest. $15–$30. 4 p.m.–midnight. Great Grizzly Bear, 1027 Geyer.
STLBEER Halloween Party | October 26
Join in on the Halloween fun at the STLBEER Halloween Party featuring local breweries such as Heavy Riff Brewing Co, Civil Life Brewing Company, 2nd Shift Brewing, and more. This 21-and-older beer festival at Lafayette Park includes a tasting glass and unlimited samples as well as music, food trucks, and a Hefe Ride (a hayride with kegs). Don’t forget your costumes for the contest. $40. 1–5 p.m. Lafayette Park, Lafayette Square.
Halloween Costume Party Cruise | October 26
Take Halloween off land and onto the Mississippi River on this spooky cruise. For those 21 and older, dance to a DJ, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails for purchase, and cruise through the night. Enter your spookiest and most creative costume for a chance to win the costume contest. $26. 8–11 p.m. Gateway Arch, 100 Washington.
Magic, Mystics & Mayhem: A Vintage Halloween Soiree | October 26
3 Girls in the Dark are hosting their fifth Halloween party at the Mad Art Gallery. Come party in jail cells of the old haunted police station with the famous paranormal team. Enjoy appetizers, drink specials, DJ sets, and a cash prize costume contest. Want to know your future? Have your cards read by Big Cat Tarot. $15. 7:30 p.m. Mad Art Gallery, 2727 S. 12th.
Freakfest | October 31
Donnie Disco and B&W Productions bring the first annual Freakfest at the City Museum. Jam out to EDM with Donnie Disco Luttrell, Ben Böhmer, Marsh, CloZee, Mersiv, Lost Chameleon, and Anjunadeep. Then embrace your inner kid and explore what’s known as the giant playground. $40. 10 p.m. City Museum, 750 N. 16th.
The Boy Band Boogie Bash | October 25
106.5 The Arch is bringing back a crowd favorite with The Boy Band Boogie Bash, but this time, it’s all about Halloween. A tribute to all-time favorite boy bands such as One Direction, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, Boys II Men, and more, the event features some of those heartthrobs’ best hits. Dress in a creative and original Halloween costume for a chance to win a prize for the costume contest. Must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket. $20–$180. 8 p.m. The Hollywood Casino, 777 Casino Center.
