Photography courtesy of The Darkness
While everyone loves candy, teens can be notoriously tough customers for family socializing. Here are some Halloween-related options that will hopefully lead to good times (and minimal eye-rolling) with the not-quite-adults in your family.
Creepyworld, The Darkness, Lemp Brewery Haunted House | Through November 5
These high-production-value fear factories are definitely for older teens only—and might even be too scary for some adults! The three venues offer myriad mortifications. The Darkness and Creepyworld run through November 5, while Lemp wraps up October 31. See website for details.
Fright Fest at Six Flags | Through October 30
Enjoy (or endure!) a ton of scary options at Six Flags throughout October. Haunted houses, horrible clowns, thrill rides in the dark, zombies, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, and much more await. See website for details. Six Flags, 4900 Six Flags, Eureka.
Misfit Halloween at City Museum | October 7–30
October weekends at City Museum are bringing the creeps! The museum's planning a séance, a visit from Mademoiselle Allura the Headless Woman, Zambora the Ozark monster, the Lady Beast, and more. See the website for details. City Museum, 750 N. 16th.
Frights at the Height | October 8, 15, 22, 29
Combine ziplining at Go Ape! with ghouls, zombies, and all manner of terrors. The one-hour zipline and ropes course will elicit screams, even if you’re not scared of heights. Recommended for ages 10 and up. $33. Go Ape! Zipline and Adventure Park, 13219 Streetcar.
St. Charles Legends and Lanterns | October 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 28–30
Historic St. Charles plays host to some spookier aspects of history, including ghost stories, hayrides, and customs and rituals from the Druids and Victorians.
Stranger THING-O | October 27
If your teenager is obsessed with Netflix’s Stranger Things, play a show-inspired game of Bingo that's best for ages 13–17. Free. 5 p.m. St. Louis Public Library–Schlafly Branch, 225 N. Euclid.
Samhain/All Hallows Eve Ritual | October 29
If your teen is interested in the faith traditions that celebrate October’s end as a sacred time, then this ritual and discussion group is the perfect way to spend the afternoon. $25–$35 for adults, $10 for teenagers. 11:15 a.m.–3 p.m. River Hills Visitor Center, Babler State Park.
Dog Hike on Zombie Road | October 30
Dress up the family pooch for the 10th Annual Dog Hike on Zombie Road. It’s a chill and fun event on a trail that’s listed on a registry of “Missouri’s Most Haunted Places.” Meet at Ridge Meadows Elementary School (777 Ridge, Ellisville) for a prompt 10 a.m. departure.
Town & Country Symphony Orchestra Halloween Pops | October 30
Featuring music from Halloween classics, the popular event returns to Town & Country. 2:30 p.m. Ridgeway Auditorium, The Principia, 13201 Clayton.
Psycho with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra | October 30
One of the creepiest things about Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece is the score, which the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform alongside the film. (But seriously, the movie is pretty intense, so decide whether your teen is up for it.) 7 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand.
