10 Halloween events happening around St. Louis

It’s spooky season, so get ready for speciality cocktails, food and frightfully fun activities

From rooftop viewings of classic Halloween movies, to afternoon tea, a Victorian mourning-themed celebration and an eerie, quirky night market, there’s no shortage of ghoulish events happening around St. Louis. 

Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash 
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at one of the city’s most legendary locations. The Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash will feature live music by Almost Famous, Rockin' Rascals and The Tailgators, along with an open bar and appetizer buffets. This indoor and outdoor event will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets available in person or at the door.
$89.25 in advance, $99.25 at the door, call 314.664.8024 or 314.664.8027 for tickets. 3322 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, lempmansion.com

Ghoul House at Public School House
The Public School House in Cottleville is hosting Ghoul House, a Halloween pop-up bar and haunted trail. Happening Oct. 16 to 19 and Oct. 23 to 26, as well as a Family Day on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event is 21+, but all ages are welcome to enjoy the outdoor trail. Ghoul House features themed drinks and food, as well as a DJ. Tickets benefit St. Charles County organization Marcy's Project. Tickets purchased online. Prices vary. 5546 Chestnut St., Cottleville, 636.720.1905, publicschoolhouse.com

Martinis at the Mansion 
Hosted by Tower Grove Park, the 20th annual Martinis at the Mansion promises an unforgettable evening in support of the Park. This milestone celebration features elegant cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music, all set against a backdrop of enchanting Halloween decor with a Victorian mourning theme. Victorian mourning attire or black attire admired, but not required. The event will take place at a historic Compton Heights home, on Friday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. and the address will be shared with ticket holders. Prices vary. Purchase tickets online. 

Occult Night Market at Such and Such Farm
Head to Such and Such Farm in De Soto for the Occult Night Market and partake in an evening celebrating all things fall and the best of spooky season. Guests can expect local curated vendors, live music, bonfires, tarot readers, seasonal comfort foods such as gumbo, chili and cornbread and drinks by STL Barkeep, plus a plant dye demo from Erin Luna of Black Rat Farms. Advanced ticket purchase is highly recommended for this all ages event. Prices vary. Purchase tickets online. 13703 Fandel Drive, De Soto, suchandsuchfarm.com

Witches in Cottleville at Public School House
Back for its third season, Witches in Cottleville is happening Saturday, Oct. 5. All good and bad witches are invited to this 21+ girls night costume party. Grab your brooms and gather at Public School House from 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. for live music, shopping with local vendors, food and themed drinks. $45, tickets purchased online. 5546 Chestnut St., Cottleville, 636.720.1905, publicschoolhouse.com

Reels on the Rooftop at Le Meridien St. Louis
Thursdays in October, beginning Oct. 3 through Oct. 24, take in a Halloween-themed classic movie on the rooftop at Le Meridien. A different film will be shown at each event, and will feature themed cocktails and mocktails, as well as food concessions for purchase. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets. Each event will happen from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ticket prices vary. Purchase online. 7730 Bonhomme Ave., St. Louis, lemeridienclayton.com

Mollyween at Molly’s
This one night event is the Soulard bar’s annual Halloween celebration. Mollyween features a costume contest, and food and drink specials on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Free admission. 816 Geyer Ave., St. Louis, 314.241.6200, mollysinsoulard.com

Pumpkins & Potions at The Ritz-Carlton
This spirited Halloween-themed afternoon tea service will happen on Sunday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 20 on the property’s solarium event terrace. Pumpkins & Potions will feature a magically themed menu of savory bites and bewitching sweets, with Champagne and speciality cocktails available for purchase separately. $120 per person. Reservations available online. 100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, ritzcarlton.com

Eat Crow Halloween Pop-up in Soulard
Eat Crow will transform into Nightmare on 12th Street, a Halloween-themed pop-up through Oct. 31. The event features a curated selection of spooky drinks and food specials, spine-chilling decor and Halloween themed events, such as a pet costume contest.
Free admission. 1931 S 12th St., Soulard, 314.934.1400, eatcrowstl.com 

Scares in the Shed at Eckert’s
Eckert’s Belleville Farm is hosting an immersive experience of spine-tingling tales and ghostly whispers inside the private quarters of its Cider Shed. Two cocktails and a jarcuterie included in ticket price. Happening Thursday, Oct.17 and Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $30 per person. Purchase tickets online. 951 S. Green Mount Road, Belleville, eckerts.com