We realize your October is probably already jam packed with festivals, pumpkin picking, trunk or treats, and other Halloween activities…but we couldn’t pass up letting you know about these three Halloween thrillers that offer something a little different. Have fun!

Terror At Tower Grove Park

Friday, October 21 – Tower Grove Park 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Circa Properties is sponsoring a pumpkin painting contest at the first annual Terror at Tower Grove Park. This free event is open to all ages and will feature live music by Soul Punch, food trucks, candy, arts and crafts by Artscope, a costume contest, a Halloween film by Frontyard Features, s’mores, and more! It’s sure to be a GHOULishly good time! Costumes are encouraged. (Website)

Haunted High Tea

Saturday, October 22 – Hanley House in Clayton 4:00 PM
All are welcome to enjoy ghoulish treats and spirited fun at this haunted tea service at the Historic Hanley House. Geared towards 4+.  Cost is $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents.  To register, please contact the Center of Clayton at 314-290-8500 and refer to course number 20249 or visit the online Website Registration.

Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House

Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23
Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 30

For the younger set and/or kids who aren’t into all the scares, the Magic House offers the Not-So-Haunted House. Children of all ages are invited to dress in their most “boo-tiful” costumes and have a ghoulishly good time trick or treating and getting autographs from their favorite storybook characters at this candy-free celebration. Enjoy special visit from more than 15 storybook characters from favorite children’s tales such as The Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland and more. Each child will receive a trick-or-treat bag and an autograph book for the characters to sign as they trick-or-treat throughout four levels of the more than 100-year-old Not-So-Haunted House. Free with regular museum admission. (Website)