Thursday, October 28, 2010

Weekend Happening: October 29-31

SO many fun events this weekend, for adults AND families! A quick overview of a few of my annual Halloween weekend favorites, in addition to the aforementioned Psycho with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra...

Halloween in the Central West End
The CWE is the epicenter of Halloween fun in St. Louis. Period. The freaks come out at night when the gorgeous tree-lined streets are shut down for one of the largest street parties of the year. Note: the evening event is ADULTS ONLY, as you are guaranteed interesting people watching. Huge costume contest, drinks, and food. Great time with friends!

October 30

Near Maryland and Euclid intersection

Children’s Parade and Costume contest- 11 A.M.
Adult ONLY Costume Contest and Party- 8 P.M.
Dog Parade and Costume Contest- 1 P.M.

For more info:
http://thecwe.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/2010pc23.jpg


2010 Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
One of our annual family treks, the Apple Butter Festival is one NOT to miss! Drawing almost 100,000 people per year and less than 30 minutes from St. Louis, escape to Kimmswick for Fall Fun, including crafts, pumpkin carving, live entertainment, food, drink, and more. In addition, watch the Kimmswick Historical Society make fresh apple butter in front of your eyes and purchase a fresh jar. Trust me, the BEST!

October 30th and 31st, 2010
10am-5pm

Festival is FREE, though parking is $5.00

For more info or directions:
http://www.missourimarketplace.net/applebutterfestival.html


24th Annual Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash
Celebrate Halloween at one of the most haunted houses in America! With a well-documented history of tragedy and despair, this once family home and thriving brewery has turned into one of the most spooktacular sites not only in town, but the country. Live bands, open bar, food, costume contest and more.

October 30 : 8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

3322 Demenil Place
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-664-8024

$60 at the door

For more info:
314-664-8024
http://lempmansion.com/hauntedhouses.html


4th Annual Lights, Camera, Murder
Super fun evening of murder-mystery dinner theatre at the Chase benefiting the Foundation for Children with Cancer held. Wacky Halloween fun, all for a GREAT cause.

October 29 : 6:30 p.m.

The Tenderloin Room
232 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108

For more info:
314-361-0900
http://www.childrenwithcancer.org/?page_id=607


Monster Mash Art Bash at Koken
The annual Halloween Art Show at the Koken Art Factory has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. This year's theme is "Monster Mash", and will feature live music, food, drink, and amazing Halloweenesque art in several different mediums.

October 29 : 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Koken Art Factory
2500 Ohio Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104

$5.00 admission

For more info:
http://www.kokenartfactory.com/


Boo at the Zoo
This annual event at our fabulous St. Louis Zoo is IDEAL for those families with younger children. Complete with crafts, entertainment, and VERY child-friendly Halloween fun... wonderful time. Dress the kids in their costumes for a fun evening of strolling the Zoo after dark.

October 28 - 30, 2010 - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

$4/member
$5/non-member
Children under 2 are free
$1 discount for children 2 to 12 in costume

Parking is free- South Lot only

For more info:
http://www.stlzoo.org/events/calendarofevents/booatthezoonights