St. Peters Halloween Carnival
Family carnival with games, crafts, and lunch for ages 10 and under.
Wentzville Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
21 family-friendly fall activities in Wentzville and nearby.
For family-friendly Halloween fun in and around Wentzville, consider the wide appeal of events like Boo at the Zoo, a major attraction a drive away, or the free community gathering of Trunk or Treat. There are numerous ways to celebrate the season.
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Witches on Main
St. Charles
An enchanting 21-and-over evening of shopping, dining, and costume contests.
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St. Charles Haunted History Trail
St. Charles
Self-guided video tour of St. Charles' haunted history
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Scarecrow Glen at Legends & Lanterns
St. Charles
Vote for your favorite creative scarecrow around the Gazebo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are hayrides at Wentzville farms okay for babies and toddlers?
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.
How do we make Halloween costumes work in cold or wet Wentzville weather?
Build the costume a size up over a thermal base layer, and choose designs where a coat reads as part of the look, capes, robes, and animal onesies win October. Face paint beats masks in drizzle, and clear ponchos exist for downpour parades. For evening events, add reflective tape and glow bracelets. Test the full layered outfit at home once before the night.
What's the best time of day to take toddlers to Halloween events in Wentzville?
Work around the nap, not the event schedule: 9-11 am at pumpkin patches means empty photo spots, fresh animals, and cool air, while the 3-5 pm slot catches post-nap energy before dinner meltdowns. Skip evening events entirely for under-3s unless they're short and close to home. Weekday mornings beat weekends by a mile if your schedule allows it.