# Every year in St. Louis

> 25 events in and around St. Louis that come back every year, sorted by the month they usually start. Each one has its own page with the last dates we confirmed, and 13 already have their next dates posted. When an organizer announces new dates, they go on that page.

- Last checked: 2026-11-08
- 25 yearly events; 13 with next dates posted
- Canonical page: https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/yearly/
- This week (Markdown): https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/index.md
- City index for agents: https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/llms.txt

## October

- **[Boo at the Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/boo-at-the-zoo-saint-louis/)** at Saint Louis Zoo. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: 6 dates, Oct 16–30, 2026. Price (2026): $16; members $13; under 2 free; free parking. Ages (2026): Ages 0–11. Official page: https://stlzoo.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo
- **[Ecktoberfest at Eckert's Grafton Farm](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/ecktoberfest-at-eckerts-grafton-farm/)** at Eckert’s Grafton Farm. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, 2026. Price (2026): See source. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://eckerts.com/series/ecktoberfest-4/
- **[Fall Festival weekends at Eckert's Belleville Farm](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/fall-festival-weekends-at-eckerts-belleville-farm/)** at Eckert’s Belleville Farm. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17 and 18, 2026. Price (2026): See source. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://eckerts.com/location/belleville-farm/
- **[Fright at the Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/fright-at-the-museum-city/)** at City Museum. Usually: October to November. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: 11 dates, Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026. Price (2026): $20 online, $23 at the window; 2 and under free (museum admission). Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.citymuseum.org/fright-at-the-museum/
- **[Frights & Bites - Outdoor Movie & Food Trucks](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/frights-and-bites-outdoor-movie-and-food-trucks-heartland-park/)** at Heartland Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 16, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.wentzvillemo.gov/community/events/frights-and-bites/
- **[Halloween Farm Fun Days at Stuckmeyer's Farm](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/halloween-farm-fun-days-at-stuckmeyers-farm/)** at Stuckmeyer's Farm. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17 and 18, 2026. Price (2026): Free entry. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://stuckmeyers.com/
- **[Halloween in the Central West End](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/halloween-in-the-central-west-end/)** at Central West End. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 31, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://cwescene.com/halloween-in-the-central-west-end/
- **[Leclaire Parkfest](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/leclaire-parkfest-park/)** at Leclaire Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 18, 2026. Price (2026): See source. Official page: https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=3902
- **[Manchester Halloween Festival](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/manchester-halloween-festival-paul-schroeder-park/)** at Paul A Schroeder Park. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 16, 2026. Price (2026): $8 residents / $11 non-residents. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://www.manchestermo.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=4642
- **[Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/not-so-haunted-house-at-the-magic-house/)** at The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: 8 dates, Oct 16–31, 2026. Price (2026): $15 museum admission (ages 1 and up); under 1 free. Ages (2026): Ages 0–10. Official page: https://www.magichouse.org/not-so-haunted-house/
- **[Spooktacular at Meramec State Park](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/spooktacular-at-meramec-state-park/)** at Meramec State Park (campground). Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Ages (2026): All ages. Official page: https://mostateparks.com/park/meramec-state-park
- **[Trick-or-Treat Nights at the St. Louis Aquarium](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/trick-or-treat-nights-at-the-st-louis-aquarium-union-station/)** at St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. Usually: October. Next dates: not announced yet. Last confirmed: Oct 17, 2026. Price (2026): Aquarium admission + $5. Ages (2026): Ages 0–12. Official page: https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/

## November

- **[Garden Glow](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/garden-glow-missouri-botanical/)** at Missouri Botanical Garden. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Price (2026): General admission nonmember $24, child $12 (member $19 / $10); premium nights $25 / $12; family nights $22 adult, $6 child; same-day +$2 after 4:30 p.m. Official page: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/events-classes/signature-events/garden-glow
- **[THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/the-polar-express-train-ride-st-louis-union-station/)** at St. Louis Union Station. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 13 – Dec 30, 2026. Price (2026): Event parking $5 per car. Official page: https://www.stlpolarexpressride.com/
- **[WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis)](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/wonderlights-christmas-st-louis-world-wide-technology-raceway/)** at World Wide Technology Raceway. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027. Price (2026): $35 per car (up to 8); $50 limos/activity vans; $100 large vehicles. Official page: https://www.wonderlightschristmas.com/st-louis
- **[Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights at Winterfest](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/ameren-missouri-festival-of-lights-at-winterfest-kiener-plaza/)** at Kiener Plaza. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026. Price (2026): Free. Official page: https://www.archpark.org/events/Winterfest
- **[Ameren Thanks-For-Giving Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/ameren-thanks-for-giving-parade-downtown-st-louis/)** at Downtown St. Louis. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026. Price (2026): Not listed. Official page: https://explorestlouis.com/whats-new/holiday-fun-in-st-louis/
- **[Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/winter-wonderland-at-tilles-park/)** at Tilles Park. Usually: November to January. Next dates: Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027. Price (2026): From $200. Official page: https://www.stlcountyparksfoundation.org/ww26
- **[St. Louis Turkey Trot](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/st-louis-turkey-trot-forest-park/)** at Forest Park. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): See the registration page. Official page: https://missouriruns.com/stlouisturkeytrot/
- **[Turkey Trot STL | St. Charles](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/turkey-trot-stl-st-charles-family-arena/)** at The Family Arena. Usually: November. Next dates: Nov 26, 2026. Price (2026): 5K $25–$38 depending on when you sign up; Kids Run free. Official page: https://turkeytrotstl.raceroster.com/
- **[Saint Charles Christmas Traditions](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/saint-charles-christmas-traditions-historic-main-street/)** at Historic Main Street. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Price (2026): Not listed. Official page: https://www.discoverstcharles.com/events/christmas-traditions/
- **[Wild Lights](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/wild-lights-saint-louis-zoo/)** at Saint Louis Zoo. Usually: November to December. Next dates: Nov 27 – Dec 30, 2026. Price (2026): $19; members $16; under 2 free; tickets on sale now. Official page: https://www.stlzoo.org/events/wild-lights

## December

- **[Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/pancake-breakfast-with-santa-at-brookdale-farms/)** at Brookdale Farms, The Barn. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5–12, 2026. Price (2026): Kids 3–13 $35; adults 14+ $20; under 3 free but need a ticket (+ tax and fee). Official page: https://www.brookdalefarms.com/events-1/pancake-breakfast-with-santa-2026-12-05-09-00
- **[PJs and Pancakes with Santa cruise](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/pjs-and-pancakes-with-santa-cruise-gateway-arch-riverboats/)** at Gateway Arch Riverboats. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 5–20, 2026. Price (2026): $45 ages 3+; ages 0–2 free but need a ticket. Official page: https://tickets.gatewayarch.com/webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?c=pprbc&cg=cat
- **[Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/breakfast-with-santa-at-the-magic-house/)** at The Magic House. Usually: December. Next dates: Dec 6–20, 2026. Price (2026): $25; members $20; tables of 6 minimum; nonrefundable. Official page: https://www.magichouse.org/breakfast-with-santa

## About this list
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## FAQ

### Which yearly events in St. Louis have posted their next dates?
[Garden Glow](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/garden-glow-missouri-botanical/) (Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027); [THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/the-polar-express-train-ride-st-louis-union-station/) (Nov 13 – Dec 30, 2026); [WonderLight's Christmas (St. Louis)](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/wonderlights-christmas-st-louis-world-wide-technology-raceway/) (Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027); [Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights at Winterfest](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/ameren-missouri-festival-of-lights-at-winterfest-kiener-plaza/) (Nov 21, 2026); [Ameren Thanks-For-Giving Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/st-louis/events/ameren-thanks-for-giving-parade-downtown-st-louis/) (Nov 21, 2026), plus 8 more below.

### What happens to an event page after the event?
It stays up at the same address. Once the dates pass, the page shows the last confirmed dates with that year’s price and ages, and we add the next dates when the official page lists them.

### How do you check these yearly events?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 8, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).