It’s time to get spooooky and there are tons of fun events this week in JCMO! Gather the kids in their best kooky costumes and make sure their candy buckets are big enough for a hauntingly good time this Halloween. Costumes are encouraged for all events!
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Capitol Kids LLC
Come by with your best Halloween Costumes and grab some free treats!
The parking lot will be filled with lots of trunks you can stop by and grab some treats from. There will be a 'Best Costume' of the night award. The winner will receive a free birthday party certificate to use at their next birthday in the Capitol Kids gym. All you must do to qualify for this award is show up in a costume (age 3-18)!
When: October 24, 6 -7 p.m.
Where: Capitol Kids LLC
The Haunting of Green Berry
Enjoy a hauntingly good time as the McRaven Ballroom takes over Green Berry with a thrilling flash mob. Make sure to get there early to snag your spot!
When: October 26 & 27, 8 p.m.
Where: 1824 Green Berry Road
First Church of God Family Fun Fest
Enjoy games, a bounce house, games, snacks, and more!
When: October 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: First Church of God
Halloween Skate Party
Bring your family and friends to the ice arena for a costume party! Enjoy games, a costume contest with prizes, and more during the Halloween edition public session!
When: October 28, 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Park Ice Arena
The Great Pumpkin Park Party
A spooky good time to be had by all! Enjoy witchy crafts, pumpkin carving, games, haunted hayrides, treats, and fun contests to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are encouraged.
When: October 28, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Park Ice Arena
Parson Family Fall Festival at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion
Governor and First Lady Parson invite Missourians to attend this year’s Parson Family Fall Festival! The event will be held on the lawn of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion. This outdoor event will feature trick-or-treating, several vendors, children's activities, and musical entertainment from The Kay Brothers.
The event is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Children are invited to wear their favorite costumes and will be offered a grab bag.
When: Saturday, October 28, 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: Missouri Governor’s Mansion
High Street Trick-or-Treat
Gather the family and head downtown to High Street Trick-or-Treat. Snag goodies from participating local businesses in the downtown area.
When: Saturday, October 28, 11 am – 2 p.m.
Where: Downtown JCMO
Trinity Lutheran Trunk-or-Treat
Spend the afternoon enjoying candy, fellowship, and games!
When: October 28, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Trinity Lutheran
Trunk-or-Treat at Jefferson Lodge #43
Stop by the Jefferson Loge Trunk-or-Treat from 2-4 p.m.!
When: October 28, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Jefferson Lodge #43
Jefferson City Jaycees Trunk-or-Treat
Calling all parents, students, family, and friends bring your little ones out for games, activities, and goodies!
When: October 28, 2 – 5 p.m.
Where: Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds
JCPD Haunted Precinct
Enter through the lobby and enjoy a hauntingly good time at JCPD.
When: October 28, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Jefferson City Police Department
Fraternal Order of Eagles Trunk-or-Treat
When: October 29, 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles
Faith Lutheran Trunk-or-Treat
When: October 29, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Faith Lutheran Church
Concord Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat
When: October 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Concord Baptist Church
Unilever Trunk-Or-Treat
Put on your best costume and grab some treats at Unilever!
When: October 30, 4 – 7 pm
Where: Unilever
Runge in Your Backyard: Halloween Edition
Runge Conservation Nature Center comes to your backyard in JC Parks! Costumes are encouraged for this special Halloween-themed event where The Runge Conservation Nature Center will bring hands-on displays and activities of ‘Not So Spooky Creatures.’
Discover wild Missouri animals and native species that can be found in your backyard!
No registration required. All ages.
When: October 31, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Memorial Park
Trick-or-Treat at the Library
Come in costume and trick or treat at the circulation desks at the main library!
When: October 31, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Missouri River Regional Library
Capital Mall Trick-or-Treat
When: October 31, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Capital Mall
Busch's Florist Halloween Boo Bash
Take a stroll through our garden tent and historic greenhouse-- enjoy interactive games, kid-friendly crafts, and lots of candy, of course!!
Admission is free, so bring your friends and family along for an evening of eerie excitement.
When: October 31, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Busch's Florist and Greenhouse