OCT.  28

 

Black Out Halloween Party

Friday, 6-10 p.m.

Edwardsville YMCA, 7348 Goshen Road

$8, skate rental $2

Young people can wear their scariest costume for the contest and use their flashlights to skate and enjoy fun, food and games. For more information, call (618) 655-1460.

 

Belleville Trick or Treat

Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Three blocks of Main Street in downtown Belleville

Free

For more information, call (618) 233-6810.

 

OCT.  28-30

 

The Addams Family Musical at ALT

Fri. & Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.

Alton Little Theater, 2450 N. Henry St.

$22; $10 students

A wonderful weird family dilemma comes to devilish delight when a family hosts a dinner to meet a daughter’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Repeats Nov. 4-6. For more information, call (618) 462-6562.

 

OCT.  29

 

Wood River Halloween Parade

Saturday, 10 a.m.

Starts at Emerick Park on 6th St.

Free

For more information, call (618) 251-3130.

 

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, 6-8 p.m.

1st General Baptist Church, 1332 Miland, Wood River

Free

Children can show off their costumes and get a bag of treats in a safe venue. For more information, call (618) 258-0205.

 

Hartford Halloween Parade

Saturday, 1-3 p.m.

Starts at Hartford Gym on Arbor St.

Free

Enjoy a parade filled with floats, horses, costume judging and lots of candy. For more information, visit hartfordillinois.net.

 

O’Fallon Pumpkin Patch and Parade

Saturday, noon-3 p.m.

Downtown O’Fallon

Free

Three O’Fallon Rotary Clubs join together to sponsor a children’s bike parade in conjunction with downtown merchants. Trick-or-treating will be held at participating businesses. Polaroid pictures will be taken at no charge of children in their costumes. For more information, visit ofallon.org.

 

Collinsville Fall Festival

Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Main Street, downtown Colllinsville

Free

Family festivities that include trick or treating, a chili cook-off, a children’s costume contest at noon, and a pet parade at 2 p.m. For more information, call (618) 558-1372.

 

Lewis & Clark E-Waste Drive

Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

Lewis & Clark Community College, 600 Troy Road, Edwardsville

Free

Almost anything metal and/or with a cord will be accepted. Some TV consoles will require a recycling fee. For more information, visit cjdecycling.com.

 

Alton Symphony Orchestra Concert

Saturday, 7-9:30 p.m.

Hatheway Cultural Center, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey

$10; seniors $5; children 12 and under free

The season opener features mystical, magical music including a “March of the Marionette” with audience members in costume. For more information, call (618) 462-2314.

 

Great Artist Guitar Series Features Pavel Steidl

Saturday, 8 p.m.

The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road, St. Louis

Hailing from the Czech Republic, Pavel Steidl is one of Europe’s most highly regarded artists on any instrument. For more information, call (314) 229-8686.

 

OCT.  30

 

Witches Night Out in Lebanon

Sunday, 5-9 p.m.

West St. Louis St., Lebanon

Free

A night out for costumed ladies to enjoy some wicked, good fun. Prizes awarded in several categories. For more information, call (618) 537-8420.

 

Trick or Treat at Glen Carbon

Sunday, 5-9 p.m.

Yanda Log Cabin, 151 N. Main St.

Free

For more information, call (618) 288-1200.

 

Trunk or Treat at Waterloo

Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

Courthouse Square, Waterloo

Free

Safe treating for young ones sponsored by the Waterloo Fire Dept. and Monroe County EMS. For more information, call (618) 939-8600.

 

Tent and Treat

Sunday, 6-8 p.m.

Troy United Methodist Church, 407 Edwardsville Road

Free

Safe event that features decorated booths and lots of treats.  For more information, email natalie@troyumc.org.

 

OCT.  31

 

Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Halloween Parade

Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Downtown Edwardsville

Free

The Chamber of Commerce sponsors the parade that showcases the area’s young people, nonprofits, and businesses. For more information, call (618) 656-7600.

 

Alton Halloween Parade

Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Downtown Alton

Free

“Most Haunted Small Town in America” will prove its motto. For more information, call (618) 462-7527.

 

Trick or Treating in Troy

Monday, 5-8 p.m.

Throughout Troy

 

Waterloo Trunk or Treat

Monday, 6-8 p.m.

Courthouse Square, Waterloo, Ill.

Free

Local churches, Monroe County EMS, Waterloo Police Department and the Waterloo Police Department join together to create a safe, family-friendly night. Kids can get their pictures taken free. For more information, call (618) 939-8600, Ext. 211.

 

Halloween Movie Marathon at the Library

Monday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Collinsville Memorial Library, 408 W. Main St.

Free

All-day horror movies including “The Woman in Black,” “House at the End of the Street,” “World War Z,” “Insidious” and “‘Poltergeist.” All films are rated PG-13. For more information, call (618) 344-1112.

 

NOV.  2

 

St. Louis History Club

Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Blum House, 414 W. Main St., Collinsville

Free

The topic for the St. Louis history club will be Small Businesses in St. Louisans. For more information, visit www.collinsvillelibrary.org.

 

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