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Halloween events in Alton

Alton does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Alton Halloween Parade

Dates TBA (Halloween night, Oct 31 at 7pm; 2026 parade steps off at Broadway and Washington Avenue and runs along Broadway to Piasa and 9th Street) · Alton Halloween Parade · Free More info

Alton Hauntings Haunted History Walking Tour

Dates TBA (Evenings at 7pm in spring, summer and fall, with expanded dates in the October haunted season) · Alton Hauntings - Haunted History Walking Tour · $25 per person More info

McPike Mansion October Ghost Tours

Dates TBA (Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm in late September and October; 2026 schedule ran Sep 26-Oct 24) · McPike Mansion · $20 adults / $10 teens 13-17 / $5 children 6-12 More info

Mineral Springs Hotel Haunted Tours

Dates TBA (Haunted tours and overnight paranormal investigations scheduled periodically through the fall season) · Mineral Springs Hotel More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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