Fall
A Classmate on CWE Halloween
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Nikita S., Kamilah A., Gopika H., and Gideon H. in their Mario Kart group Halloween costumes.[/caption]
"The CWE has everything you could ask for in a massive Halloween block party: fun, flirty, festive, and most importantly, free. All conveniently located right in our backyard: the Central West End.”
Janessa S., M1
A Classmate on Haunted Houses
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Maggy B., her boyfriend Eamon, and Marina N. outside The Darkness haunted house in Soulard.[/caption]
“The Darkness haunted house was the best I've ever been to — I've traveled hours for haunted houses way lower quality and this one is so close!!!”
Maggy B., M1
A Classmate on the Balloon Glow
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The Balloon Glow in Forest Park is a popular event with WUSM students.[/caption]
“The Forest Park Balloon Glow was one of my favorite FREE events of this fall! One weekend in September, over 50 hot air balloons fill the middle of Forest Park, which is just about a 10-minute walk from campus. As the evening falls, the balloons inflate and light up the park. My friends and I laid out picnic blankets and took in the beautiful views while we enjoyed food from some food trucks and music from local bands. Then, there were fireworks at the end of the evening! This was definitely a really unique event that was a good break from studying."
Allie L., M1
Grove Fest, the Grove
Eclectic, independent street festival in the Grove (close to campus). Features street performers, live music, a drag show and art from local artists. Be sure to stop by to help paint the paint-by-numbers mural!
Halloween, many locations 🔥
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Halloween decorations outside Maggy B.'s apartment.[/caption]
In the morning, consider participating in the Great GO! St. Louis Halloween 10K downtown, which promises plenty of good people watching as you zip past other runners in their superhero costumes (or they zip past you ... looking at you, SpongeBob). At night, while many bars across town (like those in Soulard) will be hosting their own parties, the CWE is the place to be. The massive, legendary CWE Costume Party takes over Maryland Plaza and spills into adjacent blocks. It’s a huge, debaucherous event, with a center stage for the hilarious costume competition (expect to see some elaborate costumes). This is definitely a can’t miss event, and it’s so close to the med school! (Free to attend, concessions for purchase!)
Looking for some scares this Halloween season? We have some of the best haunted houses in the country, with The Darkness in Soulard topping the list (you might pee your pants), followed by Creepyworld. Less scary options for the faint of heart with FOMO include Fright Fest at Six Flags (so fun!), the Lemp Mansion Haunted Tours (the Lemp Mansion is rumored to be actually haunted, like by ghosts ... so no jump scares here!), and Haunted Hayrides at Eckert’s Farm (family friendly, for those of you with an exaggerated startle reflex).
Renaissance Festival, Wentzville
Party like it’s 1499 at the St. Louis Renaissance Festival, held in Wentzville, Missouri every mid-September to mid-October. Also features the Kegs n’ Eggs adult Easter egg hunt. Dog friendly (stipulations apply, so check their website before heading down there). Discount tickets available for designated drivers!