Legends & Lanterns

Legends & Lanterns Legends & Lanterns®, a "spirited" journey through Halloween History in Historic Saint Charles, Miss A little bit silly. A little bit macabre. But all in fun.
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Legends & Lanterns®, a "spirited" journey through Halloween History is a annual event that finds its inspiration from the past. From the vintage charm of Halloween in the 1910s-1930s, to the historical rituals and customs brought to the holiday by the Druids and Victorians, to the ethereal atmosphere depicted in American ghost stories and Brothers Grimm fairy tales; this event will offer treats and tricks for guests of all ages.

Happy Summerween! Halloween is just 100 days away 👻👻👻
07/23/2026

Happy Summerween! Halloween is just 100 days away 👻👻👻

A Midwest fall trip is incomplete without a visit to Main Street in Saint Charles, Missouri 🍁🎃 Book your stay today!
07/22/2026

A Midwest fall trip is incomplete without a visit to Main Street in Saint Charles, Missouri 🍁🎃 Book your stay today!

Name the legend! Who is this Celtic creature?
07/19/2026

Name the legend! Who is this Celtic creature?

Legends & Lanterns®: A "Spirited" Journey through Halloween History in Saint Charles, Missouri.2026 Dates & TimesSat, 10...
07/18/2026

Legends & Lanterns®: A "Spirited" Journey through Halloween History in Saint Charles, Missouri.

2026 Dates & Times
Sat, 10/10: 11am to 6pm
Sun, 10/11: Noon to 5pm
Sat, 10/17: 11am to 6pm
Sun, 10/18: Noon to 5pm
Fri, 10/23: 5pm to 8pm
Sat, 10/24: 11am to 8pm
Sun, 10/25: Noon to 5pm

Who's your favorite Legend? 🎃
07/15/2026

Who's your favorite Legend? 🎃

From Lizzie Borden and the Big Bad Wolf, to the Queen of Hearts and Medusa, during Legends & Lanterns® a roll call of th...
07/14/2026

From Lizzie Borden and the Big Bad Wolf, to the Queen of Hearts and Medusa, during Legends & Lanterns® a roll call of the most infamous villains, spell casters, and scallywags of literature and folklore descend upon Saint Charles, making the area their new favorite “haunt.”

Plan your trip today! October 10-25, 2026

Learn about 19th-century grieving customs at our Victorian Mourning Museum, get a festive sugar skull makeover at Plaza ...
07/10/2026

Learn about 19th-century grieving customs at our Victorian Mourning Museum, get a festive sugar skull makeover at Plaza del Dia de los Mu***os, write your own scary story with Edgar Allan Poe, enjoy the tunes of our fiddle playing Plague Doctor, or take a self-guided video tour of Main Street’s paranormal hotspots.

Legends & Lanterns is a whimsical (and completely free) festival, that is sure to become a spooky yearly tradition for everyone in the family.

Did you know??? The ever-elusive Nessie can be occasionally spotted (and even photographed) right here in St. Charles, M...
07/08/2026

Did you know??? The ever-elusive Nessie can be occasionally spotted (and even photographed) right here in St. Charles, MO during Legends & Lanterns. 😮

Find her on Main Street October 10-25, 2026

Foolish mortals... in just 140 days Legends & Lanterns® will return to the storied bricks of Main Street, St. Charles. M...
05/23/2026

Foolish mortals... in just 140 days Legends & Lanterns® will return to the storied bricks of Main Street, St. Charles. Memorable character interactions, historical exhibits, and frightfully fun expEERIEnces await (all while Main Street provides a charming backdrop, decked out in its autumn glory). Mark your calendars for Opening Day on October 10th, and start planning your visit.

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230 S. Main Street
St. Charles, MO
63301

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(636) 946-7776

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