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Fall Seasonal Fun in Pulaski County Missouri 2024
Oktoberfest Events
October 4th & 5th: Oktoberfest This two-day celebration will have live music, food, activities, contests, cold drinks, and tons of fun. Fri 4 pm - 9 pm & Sat 12 pm - 9 pm. Make sure you check out the Volksmarch too on Saturday beginning at 10 am all at Colyer Park on Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 This event is open to the public, but Fort Leonard Wood access is required! Entrance is free but activities and food require a fee.
October 12th: Oktoberfest on the Square 11 am - 4 pm A family friendly festival with live DJ music, vendors, food and kids’ activities. On the Historic Square in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event!
October 12th: Oktoberfest! 6 pm - midnight A beer garden with a live music from Kricket Alley outdoor in the courtyard, corn hole boards and costume contest too. Bring your favorite stein or buy one onsite to commemorate the 1st Annual Humboldt 1854 Oktoberfest. Come out anytime from 8am - Midnight to enjoy carnival rides, rock wall climbing and mechanical bull riding. Carnival tickets for sale on day of event. Humboldt 1854 104 N. Commercial Street in Crocker, MO 65452 Free Entrance but carnival rides, food and other activities require a fee.
October 12th: Hallowthanksmas Humboldt's Treasure Day to celebrate all things of Halloween, Thanksgiving/Fall and Christmas! Come out to shop for the last 3 months of the Year that are full of fun, family and love! Shopping from 8am-4pm followed by our Oktoberfest Beer Garden Celebration in the Courtyard. Fun activities for the kids too! Come out anytime from 8am-Midnight to enjoy carnival rides, rock wall climbing and mechanical bull riding. Carnival tickets on sale on day of event. 1854 104 N. Commercial Street in Crocker, MO 65452 Free Entrance!
For the Faint of Heart and Adventurous!
October 5, & Fridays & Saturdays in October: Haunted River Float A haunted1/2 mile float down the eerie Gasconade River at dark, haunted house, trail and forest. Zombie paintball, axe throwing and escape rooms too! Escape rooms and axe throwing begin at 6 pm all other activities begin at dark. Ruby’s Landing 22474 Restful Lane in Waynesville, MO 65583 Purchase tickets or entrance fee at day of event on site.
Every Friday & Saturday in October & October 31st: Rising Haunted Attraction 6 pm - 11 pm Mid-Missouri's most horrifying haunt is back with more spine tingling fun and scares! 25238 Raleigh Road in Waynesville, MO 65583 Enter for $15 or get a fast pass for $25 and skip the line!
October 19th: Field of Screams Paintball 7:30 pm - 9 pm A spine-chilling showdown at Outdoor Adventure Center on Fort Leonard Wood at Field of Screams Paintball! Gather your crew, put on your scariest attire, and get ready to face your fears in a thrilling paintball match under the moonlit sky. Only for ages 10+. Ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult, 18+. Costume must not impede safety paintball mask. At the Outdoor Adventure Center 16810 FLW K Road on Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri 65473 Reservations recommended, or register at the day of event. Event open to the public but post access is required.
Fun For the Whole Family & the Kids!
October 12th: Family Safety Day 11 am - 3 pm A great opportunity for families to learn about safety for kids, home, pets, weather, and school through hands-on activities, demonstrations, & exercises. This day also features the Touch a Truck event, where kids get the opportunity to see, touch, explore, tour, & learn about fire trucks, ambulances, patrol cars, boats, road graders, dozers, & much more! Waynesville Rural Fire Department Training Site at 25785 Red Oak Road in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event!
October 19th: Free Movie in the Park 5 pm - 8 pm A free movie night in the park with free hotdogs and sodas. Bring the family and enjoy a night in the park and meet one of your local candidates for State Representative and watch the Dreamworks classic How to Train Your Dragon. Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free event!
October 26th: 19th Annual Pumpkin Fest 10 am - 2 pm Enjoy free giveaways, games, music, and a one-of-a-kind puppy and dog parade. Don't miss out on the fun for the whole family! At Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event!
October 26th: Lowe's Fall Festival 3 pm - 6 pm First Annual Fall Festival in the garden center parking lot. This event will feature Lowe’s vendors, delicious food, games, face painting and Trick-or-Treating. Gather the family and come celebrate the season!
For the Sweet & Treat Seeking!
October 19th: Trunk or Treat 4 pm - 6 pm Free hot dogs, drinks and chips (while supplies last) and lots of fun! Food and snow cone vendors there for purchase. Multiple trunks will be handing out candy, photo booth, and best decorated trunk contest all at Crocker Community Park in Crocker, MO 65452 Free event but some concessions require a fee.
October 25th: Trunk or Treat 4 pm - 6 pm Wear your costumes and come out for a night of games, treats, & fun for all ages! Trunk or Treat will be held in the Main Post Exchange Parking Lot at 233 Illinois Avenue on Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Free Event open to the public, but post access is required.
October 31st: Trunk or Treat 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Stop by Ruby Tuesday on Halloween to visit some trunks and pick up some sweets and treats at their trunk or treat! Wear your spookiest costume and come have some fun! Ruby Tuesday 135 St. Robert Blvd. In Saint Robert, MO 65584 This is a free event
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