Lake Keys · Lake of the Ozarks
Halloween at the Lake: Grown-Up Plans
Costume parties, a witches ball, haunted trails and last call at a few waterfront favorites, 2026
Not every Halloween plan involves a candy bag. Late October at the lake brings costume parties, a witches ball, haunted trails and one more chance to grab a table on the water before some of our favorite spots close for the winter.
We checked every event on this page against the organizer's own website or Facebook page in mid-October 2026. Plans change, so take a quick look at their page before you head out.
Weekends in October
Camdenton
FearStone Forest Haunted Attraction
| When | Friday and Saturday nights through Oct 31 |
An outdoor haunted trail built around the legend of Raven Sage, the spirit of the forest. Check their site for the Adult Night date, prices and the waiver.
Eldon
Ozark Howler Ghost Walk at Stark Caverns
| When | Fridays and Saturdays through Oct 31, 5:30 to 7:30pm |
| Cost | $35, $32 seniors and military |
A lantern-lit walk through the cave built around Ozark folklore and the legend of the Howler. Strobe lights and loud effects.
Saturday, Oct 17
Last call weekendGravois Mills
Third Annual Witches Ball
| When | Saturday, Oct 17 |
| Where | DragonFly Hall |
A costume ball at DragonFly Hall. Tickets are on their website.
Rocky Mount
Drink Jolly Dry at Jolly Rogers
| When | Saturday, Oct 17 |
| Where | Jolly Rogers Grub n Grog, Gravois Arm |
Their last day of the season. Come by car or boat and help close it out.
Osage Beach
Last Weekend at Redhead Lakeside Grill
| When | Open through Saturday, Oct 17 |
| Where | Redhead Yacht Club, 21 mile marker |
Redhead closes for the winter starting Oct 18 and plans to reopen in March 2027. Get your last lakeside dinner in.
Halloween Weekend
Oct 30 and 31Osage Beach
Dogwood Animal Shelter 50th Anniversary Masquerade Gala
| When | Friday, Oct 30, 5:30pm |
| Where | Margaritaville Lake Resort |
Dogwood Animal Shelter celebrates 50 years with a masquerade gala. Dress up and support a good cause.
Lake Ozark
Lakeside Soul Halloween Weekend
| When | Friday, Oct 30 at 4pm through Sunday, Nov 1 |
| Where | Camden on the Lake Resort |
Lake Ozark
The i-Berry’s Halloween Bash at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, 8pm to midnight |
| Where | The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar |
Live music from The i-Berry’s on Halloween night on the Bagnell Dam Strip.
Worth the Drive
About 1.5 hoursColumbia
Missouri Nightmare Haunted Attraction
| When | Select Thursday through Sunday nights in October |
| Cost | General admission $25, fast pass $40 |
Themed rooms and live actors just east of Columbia. Ticket booth runs 6:40 to 10:40pm Fridays and Saturdays, 6:40 to 8:40pm Thursdays and Sundays. Check their calendar for open nights.
Questions people ask
Where can adults celebrate Halloween at Lake of the Ozarks?
The i-Berry’s play a Halloween Bash at The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar on Saturday, Oct 31 from 8pm to midnight. The Dogwood Animal Shelter Masquerade Gala is Friday, Oct 30 at Margaritaville, and the Witches Ball at DragonFly Hall in Gravois Mills is Saturday, Oct 17.
When do lake restaurants close for the season?
Many waterfront spots close in mid to late October. In 2026, Jolly Rogers in Rocky Mount and Redhead Lakeside Grill in Osage Beach both serve their last day on Saturday, Oct 17. Redhead plans to reopen in March 2027.
Are there haunted houses near Lake of the Ozarks?
FearStone Forest in Camdenton runs Friday and Saturday nights through Halloween, and the Ozark Howler Ghost Walk at Stark Caverns in Eldon runs Friday and Saturday evenings. Missouri Nightmare in Columbia is about an hour and a half away.
Hours, prices and dates are set by each organizer and can change. Lake Keys is not affiliated with these events.
Dreaming of a place at the lake for next season? Fall is a beautiful time to look.
Tammy Scheiter · Lake Keys, powered by REMAX Lake of the Ozarks
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