Lake Keys · Lake of the Ozarks
Halloween at the Lake: Kids and Families
Trunk-or-treats, not-so-scary parties and the best trick-or-treat streets around Lake of the Ozarks, 2026
Halloween at the lake is run by our schools, churches, parks departments and neighbors, and it shows. Here is where to take the kids this year, from a not-so-scary party for little ones to a lantern-lit cave walk for the brave, plus the streets locals say are worth the walk on Halloween night.
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.
All Month
Weekends through Oct 31Eldon
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 tour through the cave built around the legend of the Ozark Howler. Not a haunted house, and not for kids under 7: expect strobe lights and loud sound effects.
Camdenton
Halloween Movie Nights at Fireridge Farmstand
| When | Friday nights in October |
| Where | 1400 S Route 7 |
Outdoor Halloween movies at the farmstand. Coraline plays Friday, Oct 16 at 7:15pm. Check their page for the rest of the lineup.
Oct 18 to 25
Jefferson City
BHC Lions Club Trunk or Treat
| When | Sunday, Oct 18, 4pm |
| Where | 3220 Route E |
Camdenton
Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Creative Corner
| When | Friday, Oct 23, 5pm |
| Where | Creative Corner Playspace |
Made for little ones: all the Halloween fun with none of the scary stuff.
Osage Beach
Phantom of the Main Street Opry
| When | Opens Friday, Oct 23 at 7:30pm, more shows Oct 24 and 25 and later dates |
| Where | Main Street Music Hall |
An original family Halloween musical comedy at Main Street Music Hall.
Camdenton
Red Oak Resort Halloween Party
| When | Saturday, Oct 24, noon to 6pm |
| Where | Red Oak Resort & RV Park |
Trunk or treat from noon to 2pm, then fall festivities for the whole family.
Jefferson City
JCMO Food Truck Festival and Trunk or Treat
| When | Saturday, Oct 24, 11am |
| Where | North Jefferson City Recreation Area |
Linn Creek
City of Linn Creek Trunk or Treat and Haunted House
| When | Saturday, Oct 24, 6 to 8pm |
| Where | Linn Creek City Hall |
| Cost | Free |
A kid-friendly haunted house, face painting, treats, food trucks and music. Rain or shine.
Sunrise Beach
Monster Bash at Hurricane Deck Elementary
| When | Saturday, Oct 24, 5:30pm |
| Where | Hurricane Deck Elementary |
Sunrise Beach
Kids Spooktacular at Captain Ron’s
| When | Sunday, Oct 25, 5pm |
| Where | Captain Ron’s, 34.5 mile marker |
Oct 27 to 30
Eldon
Parents as Teachers Halloween Costume March
| When | Tuesday, Oct 27, 9:15am |
| Where | 101 S Pine St |
Osage Beach
OHS Trunk-or-Treat at School of the Osage
| When | Tuesday, Oct 27, 5 to 8pm |
| Where | School of the Osage High School Commons |
This year’s theme is The Great Outdoors, and hayrides are new this year.
Camdenton
Indoor Trunk or Treat at Camdenton First Assembly
| When | Friday, Oct 30, 6 to 8pm |
| Where | 1086 S Business Route 5 |
Games, candy and surprises indoors, so the weather does not matter. For kids in 6th grade and under.
Richland
Trunk or Treat at County Line Market
| When | Friday, Oct 30, 5pm |
| Where | 34900 Hwy 133 |
Halloween Day
Saturday, Oct 31Barnett
Halloween at The Loop 2 Lake Ozark Offroad Park
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, starting at 11am |
Lake Ozark
Halloween on the Strip
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, starting at 2pm |
| Where | Bagnell Dam Strip |
| Cost | Free |
The annual afternoon of trick-or-treating at businesses along the Bagnell Dam Strip, with games and a kids costume contest at Luby’s Plaza.
Camdenton
FearStone Forest Kids Night
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, 4 to 6pm |
A scare-free night on the FearStone trail with games, music, trick-or-treating and photos with the not-so-scary monsters. Fill out the waiver online to skip the line.
Camdenton
Spooktacular in the Park
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, 4:30 to 8pm |
| Where | Camdenton City Park |
The city’s second annual trunk or treat, hosted by Camdenton Parks and Recreation.
Camdenton
Lake Parke Halloween Party
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, 5pm |
| Where | Lake Parke Senior Living |
Eldon
Hollyween’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, 5pm |
| Where | 101 E 4th St |
Laurie
City of Laurie Trunk or Treat
| When | Saturday, Oct 31, 5 to 9pm |
| Where | Laurie City Hall and Police Department |
| Cost | Free |
Costumes, decorated vehicles loaded with candy and Halloween surprises. No tickets needed.
Trick-or-treat streets locals recommend
Halloween night, Saturday, Oct 31. Most neighborhoods get going around 5pm.
Panoramic Drive and Lakeview Drive are the busiest. Park at Bear Market to walk Panoramic, or at the VA clinic for Lakeview. For something quieter, try Mulberry, Primrose, Ha Ha Tonka Street or Elm Tree Lane.
Palmer Drive off Highway HH is one of the busiest neighborhoods at the lake. The Ozark Meadows subdivision behind Hy-Vee is another favorite.
Countryside Estates fills up with trick-or-treaters starting around 5pm.
Questions people ask
Where are the best trick-or-treat neighborhoods at Lake of the Ozarks?
In Camdenton, Panoramic Drive and Lakeview Drive draw the biggest crowds. On the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach side, Palmer Drive off Highway HH and the Ozark Meadows subdivision behind Hy-Vee are local favorites. In Eldon, try Countryside Estates.
Are there trunk-or-treats at the lake on Halloween?
Yes. On Saturday, Oct 31, Halloween on the Strip in Lake Ozark starts at 2pm, Camdenton’s Spooktacular in the Park runs 4:30 to 8pm and the City of Laurie trunk or treat runs 5 to 9pm. The weekend before, Linn Creek, Red Oak Resort and Hurricane Deck Elementary all host events on Oct 24.
Is there a not-scary Halloween event for little kids?
Creative Corner Playspace in Camdenton hosts a Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Friday, Oct 23, and FearStone Forest runs a scare-free Kids Night on Halloween from 4 to 6pm. The indoor trunk or treat at Camdenton First Assembly on Oct 30 is for kids in 6th grade and under.
Hours, prices and dates are set by each organizer and can change. Lake Keys is not affiliated with these events.
Thinking about a place at the lake for next Halloween? Fall is a beautiful time to look.
Tammy Scheiter · Lake Keys, powered by REMAX Lake of the Ozarks
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