Missouri hosts various autumn festivals and state park events

Missouri is hosting a variety of autumn-themed events and festivals throughout October 2026. Regional activities include the Apple Butter Makin’ Days in Mount Vernon and the Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, which features over 150 local vendors. Hermann is also hosting Oktoberfest celebrations.

Missouri state parks and historic sites are offering seasonal programming. The Felix Vallé House State Historic Site in Ste. Genevieve will participate in Rural Heritage Day on October 24, showcasing traditions from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s. Additionally, Pomme de Terre State Park will host its annual Pomme de Terror Halloween event on October 16 and 17, featuring campsite decorating, pumpkin carving, and a Mad Scientist Contest.