Free 2026 Family-Friendly Halloween & Fall Events in Stone & Taney Counties

In the coming days, a variety of Halloween and fall themed events will take place across region. MoArk News Now has compiled a list of the free, family friendly activities where area residents can enjoy some tantalizing tricks or tasty treats in Stone and Taney counties.

Wednesday, October 28

• Sanctuary of Hope is hosting its Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 28, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with candy, booths, games and more. Sanctuary of Hope is located at 1790 Bee Creek Road in Branson.
• Branson First Assembly of God is hosting a Fall Family Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. The evening will include a trunk or treat, games, s’mores, face painting, hotdogs, and kids are invited to come dressed up. The church is located at 399 State Highway T in Branson. This event is open to the public and will be a family-friendly event with activities for families of all ages.

Thursday, October 29

• Swan Valley Brewing Co. & Flea Market in Forsyth will welcome folks to their business for a Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29^th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Swan Valley Brewing Co. is located at 15945 US Highway 160 in Forsyth.

Friday, October 30

• The Branson RecPlex invites the community to join them from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30, for their annual Halloween BOOnanza at the Branson RecPlex Ballfields. The annual celebration will include games, face painting, inflatables and a costume contest. Attendees are also invited to fill up their candy bags by taking a trip down the Trick or Treat Trail. The costume contest will consist of two categories and times. The contest for ages 6 and under will be at 7 p.m. and the contest for ages 7 to 12 will happen at 7:15 p.m. The Branson RecPlex is located at 1501 Branson Hills Parkway in Branson.
• The City of Hollister will host its Trunk or Treat on Downing Street in downtown Hollister from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Parents are invited to bring their little ghosts and goblins out for a safe trick or treat experience with the City of Hollister and the Downing Street Merchants. For additional information, call city hall at 417-334-3262.
• In Kimberling City, Hilltop Fellowship will host its annual Truck or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening of family friendly fun will include music, inflatables and candy. Hilltop Fellowship is located at 5 Hilltop Drive in Kimberling City.
• Starlight Haven Equine Rescue is hosting its inaugural Trough or Treat on Friday, October 30, in Kirbyville. From 5 to 7 p.m. (originally 6 to 8 p.m.) families are invited out to the ranch to partake in food, games, candy and more. All ages are welcome to this free attend. Guests will also have the chance to visit learning stations and meet some of the rescue horses to earn their Junior Equine Caregiver Passport. For the safety of the horses, they ask guest not to wear any scary masks or costumes. Starlight Haven Equine Rescue is located at 720 Yandell Cove Road in Kirbyville.
• The Booktober Fun Fest will be hosted from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blue Eye School District on Friday, October 30. The event will include food, games, giveaways, trick or treating and more. Activities will take place in the PreK-8 Building.
• The Taneyville School District is hosting a Halloween Parade at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 30, at the school gym. A fun pre-parade activity will also take place at 2:30 p.m. Attendees can enter at the gym doors. PAT Families are invited to attend as well, and strollers and wagons are also welcome. The school is located at 302 Myrtle Street in Taneyville.

Saturday, October 31

• Cox Medical Center Branson’s annual Truck or Treat will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Kids are invited to wear their costumes and enjoy a safe, family-friendly evening filled with candy, smiles and community spirit. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available. The event will be in the CoxHealth Therapy and Specialty Center parking lot, located at 121 Cahill Road in Branson.
• Ghosts, goblins, pirates, princesses and everything in between are invited to the 20^th Annual Branson Landing Safe Street Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 31. This year the festivities will go from 5 to 7 p.m. Businesses who have hung a Halloween Pumpkin sign in their store window will be passing out treats to attendees. Businesses who have a teal-colored pumpkin in their window will have food-allergy friendly treats or non-food goodies for trick or treaters as well. Sonshine Dance & Fitness will also be making their return to the landing with their annual Thriller Dance at three times and locations throughout the evening. They’ll be near Belk at 5:30 p.m., near Bass Pro at 6:15 p.m. and near the fountains at 7:05 p.m.
• On Saturday, October 31, The River Church in Forsyth is hosting a Halloween Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests are invited to come dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoy a safe and fun night for the whole family. The River Church is located at 10374 State Highway 76 in Forsyth. Anyone interested in becoming a Truck or Treat Candy Vendor can register at here.
• The 5^th Annual Truck or Treat at Praise & Worship Church in Branson West will take place on Saturday, October 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The early afternoon event will include candy, costumes, artwork, hayrides, firetrucks and hotdogs. Praise & Worship church is located at 9138 W. State Highway 76 in Branson West.
• Residents of Branson West and the surrounding communities are invited to the Branson West Walmart on Saturday, October 31, for Treat or Treating with First Responders. The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and kiddos are encouraged to bring their costumes, candy buckets and Halloween spirit, and spend an evening of fun with the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, the Branson West Police Department and the Stone County Ambulance District. The Branson West Walmart is located at 18401 Business 13 in Branson West.
• The Kimberling City Methodist Church is offering folks a fun, safe, family-friendly evening with their annual Truck or Treat. Candy, food, music and a costume contest with prizes will all be featured during the 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. event. The church is located at 57 Kimberling City Lane in Kimberling City.
• The Fordland Clinic Community Health Center in Kimberling City have invited residents to celebrate Halloween with them from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The clinic is bringing the fun indoors this year with themed stations throughout the building and treats for the kids. The Fordland Clinic is located at 11863 State Highway 13 in Kimberling City.
• Lots of candy and fun is being offered at the Ozark Mountain Assembly of God Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31^st. The festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. and will take place at the corner of James River Road and Trailridge Drive, near the church sign in Kimberling City.
• Cross Creek Plaza is hosting a midday Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 31. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will treat attendees to bounce houses, food, drinks, music, caramel apples, treats and a costume contest. Cross Creek Plaza is located at 225 Cross Creek Blvd. in Branson.
• Branson Fire-Rescue is inviting parents to bring their little trick or treaters by any of the Branson Fire Stations, at any time during the day on Saturday, October 31. When they’re not responding to a call, firefighters will be sharing treats with any little ghosts, superheroes, princesses and other costumed kiddos who stop by for a visit. A list of Branson Fire Stations can be found here.
• The Pointe Branson is inviting families seeking a fun and safe neighborhood to trick or treat at, to join them at their Branson property anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The Pointe is located at 142 Clubhouse Drive in Branson.
• Lodge Ministries is hosting a Halloween Candy Palooza from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, at the Taneyville School Gym. The event will feature a massive amount of candy, chili, hot cocoa, cookies and more. Admission is free. The school is located at 302 Myrtle Street in Taneyville.
• Dreami Cremes Branson will have a Car Meet & Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, at 7 p.m. Car owners are invited to dress in costume, bring candy and decorate their cars for trick or treaters. Dreami Creames is located at 3333 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson.

Any businesses or organizations hosting free, family-friendly Halloween or fall festival events who are not currently on this list, but would like to be, can email their event information to timchurch@ozarksdynacom.com.

Tim Church

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