Whether it’s a Shake Shack pop-up or a Halloween-themed beer bash, there are plenty of ways to dig in this weekend. Here are four more events for those who’re still peckish:
1. Great Pumpkin Wine & Spirit Tasting
Sample complimentary premium wines and pumpkin-flavored spirits at The Weingarten, while you enjoy live music by the Drinking Whiskies. Costumes are welcome, but not required.
Free admission. Fri., Oct. 27 – 6 to 8 p.m., The Weingarten, 1780 E. State Route 15, Belleville, 618.257.9463
2. Lemp Mansion Halloween Bash
Visit the Lemp Mansion for a fright-filled night with an open bar from Goose Island Beer Co., appetizers and a cash prize costume contest. The event also features live art installation with OJ Hays and three live bands. Tickets available by phone or at the door.
$85. Sat., Oct. 28 – 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., The Lemp Mansion, 3322 Demenil Place , St. Louis, 314.664.8024
3. Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival
Stroll through historic Kimmswick, Missouri and eat apple butter every which way at this annual festival. Enjoy live music and more than 500 food, drink and craft vendors, plus a petting zoo, face painting and train rides.
Free admission. Sat., Oct. 28 and Sun., Oct. 29 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Kimmswick, 636.464.7407
4. Cooking with Tavon: A Vegan Experience
Chef Tavon Brooks spreads the plant-based good word during this food-filled expo with guest chef Anthony Stewart. Guests sample vegan fare, sip wine and learn more about the health benefits of a vegan diet. Tickets available online or at the door.
$38 to 40. Sun., Oct. 29 – 6 to 9 p.m., Nexcore, 2631 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, 314.333.2879
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Rachel Wilson is an editorial intern at Sauce Magazine.
This article appears in Guide to the Holidays 2017.