St. Mary’s Oktoberfest 2026 • October 9–11 • Alton, Illinois
Kids Games & Activities

Kids games, inflatables, and family activities.

Bring the kids for booth games, inflatables, family activities, and weekend fun across the festival grounds.

Inflatables and family activity area
Parent basics

What families should know before sending kids toward the fun.

Some details are still being finalized, but this gives parents the practical frame without making them hunt through the whole site.

Wristbands and pricing

Inflatable, wristband, and kids game pricing will be posted once confirmed. Plan for some activities to require tickets or wristbands.

Timing

Inflatables are planned for Friday 5:00–8:00 PM, Saturday 1:00–8:00 PM, and Sunday after Mass until 8:00 PM, weather permitting.

Supervision

Parents and guardians should stay aware of age, height, safety, and volunteer instructions for each activity area.

Inflatables with St. Mary’s church in the background

Inflatables

Friday: 5:00–8:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00–8:00 PM
Sunday: after Mass until 8:00 PM

Child playing the duck pond game in the kids games area

Kids games

Classic booth games like duck pond, ping pong toss, and similar kid-friendly activities are planned in the main family area for 2026.

Fall photo booth setup with bench, hay bales, and autumn decorations

Family features

Pumpkin painting, the fall photo booth, and similar family activity details are marked TBD until confirmed.