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.

Plan around the confirmed 2026 activity hours and family features below.

Wristbands and pricing

Some activities require tickets or wristbands. Use the current wristband page for the latest available purchase options and details.

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 return in the Kids Games Area for 2026.

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

Family features

Pumpkin painting is in the Kids Games Area, and the fall photo booth returns for family pictures. There is no Paint-n-Sip in the 2026 schedule.