Looking for a safe, family-friendly Halloween outing? Plan your family’s October with our 2026 Baton Rouge Area Trunk-or-Treat Guide and Halloween events in Baton Rouge, Ascension, Denham Springs, Prairieville, and nearby communities. Browse dates, times, locations and family activities.
Full Moon Fete
Thanks to BREC and Full Moon Fete for sponsoring our 2026 Trunk or Treat Guide
BREC’s Full Moon Fete is BACK, October 24 at Independence Community Park from noon-3 p.m.!
Bring out the whole family for:
👻 Character Meet & Greets
🍬 Trunk-or-Treating
🎨 Airbrush Face Painting
🛝 Kids Play Zone +++ more!!
Sunday, October 11
Trick or Treat in the Oaks
5–6:30 p.m. at Bayou Oaks 73, 15077 Highway 73, Prairieville.
Tuesday, October 13
The Arc of East Ascension’s Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
Begins at 5:30 p.m. at 1122 S. East Ascension Complex Boulevard, Gonzales. The flyer does not list an end time.
Friday, October 16
St. Mark Fall Festival: Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-treat begins at 5:30 p.m.; the vendor market runs from 5–8 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 42021 Highway 621, Gonzales. The festival continues Saturday, October 17, with a vendor market, car show, and silent auction.
Merry Not Scary Halloween
5:30–7:30 p.m. at the West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen. This free event includes trick-or-treating and activities around the museum grounds.
Sunday, October 18
Trunk or Treat in Gonzales
2–5 p.m. at 13344 Highway 44, Gonzales.
Houma Ruff Ryders and Friends Trunk ’n Treat
5:30–8:30 p.m. at 12188 River Road, St. Rose. Admission and candy are free. Food, music, and fun are also planned.
Monday, October 19
Trunk or Treat at Sonic Drive-In of Prairieville
6–8 p.m. at 41027 LA-42, Prairieville. J&B Airbenders Balloons will be there.
Tuesday, October 20
The Parc Senior Living Trunk or Treat
5–7 p.m. at 1604 S. Burnside Avenue, Gonzales. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and prizes for the best trunk. Register with Lisa at 504-909-2178 by October 9.
Wednesday, October 21
The Arc of Baton Rouge Fall Fest
The event starts at 10 a.m.; setup begins at 9:30 a.m. at 12616 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge. The flyer requests treat donations. Contact The Arc to ask about donations and whether the event is open to the public.
Saturday, October 24
Full Moon Fete
BREC’s Full Moon Fete is BACK, October 24 at Independence Community Park from noon-3 p.m.!
Bring out the whole family for:
👻 Character Meet & Greets
🍬 Trunk-or-Treating
🎨 Airbrush Face Painting
🛝 Kids Play Zone +++ more!!
ATA Lopez Foundation’s Inclusive Trunk or Treat
4–6 p.m. at The Purple Cow, 2308 S. Range Avenue, Denham Springs. This free event welcomes families of all abilities and includes trunk-or-treating, emergency vehicles, food and local vendors, games, activities, and more.
Sunday, October 25
Prairieville Fire Department Community Day
Community Day begins at 2 p.m. at 14517 LA-73, Prairieville. The flyer lists free jambalaya and activities. Trunk-or-treat and free candy begin at 5 p.m.
Istrouma Ascension Trunk or Treat
Begins at 5 p.m. at 39258 LA Highway 42, Prairieville. This free event includes games, dinner, and treats. Costumes are welcome, but the church asks that they not be scary.
Trick-or-Treat Down the Row
3–5 p.m. at LSU Sorority Row, 4070 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge. Alumni and children are invited inside the Tri Delta house.
Monday, October 26
Trunk or Treat at St. Amant Middle School
6–7 p.m. at 44317 LA-429, St. Amant. Trunks should arrive between 5 and 5:30 p.m. The event will have costume and trunk contests, concessions, and cashless payments by card or Apple Pay.
Thursday, October 29
Boo with the Badge
Sensory-friendly trick-or-treating is offered from 4–5 p.m.; the event runs from 5–7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 LA-429, St. Amant.
Friday, October 30
St. Jude Church and School Trunk or Treat
4:30–8 p.m. at 9150 Highland Road, Baton Rouge. The flyer shared with us says 6:30–8 p.m., so check with St. Jude before heading out.
Boo with the Blue
6–8 p.m. at BRPD Headquarters, 9000 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge. The flyer lists music, costumes, games, candy, and more.
Saturday, October 31
The Safety Place’s Safe & Sweet Trunk-or-Treat
11 a.m.–1 p.m. at 13300 Cedar Ridge Avenue, St. George, LA 70817.
Halloween Donation Opportunities
Youth Oasis Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Donation Drive
The flyer requests donations by October 30, including Halloween decorations and costumes for children and babies. It does not list a drop-off location.
The Arc of Baton Rouge Fall Fest
Treat donations are requested for the October 21 Fall Fest at 12616 Jefferson Highway. Contact The Arc for donation details and event information.
Event details may change. Please confirm with organizers before attending.
