Fall fun is in full swing in Baton Rouge and beyond! 🎃🍂 With Halloween just around the corner, this weekend is filled with FREE trunk-or-treat events, fall festivals, outdoor adventures, science activities, and family-friendly Halloween fun!
Whether your family wants to explore a corn maze, visit the zoo, enjoy a neighborhood arts festival, or fill those Halloween buckets with candy, we’ve rounded up some fantastic things to do around Baton Rouge, Prairieville, Denham Springs, and nearby communities.
Here are our top picks for Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25, 2026!
This week’s Weekend Planner is proudly sponsored by BREC’s Magnolia Mound’s Candlelight & Memory!
🎃 Thursday, October 22
🕯️ Candlelight & Memory: Mourning Traditions in Early Louisiana — October 22
Step into the past at BREC’s Magnolia Mound! Experience the history and traditions of mourning in early Louisiana during Candlelight & Memory, a special evening program exploring how families remembered and honored their loved ones.
📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
🕯️ Program Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Magnolia Mound, Baton Rouge
Friday, October 23
👻 BREC’s Swamp Haunted Hikes
Time: 6–9 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge
Admission: $6 for adults / $8 for children ages 3 + / Discount for pass holders
Kick off Halloween weekend with a spooky adventure through Bluebonnet Swamp! Designed especially for younger children, Swamp Haunted Hikes offers families a chance to explore the nature center in a fun, Halloween-themed setting.
This is a great option for families who love outdoor adventures with just the right amount of spooky excitement.
More information: Swamp Haunted Hikes 2026
Saturday, October 24
🎃 BREC’s Full Moon Fête — FREE!
Time: Noon–3 PM
Location: Independence Community Park, 7500 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge
Admission: FREE!
One of Baton Rouge’s favorite family-friendly Halloween celebrations is back!
Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon of festive fun featuring:
- Trunk-or-treating
- Character meet-and-greets
- Airbrush face painting
- Kids’ play zone
- More family-friendly activities
More information: BREC’s Full Moon Fête in our Halloween Guide
🌽 Corn Maze at Burden
Time: 9–11 AM, Noon–2 PM, or 2:30–4:30 PM
Location: LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge
Admission: Approximately $15–$17.50 per person, depending on age; ages 2 and younger free.
Nothing says fall quite like a corn maze!
Bring the family to Burden for a day of outdoor adventures, including the corn maze and other seasonal farm activities. Previous event listings have featured hayrides, a petting farm, pumpkin activities, and outdoor play areas.
Important: Advance tickets are required. Check the official ticket page for available sessions before attending.
More information: LSU AgCenter Corn Maze
🎨 Ogden Park Prowl — FREE!
Time: 1–5 PM
Location: Ogden Park neighborhood, Mid City Baton Rouge
Admission: FREE!
Looking for something a little different this weekend?
Ogden Park Prowl is an outdoor neighborhood arts festival celebrating local artists, musicians, and the creative community.
Enjoy art, live entertainment, neighborhood activities, and family-friendly programming as you explore one of Baton Rouge’s charming Mid City neighborhoods.
More information: Ogden Park Prowl
🍬 ATA Lopez Foundation’s Inclusive Trunk or Treat — FREE!
Time: 4–6 PM
Location: The Purple Cow, 2308 S. Range Avenue, Denham Springs
Admission: FREE!
The ATA Lopez Foundation invites families of all abilities to an inclusive afternoon of Halloween fun!
Activities include trunk-or-treating, emergency vehicles, games, local vendors, food, and family-friendly entertainment.
More information: Baton Rouge Trunk-or-Treat Guide
🍂 Hebron Baptist Church Fall Fest — FREE!
Time: 5–7 PM
Location: Hebron Baptist Church, 24063 LA Highway 16, Denham Springs
Admission: FREE!
Celebrate fall with a family-friendly festival featuring trunk-or-treating, hayrides, games, food, treats, and more!
Costumes are encouraged, and children should bring a bag to collect candy.
More information: Baton Rouge Trunk-or-Treat Guide
🎈 Halloween Marché
Time: 4:30–8:30 PM
Location: North Park, 30372 Eden Church Road, Denham Springs
Admission: FREE
Trick or Treating for the kids🍭
Special Guest-Brittany Khamille/Tim Hymel- Hymel’s Cajun Kitchen👨🍳👩🍳
Food Truck Competition🚚
60+ Vendors🛍
Balloon Rides & Glow🪂🎈
Face Paint 🎨
Balloon Artist🎈
Petting Zoo🐐🐖
Mobile Arcade🎮
Free Kids Zone🎳🎯
More information: Baton Rouge Trunk-or-Treat Guide
🔭 BREC’s Spooky Spectrum — FREE!
Time: 6–10 PM
Location: Highland Road Park Observatory, 13800 Highland Road, Baton Rouge
Admission: FREE!
Something strange is brewing at the Observatory!
As darkness falls, families are invited to explore the eerie side of astronomy, physics, and aeronautics at BREC’s annual Spooky Spectrum.
Expect hands-on activities, science demonstrations, sky viewing when conditions permit, candy, and plenty of curious discoveries.
Costumes are encouraged!
More information: BREC’s Spooky Spectrum
Saturday & Sunday, October 24–25
🦁 Boo at the Zoo
Time: 9:30 AM–5 PM; last admission at 4 PM
Location: BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo, 3000 Zoo Circle, Baker
Admission: Regular Zoo Admission
It’s the final scheduled weekend for one of Baton Rouge’s favorite Halloween traditions!
Boo at the Zoo transforms a family zoo outing into a not-so-spooky Halloween adventure.
Families can enjoy trick-or-treat stations, character meet-and-greets, festive photo opportunities, and Halloween-themed zoo activities.
Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a wild Halloween adventure!
More information: Boo at the Zoo 2026
Sunday, October 25
🚒 Prairieville Fire Department Community Day — FREE!
Time: Community Day begins at 2 PM; trunk-or-treating begins at 5 PM
Location: 14517 LA-73, Prairieville
Admission: FREE!
Looking for Halloween fun close to home?
The Prairieville Fire Department is hosting a community celebration featuring family activities and free jambalaya.
At 5 PM, the Halloween fun continues with trunk-or-treating and free candy!
More information: Baton Rouge Trunk-or-Treat Guide
🍬 Istrouma Ascension Trunk or Treat — FREE!
Time: Begins at 5 PM
Location: Istrouma Ascension, 39258 LA Highway 42, Prairieville
Admission: FREE!
Bring the kids for a fun evening of Halloween festivities at Istrouma Ascension!
Families can enjoy games, dinner, candy, and plenty of opportunities to show off their costumes.
Costumes are welcome, but organizers request that they not be scary.
More information: Baton Rouge Trunk-or-Treat Guide
🎃 Looking for More Halloween Fun?
Halloween festivities are happening all across Baton Rouge and beyond!
From trunk-or-treats and fall festivals to haunted hikes and community celebrations, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season.
Be sure to bookmark our 2026 Baton Rouge Trunk-or-Treat & Halloween Events Guide for even more events happening throughout October.
You can also explore our Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide for more fall adventures.
💜 Make the Most of Your Weekend!
Whether you’re enjoying FREE Halloween fun in Prairieville, exploring a corn maze, visiting Boo at the Zoo, or discovering the wonders of space at Spooky Spectrum, there are so many ways to make memories with your family this weekend.
Happy fall, Baton Rouge! 🍂🎃