Halloween in Baton Rouge – there is never a shortage of Halloween activities in Baton Rouge. From Haunted houses to Merry Not so Scary events to festivals, there is something for everyone. 13th Gate, one of the nation’s most revered haunted houses, resides in Baton Rouge, as does one of the most eclectic festivals: the Fifolet Halloween Festival and Parade. If that isn’t enough, there’s a fun run, costume ball, and Creepy Night Hike too. The perfect activity for your Halloween season can be found many times over in Baton Rouge.
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Brought to you by the charitable Halloween krewe, 10/31 Consortium, the Fifolet Halloween Festival is a multi-day event in Baton Rouge, Louisiana which includes a pub crawl, costume ball, 5k, arts market, Halloween parade, and awards brunch. Learn more at Fifolet.com.
Halloween in Baton Rouge – Things to do
2022 Fifolet Halloween Parade
Join the return of the Halloween Parade! This year’s theme is “Fifolet’s Believe It or Not!” See the unbelievable come to life. Delight in the unusual and marvel at curiosities and oddities!
Krewes and local businesses or community organizations will showcase floats and costumes and throw candy to a crowd of over 35,000. Please dress in costume and bring non-perishable food donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank which will lead the parade.
| Date(s): | October 29th |
| Start time: | 4:00 PM |
| End time: | |
| Location: | Downtown Baton Rouge, LA |
2022 Halloween Festival Fifolet Arts Market
The Fifolet Arts Market is your one-stop shop for any and all things Halloween! Artists, crafters, and makers will set up tents alongside local non-profit organizations showcasing their creative community efforts. Live music, entertainment, costumed characters, and activities for kids throughout the day with food vendors and a beer tent make this the perfect place to hang out with family while waiting for the Halloween Parade to begin. This event is free to attend however fees apply for contests and tent space.
| Date(s): | October 29th |
| Start time: | 8:00 AM |
| End time: | 4:00 PM |
| Location: | West Baton Rouge Museum
845 N. Jefferson Avenue 70767 Port Allen , LA
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Fifolet Pub Crawl
Oct. 27
Downtown Baton Rouge
Fifolet Costume Ball
Oct. 28
The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at LSU
Fifolet 5K
Oct. 29
Downtown Baton Rouge
Night Maze at Burden
The sun goes down, and the family fun cranks up at The Night Maze at Burden.
Grab your costumes, glow sticks, and flashlights and head on over to Night Maze. At this family-friendly Night Maze you can take a stroll through the corn maze, roast marshmallows by the bonfire, climb the hay mountain, go for a “swim” in the corn crib, play awesome games, and dance to live music! Tickets are available on the Corn Maze ticketing page.
Visit the Botanic Gardens website for ticketing and more info: https://bit.ly/CornMazeatBurden
| Date(s): |
October 29th |
| Start time: | 6:00 PM |
| End time: | 9:00 PM |
| Location: | LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden 4560 Essen Ln Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
CHSpooky Play – Walk In
Walk-in Spooky Play includes 1 hour of play (from entrance time) in our Halloween transformed playground.
$10/child (ages 6mos-10yrs)
$3/adult
Last entrance @ 8pm
Tickets NOT required
Some of our ghouls and goblins prefer a less crowded option.
Purchase limited occupancy tickets for 1 hour of play in our Halloween transformed playground.
TICKETS REQUIRED ON THIS DAY
https://www.cheecheesplay.com/events
| Date(s): | Saturday Oct 29th Sunday Oct 30th |
| Start time: | 5:30 pm |
| End time: | 8 pm |
| Location: | 11111 Park Place Drive, Suite A Baton Rouge, LA 70818 |
Boo at the Zoo
Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for Members.
| Date(s): | October 22, 23, 29 & 30 |
| Start time: | 9:30 AM |
| End time: | 4:00 PM |
| Location: | Baton Rouge Zoo 3601 Thomas Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70807 |
Bluebonnet Swamp Haunted Hikes
All participants should bring a flashlight, because this program runs at night. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us at Haunted Hikes this year for tons of fun!Trails open at dark. Registration is not required
$6 per person / Ages 2 + under free
| Date(s): | Oct. 14, 21, & 28 |
| Start time: | 6:00 |
| End time: | |
| Location: | Bluebonnet Swamp |
Spooky Spectrum
As darkness falls, the spookiness rises. 
Come visit, if you dare, as HRPO’s annual family-friendly tribute to the bizarre & freakish takes place during our Spooky Spectrum night. 
We’ll delve into the eerie side of astronomy, physics and aeronautics. 
Be warned, we want to make you think spooktacular! 
Join us during this FREE event on October 8 for hands-on experiments and activities galore!
| Date(s): | October 8th |
| Start time: | 6:00 PM |
| End time: | 10:00 PM |
| Location: | Highland Road Park Observatory |
Boo at the Bookshop
| Date(s): | October 16th |
| Start time: | 12:00 PM |
| End time: | 2:00 PM |
| Location: | Red Stick Reads 541 South Eugene, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana |
Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus (1993) (PG)
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal
| Date(s): | October 28th |
| Start time: | 6:30 PM |
| End time: | 9:00 PM |
| Location: | Lovett Road park |
A Merry Not Scary Halloween
Put your best costume forward and get ready for a Merry Not Scary Halloween with tricks, treats, and a whole lot of fun! Trick-or-treaters will enjoy exploring the six-acre campus to encounter vintage party games, craft activities, and a magic show performed by Chris Miller Magic starting at 7:15 pm. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MerryNotScarry
| Date(s): | October 21st |
| Start time: | 6:00 PM |
| End time: | 8:00 PM |
| Location: | West Baton Rouge Museum
845 N. Jefferson Avenue 70767 Port Allen , LA
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Full Moon Fete + Trunk & Treat
Creep on over and join us for an evening of family fun entertainment. Come out dressed in your favorite costume and stroll from trunk to trunk collecting treats followed by live entertainment, vendors, character visits, and activities the entire family will enjoy! This event is sponsored by Ochsner Health and the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, Discover Schools and the BREC Foundation. Event is free of charge and donations will benefit recreation programs supported by the foundation.
| Date(s): | October 29th |
| Start time: | 12:00 PM |
| End time: | 3:00 PM |
| Location: | Forest Community Park |
Haunted Car Wash
ALL PROCEEDS will be donated to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health! (Kids hour 6-7 pm)
| Date(s): | October 28th & 29th |
| Start time: | 6:00 PM |
| End time: | 10:00 PM |
| Location: | Siegen Lane location |
Halloween Day at the Museum
Hands-on activities, butterbeer, a special Halloween Door Prize, and MORE including classic Halloween favorites in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, including Halloween Lazer shows, “The Worlds Within Star Wars,” and a live presentation of “The Astronomical World of Harry Potter.
| Date(s): | October 29th |
| Start time: | 12:00 PM |
| End time: | 4:00 PM |
| Location: | 100 River Road South Baton Rouge, LA |
Halloween! Join the fun for some free pumpkin painting and cider to kick-off the week leading up to Halloween, then stop by their booth in free speech ally to learn safety tips and get some goodies BEFORE you to trick or treat down the row on Oct. 30, hosted by @lsupanhellenic!| Date(s): | October 30th |
| Start time: | 3:00 PM |
| End time: | 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Haints, Haunts, and Halloween
Remember the sights, sounds, and activities of an old-fashioned country fair. Join the staff and volunteers of the Rural Life Museum as they provide a safe and fun Halloween event for families. Storytelling, cake walks, games, and trick-or-treating are some of the events kids will be able to participate in while on the museum grounds.
Ticket prices:
- Ages 0-3 Free
- Ages 4+ $6
- Ages 12+ $12
| Date(s): | October 30th |
| Start time: | 2:00 PM |
| End time: | 4:30 PM |
| Location: | LSU Rural Life Museum 4560 Essen Lane Baton Rouge |
Trick-or-Treat with the Deputies
Community Trick-or-Treating with the EBR Sheriff’s Office
| Date(s): | October 28th |
| Start time: | 5:00 PM |
| End time: | 8:00 PM |
| Location: | BREC’s Ben Burge Park 9350 Antigua Drive Baton Rouge |
Boo with the Blue
Hocus Pocus (1993) (PG)
After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal
| Date(s): | October 28th |
| Start time: | 6:00 PM |
| End time: | 8:00 PM |
| Location: | BRPD Headquarters 9000 Airline Hwy |
If you’re looking for adult-only haunts… Widely regarded as one of the top haunted houses in the Country, The 13th Gate, located in Baton Rouge, is the Ultimate Haunted House.
Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2022 Baton Rouge Family Fun Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.