Halloween in Baton Rouge 2022 – Events & Things to Do

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

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

Bring the kiddos for a fun family-friendly event full of just enough spookiness for littles ones to enjoy! Their imaginations will take care of the rest!
Saturday Oct 29, 5:30-8:00PM
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
Sunday Oct 30
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

On October 22, 23, 29 & 30 ,the Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Hancock Whitney Bank!
Guest are encouraged to wear their best costumes and enjoy a fun, festive fall day a the Zoo!
There will be traditional photo opps throughout the Zoo with Fall and Halloween themed structures.
As well, we will be providing some super cool enrichments to our animal friends throughout the day.
It’s sure to be a good time for all ages!
Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for Members.
Admission gates open 9:30am – 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5pm.
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

Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for younger children. This program is an alternative to the commercial haunted houses, which are geared more for teenagers and adults. Participants learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” as they stop at educational stations along the trail. Track down costumed characters to receive “treasures” then trek through the Swamp Graveyard to our Education Building for Carnival Games and Spooky Storytime.
No scare tactics are used during this program, and participants are welcome to come in costume if they choose. 🔦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!
Games and Entertainment start at 6 p.m.
Trails open at dark. Registration is not required
Cost:
$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

Costumes, and Puppets and Spooky stories, Oh my!!! Who’s ready to have some big Halloween fun at your tiny local book shop – face painting, crafting, stories, puppet show and more?!?!?! We sure are!!! Seize the Spooky Season 🎃👻
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

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

A spooktacular HAUNTED CARWASH is coming to Benny’s Car Wash & Oil Change 🎃☠️🤡 ALL PROCEEDS will be donated to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health! (Kids hour 6-7 pm)
$20 per car
Tickets are available to purchase online!👇
*You will also be able to purchase at the pay station the night of the Haunted Car Wash*
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 
Greek Life is partnering with @lsuhealthcenter @lsuatheletics and more to bring our community safe and fun events for 🎃 👻 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.