Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge and Beyond – 2021

October 12, 2021 by Tiany Davis

Do you have your costumes and treat bags ready? It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge and beyond. The holidays are just around the corner, and it all begins with Halloween!

Trunk or Treats provide a fun alternative to traditional door-to-door trick or treating. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of events hosted by area businesses, churches, and other organizations in Baton Rouge and beyond. Check back often as we will continue to update our list throughout October.

Be sure to check out our list Halloween Guide for more Halloween-themed activities.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. Also, if you have information on a Trunk-or-Treat that we missed, please let us know!

Trunk or Treat in Baton Rouge

St. Luke’s Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat

Gather your family and friends, dress in favorite costumes, and come out to St. Luke’s for family fun! Our annual fall festival expands this year with the welcome addition of visual and performing arts from our school community! The festivities will begin in Witter Hall at 3:30 pm with the Spooktacular Concert & Art Show, featuring band, choir, and art students from our school. The fun continues with carnival games and trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot from 4 pm until 6 pm. Free and open to all! All in the community are invited to a family-fun-filled afternoon of trunk or treat. There will be so much to do. So grab your treat bag, put on your costume, and stop by.

WHEN: October 24th from 4 PM- 6 PM

WHERE: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church BR 8833 Goodwood Blvd

St. Thomas More Baton Rouge

Make plans to join us for “Mass on the Grass” at 10 am on Sunday, Oct. 31, followed by a parish picnic. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided – all you need to bring is your folding chairs/tailgating set-up and/or picnic blanket. New this year – Trunk or Treat and fun Halloween music to set the mood.

WHEN: October 31st from 10 AM – 12:30 PM

WHERE: 11441 Goodwood Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70815

Charles R. Kelly Community Center Trunk-Or-Treat

Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with games, activities, decorated trunks, food, candy, and much more!!!

WHEN: Oct. 29th from 6 PM – 8 PM

WHERE:The Charles R. Kelly Community Center 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

Scotland Saturdays-Krewe of Boo October Bash- On a Sunday

For the 2nd straight year, Scotland Saturdays have teamed up with the Phi Gamma Sigma Youth Sorority, Inc. to bring a special event on Sunday, October 31, 2021, 3p-7p in the Scotlandville Plaza.

WHEN: October 31st from 3 PM to 7 PM

WHERE: Scotlandville Plaza 8418 Scotland Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Trunk or Treat Purpose Church

Join us at Purpose Church for a community-wide Trunk or Treat. Come in costume or come as you are and enjoy fun for the whole family. We will have food and games for all ages. We can’t wait to see you!

WHEN: October 16th from 4 PM to 6 PM

WHERE: 9530 Interline Ave. Baton Rouge 70809

Trunk or Treat in Denham Springs

Livingston Parish Trunk or Treat

Councilman R.C. “Bubba” Harris announced that the annual Trunk or
Treat event will be held on Saturday, October 30, from 6 p.m.
until 8 p.m. at South Park located on Vincent Road in Denham Springs.

WHEN: October 30th from 6 PM to 8 PM

WHERE: South Park located on Vincent Road in Denham Springs

Open Door Baptist Church Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat

Hosted by Open Door Child Development Center and Open Door Baptist Church – Join them for a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, October 31, from 4-6 p.m. Follow the link to register for your free ticket to drive through. www.opendooronline.com/core/trunkortreat

WHEN: October 31st from 4 PM – 6 PM

WHERE: 7000 Gloryland Way, Denham Springs, LA 70726-5861, United States

Watson Farmers Market Trunk or Treat

WHEN: October 16th and 30th from 8 AM to 1 PM

WHERE: 6865 LA-64, Denham Springs, LA 70706

Trunk or Treat in Prairieville

Join us for some trick or treating in the Jump N Jive parking lot. 35 local businesses will be in attendance and invite our community to go trunk to trunk gathering candy for a trick or treat experience like no other. The event begins at 5:00p, but you can join in on the fun at any time until dark. Wear your costumes and enjoy an evening of fun!

WHEN: October 24th from 5 PM to 7 PM

WHERE: 17573 Old Jefferson Hwy Prairieville, LA 70769

Trunk or Treat in Gonzales

First United Methodist Church of Gonzales Trunk-or-Treat

An event for families to come and “trunk-r-treat” and enjoy a fall afternoon!

WHEN: Oct. 31st from 4PM– 6 PM

WHERE:First United Methodist Church of Gonzales 224 W Constitution St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

Embrace it All Trunk or Treat

WHEN: October 31st from 2 PM to 5 PM

WHERE: 14190 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737-6609, United States

Trunk or Treat in Zachary

LifePoint Church in Zachary Tricks & Treats Fall Fest

Our trick-or-treat line will end with a candy throw

by the Zachary Fire Department

! Plus come hungry for plenty of delicious goodies including popcorn

+ cotton candy

+ snowballs

by Sweet Sweets & Snowballs! The whole family is invited to a very un-scary TRICKS & TREATS FALL FEST (decked out in your Halloween costumes of course!)

! Happening at LifePoint Church on Saturday October 30 from 10 AM-12 PM, this free community event will include carnival games

, a Polaroid photo booth

, inflatables

, grand prize Boo Basket giveaways for 3 lucky kids

, FREE delicious treats

, & more

! The Fall Fest will conclude with trick-or-treating and a candy throw by the Zachary Fire Department

, so be sure to bring your treat bag

! Plan to be there and help us spread the word about this spooktacular community event!

WHEN: October 30th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: 3833 Noble Street, Zachary, La, 70791

Visit the Baton Rouge Family Fun 2021 Baton Rouge Family Fun Fall Events Guide for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.

Boo at the Zoo – Halloween Fun at BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

September 8, 2021 by Tiany Davis

Calling all ghosts, goblins, little ghouls and boys… on October 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to be able to host their most popular family event of the year – Boo at the Zoo! This year’s event will be a little bit different than in the past. For safety purposes, pre-prepared treat bags will be available for children to pick up upon exiting the Zoo. They are still encouraging creative & fun costumes for all guests to create a merry-not-scary experience!

There will be traditional fall-themed photo opportunities & they’ll be providing fun and festive enrichments to their animal friends during the day.

This year at Boo at the Zoo

Regular Zoo admission applies and admission is free for Friends of the Zoo Members. Admission gates open 9:30am – 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5 pm.
Halloween costumes are encouraged for ALL guests.
Traditional Fall & Halloween themed structures & pumpkins will be sprinkled throughout the zoo for festive photo opportunities.
Holiday-themed enrichments will be provided to the Zoo’s animal friends throughout the day.
The Zoo will offer regular café service, as well as additional vendor-sold refreshments in the Food Court.
It’s sure to be a good time for all ages!

Upcoming Dates:

Saturday, October 16, 2020
Sunday, October 17, 2020
Saturday, October 23, 2020
Sunday, October 24, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How old do you have to be to trick-or-treat?

A: Treats are for children under the age of 12.

Q: Is parking free?

A: Parking is free, but the parking lot often fills up for Boo at the Zoo. Deputies will assist in directing traffic but please “bear” with them. Cars will be permitted to enter as soon as spots become available. It’s best to get there early!

Q: Is your event scary?

A: Boo at the Zoo is a merry, not scary Halloween event. The Hay Maze & other attractions are not scary and are suitable for young children.

Q: Can we bring our own snacks and beverages?

A: Outside snacks and beverages are not allowed inside the Zoo, but feel free to enjoy your Zoo favorites at the Flamingo Cafe, or try out the Food Court with everything from quesadillas and fried pickles to funnel cakes and smoothies!

You won’t want to miss this day of family fun!

Learn more at the BREC Baton Rouge Zoo website and follow the Baton Rouge Zoo Facebook page for updates!

Disclosure: This is a “sponsored post.” The company that sponsored it compensated BRFF via a cash payment, gift, or giveaway. Opinions expressed herein are that of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of the sponsor.

2020 TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS | Halloween Events

October 15, 2020 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

Find 2021 Trick-or-Treat times in our updated post here!

Kids of all ages can’t wait to go trick-or-treating on Halloween and we finally have your 2020 TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS and guidelines plus Halloween events happening in Baton Rouge and beyond! Because 2020 feels like a long episode of The Twilight Zone, many have been wondering what trick-or-treating will look like this year. Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.

“East Baton Rouge Parish is on the right path to slowing the spread of the coronavirus, and we must work together to ensure we continue on this path,” said Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome in a statement.

Make trick-or-treating safer

Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters.
Give out treats outdoors, if possible.
Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take.
Wash hands before handling treats.
Wear a mask.

While every effort has been made to ensure this information is accurate, we encourage you to verify that all details are correct and have not changed. If you have information on a Trunk-or-Treat that we missed, please let us know!

2020 TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS – Baton Rouge and Beyond

All businesses and events hosted in EBR Parish for Halloween are required to follow Phase 3 guidelines that are currently in place:

General businesses are limited to 75% occupancy, with social distancing required
Social gatherings are limited to 50% capacity with a max of 250 people, with social distancing required
Outdoor crowd sizes are limited to 50% capacity of the outdoor space with up to 250 people, with social distancing required

Trick-or-treat hours in the city limits of Baton Rouge and unincorporated areas of East Baton Rouge are set for 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. Those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed to someone who tested positive should not participate in any Halloween activities and should call their doctor.

{2020 TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE}

What time is trick or treating in East Baton Rouge Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
What time is trick or treating in West Baton Rouge Parish — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
What time is trick or treating in Ascension Parish? — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
What time is trick or treating in Livingston Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
What time is trick or treating in Pointe Coupee Parish — 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Unincorporated areas throughout Pointe Coupee Parish will allow trick-or-treating from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31

The City of New Roads and Village of Morganza set trick-or-treat hours from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Oct. 31

Trunk or Treats and Halloween Events

Trunk or Treats and Halloween events will be listed as they become available.

Join Main Event in Baton Rouge for a Family Friendly Halloween. This Spooktacular & Safe event features costume contests, pre-packaged goodie bags of treats and crafts for the kids, and activities for all ages!

Come dressed in your favorite family-friendly costume to participate in our Costume Contest at 3pm. The Judges’ Favorite from each category – Most Original, HAHAlloween, Scariest, Cutest – will win Free Laser Tag for a Year!

RSVP HERE!

Learn more about how we celebrate safely here: Main Event Safety

Boo at th e Zoo

WHEN:
Saturday, October 17, 2020
Sunday, October 18, 2020
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sunday, October 25, 2020

WHERE: Baton Rouge Zoo

Calling all ghosts, goblins, little ghouls, and boys… on October 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th, BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo is thrilled to be able to host their most popular family event of the year – Boo at the Zoo! This year’s event will be a little bit different than in the past. For safety purposes, pre-prepared treat bags will be available for children to pick-up upon exiting the Zoo. They are still encouraging creative & fun costumes for all guests to create a merry-not-scary experience!

Haunted Hootenannies

Visit Blue Bonnet swamp in-person or online for two exciting weekends of Haunted Hootenannies! Visit on Saturdays for some wicked daytime fun like exploring the Animal Morgue and the wonderful Wall of Weird display or during the extended evening hours for a walk through the trail when all the nocturnal creatures are just coming out to play.

On Fridays, join via Zoom for exciting animal presentations led by nature experts like Dr. Nathan Lord from the Louisiana State Arthropod Museum talking about creepy crawlies and Leslie Lattimore from Wings of Hope Wildlife Rehabilitation with owls and other birds of prey!

They’ll also be giving away treat bags throughout the entire month of October! Although things might look a little differently than our usual Halloween events, we hope to see you all for some spooky but safe fun this Halloween!
Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Oct. 16 + 17 + 23 + 24

Jack-Eaux-Lanterns

Bring the whole family and join BREC for a special pumpkin carving and painting event. Registration Fee includes pumpkin
Zachary Community Park
Oct. 28
5-7 p.m.

Pumpkin Paddle Parade

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Pumpkin Paddle Parade, an exciting competition of “float” decorating! You design and decorate a canoe, kayak or paddleboard in Halloween décor, and then parade in front of our judges for the chance to win fabulous prizes!
Milford Wampold Memorial Park
Oct. 29
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Full Moon Fete: Movie in the Park

Get your costumes ready! Come out and enjoy a day filled with family-friendly entertainment as BREC hosts Full Moon Fete – Movie in the Park. This all-day event will feature 5 popular Halloween themed movies the entire family will enjoy.

This event includes a DRIVE THRU TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL (one hour prior to the start of the movie), CHARACTER VISITS, FOOD VENDORS, MUSIC, GIVE-A-WAYS, a COSTUME CONTEST and MORE!

Drive-in slots (limited) or walk-up.
This event is free and open to all ages.
MOVIES & SHOWTIMES
– Hotel Transylvania (PG) (2012) / 10 a.m.
– The Addams Family (PG) (2019) / 1 p.m.
– Goosebumps (PG) (2015) / 3:15 p.m.
– Ghostbusters (PG) (1984) / 5:30 p.m.
– Dracula (NR) (1931) / 7:45 p.m.
Trick or Treat Trail
9-9:45 a.m.
noon-12:45 p.m.
Please be prepared to observe social distancing regulations for the safety and security of all patrons.
Airline Highway Park
Oct. 31
10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Family-Friendly Halloween Drive-In Movies – Lamar Dixon Expo Center

Lamar-Dixon Expo Center has taken the cinematic experience to an entirely new level. From childhood nostalgia and classic films to recent releases, Live stream tailgating events, live music, and much more.

Movies on the Mississippi will have classic snacks & drinks at concessions: popcorn, soft drinks, bottled water, snack packs, candy plus food trucks. They respectfully ask that you do not bring in any outside food or drinks in order to help support local Food Trucks and vendors that have been greatly affected by events being canceled due to COVID.

APSO presents “Boo and the Badge” Trunk-or-treat style due to COVID-19 – Donaldsonville

The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office will have two trunk-or-treat events on Halloween night that will take place at the Gonzales Courthouse parking lot in Gonzales and the Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville. Both events will be a drive-thru style due to covid-19.

This event is free to the public and will begin at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in both locations.

Deputies will hand out candy during the event, alongside other community partner vendors.

In addition to the fun, attendees will be able to view some of the department’s vehicles, and other sheriff’s office equipment from their vehicles.

First United Methodist Church of Gonzales Trunk-or-Treat

WHEN: OCTOBER 25, 2020 AT 4 PM CDT – 6 PM CDT
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Gonzales 224 W Constitution St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

An evening of fellowship and ‘trunk or treating’! October 25th from 4-6 for annual trunk or treat. We will be spreading things out more and trying to maintain safe social distances. Waivers will be required before families can enter.

Family and Youth Service Center Trunk or Treat

October 29th, come decorate your cars to pass out candy or bring your kids in family-friendly costumes for trick or treating. For admission, we are asking for $1 donations or a canned good to go towards a Thanksgiving fundraiser. Food and drinks will also be provided. Can’t wait to see you there!

WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2020 AT 6 PM CDT

WHERE: 1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Enjoy this Halloween with your family and friends, Baton Rouge!

Visit our Family Friendly Baton Rouge Fall Events for a full list of fall fun in Baton Rouge and beyond.

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade: Fifolet Festival & Fun Run

October 9, 2019 by Baton Rouge Family Fun

It’s Baton Rouge Halloween time!! If you’re looking for Trick-or-Treat times and Trunk-or-Treat locations click here. If you’re looking for Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Guide click here!! Halloween parade and Haloween festival information are below!

10/31 Consortium is a Baton Rouge-based non-profit organization established in July 2010. The organization is a club for Halloween enthusiasts which hosts several Halloween-themed events throughout the year. These events all lead up to the organization’s largest events, the Fifolet Halloween Festival, Baton Rouge Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Pi 3.14 Mile Race and Tough Pumpkin Challenge! The organization remains dedicated to children and the preservation of this Autumn tradition by raising money for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, collecting food for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, collecting costumes for children in the Baton Rouge Big Buddy Program and by working with area neighborhoods to promote safe Trick or Treat practices. Baton Rouge Moms is honored to partner with 10/31 Consortium as their media sponsor and we have an amazing giveaway to share with you, see below!

Baton Rouge Halloween Town

Halloween Town is your one-stop location for all things Halloween this fall! Scheduled between the Pumpkin Pi Race and the Halloween Parade, Halloween Town offers vendor booths, food and beverages, live entertainment, contests, character encounters and much more!

DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2019
TIME: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Baton Rouge

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

7:30 – 9:30 am: Alias Page Band
8:00 am: Pumpkin Pi Race begins
9:30 – 10 am: Race awards and presentations
10 – 10:30 am: Festival Singers – Baton Rouge Magnet High A Cappella Choir
10:30 am – 1 pm: The BOBS Band
1 pm – 4 pm: Hoppin John Band
4 pm: Halloween Parade Rolls

Family fun throughout the day!
*CONTESTS
*FACE PAINTING
*PUMPKIN PAINTING
*CARNIVAL /YARD GAMES
*LIVE MUSIC
*ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS
*FOOD TRUCKS
*BEER GARDEN
*Ninja Obstacle and Aerial performances by GymFit – Adventure & Fitness
*Feats of Strength performed by The Atlas Strengthshop
*Live mural painting by Marc Fresh Art

Baton Rouge Halloween Pumpkin Pi, Tough Pumpkin Challenge, Lil’ Pumpkins 1 Mile Fun Run

This is no ordinary 5k. This 3.14 mile long race on the Mississippi River Levee (by the USS Kidd) is exactly 200 feet longer than a 5k. And, it is Baton Rouge’s only Halloween costume race! Take the Tough Pumpkin Challenge and run “the pi” while holding a pumpkin! All participants will receive a finisher’s medal. A special medal will be awarded to those completing the Tough Pumpkin Challenge. Additional prizes will be awarded by age group. REGISTER HERE

Baton Rouge Halloween Parade

This year’s Halloween parade will be out of this world!! Don’t forget to DRESS IN COSTUME and bring nonperishable FOOD DONATIONS for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. The food bank truck will lead the parade and actively take donations straight from the crowd!

Walk in the Parade!!

No Krewe? No problem! Individual Walkers must dress according to categories as they will be grouped together with other Individual Walkers to form the semblance of a Walking Unit. This is a great way to make new friends and start your own krewe next year! Members can register as an Individual Walker for $15.

INDIVIDUAL WALKER REGISTRATION FORM

GIVEAWAY: 4 Spots on 10/31 Consortium’s Baton Rouge Halloween Float!

Enter the Giveaway on our Facebook & Instagram pages!

Be sure to check out our 2019 Baton Rouge Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze Guide for more Baton Rouge Fall Family Fun!