Baton Rouge has many Halloween events for family-friendly fun leading up to the big night. Oct. 31st is just around the corner. One thing parents need to be aware of, especially parents who are new to Baton Rouge or new to having kids trick-or-treating, is that most areas have specific trick-or-treat hours. And in many communities, they only get two “official” hours to trick or treat.
Aside from the Baton Rouge area annual neighborhood trick-or-treating fun, there are many other trick-or-treat events happening around town. To help you make the most of this spooktacular season, we’ve provided a roundup of family-friendly Halloween events! We also have a Kids Eat Free on Halloween list here.
Enjoy this Halloween with your family and friends, Baton Rouge!
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!
Baton Rouge Moms will always bring you the best in Family Friendly events in Baton Rouge and beyond. We have gathered the latest list of Family Friendly events for fall festivities, thanks to our sponsor, Smith Shanklin Sosa!
BATON ROUGE HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS
{TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE}
East Baton Rouge Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
West Baton Rouge Parish — 5:50 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31
Ascension Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Livingston Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Pointe Coupee Parish — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Baton Rouge Trunk or Treat & Fall Festivals
Spook N Rowe
WHEN: Oct 25, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Perkins Rowe
Join Perkins Rowe at the third annual Spook N Rowe – a family-friendly Halloween event the whole family can enjoy! There will be tons of tricks as well as sweet treats throughout the evening. Families are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes to enjoy a safe environment of trick-or-treating down the Rowe! They will have music, children’s arts and crafts with Baton Rouge Moms, face painting, and more! We will also be joined by Petite Princess Company for a princess meet and greet with Descendant’s characters! The LSU Gymnastics team will also be back to join in on the fun!
Boo at the Zoo
WHEN: Oct. 26th & 27th
WHERE: Baton Rouge Zoo
The Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, a merry-not-scary trick-or-treating extravaganza. Participants are encouraged to wear their best costumes and visit over 21 treat stations throughout the Zoo. Family-friendly activities and experiences during the Halloween season can be hard to find, but we can assure you that a day at Boo at the Zoo will feature fun, education, and plenty of treats!
BREC-A-Boo: Forest
WHEN: Oct. 26th, 10am & 6pm
WHERE: BREC’s Forest Community Park
Children’s Village:
Something’s brewing at BREC! Fall Festival is almost here. Get your children’s costumes ready and yours if you dare. There will be a children’s village for ages 10 and under to experience fall-themed carnival games, character visits, arts, and crafts, as well as music in the park.
Ages: 10 & under
Haunted Hike:
For those who dare, come travel with BREC through the history of Forest Community Park through a guided hike, which will begin at dusk. Together we will unveil what this park is really made of and what creatures have lived and do live all around. If under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to visit the haunted hike (Recommended for ages 10 and older). Be sure to disguise yourself in your best costume and at 7 p.m. we will gather to see you can impress the judges the best.
Starts at Dusk (last ticket is given out at 10 p.m.)
Ages: 11+
$5 per person
Swamp Haunted Hikes
WHEN: Oct. 25th 6-8pm
WHERE: BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Bluebonnet Swamp’s Haunted Hikes are designed especially for children, but all ages enjoy the spooktacular excitement of these Halloween-themed evenings. Event admission is through the education building where crafts and storytelling are just around the corner. Venture outside to find a way through
the Haunted Maze to get to the carnival games for more fun and prizes. Be on the lookout for our silly-swampy costumed characters as they have some great treasures to share! Inside the nature center the kooky-spooky adventures continue with the Animal Morgue, Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary in the Bat Cave, the Creepy Cavern, and face-painting. Don’t be afraid of the dark! At night, head into the woods to get some treats and learn about snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” at educational stations along the Haunted Hike trail. No scare tactics are used during this program as we strive to create cheerful-not-fearful experiences for our younger participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are welcome and flashlights are recommended. Food vendors will be on site during the event. Join us for a howling good time! $6 per person
Forest Community Dog Park Trick-or-Treat
WHEN: Oct 25, 6 – 9 PM
WHERE: Forest Community Dog Park
Bring the dog and the entire family to this dog-friendly Trick or Treat event. Local pet organizations will be in attendance distributing valuable information, candy for the kiddos and treats for the dogs. Dress up your dog for the Best Costume Contest as well!
Halloween Night Out (Sensory-Friendly)
WHEN: Oct. 25th – 5pm & 6:30pm
WHERE: LSU Student Union – 310 LSU Student Union
Join us for sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, and Fall activities.
Elementary Children: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Teens & Young Adults: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
REGISTER >>> https://conta.cc/2o0UiU4
St. Andrew’s UMC Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
WHEN: Oct. 27, 4 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: St. Andrew’s UMC Baton Rouge 17510 Monitor Ave
This Fall Festival is sure to be fun for all ages. This event is from 4:00-6:00 PM and includes inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, cake walk, live music, and trunk or treat. Trunk or treat will be held from 4:00-4:30 PM. If you are interested in decorating a trunk for trunk or treat please contact the church office.
Renew Church and Florida Boulevard Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: October 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Renew Church – Baton Rouge
This event is 100% free of cost and family-friendly. Trunk or Treat is an event where families come with their kids, dressed in their costumes, to a safe and loving environment where kids get candy, play games, eat snacks, and have fun! We encourage everyone to come on out and invite your friends and family!
St. Luke’s Spooktacular & Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Oct 27, 3:30 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church BR 8833 Goodwood Blvd
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!
Old South Baton Rouge Trunk Or Treat Fest
WHEN: Oct. 31, 5 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Dean Malik Center 1132 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
To provide a safe and fun environment for kids and families Old South Baton Rouge Economic Redevelopment Group will be hosting “Trunk-or-Treat” Fest on Thursday, October 31st from 5pm – 8pm at The Dean Malik Center (Old American Legion Post) 1132 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to dress up and get into the spirit of things as they visit decorated car trunks and candy stations where community participants will be passing out treats. Best kid costumes, grown-up costumes, and car trunk will be awarded. Come out and enjoy music, snacks, and refreshments. The public is invited and admission is free.
Neighbors and businesses are welcome to participate and all donations are welcomed. For questions or to Sign up or please call or text 225-910-2029.
BOOth Fest at The Way Church
WHEN: Oct. 25, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: The Way Church of Denham Springs
A family fun evening on Friday, October 25th at The Way Church of Denham Springs!
Doors open at 6:00pm with multiple booths, lots of candy, a photo opportunity, and food.
We encourage you to wear family-friendly costumes!
First United Methodist Church of Gonzales Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Oct. 27, 4– 6 PM
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Gonzales 224 W Constitution St, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
Join First United Methodist Church of Gonzales October 27th from 4pm-6pm for an eventing of FREE fun, food, and fellowship!
Charles R. Kelly Community Center Trunk-Or-Treat
WHEN: Oct. 26, 5 – 7 PM
WHERE: The Charles R. Kelly Community Center 3535 Riley St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805
Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with games, activities, decorated trunks, food, candy and much more!!!
Lighthouse Church-Zachary Trunk or Treat
WHEN: Oct. 31st, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Lighthouse Church-Zachary 3844 Noble St Zachary LA 225-301-1677 Hosted
Trunk or Treat is a Free Family event at Lighthouse Church on Oct 31st, 6 pm to 8 pm. Candy, Free Food, Inflatables, and Much More.
Ascension Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Ascension Baptist Church
This is a FREE and SAFE alternative to Halloween for the community in our church parking lot. Decorated trunks, games, candy, prizes and chili. This event is for the entire family so don’t miss out on the fun!
Zoar Baptist Church Annual Fall Festival
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 – 8 PM
WHERE: Zoar Baptist Church
Join the fun at Zoar Baptist Church for our Annual Fall Festival! It is a fun Halloween alternative! GAMES, INFLATABLES, TRUNK OR TREAT, & FOOD! Hosted by Zoar Baptist Church in Central.
Tanger Outlet Trick-or-Treating
WHEN: Oct. 31, 6 PM – 8 PM
WHERE: Tanger Outlet Gonzales
Calling all ghouls and goblins – join us for Tanger Trick-or-Treating! Come decked out in your favorite Halloween attire, to enjoy:
– FREE candy or treat from participating retailers
– DJ dance-alongs
– Register to win a $100 Tanger Gift Card
– The first 100 children to check in at Shopper Services, Suite 299, next to J. Crew receive a FREE serving of GELATO from City Gelato.
Looking for more? Check out our list of Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes!
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!
