Fall Activities in Baton Rouge & Beyond
As the air turns crisp and festive decorations start to appear, it's the perfect time to dive into the fall season in Baton Rouge.
Whether you're navigating through corn mazes, picking the perfect pumpkin, or enjoying a classic hayride, we've gathered a list of must-do activities to help you embrace all that autumn in Baton Rouge has to offer. These seasonal activities are only here for a short time, so be sure to start checking them off your fall bucket list today!
Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes In Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge General Pink Pumpkin Patch
Baton Rouge General – Bluebonnet
8585 Picardy Avenue
Baton Rouge General’s pink pumpkin patch is always a fun fall surprise! Each October, the pumpkin patch appears seemingly overnight at Baton Rouge General’s Bluebonnet pumpkin, and visitors can take home a pink pumpkin of their very own. Be sure to check their social media for updates, as these pumpkins go quickly at the one-day-only event!
Blackwater United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
10000 Blackwater Road
Central, LA
Blackwater United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch has been a yearly tradition for over 30 years, when a handshake between a farmer and a minister sealed the deal. With some of the biggest pumpkins you’ll find in Baton Rouge, the proceeds for this seasonal event go towards helping the church and the community.
Corn Maze At Burden
LSU AgCenter Burden Museum & Botanic Gardens
4560 Essen Lane
The Corn Maze at Burden is a fall favorite here in Baton Rouge! Complete with hayrides, a hay mountain, a pumpkin match, sunflower fields, and corn crib, this event is held each Saturday throughout the month of October. Tickets go fast so make sure to get yours today!
Harvest Days
LSU Rural Life Museum
4560 Essen Lane
Have you ever wanted to experience what 19th-century Louisiana was like during harvest? At LSU Rural Life Museum’s Harvest Days, you can do just that! Watch as artisans perform live demonstrations of trade work and activities of the period, such as open-hearth cooking, basket weaving, candle making, wagon rides and more. These dates will be announced soon, so check back in to see when they'll drop!
Jefferson United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
10328 Jefferson Highway
(Back of Parking Lot)
Jefferson United Methodist Church’s Pumpkin Patch is a fan favorite every year! As one of the church’s biggest fundraising projects, the pumpkin patch is also known for having a wide selection of pumpkins, and you can see it for yourself throughout the month of October.
Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch
2161 Nicholson Drive
Fall into autumn as you pick your own pumpkin from the patch, stroll through the historic house and grounds, and admire the Kitchen Garden in its fall colors. Guests can also “taste a bit of history” and learn about Magnolia Mound’s resident honeybees. It’s sure to be an un-bee-lievable experience for everyone!
Other Fall Activities
13th Gate Haunted House
832 St. Phillip Street
Louisiana's "Ultimate Haunted House" has been scaring people since 2002, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The 13th Gate is consistently ranked among the top haunted houses in the country, drawing locals and out-of-towners every fall for good reason. Journey through 13 terrifying realms and try to make it out without screaming.
Fifolet Halloween Festival
Baton Rouge goes all out for Halloween, and Fifolet is proof. This three-day festival takes over the city with a Zombie Pub Crawl through downtown bars, a Halloween Parade with festive floats, and a Costume Ball to close out the weekend. Check the Fifolet schedule and start planning your weekend.
Beyond Baton Rouge
Magnolia Wilds
11342 Highway 955 E, Ethel, LA
This one's worth the drive. Magnolia Wilds pairs a classic pumpkin patch with exotic animal encounters you won't find anywhere else, think kangaroos, camels, sloths, and otters all in the same afternoon. General admission includes a pumpkin from the patch, a kangaroo walkabout, hayride, corn maze, and corn pit, with add-on animal encounters available if you want to go deeper.
Mrs. Heather’s Farms Pumpkin Patch
11215 Lees Ln, Hammond, LA
A full day of fall fun for the whole family. Mrs. Heather's is open seven days a week, rain or shine, from mid-September through mid-November, with activities ranging from zip lining and face painting to duck racing and a hay maze. Kids get a pumpkin to take home included in the ticket price, and adults get in free, making it one of the better deals of the season.
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