Spooky season is in full swing, and there’s no better place to spend it than in Baton Rouge! Give yourself a fright at one of the scariest haunted houses in the country, pick out the perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, explore Baton Rouge’s haunted history or celebrate the season with a festival that is sure to be fun for all. From parades and festivals to corn mazes and zoo animals, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween in Baton Rouge!
THE 13TH GATE
Thursdays – Sundays in October
Enter if you dare! The 13th Gate has been voted one of the top haunted houses in the U.S. and is known for its 13 nightmarish realms where your worst fears come true and anything can happen. With its extreme and detailed realism, find out why this 40,000-square-foot haunted house isn’t for the faint of heart.
This year, The 13th Gate’s CarnEvil is back, held just across the street from The 13th Gate. Not only will CarnEvil feature nightly entertainment featuring roaming characters and a fire troupe, food trucks, haunted games and five-minute escape rooms, but it will also be adding free live concerts to the lineup.
- Oct. 5 – Dirty Blonde
- Oct. 11 – True Spin
- Oct. 12 – The Chase Tyler Band
- Oct. 18 – Joshua Magee & the Souls
- Oct. 19 – The Helldorados
- Oct. 25 – Werewolf
- Oct. 26 – Pants Party
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Friday, Oct. 11
Broadmoor United Methodist Church
Experience a spellbinding night at Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics! This will be an unforgettable candlelit concert featuring the Listeso String Quartet as they perform hauntingly beautiful pieces inspired by Halloween, including classics like "Thriller," "Ghostbusters," and themes from "The Nightmare Before Christmas". Be sure to secure your spot for this magical 60-minute experience under the glow of candlelight!
SPIRITS OF LOUISIANA
Thursday, Oct. 24
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
Get ready to celebrate in style at the Old State Capitol’s signature fundraising event, *Spirits of Louisiana*! This year’s theme, "Royalty on the River," invites you to don your most regal attire and enjoy an evening of open bars, gourmet cuisine, live music, exciting raffles, and an exclusive art auction. Secure your tickets now and prepare for a night truly fit for royalty!
FIFOLET HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL
Fifolet Festival is back this year and better than ever! From pub crawls to balls and markets to parades, there are plenty of events for the whole family!
Fifolet Pub Crawl
Oct. 24
Downtown Baton Rouge
Fifolet Costume Ball
Oct. 25
The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at LSU
Fifolet 5K
Oct. 26
Downtown Baton Rouge
Fifolet Market
Oct. 26
Downtown Baton Rouge
Fifolet Halloween Parade
Oct. 26
Downtown Baton Rouge
LOCAL POP-UP AT ELECTRIC DEPOT
Join Local Pop-Up for their spookiest night market yet! On Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., local vendors and makers will fill the Electric Depot for an evening of shopping and family fun.
Masquerade Halloween Latin Night
Get ready for a thrilling night of music and mystery at the Masquerade Halloween Latin Night, featuring the Nola Sound Machine Band! Thursday, October 31st, from 8 PM to 11 PM at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom will be a night of vibrant Latin beats and Halloween fun. Tickets are $25 at the door, so grab your mask and come ready to dance!
MORE FAMILY FUN
Corn Maze at Burden
Saturdays until Oct. 26
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 19 & 20
Oct. 26 & 27
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo
Movies & Music on the Lawn
Oct. 26
Baton Rouge Gallery
Night Maze at Burden
Oct. 26
LSU AgCenter Botanic Garden
Haints, Haunts & Halloween
Oct. 27
LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens
The Halloween spirit never ends! For more events and celebrations, go to visitbatonrouge.com/events/halloween.