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, Monday, Oct. 30 and Tuesday, Oct. 31

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. 20 – The Chee-Weez
  • Oct. 21 – LeBeau
  • Oct. 27 – Werewolf
  • Oct. 28 – Joel Cooper Rock Show

 

HOUSE OF HALLOWEEN AT 13 SOCIAL

Step into a world of Halloween at 13 Social’s House of Halloween! With themed parties and signature cocktails throughout the month of October, there is truly no better way to celebrate spooky season.

BONUS: Conquer your fears at The 13th Gate, then take a Pedal Pub party bike to 13 Social with their Halleauxween Party Ride.

  • Oct. 20 – Freak Show
  • Oct. 21 – Heroes & Villains
  • Oct. 27 – Masquerade
  • Oct. 28 – Zombie Prom
  • Oct. 31 – Purge Party

 

SPIRITS OF LOUISIANA

Thursday, Oct. 26
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol

Savor the finest local spirits from Louisiana distilleries while dressed as a spirit yourself! Spirits of Louisiana is the Old State Capitol’s signature fundraising event, and the evening is filled with an open bar, fine catered food, music, photos, raffles and an art auction, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

 

HALLOWEEN EMO NIGHT AT CHELSEA'S LIVE

Chelsea's Live's theme nights are quite popular in Baton Rouge, but this Halloween weekend, they're kicking it up a notch! On Saturday, Oct. 28, don your best costume and head out to their Halloween Emo Night - doors open at 10 p.m., complete with a costume contest.

 

GHOULS' NIGHT OUT AT L'AUBERGE CASINO & HOTEL

The ultimate fright night extravaganza returns to L'Auberge Casino & Hotel this Saturday, Oct. 28! Featuring live music from The Molly Ringwalds and a costume contest, L'Auberge's annual Halloween party is one you won't want to miss!

 

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. 26
Downtown Baton Rouge

Fifolet Costume Ball
Oct. 27
The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at LSU

Fifolet 5K
Oct. 28
Downtown Baton Rouge

Fifolet Market
Oct. 28
Downtown Baton Rouge

Fifolet Halloween Parade
Oct. 28
Downtown Baton Rouge

 

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Catch the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, at Manship Theatre on Oct. 26 and 28! Sweethearts Brad and Janet discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter and meet a houseful of wild characters. Through elaborate dances and rocks song, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named Rocky.

The audience is invited to get interactive by bringing the following acceptable prop items: flashlights, rubber gloves, noisemakers, party hats, bells, cards and rice.

UNACCEPTABLE prop items: lighters, toilet paper, water pistols, confetti, toast, hot dogs and prunes

 

LOCAL POP-UP AT ELECTRIC DEPOT

Join Local Pop-Up for their spookiest night market yet! On Oct. 28, starting at 4 p.m., local vendors and makers will fill the Electric Depot for an evening of shopping and family fun.

 

MORE FAMILY FUN

Corn Maze at Burden
Saturdays until Oct. 28
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

 

Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 21 & 22
Oct. 28 & 29
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo

 

Movies on the Plaza
Oct. 27
Main Library at Goodwood

 

Trick or Treat at LSU Museum of Art
Oct. 27
LSU Museum of Art

 

Movies & Music on the Lawn
Oct. 28
Baton Rouge Gallery

 

Night Maze at Burden
Oct. 28
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

 

Engage Louisiana's Fall Fest
Oct. 29
Pointe-Marie

 

Haints, Haunts & Halloween
Oct. 29
LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens

The Halloween spirit never ends! For more events and celebrations, go to visitbatonrouge.com/events/halloween.