Halloween Events in Baton Rouge
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!
2026 Halloween Events
Fifolet Halloween Festival
Fifolet is a multi-day festival celebrating all the spooky vibes of Halloween and the fall season. This year it returns, and plans to be bigger, bolder, and more bewitching than ever! Get ready for a jam-packed celebration filled with pub crawls, masquerade balls, spooky markets, parades, and more. Whether dressing up for the ball or just here for the floats and festive vibes, there's something for everyone. So grab your costume, rally your krewe, and start planning your Halloween season now. The full schedule is below!
Zombie Pub Crawl
October 29, 6 p.m.
Downtown Baton Rouge
Halloween Parade
October 30, 7 p.m.
Downtown Baton Rouge
Halloween Costume Ball
October 31, 8 p.m.
Lod Cook Alumni Center | 3838 W Lakeshore Drive
Halloween is an exciting time for the whole family. Just as the leaves begin to change, the kiddos get excited about which Halloween costume to pick, going trick-or-treating, and pumpkin picking. Make the most of the Halloween season with family-friendly events you can enjoy together. Experience the zoo like never before; challenge yourself to a corn maze, hear ghost stories, and check out live performances.
Corn Maze at Burden
October 6 - 31
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens | 4560 Essen Lane
Swamp Haunted Hikes
October 16, 6 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center | 10503 North Oak Hills Parkway
Boo at the Zoo
October 17 & 18 and 24 & 25
BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo | 3000 Zoo Circle
Haints, Haunts & Halloween
October 25, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens | 4560 Essen Lane
Family Fright Night: A Concert in the Cosmos:
October 28 & 29, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum | 100 S. River Road
Night Maze at Burden
October 30
LSU AgCenter Botanic Garden | 4560 Essen Lane
The 13th Gate
Select Dates in September and October | The 13th Gate's Official Calendar
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.
Special Events Schedule
- October 10 | Werewolf
- October 16 | Blackwater Revival
- October 17 | Joshua Magee & The Souls
- October 23 | True Spin
- October 24 | Jump School
- October 30 | Pants Party
- October 31 | Helldorados
Ghost Stories in the Galleries at the LSU Museum of Art
October 27, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
LSU Museum of Art | 100 Lafayette Street
For the creatives in town, head to the LSU Museum of Art for terrifying tales as told through the existing exhibits at the gallery. After hearing some bone-chilling stories, sit down to write your own. This writing prompt-based creative event will guide you through the museum as your creative juices start flowing. Costumes are encouraged for this event, but review the event's costume rules to ensure you're following museum guidelines.
Needless to say, we know how to throw a good party! Our social calendar is always packed with the latest happenings and the most Baton Rouge-inspired fun. Don't miss out on what's in store; visit our Events page for upcoming events.
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