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17 pumpkin patches, family events, festivals and haunted houses around Baton Rouge, LA, each checked against its own official site for 2026 dates. Scare levels and ages are our suggestions; always check the venue's own guidance.
As of September 24, 2026: 2 events here list 2026 dates that include this weekend. Hours vary, so check each one before you go.
Corn maze at the LSU botanic gardens with hayrides, a petting farm, a corn crib, sunflowers and a pumpkin patch in two-hour sessions, plus one campfire Night Maze evening.
One-afternoon pumpkin sale of Magnolia Mound-grown pumpkins with children's activities on the grounds of the historic site, held with the parish Master Gardener volunteers.
Not-so-scary zoo Halloween over two weekends with trick-or-treat stations, Halloween photo spots, character meet-and-greets, stage shows and themed animal enrichment. Kids under 12 get a mini pumpkin.
Halloween-night costume ball closing the Fifolet festival, with themed table decorating, costume contests, a royal court showcase, an auction and a cash bar.
Costume pub crawl kicking off the Fifolet Halloween Festival at downtown bars under the river bridge, with makeup, a souvenir cup, contests and a vote for the night's best cocktail.
Free parks-department Halloween afternoon: come in costume for trunk-to-trunk treats, then live entertainment, character visits, vendors and family activities.
Old-fashioned Halloween on the grounds of the rural life museum: stories, cake walks, traditional games and trick-or-treating among historic buildings. Costumes welcome for kids and adults.
Two-night Halloween bar crawl across six downtown bars with one wristband, themed cocktails, drink specials and a food truck roundup.
Adults-only fundraiser in the reputedly haunted Old State Capitol celebrating the building's ghosts and Louisiana-made spirits, with drinks, live music, food and an auction.
Night-time trail walk made for young kids: learn about snakes, bugs and other creepy critters, find costumed characters, then a haunted maze and carnival games. No scare tactics; bring a flashlight.
The observatory's free, family-friendly Halloween night exploring the eerie side of astronomy, physics and aeronautics.
Witch-themed outing at a historic river-road estate: a spooky cocktail at the café bar, a group walk across the grand lawn, then a Halloween lunch in the Carriage House.
City fall festival in the historic Antique Village with more than 160 vendors along Range Avenue selling antiques, art, crafts and seasonal finds.
Downtown's big Halloween parade, the signature event of the Fifolet Halloween Festival, with costumed krewes, decorated floats, music and candy tossed to the crowd. Spectators are encouraged to dress up.
Harvest-time living history festival: blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking, spinning and soap making, period music and dancing, tractor rides, and cracklins, cane syrup and kettle corn made on site.
Haunted trail through twenty acres of woods near Lafayette, in its 15th season. Every Saturday is a lights-out night. Cash only at the box office.
Large downtown haunted house with 13 themed realms, live actors and effects, plus the free CarnEvil midway across the street with concerts, fire performers and five-minute escape games.
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BooMap lists 17 Halloween events near Baton Rouge with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 2 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 10 family events, 3 fall festivals and 2 haunted houses.
Corn Maze at Burden and Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch. Dates, hours and prices for each are on this page.
The earliest to open in this guide is Corn Maze at Burden, on October 3, 2026, then Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch (October 4). Each patch's full 2026 dates are on its own page.
Not-scary picks suggested for all ages include Corn Maze at Burden, Denham Springs Fall Festival, Fifolet Costume Ball, Fifolet Halloween Parade, Full Moon Fete, and 7 more.
Regular zoo admission; members free, according to the official site.
For the weekend of September 25–27, 2026, 2 events in this guide list dates that include it: Fright Trail and The 13th Gate Haunted House. Check each one's hours before you go.
Yes: Fifolet Halloween Parade, Full Moon Fete and The Spooky Spectrum list free admission on the official site.
None of the 11 towns we track around Baton Rouge has announced official 2026 trick-or-treat hours yet. Most announce in early to mid October, and we add them to this page as they do.
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31. Some towns set trick-or-treat on a different night, so check your town's official hours.
The most intense haunts in this guide are Fright Trail and The 13th Gate Haunted House, rated 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
The earliest opening in this guide is Fright Trail on September 25, 2026. Each haunt's full 2026 dates are listed on this page.
These usually run every year, but we couldn't confirm 2026 dates on their official sites yet. Check with the venue before you go. Seen one open, or know the dates? Tell us and we'll check it.
Official hours set by each town. Most towns announce in early to mid October; we update this page as they do.
| Baker | Not announced yet |
| Baton Rouge | Not announced yet |
| Central | Not announced yet |
| Denham Springs | Not announced yet |
| Gonzales | Not announced yet |
| Livingston Parish | Not announced yet |
| Plaquemine | Not announced yet |
| Port Allen | Not announced yet |
| St. George | Not announced yet |
| Walker | Not announced yet |
| Zachary | Not announced yet |
Every event here was found through local guides and then confirmed on the venue's or organizer's own website, with dates for 2026. We check each one for closures. Events we couldn't confirm yet are listed separately and clearly marked, and we recheck them every week. Scare levels (1 to 5 ghosts) and suggested ages are our read of what the venue says. Dates and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
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