Halloween is creeping up, and Louisiana is ready to celebrate in style!
From spine-chilling haunted houses to family-friendly pumpkin patches, the Greater Baton Rouge area, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, and New Orleans are packed with events for every kind of thrill-seeker.
Whether you’re looking to scream your heart out, stroll through a haunted history tour, or find the perfect pumpkin for carving, we’ve got your ultimate guide to Halloween 2025 right here.
1. The 13th Gate Haunted House (Baton Rouge)
Dates: September 26 – November 8, 2025 (select dates)
Hours: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Special Event: Flashlight Fright Nights on November 7 & 8, 2025
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Details: Experience Louisiana's most terrifying haunted attraction.
Tickets: 13thgate.com
2. RISE Haunted House (Tickfaw, near Prairieville)
Dates: September 27 – November 1, 2025
Hours: Gates close at 1:00 AM; attractions may remain open later if guests are still in line.
Location: Tickfaw, LA
Details: Voted Scariest Haunted House in the South with realistic sets and immersive audio.
Tickets: RISE Haunted House
3. Red Stick Haunted History Tour (Baton Rouge)
Dates: Select dates in October 2025
Time: 7:00 PM (approx. 3-hour tour)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Details: A riding haunted history tour exploring the city’s most macabre destinations.
Tickets: redstickadventures.com
4. Fifolet Halloween Festival (Baton Rouge)
Dates: October 16 – 19, 2025
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Details: A multi-event celebration including a parade, costume balls, pub crawls, and more.
Tickets: 1031consortium.com
👻 Livingston Parish
5. The Big Bad Boot's Spooky Spectacular (Hammond, LA)
Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: The Mezzanine, 309 S Cate Street, Hammond, LA
Details: A Halloween event featuring a costume contest, drinks, and a photo booth.
Tickets: Eventbrite
6. HALLOWTURNT: The Costume Takeover (Baton Rouge)
Date: October 31, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: 5035 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA
Details: A Halloween party with music, costumes, and dancing.
Tickets: Eventbrite
👹 New Orleans & Surrounding Areas
7. New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House
Dates: Select dates in October 2025
Hours: Typically 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: New Orleans, LA
Details: A haunted house attraction with multiple themed areas.
Tickets: 13thgate.com
8. The Mortuary Haunted Mansion
Dates: Select dates in October 2025
Hours: Typically 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: New Orleans, LA
Details: A haunted mansion attraction with interactive experiences.
Tickets: 13thgate.com
9. Ghosts in the Oaks (New Orleans City Park)
Dates: Select dates in October 2025
Hours: Typically 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: New Orleans City Park, LA
Details: A family-friendly Halloween event with themed attractions.
Tickets: 13thgate.com
10. Boo at the Zoo (Audubon Zoo)
Dates: Select dates in October 2025
Hours: Typically 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA
Details: A Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating and themed activities.
Tickets: 13thgate.com
11. Krewe of BOO! Parade
Date: October 25, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: New Orleans, LA
Details: A Halloween parade featuring floats and costumes.
Tickets: 13thgate.com
Louisiana isn’t just full of spooky fun this fall — it’s also full of incredible neighborhoods to call home. Imagine living just minutes from family-friendly pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and festive parades in Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish, or New Orleans. Whether you’re buying your first home or looking for your forever home, these neighborhoods offer more than just houses—they offer lifestyle, community, and memories waiting to be made each Halloween season.
Tyler Terrebonne Realtor
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