Monday, October 6, 2025

Halloween in the Bayou: Your Guide to Frights & Fun

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.


🎃 Baton Rouge & Ascension Parish

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

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👻 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

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👹 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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Halloween in the Bayou: Your Guide to Frights & Fun

Halloween is creeping up, and Louisiana is ready to celebrate in style!  From spine-chilling haunted houses to family-friendly pumpkin patch...