Here in Alexandria and Pineville our calendars are FULL of SPOOKY FUN! From Pumpkin Painting to Trivia Nights to Trunk or Treats, don’t miss a single event…
- Rotolo’s Craft & Crust
- October 11, 2023
- 7:00 pm
Hocus Pocus Trivia @ Rotolo’s photobooth, themed cocktails and $50 gift card for first place
Trunk or Treat with First Guaranty Bank
- First Guaranty Bank – Alexandria Branch
- October 13, 2023
- 5:30 pm
Mark your calendars for a Trunk or Treat at First Guaranty Bank’s Alexandria Branch on October 13th! Join them for a family-friendly trunk or treat for children of all ages in CENLA! Visit each “trunk” or booth from the safety of your own vehicle as you “drive-thru” around the bank. Costumes are encouraged!
Magick ‘n Moonlight’s Mystique Bazaar ~ Munsters & Addams Monster Mashup
- Fighting Hand Brewery Company
- October 14, 2023
- 5:00 pm – 9:00pm
- 21+ ONLY
We’re kicking off October with a monstrous bash that you won’t forget – The Munster’s & Addams’ Monster Mashup! We’re talking iconic classic TV sitcoms that will make you shiver with delight. So, channel your inner spooky spirit and dress to impress as your favorite character (or mix and match your faves) for a night of shopping, sipping, and all-around fun. No cover charge, but you must be 21+ to enter. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this monster mash!
Ghouls Night Out: A Ghostly Good Time! ~ A Painting & Posing Art Experience
- Fighting Hand Brewery Company
- October 18, 2023
- 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
- 21+ ONLY
Join us on October 18th, 2023, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Fighting Hand Brewing Company in their party room (down the hallway past the bar) for the first of two Halloween themed painting parties with The Aster Artist & MC Events this spooky season! We’ve got everything you need to create a ghostly masterpiece, including the perfect thrifted artwork, paints, brushes, paint trays, and professional instruction by multi-award-winning artist, Kate Adams, the Aster Artist.
- T.R.E.E. House Children’s Museum
- October 19-20, 2023
- 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Ages 4-12 / Reservations Required
Join us for some Halloween Fun! We will be making Halloween themed crafts and experiments! Registration available for ages 4-12.
Wayback’s Pumpkin Painting Contest
- Wayback’s Arcade
- October 20, 2023
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Let your creativity run wild and pe into Wayback’s magical world of pumpkin painting! On October 20th, prepare to be spellbound by this exciting challenge and let your imagination transform these gourds into bewitching masterpieces. $17+tax for admission and contest entrance Regular $13+tax admission if not entering contest. Deadline to enter for contest is October 18th. Supplies will be provided, and contestants will receive a voucher for a free corndog! Click here to enter the contest!
- Alexandria Zoo
- October 21, 2023
- 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Tickets $10
It’s the most SPOOKTACULAR event of the year! Enjoy the sights, sounds, and interactive family fun at Cenla’s “wildest” family-friendly Halloween extravaganza. See all of your favorite zoo animals while you explore the treat trail, enjoy kid-friendly activities, spooktacular displays, entertainment and lots more!
- Bringhurst Field
- October 21, 2023
- 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Bring the entire family for our first EVER Boo at Bringhurst event! This event is free and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Guaranteed fun for all ages! Activities include a gaming truck, foam machine, inflatable attractions and games, food trucks, music and more!
Steps by Stephanie Dance Studio Trunk or Treat
- Steps by Stephanie Dance Studio
- October 22, 2023
- 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- Ruby Wise Elementary
- October 24, 2023
- 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
- $3
Pumpkin Painting: A Spooktacular Contest & Art Experience!
- Fighting Hand Brewery Company
- October 25, 2023
- 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
- 21+ ONLY – LIMITED TICKETS
Hosted by multi-award-winning artist, Kate Adams, the Aster Artist and MC Events, a mystical soirée shall unfold at Fighting Hand Brewing Company in the party room (down the hallway; past the bar). Mark thy scrolls, for the stars to align on October 25th, 2023, at the stroke of half-past six until half-past eight in the evening (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm).
Wayback’s Arcade Trunk-or-Treat
- Wayback’s Arcade
- October 26, 2023
- 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Wayback’s Arcade is hosting its very first Trunk-or-Treat! Come see us and other local small businesses for some great family-friendly fun. Trunk-or-Treat is a free event; receive 10% off admission cost to the arcade if in costume.
- Fighting Hand Brewery Company
- October 25, 2023
- 6:30 pm – 8:30pm
- 21+ ONLY – LIMITED TICKETS
Trunk-or-treat with us Thursday October 26th 6-8pm. Hosted by Cindy Seaton Dance Academy and Mid-State Gymnastics. Look for the white truck with our logo on the tailgate!
- Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- October 26, 2023
- 5:00 pm – 7:00pm
- $5
Join LSUA for our annual Trick or Treat Street. Bring the kids to trick or treat around the campus of LSUA with over 30 booths!
2023 Pineville Family Fall Fest
- Kees Park
- October 26, 2023
- 6:00 pm – 8:00pm
- $1
Bring the kids to Kees Park for the Pineville Family Fall Fest. Thursday, October 26th, from 6-8 pm locals businesses fill Kees Park to pass out candy and treats to the kiddos. $1 entry gets candy, a hot dog, popcorn and drinks!
Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening & PARTICI . . . PATION!
- Fighting Hand Brewery Company
- October 27, 2023
- 8:00pm
- 21+ ONLY
WE’RE DOING IT TWICE THIS YEAR!!!!! Join us Friday night, October 27th, for our 3rd Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening – part 2 of 2!!! Come in costume and dance the time warp with us while we view this flick on the big screen! Best costume gets a free T-shirt or a $20 gift certificate, winner’s choice! * 21 & older *
- Alexandria Country Day School
- October 27, 2023
- 4:30 pm – 7:30pm
The Alexandria Country Day Schools Fall Festival is sponsored by the acds parent club! Free to the public! There will be live music performed by DEAF JAM as well as fall carnival games, a raffle, country days annual pumpkin shine contest, inflatables, a chili cook off competition, and a trunk or treat! The trunk or treat will begin at 6:30.
- Wayback’s Arcade
- October 27, 2023
- 5:00pm – 12:00am
Ghost and ghouls, mark your calendars for October 27th! Creep on over to your favorite local haunt for a night of Halloween fun. Get dressed up for our costume contest, test your knowledge with spooky trivia, and enjoy some eerie tunes. Plus, we’ve moved Trunk-or-Treat to this date, so bring your little monsters along for some extra thrills! 🎃 Trunk-or-Treat (5-8PM) 👻 Halloween trivia 🦹🏼Costume contest 🧟♀️ …and more!
Cryptid Crawl: Not Your Average Zombie Walk
- Tasting Room of Louisiana
- October 28, 2023
- 5:00pm
- AFTER PARTY – 21+ ONLY
Hold onto your brooms, brains, and body parts Cenla! – If you were a fan or attendee of the Cenla Zombie Walk, if you are a fan of cryptids and all things Halloween, then join us for the rebirth of the Cenla Zombie Walk as the Cryptid Crawl: Not Your Average Zombie Walk! Taking place on October 28th, 2023 from 5 pm to Midnight (with a 21+ afterparty)! There will be Ghastly Ghouls, Hypnotic Beats, and Tasty Treats for all to enjoy!
LDAF Indian Creek Recreation Area Trick-or-Treat
- Indian Creek Recreation Area
- October 28, 2023
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Enjoy a day of family fun at LDAF Indian Creek Recreation Area! We will have a pet costume contest, costume contest for children up to age 12, food trucks, Photo Booth, and trick-or-treat in the park!
Pineville High School Track or Treat
- Pineville High School
- October 28, 2023
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Admission is $3 OR 3 canned goods per trick or treater!
Boo Bash Dance Party and Trick-or-Treat
- Alexandria Mall
- October 28, 2023
- 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Candy Stations – Inflatable Jumper – Selfie Stations – Dance Party with DJ Bow Bow Jones. Kids come in costume to Trick or Treat mall candy stations! Sponsored by Healthy Blue!
- River Oaks Square Arts Center
- October 28, 2023
- 7:00pm – 11:00pm
- TICKETS REQUIRED
The Van Gogh Gala is an annual fundraiser benefiting River Oaks Square Arts Center- it is also River Oaks’ largest annual fundraiser.
- The Reservation Golf and Country Club
- October 28, 2023
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- $3
This event is like a trunk or treat except we will be using golf carts, ATV’s and 4-wheelers. Decorate your golf carts, 4-wheeler or AVT, load it up with candy and/or prizes and bring it out to The Reservation Golf and Country Club for local kids to trick or treat.Food, games and fun for the whole family. Cart entry fee $15 (email is for a registration form) $3 or more donations for ages 2 yrs and up. Each entry gets 1 vote for favorite cart and there will be prizes for the top 3.
Bootleggers Halloween Costume Contest
- Bootleggers Bar
- October 28, 2023
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- 21+ ONLY
Show off your Halloween costume – 3 winners will be chosen wth a $100 bar tab for first place!
Pineville High School Track or Treat
- Pineville High School Track
- October 28, 2023
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Admission is $3 OR 3 can goods (per trick or treater)
Louisiana Department of Health’s Trunk or Treat
- Rapides Parish Health Unit
- October 30, 2023
- 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Join us at the Rapides Parish Health Unit for fun and spooky treats! Information on COVID-19, STI awareness, PHU services and more will be disseminated. New Regional Medical Director, Dr. Christina Lord, will be available to meet and greet with the community as well as answer media inquiries. Door prizes will be given to the best trunks. For trunk space, please contact Jalyn McNeal at jalyn.mcneal@la.gov.
Bayview Halloween Costume Contest
- Bayview Bar
- October 31, 2023
- 10:00 pm
- 21+ ONLY
Halloween Night for Adults. Wear your favorite costume and compete to win Great Prizes! 21 and Over. Free Admission
Louisiana History Museum’s Haunted History Scavenger Hunt
- Louisiana History Museum
- October 31, 2023
- 5:30pm – 9:00pm
Come join us for Halloween Scavenger Hunt! We start at the Louisiana History Museum at 5:30 PM with Hunt ending at Loyd Hall at 9 PM for Prizes, Food & Drinks! We have 13 historical stops between the Museum and Loyd Hall where you will learn the rich history of the area! You can purchase tickets on Eventbrite or call the Louisiana History Museum at 318-769-2216!
- Alexandria Police Station
- October 31, 2023
- 5:00pm – 8:00 pm
Halloween Night Trick or Treat free candy for kids in costume!