Fall is officially taking over Northeast Louisiana, and we are HERE for it! ðð Grab the costumes, round up the kiddos, and get ready because this season is packed with pumpkin patches, fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, spooky trails, outdoor movies, farmers markets, costume contests, farm adventures, Halloween fun, and SO MUCH MORE!
Whether your perfect fall day means picking out pumpkins at Indian Village Harvest Farm, getting lost in the fun at Curry Farms, searching for Bigfoot at Lake D'Arbonne State Park, strolling through Skeletons on Tower, trick-or-treating among giant trucks, visiting the zoo in costume, or simply finding a FREE family event to enjoy together, we've been hunting down the best fall happenings across Northeast Louisiana so you don't have to.
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*All events are listed in chronological order, and this guide will be updated as new events are submitted or discovered.
SPOOKTACULAR MULTI-DAY EVENTS
Indian Village Harvest Farm
Grand Reopening Date: September 20–October 26, 2026
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday, 3:00–6:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00–6:00 PM
Location: 1976 Guyton Swamp Road, Calhoun, LA 71225
Cost: FREE Admission (all kinds of yummy things available to purchase!)
Ages: All ages
They'll have a large selection of pumpkins, fall decor, photo ops, produce, ice cream, a petting zoo, a playground, and much, much more! Discover Monroe-West Monroe also lists hayrides and plenty of picture-perfect fall displays.
Curry Farms
Dates: September 26–October 31, 2026
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00–6:00 PM
Location: 548 Robinson Drive, Rayville, LA 71269
Cost: $15 per person
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
Curry Farms is celebrating its 45th season of fall family fun! Families can enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, train rides, farm animals, hay maze, pedal carts, duck races, slides, swings, climbing activities, corn box, goat walk, games, and plenty of opportunities to play and explore.
Contact: 318-728-6203
Please note: The Giant Blue Pillow jumper is not operational at this time.
Evil Visions: Manor of Madness
Dates: September 25–November 7, 2026
Hours: Fridays & Saturdays, 7:00 PM–Midnight; Sundays, 7:00–11:00 PM
Location: 2670 Garrett Road, Monroe, LA
Cost: Tickets start around $20; check the ticket site for individual-night pricing
Ages: Parents should use discretion—this is a scary haunted attraction
This one is for families with older kids and adults who actually want to be scared! Evil Visions' Manor of Madness is a full haunted attraction packed with creatures, surprises and plenty of reasons to scream.
Hell's Haunted Forest (Teens and Adults)
Date: 9/11/26 - 10/31/26
Time: 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm (Fridays and Saturdays)
Location: 362 Wood Yard Road, Downsville, LA
Cost: $20.00 Cash or Cash App
This frightful trail-walking event is better suited for older teens and adults. For more information, please call (318)608-7306 or (318)791-4861.
ðĶīSkeletons on Tower (Family-Friendly)
Date: 10/1/26 - 10/31/26
Time: Anytime!
Cost: FREE
We’re thrilled to share the details for Skeletons on Tower 2026—an annual fall favorite that transforms Tower Drive in Monroe into a walk- or drive-thru experience filled with incredible skeleton displays! From clever and funny to wildly creative, you never know what you’ll discover along the way.
This year, make sure you stop at the Center Gazebo for a Toy Story-themed photo op! It’s the perfect Skelfie Station to round up your crew, strike a pose, and capture a fun fall memory.
Best of all, Skeletons on Tower supports two local organizations we love: ARCO, A Community Resource and The Northeast Louisiana Children’s Museum. Family fun that gives back to our community? We’re in!
BONUS: Make a night of it! Stop by CC’s Coffee House Monroe for one of their spooky seasonal beverages—coffee or no coffee, there’s something for grown-ups and kiddos. And speaking of mummies…they have some pretty great wraps. (We couldn’t resist!) Newk’s Eatery does too! Grab a Caesar, Newk’s Q, Chicken Salad, or Club Wrap, and don’t forget Newk’s wraps are also available on the catering menu for your next meeting, party, or get-together.
Skeletons, Skelfies, Toy Story, local eats, and a great cause—sounds like fall in Monroe to us!
Geaux Bright Halloween Light Show
Dates: 10/09/26-10/31/26
Times: (Sunday-Thursday Sunset - 9 pm), (Friday-Saturday Sunset - 10 pm)
Location: 7204 Egret Landing, Monroe, LA
Cost: FREE
This light show takes place in a neighborhood, but don't let that fool you! It is a top-notch interactive light show that dances to 4 different songs and will leave you gobsmacked! Tune in to 97.1 FM.
Lake D'Arbonne State Park — Spooky Doll Trail
Dates: October 1-31, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: 3628 Evergreen Road, Farmerville, LA 71241
Cost: $3 per person; FREE for children 3 & under and seniors 62+
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly; parental discretion for kiddos who may find the dolls a little too spooky
Ready for a walk on the spooky side? Each October, Lake D'Arbonne State Park's Spooky Doll Trail gives families a very unusual Halloween adventure through the woods, with creepy dolls and spooky surprises waiting along the trail. The park has also featured other October activities in previous years, including a Bigfoot Hunt and Halloween fun, making it a great fall destination in Union Parish.
Contact: 318-368-2086
Lake D’Arbonne State Park — Spooky Bigfoot Search
Dates: October 2026 — Exact dates to be announced
Time: To be announced
Location: 3628 Evergreen Road, Farmerville, LA 71241
Cost: $3 per person; FREE for children 3 & under and seniors 62+
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
Bigfoot may be hiding at Lake D’Arbonne State Park! Families can head outdoors for the park’s Spooky Bigfoot Search, a fun October adventure that adds a little mystery to exploring the park. Keep your eyes open while you search—you never know where Bigfoot might be hiding!
Pair it with the Spooky Doll Trail for an extra-fun fall visit to Lake D’Arbonne State Park.
Contact: 318-368-2086 Lake D'Arbonne State Park
2026 Spooky Bigfoot Search dates and hours have not yet been published. We’ll update this listing when the park releases additional details.
Bring your flashlight and help us find Bigfoot!
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
Fright Night 5K
When: Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Where: Flying Tiger Brewery, 506 N. 2nd Street, Monroe
Cost: $40 registration
Run or walk through Downtown Monroe after dark, then stick around for the after-party, a costume contest, and live music by Jackson Culp. The race welcomes families and walkers, though the route promises a few spooky surprises. Registered participants receive a drink from Flying Tiger; the flyer specifies a beer for finishers, so parents should check the registration page for age-appropriate details.
Monster Mash 2026
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location:
Ruston Sports Complex, 2001 Champions Way, Ruston, LA 71270
Cost: FREE ticket required for participating children; adults do not need tickets
Ages:
Children 12 & under
Get those costumes ready! Ruston Parks & Recreation's 6th Annual Monster Mash includes trick-or-treating, music, games, and lots of Halloween fun.
Parent Tip: Don't forget a trick-or-treat bag! Families should enter the Sports Complex from Highway 167 South and head to the B Complex for trick-or-treating.
3rd Annual Pharmtober Fest
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Location: ULM College of Pharmacy, 1800 Bienville Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
Join ULM’s College of Pharmacy for a free evening of Halloween fun featuring trunk-or-treating, candy, games, and creative displays hosted by pharmacy and toxicology student organizations. Costumes and candy bags are encouraged; registration is not required.
Contact: 318-840-7604 or gallagherme@warhawks.ulm.edu
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Baskin's 4th Annual Boo Fest
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Location: Baskin, LA
Cost: To be announced
Ages: To be announced
Baskin's 4th Annual Boo Fest is officially on the Franklin Parish 2026 calendar! Complete times, activities and admission information have not yet been posted, so we'll be watching for more details.
Prairie Street Prowl
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: A current event listing shows a 4:00 PM start; confirm before attending
Location: Prairie Street/Downtown Winnsboro, LA
Cost: To be announced
Ages: Family event; final details to be announced
Winnsboro Main Street's Prairie Street Prowl is back on the official Franklin Parish October calendar. We'll update this listing when the complete 2026 details are released.
HALLOWEEN — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 ð
Race Judicata Monroe 5K Walk/Run
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Hours: 8:00–10:00 AM
Location: Forsythe Park, 2300 Sycamore Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Cost: $45 through October 10; price increases afterward (new price not announced); $20 for law students
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
Start Halloween morning with a costume-friendly 5K run or walk through north Monroe! Participants receive finisher medals, with additional age-group and costume awards—including an award for the best group or family costume. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Louisiana Bar Foundation’s community pro bono projects. Register by October 10 to guarantee an event shirt.
Contact: 318-582-5094 or juanita@nelabarfoundation.org
Boo at the Zoo
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location:
Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo, 1405 Bernstein Park Road, Monroe, LA 71202
Cost: $10–$12; zoo admission included
Ages: Family-friendly
Halloween gets WILD! Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their cutest—or scariest—costumes and trick-or-treat throughout the zoo. Look for costume contests, food trucks, vendors, and plenty of candy. Train and boat rides will also be available.
Contact: 318-329-2400
MedCamps Fall Bash
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
Location:
Camp Alabama, 2090 Highway 145, Choudrant, LA 71227
Cost: $15 per person; children 5 & under FREE; current MedCamps campers FREE
Ages: All ages; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Spend Halloween at Camp Alabama! Families can enjoy carnival games, jumpers, horseback riding, archery, a petting zoo, cake walk, food trucks, cotton candy, and more.
And bring those candy buckets—all 10 Camp Alabama cabins will be decorated for trick-or-treating!
Gilbert Trick-or-Treat Festival
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Location: Gilbert Football Field, Gilbert, LA
Cost: To be announced
Ages: Family-friendly; final details to be announced
The Trick or Treat Festival at Gilbert Football Field is officially listed on Franklin Parish's 2026 Halloween calendar. Time and complete activity information have not yet been released, so check back as Halloween gets closer.
Boo @ the Krewe of Janus
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: Krewe of Janus Krewe Den, 901 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, LA
Cost: Check event information
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
Only in Louisiana can your kiddos trick-or-treat among lighted Mardi Gras floats! Families can stop by the Krewe of Janus Den for treats and Halloween fun before heading out for traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating.
Contact: 318-614-8572
GROWN-UPS' HALLOWEEN PICK ðļ
Halloween Speakeasy
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 ONLY
Performance Times: 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM
Location: West Monroe Convention Center, West Monroe, LA
Cost: Tickets on sale; check the ticket link for current pricing
Ages:
Age requirement has not yet been clearly published on the event website—verify before purchasing
Looking for something different to do on Halloween? Twin City Entertainment is bringing its Halloween Speakeasy to the West Monroe Convention Center for one day only, with four performance times to choose from. Tickets are currently on sale through the organizer.
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November 7, 2026
MORE EVENTS ARE COMING!
We're still hunting down trunk-or-treats, church festivals, library events, community celebrations, and Halloween happenings throughout Northeast Louisiana, so bookmark this page and keep checking back.
Hosting a Fall Festival, Trunk-or-Treat, Pumpkin Patch, Halloween event or other family-friendly fall activity? Send the details to Macaroni KID Monroe–West Monroe so we can add it to the guide!
Macaroni KID Parent Tip: Before loading everybody into the car, click the event link to confirm the latest time, cost, and weather information—especially for outdoor events
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Indian Village Harvest Farm
Dates: September 20–October 26, 2026
Hours: Wednesday–Thursday, 3:00–6:00 PM; Friday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00–6:00 PM
Location: 1976 Guyton Swamp Road, Calhoun, LA 71225
Cost: FREE Admission (all kinds of yummy things available to purchase!)
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
They’ll have a large selection of pumpkins, fall decor, photo ops, produce, ice cream, a petting zoo, a playground, and much, much more! This is a great stop when you want the kiddos to have a little fall fun while you pick out pumpkins and seasonal goodies.
Contact: 318-235-3228
Curry Farms
Dates: September 26–October 31, 2026
Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Thursday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Sunday, 1:00–6:00 PM
Location: 548 Robinson Drive, Rayville, LA 71269
Cost: $15 per person
Ages: All ages / Family-friendly
Curry Farms is celebrating its 45th season of fall family fun! Families can enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, train rides, farm animals, hay maze, pedal carts, duck races, slides, swings, climbing activities, corn box, goat walk, games, and plenty of opportunities to play and explore.
Contact: 318-728-6203
West Monroe Farmers Market
Dates: Open year-round; pumpkins and fall produce are seasonal
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday hours may vary
Location: 1700 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
Cost: FREE Admission; purchases vary by vendor
Ages: All ages
Need a pumpkin without the full pumpkin-patch outing? The West Monroe Farmers Market is a great place to check! Fall crops traditionally include pumpkins, sweet potatoes, sugar cane, and other seasonal produce from area growers. Pumpkin availability can change throughout the season, so call ahead if pumpkins are the main reason for your visit.
Contact: 318-322-2203
Monroe Farmers Market
Dates: Open during the fall; produce varies by season
Hours: Check current market schedule before visiting
Location: 1212 Washington Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Cost: FREE Admission; purchases vary by grower
Ages: All ages
Shop local and see what Northeast Louisiana growers are bringing in from the fields! The Monroe Farmers Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables, with inventory changing according to the harvest. Pumpkins are not guaranteed, so check before making a pumpkin-specific trip.
Contact: 318-329-2225
Ruston Farmers Market
Dates: Saturdays year-round
Hours: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: 220 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
Cost: FREE Admission; purchases vary by vendor
Ages: All ages
Spend a fall Saturday shopping local! The Ruston Farmers Market features seasonal fruits and vegetables along with locally produced meat, eggs, honey, plants, flowers, baked goods, and other products. Selection changes from week to week, so check with the market for current pumpkin availability before making a special trip.
Contact: 318-957-1305
