Halloween weekend is finally upon us and we have no shortage of spooky scares and fun family events happening this October from New Iberia to Morgan City.
When it comes to Halloween, it seems the number of local events gets bigger, however so does the cost of celebrating. From costumes to candy, and scary props and decorations, Halloween has become one of the most expensive holidays for American families to celebrate. And for families with multiple children, these costs can add up quickly.
While trunk or treats and fall festivals are usually great for younger children and their families, our teens are also looking for things to do this weekend that are not going to break the bank or their parent's wallets. Being a mother to two teenagers, I decided to do some digging this week and I found several attractions in and around New Iberia that are free or low-cost for our teens to enjoy.
Many of the attractions are also being set up to support local community organizations like local food banks and the St. Jude Foundation, so it's a way to enjoy the weekend with your teens and give back at the same time.
From New Iberia to Morgan city, here are 10 local, free or low-cost haunted attractions to enjoy with your teens this weekend through Halloween night:
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1. Halloween in the Canefield - Jeanerette
Start off the weekend with a haunted drive and check out the Halloween decorations at 2410 Hubertville Road in Jeanerette. The spooky, lighted attraction will be running their Halloween show from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Visitors are invited to drive by to enjoy the Halloween decorations. Be sure tune into 100.5 FM for the full experience! And make sure to keep this address handy as you will want to head back in December for the Christmas show!
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2. Franklin Fire Department: Haunted House
The Franklin Fire Department is again hosting a local haunted house for the community to enjoy. The attraction will be open October 29th and 30th from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Entry is free, however they are accepting donations of canned goods to donate to the Emergency Aid Center in Franklin.
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3. Boutte's House of Horrors - New Iberia
The Boutte Family is opening up their haunted attraction for locals to enjoy a good scare in New Iberia this weekend. Make plans to get scared on October 29th and October 31st from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Entry is only $5.00 per person but they will allow free entry on Halloween night. They will also be selling baked goods. All proceeds from the event will benefit The South Down Heroes in their efforts to support St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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4. Walker Fest Zombie Walk - Kaplan
Calling all zombie fans! Dress up in your scary best attire and head to Kaplan this weekend for the first ever zombie walk during Walker Fest. The event will take place on Saturday, October 28th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Turnley Park in Kaplan.
The event is free to attend and will have a family friendly atmosphere. There will be a costume contest, food trucks and concessions for sale, and plenty of spooky photo ops. Just make sure to leave the alcohol, drama, and pets at home. Security will be on-site during the event.
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5 & 6.New Iberia Downtown Halloween Parade and Concert
The City of New Iberia is back with the third annual Halloween parade this weekend on Saturday, October 28th at 4:00pm. The parade will start at City Hall as the turn the fountain black and then parade the traditional route down Main Street to Jefferson Street. All the ghouls, ghosts, and monsters are out for this event each year and I really enjoy seeing everyone dressed up and "ghouled" up.
After the parade, join the after party fun for a free concert from The Chee Weez, our local favorite 80s cover band as they take the stage at the Steamboat Pavilion at 6:00 pm. It will be a spooky, good time on Main Street this Saturday!
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7. Spooktacular on Poydras - Breaux Bridge
Enjoy the haunted Halloween town happening this weekend at 133 S Poydras in Breaux Bridge. Admission is free and visitors are welcomed to walk through and take pictures. The haunted town is turned on daily from around 12:00 noon through midnight everyday until Halloween. This is the third the family has participated in the effort to support Skeletons for St. Jude and the children of St. Jude's Foundation. Visitors can easily donate via the QR codes located throughout the yard.
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8. Sycamore Street Graveyard - Morgan City
Saturday night, October 28th, take the short drive to Morgan City to enjoy the spooky Sycamore Street Graveyard. Get a good scare or two as you drive slowly from Morgan City High School down Sycamore Street to the haunted graveyard as the ghouls and goblins wait for you. The graveyard is located at 904 Sycamore Street in Morgan City.
The attraction will also be open on Halloween night in full effect will from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm to let visitors can stroll through the scary, walk-through graveyard to meet some scary classic characters like Jason and Freddy, and enjoy candy and photo ops as well.
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9. Erath Volunteer Fire Department Haunted House
The Erath Volunteer Fire Department will be having their haunted house again this year for Halloween. There will be 3 dates this year for visitors to enjoy this local haunted attraction:
October 28th starting at 7pm
October 29th starting at 7pm
October 31st Starting at 7pm
Located at 503 E Veterans Memorial Drive, the community is invited to come out and enjoy a good scare as well as treats from the from the firefighters.
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10. Delcambre Project Graduation 2024 - Haunted House
The senior class at Delcambre High School is back this year with several events to support the school. A trunk or treat will be held on Sunday, October 30th, but one of the events is meant to bring nothing but a scary good time for the local teens in our community. On Halloween night, join the senior class of 2024 for a fright to remember at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds for a haunted house attraction from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Our 2023 Halloween and Fall Fun Family Guide is always one of the biggest attractions in October for families searching for fun, local events to participate in. Click the image below to check out this year's guide! |
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