It's finally here! The fall season is upon us and Macaroni KID New Iberia is ready for anything that goes bump in the night, all the yummy soup recipes we can get our hands on, and making plans for a night of roasting smores with the kids in the backyard. However, if you like all the festivals and family-friendly events that fall brings from New Iberia to Morgan City, I am happy to report that we have PLENTY of events in our area to keep local families entertained.
From trunk or treats to fall festivals and haunted attractions, we have the list that you need to plan your fall family fun all in one place! While we try to stay as current as we can, there are new events literally being added each day, so be sure to come back and check out this community guide often.
From New Iberia to Morgan City, here are the events happening in our area this fall for your boo-tifully spooky, family fun:
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Frightmare on Main Street Haunted Attraction, New Iberia
Weekends during the month of October
Looking for a good scare this Halloween? Then head to the Frightmare on Main Street Haunted Attraction in New Iberia. This terrifying outdoor trail is located on the grounds of the Historic Hot Sauce House on Main Street New Iberia. This secluded home's location provides the perfect creepy backdrop for the trail, which will take you through several sets and attractions with live scare actors.
Halloween in the Cane Field Light Show - Jeanerette
Weekends during the month of October
The Halloween Light Show will be running on weekends during the month of October from Friday to Sunday. Tune into 100.5 FM as you drive by and enjoy the Halloween show from the comfort of your car. The display will also run on Halloween night.
Loreauville Community Project Pumpkin Patch - Loreauville Park Building
Thursday, October 10, 2024 through Saturday, October 12, 2024
Make plans to bring the kids to Loreauville and visit the Pumpkin Patch this October. Enjoy festival games, photo booth opportunities, candy and treats, pumpkins and more! The event will be held at the Loreauville Park Building for three days offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy free, family fun this Halloween season.
Trunk or Treat for the Lydia Cancer Association - Weeks Park - New Iberia
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Enjoy this Trunk or Treat event supporting the Lydia Cancer Association and co-sponsored by Iberia Parish Recreation. There will be costume contests, candy and fun for the whole family all while supporting a worthy cause.
Haunted House - Delcambre Project Graduation Class of 2025 - Delcambre
Saturday, October 12, 2024 and Sunday October 13, 2024
Enjoy games, prizes, and trick-or-treating during the event. Concessions will be on sale as well. On Saturday, October 12, 2024, enjoy the Haunted House event. But be sure to come back on Sunday, October 13, 2024 to enjoy both the Haunted House and Trunk or Treat with the kids. Proceeds to benefit the Delcambre Project Graduation Class of 2025.
Candy Bar Bingo Family Night - The Main Cup - Loreauville
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grab the family and head to The Main Cup in Loreauville for Candy Bar Bingo Night to support the Our Lady of Victory Food Pantry. Tonight make sure to come dressed in your Halloween best! There will be door prizes, a costume contest, and more for families to enjoy.
5th Annual Trunk or Treat - West End Park - New Iberia
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The community is invited to enjoy the 5th Annual Trunk or Treat at West End Park in New Iberia. Meet other families in the community, dress the kids up, and make sure to do your trick-or-treating!
Halloween Cake Bingo benefitting St. Jude - Delcambre
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:00 am
It's Halloween time! Enjoy a day with the kids at this Halloween themed cake bingo to benefit for St. Jude Children's Hospital. Kids are welcome and encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes. Bingo cards and refreshments available for purchase at the event.
BOO! Cake Decorating Class with The Frosted Apron at The Main Cup - Loreauville
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join in for a ghoulishly fun time with The Frosted Apron and The Main Cup this October for a step by step cake decorating class. Must pay in advance to reserve your spot.
New Iberia Halloween Parade - Downtown New Iberia
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:00 pm
Starting directly in front of City Hall, they will color the fountain black and then and parade down Main Street with all the ghouls and goblins to celebrate the Halloween season. After the parade enjoy a trunk-or-treat with the kids at Bouligny Plaza.
Spirits of Church Alley - Downtown New Iberia
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Acadiana Chapter of Louisiana Spirits is headed back to New Iberia for a signature spooky event in downtown New Iberia this October! Grab a bite at Church Alley Café and then investigate three historic locations in downtown New Iberia later that evening. Must pay in advance to reserve your spot.
Trunk or Treat at Chic-fil-A New Iberia, New Iberia
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Head over to Chick-fil-A in New Iberia in your best Halloween costume for the annual Trunk or Treat event this October! Children will enjoy games, trick-or-treating with local businesses and sponsors, and face painting during the event.
Terror on the Teche - Main Library - New Iberia
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This family friendly, not so scary event will include a games, activities, and a live performance. Children and families are encouraged to come dressed as well in not-so-scary costumes. Candy treat bags will be provided for the children, while supplies last.
OLPS Fall Fun Fest - Coteau
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Enjoy live music, kid's activities, car show, cornhole tournament, live auction, bingo, food and much more. Entry is free. Prices for activities will vary.
Trunk or Treat - St. John the Evangelist - Jeanerette
October 27, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join in the fun at St. John the Evangelist in Jeanerette! Families will enjoy trick or treating, a monster mash walk, dress as your favorite saint contest, and more.
Boutte's House of Horrors - New Iberia
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The attraction will be open on October 27 for families and kids to enjoy. There will also be a bake sale at the event on Saturday so be sure to grab a few treats! hey will also be open on Halloween Night, with free entry, however they will happily be accepting donations to benefit St. Jude.
Jeanerette Spooktacular - Trunk or Treat Event
Thursday, October 31, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Make sure to come in your costumes for games, music, and of course plenty of candy for the kids. Bring your own bag for the trick-or-treat goodies to be handed out.
Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat, New Iberia
Thursday, October 31, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy a family fun night at Church on the Rock in New Iberia at the annual Trunk or Treat event. Enjoy candy, games, inflatables, food and music and more.
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Halloween at Cypremort Point State Park - Franklin
October 19th, 25th, and 26th, 2024
Celebrate all Halloween at Cypremort Point State Park with family fun events during the month of October. Regular park admission fees apply.
7th Annual Patterson Main Street Fall Festival - Morey Park
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 am
The annual Patterson Main Street Festival is bringing live music, local craft vendors, face painting for the kids and other fun events this fall to Morey Park. Children ages 6-12 can bring their decorated pumpkin to enter the contest to win prizes.
Fall Festival at Crossing Place Fellowship - Franklin
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The annual CPF Fall Fest in Franklin is back for the whole family to enjoy. There will be food, games, face painting, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, pony rides, and more.
Bayou Bend Boo Fest - Franklin
Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Bayou Bend Fitness Center is holding their annual Bayou Bend Boo Fest this October in Franklin. Bring the family to enjoy games, face painting, fun photo ops, and a smores station. Nominal fee to enter will apply for both members and non-members.
Central Catholic Fall Fest - Morgan City
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate at the Central Catholic Fall Fest this October. Enjoy food, games, auctions, and fun for the family.
Fall Fest at Morgan City Petting Zoo, Morgan City
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Morgan City Petting Zoo is back with their family fall fest this October. Enjoy visiting with the animals, children's games and activities, costume contests and more.
They will also have a Pumpkin Patch at the Morgan City Petting Zoo from Monday, October 21, 2024 through Friday, October 25, 2024. Get all the details on our calendar.
Morgan City Trunk or Treat, Morgan City
Saturday, October 26, 2023, 3:45 pm to 6:30 pm
Join up with the ghost and goblins in Morgan City under the Highway 90 bridge for this Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy trick or treating, decorating and costume contest, and plenty of treats.
Harvest Moon Festival, Downtown Franklin
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Franklin Merchants Association presents the Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Franklin. The day will be filled with plenty of events all around historic downtown Franklin. Kid's activities including face painting, petting zoo, and other games. There will also be inclusion activities for children with disabilities located at Hope Floats.
A Victorian Mummy Wrapping - Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts - Franklin
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Missus Mooney's Halfpenny Dreadfuls present A Victorian Mummy Wrapping at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts in Franklin this October.
Fall Fest at Bayou Vista Baptist Church - Morgan City
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Children are welcomed to come in their costumes and enjoy games, give-a-ways, a corn maze, hayrides, face painting and plenty of candy! The event is free and open to the community to enjoy.
Haunted House - Franklin Fire Department
October 28th,19th, and 30th, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Get in on the haunted house fun with the Franklin Fire Department for Halloween! Admission is free but the event is accepting can good donations to be given to local food banks. Minors must be accompanied by a parent to enter.
FSHS Student Council Presents: Trunk or Treat - Franklin Senior High School
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Franklin Senior High School student Council is holding a Trunk or Treat for the community to enjoy this October. Children through 8th grade are invited to attend this free community event and enjoy food, music, and fun. Make sure to come dressed in your Halloween best!
Trunk or Treat at the Lighthouse Food Truck Court - Berwick
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Enjoy food, music, and trick or treating at the food court with the kids. The public is welcomed to decorate tables in the Food Court and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters.
Fall Festival - West St. Mary Civic Center
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Bring the kids to the Fall Festival at the West St. Mary Civic Center for a night of Halloween fun. The event is free and will have treats, games, activities, and more for children to enjoy.
Trunk or Treat at Bayou Vista Community Center - Bayou Vista
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Families are invited to enjoy the Trunk or Treat at the Bayou Vista Community Center on Halloween Night. There will be games, treats, and fun for the kids to enjoy in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Sycamore Street Graveyard - Morgan City
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Not even Hurricane Francine can stop this family from celebrating Halloween with the community in St. Mary Parish! Grab the kids and make plans to take a spooky drive in Morgan City at the Sycamore Street Graveyard. This is a neighborhood event that is pulled together every October for families to enjoy.
Boo on the Bayou, Franklin
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the City of Franklin and other community partners as they hand out candy and treats on Halloween night. Boo on the Bayou is a fan favorite along Bayou Teche in Franklin offering a safe and fun family event for all.
Trunk or Treat - City of Patterson
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kids will enjoy candy and treats, games, and a costume contest to celebrate Halloween night at the Patterson Community Center.
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Fall Festival at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Breaux Bridge
Friday, October 4, 2024 through Sunday October 6, 2024
St. Francis of Assisi Church is back with their annual Fall Festival in Breaux Bridge with three days of fun events for the whole family, including live music, food, and activities for the kids.
Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park, Breaux Bridge
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join the Breaux Bridge Area Chamber of Commerce this year at their Pumpkin Patch in Veteran's Park. Enjoy arts & crafts vendors, face painting, pumpkins, and other fun activities for the kids.
Halloween Bash at Longfellow Evangeline - St. Martinville
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the fun and walk the trails at the park for candy and treats while touring the Olivier Plantation, Acadiana Cabin, and Farmstead. There will also be games, activities, and shopping with local vendors at this family-friendly event. Make sure to dress in your Halloween best.
2024 Halloween Art & Nature Festival - Arnaudville
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Atelier de la Nature for the annual Halloween Art & Nature Festival this October in St. Martin Parish. Enjoy trick or treating, STEAM activities, art, performances, pumpkin decorating, and so much more. Event is free but registration required. This year's theme is Creepy Crawlers.
Parks Trunk or Treat - Town of Parks
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come out and enjoy the Halloween festivities at the Parks Trunk or Treat event. Enjoy food, games and activities for the kids, trunk-or-treating, food trucks, live entertainment, and much more.
City of St. Martinville Hometown Halloween Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The City of Martinville is celebrating at the Halloween Trunk or Treat this October. Attendees will enjoy face painting, storytelling, pumpkin decorating and a costume contest. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Trunk or Treat - St. Francis of Assisi Church - Breaux Bridge
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bring the family to do some trick-or-treating with the community at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Breaux Bridge. Enjoy candy, treats, and games in a fun, safe, family-friendly environment.
Boo on the Bayou - Breaux Bridge
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The annual Boo on the Bayou is back this October on Halloween night for families to enjoy treats from local merchants, family, and friends in the community. Trick or treating will take place on East Bridge Street from Main Street to Washington Street.
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Fall Fest '24 - Vermilion Parish 4H - Abbeville
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Vermilion Parish 4H for the annual Fall Fest. The day will include a plenty of fall fun including a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, hayrides, face painting, local vendors and more! Children ages 2 and under are free to enter.
Trick or Treat In the Campground, Palmetto Island State Park, Abbeville
Saturdays during the month of October
Every Saturday in October, from 4pm to 6pm, enjoy trick or treating in the campground at Palmetto Island State Park. Park entrance fee applies. Golf carts, wagons, and strollers allowed.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Abbey Players - Abbeville
Several dates throughout the month of October
This cult classic will take to the stage with local actors and performers to entertain families in Acadiana. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best and enjoy the show!
Monster Mash Halloween Celebration - Vermilion Parish Library - Kaplan Branch
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 6:00 pm
Bring the whole family out to celebrate at the Monster Mash this October at the Kaplan Library. Enjoy treats, games, and crafts with the kids. Make sure to come dressed in your Halloween best.
Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee - Downtown Abbeville
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Junior Auxiliary of Vermilion Parish to celebrate Halloween night in downtown Abbeville. The fun takes place in Magdalen Square where families will enjoy a costume contest, trick or treating, candy, trick or treating and more.
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We love digging in to all the things that fall has to offer. From fun arts and crafts projects, to homemade treats and delicious fall recipes, here is the list of all things fall for you and your family to try this season:
Crafts
🎃 Celebrate the Arrival of Fall with This Cute Paperback Pumpkin Craft
A Creepy, Crawly Spider Web Craft, Just in Time For Halloween
🍂DIY Simmering Scents: Bring the Smell of Fall Into Your Home
🎃 How To Make Puffy Candy Corn Slime
Make This Homemade Pumpkin Play Dough With Just 5 Ingredients
Recipes
🍂 Make These Delicious Pumpkin Muffins With Just 2 Ingredients
Four Kooky Halloween Recipes Your Kids Will Love
🍂 A Twist on Taco Tuesday: Slow Cooker Taco Soup
French Onion Soup is the Perfect Cool Weather Warmup
👻Homemade Applesauce is a Yummy Fall Treat
Other Halloween Tips and Ideas
🎃 Two Ways to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Fix and Avoid the Sugar
👻 Countdown to Halloween with 31 "Spooky" Jokes
🎃 13 Spooktacularly Creative Trunk or Treat Ideas
👻 Keep Safe This Halloween Season With These Safety Tips
🎃 10 Ways to be More Inclusive to Trick or Treaters this Halloween
👻 9 Ways to Use That Leftover Halloween Candy
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