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Macaroni KID New Iberia Presents: Halloween & Fall Family Fun Guide 🎃

'Tis the season for boo-tifully spooky, family fun!

By Tracie Ysaguire, Publisher for Macaroni KID New Iberia March 21, 2024

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. 

I am happy to report that we have PLENTY of events in our area that will allow local families to plan some serious fall fun and bonding time for the entire family. From trunk or treats to fall festivals and haunted attractions, we have the list that you need for 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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  Iberia Parish  

New Iberia Halloween Home and Yard Contest, New Iberia 

October 1st through October 31st 

Get in on the spooky fun with the family and tour the entries from year's decorating contest for Halloween! Contest is open to residents and businesses in zip codes 70560 and 70563 in Iberia Parish. Deadline to enter is October 19, 2023. 


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. This terrifying outdoor trail is located on the grounds of the Historic Hot Sauce House on Main Street New Iberia. This secluded home location provides the perfect creepy backdrop for the trail, which will take you through several sets and attractions with live scare actors. 


Pumpkin Patch, Loreauville 

Thursday, September 28th through Saturday, September 30th

Running from September 28th through September 30th, make plans to visit the Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy festival games, photo booth opportunities, treats, pumpkins and more! The event will be held at the Loreauville Park Building. 


Halloween in the Canefield 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. 


Trunk or Treat for Lydia Cancer Association, Lydia 

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Gates open at 10:30 am

Enjoy this Trunk or Treat event supporting the Lydia Cancer Association and co-sponsored by Iberia Parish Recreation. Contests, candy and fun for the whole family all while supporting a worthy cause. 


Pumpkin Patch - St. Peter's Catholic Church, New Iberia

October 15th through October 29th 

Find the perfect pumpkin for your fall holiday decorating at the Pumpkin Patch at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Enjoy games and fun on the grounds of the church. Perfect for fall field trips! The Pumpkin Patch will be open Monday through Friday, from 2pm to 6pm and on weekends from 10am to 6pm. 


Fall Carnival - Catholic High New Iberia

Thursday, October 19th, 2023 

Catholic High School in New Iberia is inviting the community to celebrate with them at this year's Fall Carnival. Enjoy a trunk-or-treat, hot dogs, snow cones, carnival games, and more.


Trunk or Treat at Chic-fil-A New Iberia, New Iberia 

Saturday, October 21, 2023 

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Head over to Chic-fil-A in New Iberia for this family fun Trunk or Treat event. 


Terror on the Teche - Main Library - New Iberia

Saturday, October 21, 2023

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. 


Wooftacular Howl-O-Ween - Iberia Animal Clinic 

Friday, October 27, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Make plans for a wooftacular fun Halloween event at the Iberia Animal Clinic. Enjoy a haunted house, DJ, games, raffles and prizes, and a trunk-or-treat for the kids. The event is being held all to benefit Project RISE and the animals of IPAC (Iberia Parish Animal Control)


Halloween Youth Dance & Costume Contest - New Iberia 

Friday, October 27, 2023
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Local youth are invited to join The Bod Shop for this fun Halloween themed event in New Iberia. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.


Trunk or Treat at The Gym of New Iberia

Saturday, October 28, 2023

9:30 am 

Get a start on the Halloween fun this weekend at the trunk or treat at The Gym of New Iberia. The event is open to both members and non-members to participate.


4th Annual Trunk or Treat - West End Park - New Iberia

Saturday, October 28, 2023
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The community is invited to enjoy the 4th Annual Trunk or Treat at West End Park in New Iberia. 


Hallelujah Fest - New Iberia

Saturday, October 28, 2023
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the fun at The 2nd Annual Youth Hallelujah Fest happening at Torrido Village in New Iberia. There will be games, music, fun jumps, and more. Youth of all ages are welcome to join in the fun.


New Iberia Halloween ParadeNew Iberia

Saturday, October 28, 2023 

4:00 pm - 5:30 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. 


Halloween Parade After Party with The Chee Weez - Downtown New Iberia

Saturday, October 28, 2023

6:00 pm

Ready to keep celebrating Halloween weekend in New Iberia? Enjoy a free concert by The Chee-Weez at the Steamboat Warehouse Pavilion immediately following the parade.


Kid's Halloween Vendor Fest - New Iberia 

Sunday, October 29, 2023
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Enjoy this free event for the kids at Fusion Elite Dance Academy. Shop with local vendors while the kids enjoy games, candy, and face painting. Kids can come dressed in their Halloween costumes.


Fall Fest - St. Peter Catholic Church - New Iberia

October 29, 2023
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

St. Peter's Catholic Church is holding their annual Fall Fest on the grounds of the church in New Iberia. Enjoy games, food, and family fun planned on the grounds of St. Peter's Catholic Church.


Trunk or Treat - Delcambre Project Graduation

October 29, 2023
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Delcambre Project Graduation Class of 2024 is holding Trunk or Treat at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds. Enjoy games, prizes, and concessions will be on sale during the event.


Trunk or Treat - St. John the Evangelist - Jeanerette

October 29, 2023
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, Halloween bingo, edible cupcake rosary, scavenger hunt, and more.


Highland Baptist Church Fall Fest, New Iberia 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Highland Baptist Church will be holding their trunk-or-treat in the Highland gym parking lot. Food, prizes, treats, and fun for the family will be on the schedule for this event.


Jeanerette Spooktacular - Trunk or Treat Event

Tuesday, 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! The event this year will take place on Bourgeois Drive off of Main Street next to the Marshal's Office.


Harvest Fest Trunk or Treat, New Iberia 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Enjoy a family fun night at Church on the Rock in New Iberia at the Trunk or Treat. Enjoy candy, games, inflatables, food and music and more. 


Haunted House - Delcambre Project Graduation 2024

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Delcambre Project Graduation Class of 2024 is holding a haunted house attraction in Delcambre to celebrate this Halloween. Join the the class of 2024 for a fright to remember at the Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds.

  St. Mary Parish   

Halloween at Cypremort Point, Franklin 

Every Saturday during the month of October 2023

Celebrate all Halloween all month long at Cypremort State Park with family fun events planned for each weekend of the month of October. The Trunk or Treat event will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5;00 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy a costume contest, trunk or treat, Halloween games, and a haunted house for all ages.


6th Annual Patterson Main Street Festival - Morey Park

Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:00 am 

The 6th 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 18, 2023
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 20, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Bayou Bend Fitness Center is holding the first annual Bayou Bend Boo Fest this October in Franklin. Bring the family to enjoy games, face painting, fun photo ops, and a smores station.


Central Catholic Fall Fest - Morgan City

Saturday, October 21, 2023
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Celebrate at the Central Catholic Fall Fest on the elementary school grounds this weekend. Enjoy food, games, auctions, and fun for the family. Children ages PreK to 5th grade can bring a decorated pumpkin to enter into the contest for prizes.


Morgan City Trunk or Treat, Morgan City 

Saturday, October 21, 2023

4:00 pm to 6:00 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. 


Haunted House - Franklin Fire Department 

October 23, 27, and 29
6:00 pm - 9:00 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 the Emergency Aid Center in Franklin.


Harvest Moon Festival, Downtown Franklin 

Saturday, October 28, 2023

8:00 am

The Franklin Merchants Association presents the Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Franklin. The day will be filled with plenty of events around downtown Franklin. 


Fall Fest at Bayou Vista Baptist Church - Morgan City

Sunday, October 29, 2023
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 

The first annual Community Fall Festival at Bayou Vista Baptist Church is happening this October. Kids are welcomed to come in their costumes and enjoy games, give-a-ways, drawings for bicycles, bouncy house, face painting and plenty of candy.


Lighthouse Food Truck Court Trunk or Treat - Berwick 

Monday, October 30, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Get the kids in their Halloween costumes for at family fun night at the Lighthouse Food Truck Court in Berwick! Enjoy food, music, and trick or treating at the food court.


Fall Carnival at Bayou Vista Community Center
October 31, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Families are invited to enjoy the fall carnival at the Bayou Vista Community Center on Halloween Night. There will be games, treats and fun for the kids to enjoy. The event is for children ages 12 and under.


Boo on the Bayou, Franklin 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Head to the Bayou Teche and in Franklin along Teche Drive for a spooky, family friendly fun event for Halloween! Trunk-or-Treating will be done with local businesses and other organizations in the community. 


Trunk or Treat - City of Patterson

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Get in on the trick or treating at The City of Patterson's 2023 Trunk or Treat event. Enjoy fun, treats, and a costume contest to celebrate Halloween night at the Patterson Community Center.


Fall Fest at Morgan City Petting ZooMorgan City 

Saturday, November 11, 2023 

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

 The Morgan City Petting Zoo is back with their family fall fest for 2023. Enjoy visiting with the animals, children's games and activities, contests and more. New to the event this year will be a maze for families to enjoy on the big pasture.


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  St. Martin Parish   


Spooktacular on Poydras - Breaux Bridge

Open nightly during the month of October

Head to Breaux Bridge this October to celebrate Halloween with Spooktacular on Poydras for your haunted house fun. This home is set up for the community to enjoy whether you drive by or decide to take walk through the Halloween decorations, lights, and music all for a worthy cause. The event is geared to support Skeletons for St. Jude and you can donate by simply using the QR codes that are placed around the yard. 


Fall Festival at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Breaux Bridge 

Friday, October 6 through Sunday October 8, 2023

St. Francis of Assisi Church is back with their annual Fall Festival on the church grounds in Breaux Bridge from October 6th through October 8th, 2023. 


Pumpkin Painting and Decorating - Parks Library

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

The Teche Center for the Arts and the St. Martin Parish Library are partnering for this fall fun event. Register the kids to join the pumpkin painting and decorating event this October. Must register. 


Sip and Shop Vendor Event - Breaux Bridge

Saturday, October 14, 2023
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bring the kids dressed in their Halloween costumes for trick or treating and shop with local vendors during the Sip and Shop Vendor Event at Evelyn Marie Nutrition. 


Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park, Breaux Bridge
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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 & craft, face painting, fun jump, food and vendor booths and more. 


2023 Halloween Art & Nature Festival - Arnaudville 

Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join Atelier de la Nature for the 2023 Halloween Art & Nature Festival this October. Enjoy trick or treating, STEAM activities, art, performances, pumpkin decorating, and so much more. Registration required. 


Parks Trunk or Treat, Parks 

Saturday, October 28, 2023
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.


Boo Bash on the Bayou - Trunk or Treat - Breaux Bridge

Sunday, October 29, 2023
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the trunk or treat fun on the school grounds of St. Bernard School in Breaux Bridge. The event is open to the community to enjoy.


11th Annual Harvest Fest - Breaux Bridge

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
6:00 pm

Join the harvest fest fun at The Breaux Bridge Pentecostals on Halloween night. Families are invited to enjoy free food, fun jumps, trunk or treat, live music and plenty of candy.


Trunk or Treat - St. Francis of Assisi Church - Breaux Bridge

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
6:00 pm 

Bring the family to do some trick-or-treating with the community at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Breaux Bridge.


Boo on the Bayou - Breaux Bridge

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

The annual Boo on the Bayou is happening Halloween night for families to enjoy treats from local merchants, family, and friends in the community.

  Vermilion Parish   

Trick or Treat In the Campground, Palmetto Island State Park, Abbeville 

Weekends 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.  


Nature at Night - Palmetto Island State Park - Abbeville

Saturday, October 7, 2023
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Join the Louisiana State Parks Traveling Ranger at Palmetto Island State Park to learn about some of the things that go bump in the night. Meet at the Nature Center and make sure to wear your bug spray. Regular park admission fees apply.


Fall Fest '23 - Vermilion Parish 4H - Abbeville 

Sunday, October 15, 2023
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join Vermilion Parish 4H and the Vermilion Parish 4H Junior Leaders for their Fall Fest '23. 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.


Walker Fest 2023 Zombie Walk - Kaplan 

Saturday, October 28, 2023
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The first annual Walkerfest is coming to Kaplan this October for those who want to show off their best zombie inspired costumes. Enter the costume contest and enjoy some scary treats made by our local vendors/food trucks. Security will be enforced.


Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee - Downtown Abbeville 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
4:30 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, and most festive booth and pumpkin decorating contests.


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  Looking for more Halloween fun in Acadiana?  

 Make sure to connect with the other Macaroni KID Publishers in Lafayette and Acadia - St .Landry for information on other events happening this October that are just a short drive away!  

Macaroni KID Lafayette 

Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry 

   Crafts, Recipes, and Tips: Here is More Fall Family Fun for You!    

We love digging in to all the things that the fall season has to offer! From fun arts and crafts 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 

👻 At-Home Mini S'mores Fun 

🍂 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

Halloween Tips 

🎃 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


We are so excited for fall and can't wait to hit the town to enjoy some of the events from New Iberia to Morgan City. If you head out to any of the events from our list, please be sure to tell them you heard about it on Macaroni KID New Iberia! 


Make sure to check back often as we are adding more events, articles, and other resources for all families to use to plan their family fun this October. 

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