Who doesn’t enjoy ghosts and goblins, scary movies, endless candy, and trick-or-treaters? Halloween is a fun time of year for people of all ages; however, as a grandparent, there is no better way to spend it than with your grandchildren. After all, they are only little for a short period of time!
Baton Rouge has a long history of Halloween celebrations, excellent neighborhoods for trick or treating, and some of the best spooky decorations throughout Louisiana. Below, we have compiled a list of recommendations to make this Halloween a memorable experience for you and your grandchildren in Baton Rouge. We hope this inspires you to start planning right away!
October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, 2024
Corn Maze at Burden
9 am - 9 pm
Location: LSU Botanic Gardens (Baton Rouge)
Location: Tickets are $15 per person and free for children two and younger. Tickets are pre-sale only, and will not be offered at the gate. All ages must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are limited.
October 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th, 2024
Boo at the Zoo
9.30 am - 4 pm
Location: On October 19, 20, 26 & 27,the Zoo invites participants to Boo at the Zoo, Presented by Hancock Whitney! Participants should wear their best costumes and enjoy a fun & festive day a the Zoo! Regular Zoo admission applies. Free for Members. Admission gates open 9:30am - 4:00pm. Grounds close at 5pm.
October 19th, 2024
2nd Annual Central City Truck or Treat
1 pm
Location: Central City Steak and Seafood (Baton Rouge)
Description: Show contestants come with decorations for your vehicle and candy for the kids. Parents dress your kids up and come look at some cool cars while we fill them treat bags.
October 26th, 2024
Fifolet Halloween Festival Parade
4-6 pm
Location: Government & River Road (Baton Rouge)
Description: Krewes and local businesses or community organizations will showcase floats and costumes and throw candy to a crowd of over 35,000. Please dress in costume and bring non-perishable food donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank which will lead the parade.
October 26th, 2024
Fright Night
6-9 pm
Location: North Park (Denham Springs)
Description: One of Pro Wrestling 225's premier annual events, Fright Night, is back and you don't want to miss it! Denham Springs turns into Halloween Town! Trick or Treat around the venue while enjoying the very best in pro wrestling action!
October 27th, 2024
Haints, Haunts, & Halloween
2-4.30 pm
Location: LSU Rural Life Museum
Description: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and activities of an old-fashioned country fair at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Join our staff and volunteers for a safe and fun Halloween event designed for families. Enjoy storytelling, cake walks, games, and trick-or-treating on the beautiful museum grounds. This event promises a delightful and memorable time for kids and parents alike
October 30th, 2024
Halloween Storytime
10 am
Location: South Branch Library - Brusly
Description: Wear your costume to storytime for ages birth to 6 years old. We will have halloween themed stories, songs, and rhymes. We will end storytime with play time and a shared activity.
Spirit Halloween - Baton Rouge’s Best Halloween Store
Unleash your Halloween enthusiasm by kicking off the “spooky season” early this year. Take your grandchildren to a Halloween store to get an early jump on costumes and decorations. We recommend Spirit Halloween, located next to Best Buy on Bluebonnet Boulevard. Remember, picking a costume is not just about looking creepy; it’s also an opportunity for self-expression and expanding your comfort zone. This is a valuable lesson to teach the little ones as they search for their costume this year.
Pumpkin Patch and Carving
Make a bet with your grandchildren that they can’t beat you in a jack-o’-lantern carving contest. Pumpkin carving is a frightfully fun way to tap into the tradition and spirit of Halloween with the grandchildren. But first, you must hand-pick your very own pumpkin at one of the many patches in greater Baton Rouge. Here is a list of the best pumpkin patches in Southeast Louisiana. Most pumpkin patches also have a corn maze, which is a challenging and fun way to spend time outside in the cool autumn weather with your grandchildren.
Have a Custom Contest With The Whole Family
Now that you have picked out your Halloween costume (see above), it’s time to have a little fun before heading off to trick-or-treat. We suggest having a costume contest with the whole family. Three generations, outfitted head to toe, will surely make captivating and laughable memories for years. You will need several judges… perhaps some of the neighborhood children could volunteer?
Experience a Baton Rouge Halloween Parade
One of the most anticipated annual fall events in Baton Rouge is the Fifolet Halloween Parade. Held downtown, this fantastic community event features floats, live music, costume contests, vendors, and a market. Ensure the little ones bring a bag or bucket because, throughout the parade, candy is tossed from the floats. Follow the parade as it weaves through the old, historic Baton Rouge streets. This is an event you and the grandchildren won’t want to miss!
Take Them To A Haunted House
Haunted houses are not for the easily frightened, nor if you have little kids. However, if your grandchildren are ultra courageous or just teenagers, then the allure of a haunted house cannot be denied. We recommend checking out the 13th Gate Escape Room on Phillips Street in downtown Baton Rouge. This 40,000-square-foot haunted house screams with terror and excitement. Around every dark corner is something terrifying waiting to send shivers up your spine, from live snakes, zombies, and Hollywood special effects.
Watch a Horror Classic
You can’t experience Halloween without watching at least one horror film. Certain theaters across Baton Rouge play classic horror films for a limited time every year, bringing us back to childhood with movies like Beetlejuice, The Shining, Night of The Living Dead, etc. Kids these days don’t go to the theater like we used to in our youth, so there is no better way to bond with your teenage grandchildren than taking them to see a horror flick. Here is a list of theaters in Baton Rouge to check out. If your grandchildren are young, check if there are less intimidating Halloween movies like Hocus Pocus, Frankenweenie, E.T., or Little Monsters. What better way to spend an afternoon!
Conclusion
We hope this article inspires you to plan an unforgettable Halloween experience with your grandchildren. These are just several ideas, so we’ll leave it up to your imagination to think of more. If you need home care in Baton Rouge, don’t hesitate to contact At Home Care of Louisiana. We provide companion care, personal care, and 24-hour care in the comfort of your elderly loved one’s home. All of our caregivers are trained, background-checked, and specialize in activities of daily living. We are looking forward to meeting your family!
