Six Weeks of Halloween in Southwest Louisiana
It’s spooky season and southwest Louisiana has six weeks worth of spooktacular playdates to pack in! Locals and visitors can load up on terrifyingly tasty treats at the Downtown Candy Crawl, venture through the deepest, darkest woods of Lake Charles on the Lost Hollows haunted trail, picnic at one of our local parks and enjoy Movies Under the Stars, or travel back through time and explore the history of some of Lake Charles' most notable early settlers during the Living Cemetery tour. The last weekend of September is also the start of the fall festival season in Louisiana’s Playground. View the fêtes scheduled each weekend below.
All Month Long
Week 1
Week 2
Cal Cam Fair
- West Cal Arena & Events Center
- Recurring daily
The Cal Cam Fair will be celebrating our 101st Anniversary this October! Sulphur’s annual Cal-Cam Fair is a fall tradition for…
12th Annual Lake Charles Film and Music Festival
- Holiday Inn & Suites Lake Charles
- Recurring daily
The Lake Charles Film Festival is an annual event founded to bring the very best of independent film and video to Calcasieu Parish…
Oktoberfest at Crying Eagle
Get ready to don your lederhosen and dirndls, because Crying Eagle Brewing is bringing a taste of Bavaria to Lake Charles with our…
Magnolia Town Market
Upscale indoor market with a small town charm. Come enjoy boutique style shopping, handmade goods, homemade sweets, delicious…
KCS Depot Centennial Celebration
SAVE THE DATE..SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 10 am - 3 pm at DeQuincy Railroad Museum..KCS DEPOT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION! Everyone is…
West Fest
Come out to help celebrate our first West Fest! With an opening ceremony at 2 PM, there will be food & craft vendors, as well…
Fall Kick Off
Sam Houston Jones State Park will be having a movie night in the park on the big screen by the Calcasieu River. There will be food…
Rouge et Blanc Wine & Food Festival
Banners at McNeese State University is excited to announce Rouge et Blanc on Saturday, October 7th, 2023, from 3 pm - 6 pm. This…
Week 3
Spooktastic Bingo with Krewe of Illusions
Get ready for a spine-tingling evening of bingo fun with the Krewe of Illusions at Spooktastic Bingo - a wickedly entertaining…
Friday the 13th Spooky Bash
Come celebrate an extra SPOOKY Friday the 13th at Saints and Sinners Studio! Not often does the king of scary days fall during the…
Spirit Guides Season 3 Launch Party
It's official, our Season 3 launch party is happening! Come join us in costume for a haunting good time! Are you ready?
Chuck Fest
Chuck Fest will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Downtown Lake Charles and will feature a full lineup of everything…
October Yoga Under the Oak
Ready to stretch those bones? Join us for a spooktacular Yoga Under the Oak on 10/14 and 10/28 from 9 am - 10 am! Unleash your…
Sam Houston Jones Fall Festival
A fall festival will take place in the old campground area. Local vendors will be selling crafts and food. We will have a kids…
Sowela SCCA Autocross Event 8- Sowela Tech Fundraiser
This will be our annual fundraising event for Sowela Tech, please note that our usual fees are increased by $5 for this event…
Week 4
Charpentier District Front Porch Series
- Charpentier Historic District
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
The 2023 Charpentier Front Porch Series will be held October 19th and 26th and November 2nd and 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join local…
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
- ACTS Theatre
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
This stage adaptation of Ken Kesey's celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor, candor…
Wine-o-ween
Join us for a spooktacular evening of wine, food and fabulous costumes! This 4-course food and wine pairing by Executive Chef…
Stars and Stripes in the Park Classic Car Show
Please see attached flyer for the upcoming 13 th Annual City of Sulphur Stars and Stripes in the Park Car Show, scheduled for…
Castaways Freak Show Party
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Join us under the big top for a night of electrifying excitement at the Castaways Freak Show…
Bullys & Bingo
Come join us for a night of family friendly fun. We will have a silent auction, vendors, and an children's and adult costume…
St. Margaret CalcaChew Festival
Join the St. Margaret Catholic School Vikings and St. Margaret Catholic Church for a fantastic event that brings together our…
Week 5
SWLCA Culture Fest
Join us for a spectacular celebration of culture at the South West Louisiana Charter Academy Culture Fest! Immerse yourself in a…
Charpentier District Front Porch Series
- Charpentier Historic District
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
The 2023 Charpentier Front Porch Series will be held October 19th and 26th and November 2nd and 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join local…
Disney on Ice Find Your Hero
- Lake Charles Civic Center
- Recurring daily
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy take you on an adventure filled with tales and heroism from your favorite Disney…
Kiwanis Coats for Kids Spooktacular
Lake Charles Kiwanis Club to Kickoff COATS FOR KIDS Drive with 7th Annual Spooktacular. Lake Charles, La.: The Kiwanis Club of…
St. Theresa's Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat Games for the kids Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be served Free event!
Trunk R Treat
The staff and friends group at Sam Houston Jones State Park will have vehicles decorated for Halloween in the campground area…
Downtown Candy Crawl
Downtown Candy Crawl is BACK! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 28th! The activity line up and vendor list will be announced…
OktoBARfest Gumbo and Chili Cookoff
The Young Lawyers Section of the SWLA Bar Association invites everyone to this year’s annual OktoBARfest Gumbo and Chili Cook-off…
CYPHACON Halloween Pub Crawl
CYPHACON Halloween Pub Crawl Returns to Downtown Lake Charles Saturday, October 28th, 2023! This year's 21+ Pub Crawl is once…
Halloween Bash with Ground Zero
Join us for our Halloween Bash featuring Ground Zero at Pano on Saturday, October 29th!
Halloween Bash
Come join us at 3714 Common St for a Family friendly Halloween Bash! We will have food, games, trick-or-treating and more! You can…
Hallo-Qween Spooktacular Drag Brunch
The Ladies Who Lunch are back! Join us for a Hallo-Qween Spooktacular Drag Brunch on Sunday, October 29th! This high-energy…
FUMCLC Trunk or Treat
You're invited to First United Methodist Church of Lake Charles for our Trunk or Treat event! Join us on Sunday, October 29th from…
Week 6
The Lost Hollows Haunted Attraction - LIGHTS OUT
Begin your terrifying Halloween journey with a hayride at The Lost Hollows! After traveling to the creepiest woods in Southwest…
Halloween Fall Harvest Festival Trick-or-Treat Edition
Halloween Night Our District 2 Annual Fall Festival Trunk N Treat Edition is BACK AGAIN! Tuesday, October 31st starting at 5:30…
Haunted House
- Game2Life
- Recurring daily
Get ready for heart-stopping screams and the ultimate adrenaline rush at Game2Life's two-story indoor haunted house! Brace…
Living History Cemetery Tour
This fall, locals can take guided walking tours through Lake Charles history and visit historic spots where time lies still. The…
Trunk or Treat
Our annual Trunk or Treat event will be on October 31st from 5:30 - 7:30 pm! This is a fun, safe, and FREE event open to the…
Trunk or Treat / Starks
Bring your children to trick-or-treat in a safe environment! Come see all the decorated trunks and fill your bags up with candy!…
Traditional Trick or Treating
To partake in traditional, light-hearted trick-or-treating, Tuesday, Oct 31st, look no further than the list below:
Locations Coming Soon!
For a full list of things to do, eat, and experience in Southwest Louisiana, go to www.visitlakecharles.org/events.