Halloween & Fall Events in Avoyelles 🍂🎃

Thursday, Oct. 22

• Avoyelles 4-H Center Trunk-or-Treat, Mansura- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.- Avoyelles Parish 4-H will hold its annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish 4-H Office, 8592 Highway 1, Suite 1, Mansura.

The family-friendly event is open to everyone, and children do not have to be 4-H members to attend.

Admission is one non-perishable food item per attendee. Children are encouraged to come dressed in costume, bring treat bags and enjoy an evening of treats and 4-H fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Political and religious costumes are not permitted.

For more information, call 318-964-2245.

Saturday, Oct. 24

• Refuge Baptist Church Fall Festival, Marksville- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.- Refuge Baptist Church (505 LA-1) in Marksville will hold its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will include vendors, games, fellowship and other activities, along with live music by the Southern Revival Band.

For more information, contact Shelia at 318-500-2536 or Tori at 318-447-9409.

• Big Bend Museum Halloween Fun Day, Moreauville- 10 a.m.- Friends of the Sarto Old Iron Bridge and Big Bend Museum will host a Halloween Fun Day Saturday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. at 8554 Highway 451 in Moreauville.

The family event will include spooky games, guided painting, treats, costumes and other Halloween activities. Admission is $10 and participants are asked to RSVP in advance. Costumes are optional, but masks are not permitted.

For more information, call 318-500-4036 or email BigBendMuseum1927@gmail.com.

• Family Halloween Dance, Bunkie- 6 to 9 p.m.- The Bunkie Service League will host a Family Halloween Dance Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Haas Auditorium in Bunkie.

The event is open to children, parents and grandparents, and Halloween costumes are required. Music will be provided by DJ Flex.

Tickets are $5 for children age 15 and under and $10 for adults age 16 and older. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Haas Auditorium is located on Pershing Avenue near LA-29 in Bunkie.

• David Haas Memorial Methodist Church Fall Festival, Bunkie- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.- David Haas Memorial Methodist Church (210 West Church St.) in Bunkie will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The free, family-friendly event will feature games, food and fun for all ages.

For more information, contact the church at 318-346-6322.

Sunday, Oct. 25

• 12th Annual Trunk or Treat Around the Track, Bordelonville- 4:30 to 6 p.m.- The 12th Annual Bordelonville Trunk or Treat will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. around the walking track at the Bordelonville VFD Training Facility.

The free community event will feature candy, hot dogs, chips and juice while supplies last. Local businesses, churches, candidates, elected officials, organizations and community members are invited to decorate a trunk, table or booth and join the fun. Participants should bring their own tables and chairs.

Advance registration is not required, but those planning to set up are encouraged to contact James at 318-717-0084 or Brandi Lemoine at 318-447-2340.

In case of rain, the event will move inside the gymnasium. Dogs are not permitted.

• Hessmer Baptist Church Fall Festival - 3 to 5 p.m.- Hessmer Baptist Church will host its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. at 2927 Main St. in Hessmer.

The free event will include games, face painting, a hay ride, fun jumps, a cake walk, petting zoo and food truck. Admission is free.

For more information about the Hessmer Baptist Church Fall Festival, call 318-405-0121.

• Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Fall for Jesus event, Bordelonville- 3 p.m.- Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (3925 N. Bayou Des Glaises Rd., Bordelonville) will hold their “Fall for Jesus” community event on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m.

The event will include trunk-or-treat, games and activities, food and fellowship.

For more information, call 318-359-7724.

• Our Lady of Lourdes Trunk or Treat, Fifthward- 5 to 6:30 p.m.- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #9418 will host a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., located at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1315 Eggbend Road in Fifth Ward.

The free community event will include candy, hot dogs and family fun. Children and families are invited to attend and enjoy the Halloween evening.

For more information, call 318-253-9936.

• Christ Fellowship Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat, Centerpoint- 5 p.m.- Christ Fellowship Baptist Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 5 p.m., 620 E. Bryant Road in Centerpoint.

The family-friendly event will feature plenty of candy for children, along with gumbo for those attending.

Church members invite families to come out, enjoy the evening and grab a bowl of gumbo while the children take part in trunk-or-treating.

For more information, visit cfbaptist.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

• Echo-Poland Family-Friendly Halloween event, 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.- Rapides Parish Fire District #9, Echo-Poland will host a family-friendly Halloween event on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church, 8705 Highway 1 S. in Alexandria.

Families are invited to bring children dressed in costume for an evening of Halloween fun with firefighters from the district. The event will include candy, games, fire trucks, safety information and other activities.

For more information, contact Rapides Parish Fire District #9 at 318-767-1434.

Thursday, Oct. 29

• Lafargue Elementary Trick-or-Treat Alley/Haunted House, Effie- 6 to 8 p.m.- Lafargue Elementary School (3366 Highway 107) in Effie will host a Halloween evening of family fun Thursday, Oct. 29, with a Trick-or-Treat Alley and Haunted House from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Trick-or-Treat Alley will feature more than 25 candy stations. Admission is $10 per person, with children age 2 and younger admitted free. The price includes a treat bag, hot dog and juice. Outside bags will not be allowed.

For those looking for an extra scare, a Haunted House sponsored by LES Beta will also be available for an additional $10 per person.

All tickets must be purchased in advance through www.msbtickets.com. No purchases will be accepted at the door.

For additional info. contact Lafargue Elementary School at 318-253-9591.

• CLTCC Trunk-or-Treat, Cottonport- 5:30 to 7 p.m.- Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC), Ward H. Nash Avoyelles Campus, will host a Trunk-or-Treat Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 508 Choupique St. in Cottonport.

Sponsored by SGA, the family-friendly event will include Halloween fun and an opportunity to learn about college programs.

For information, call 318-876-2401.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Mansura Police Dept. Halloween event- 5:30 to 7 p.m.- The Mansura Police Department will host Halloween in Mansura on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Cochon de Lait Center, 1822 Leglise St., Mansura.

The Police Department is also inviting vendors to participate in the event.

Vendors interested in taking part may contact the Mansura Police Department at 318-964-2120.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Simmesport R.I.S.E. ‘Boo-Crew’ event, Simmesport- 5:30 to 7 p.m.- Simmesport R.I.S.E. will host a community trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bayou Chateau Child Development Center, 16214 Highway 1 in Simmesport, near Sonny’s Fried Chicken. The event will be held rain or shine.

Individuals, families, businesses, churches and organizations are encouraged to volunteer by setting up decorated booths and distributing candy. Participants may dress in costume and bring treats to help create a fun, safe Halloween celebration.

To participate, contact Simmesport R.I.S.E. on Facebook or email simmesportrise@gmail.com.

• Moreauville Fire Dept. Trick or Treat/Haunted House, Moreauville- 5:30 to 7 p.m.- The Moreauville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Trick or Treat event and Haunted House on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Moreauville Fire Station, 328 Main Street.

Hot dogs and juice will be provided to each child.

Businesses, organizations and individuals are also invited to participate by setting up a booth at the event.

For more information or to reserve a booth space, contact Emily at 318-264-1353.

• Escude Funeral Home Spooky Maze fundraiser, Mansura- 5 to 7 p.m.- Escude Funeral Home will host a Spooky Maze fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 6608 Porterie St. in Mansura.

Admission is one canned good or non-perishable food item benefiting the Food Bank of Central Louisiana. The event will feature trick-or-treating and spooky characters.

For information, call 318-964-2324.

• Justice Tax LLC & A.R. Toy Box Kids Halloween Bash, Bunkie- 5 p.m.- Justice Tax LLC and A.R. Toy Box will host a Kids Halloween Bash on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 1606 Hartwood Drive in Bunkie.

The family-friendly event will include free candy for children while supplies last, nachos, games, music, dancing and other Halloween activities.

Adults age 21 and older may also receive free Jell-O shots with valid identification.

The event will continue until dark, and families are encouraged to come dressed in costume and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun.

• Richey Baptist Church Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat, Deville- 3 to 6 p.m.- Richey Baptist Church will host a Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 999 Effie Hwy. in Deville.

The free family event will include games, inflatables, trunk-or-treating, food, popcorn, snow cones, a cake walk, candy and more.Admission is free, and all are welcome.

• 2nd Annual Halloween Town Spooktacular, Bunkie- 4 to 9 p.m.- The 2nd Annual Halloween Town Spooktacular will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 9 p.m. at 109 W. Church Street in Bunkie.

The family-friendly event will feature trunk-or-treat, games, face painting, a free outdoor movie, hot dogs, popcorn and a haunted house. Admission to the haunted house is $10 per person for unlimited access; all other activities are free. Proceeds will support next year’s event.

Hosted by Kendrick Leary, Falon Maricle, Chris Robinson, Francis Keller, Desmon Dobbins and Jack Hunter, the event welcomes vendors, volunteers and sponsors. Participation is free, and donations of candy, food and drinks are appreciated.

For more information or to volunteer, contact organizers on Facebook or call 318-307-9245.

• Constant Lane Tricks & Treats, Echo- 5 to 8 p.m.- The fourth annual Constant Lane Tricks & Treats will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Echo. The event will feature Halloween decorations, candy stations, free snow cones for children, a jumper and other activities.

Organizers Shannon Lynne Driver and Stacy Reed are seeking volunteers to help decorate and set up candy stations.

• St. Joseph Church All Hallows’ Eve celebration, Marksville- 5 to 6:30 p.m.- St. Joseph Church in Marksville will host an All Hallows’ Eve celebration Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Church Hall, 141 South Washington St.

The free event will feature candy, hot dogs and decorated trunks. Children are encouraged to wear costumes and bring candy baskets.

Anyone interested in decorating a trunk for the event may contact Cathy at the St. Joseph Church Office at 318-253-7561.

• Plaucheville Halloween Trick-or-Treat event, - 5 to 7:30 p.m.- A community trick-or-treat event will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Plaucheville Community Center, 245 LA Hwy. 1181.

For more information, call 318-922-3111.

• Knights of Columbus Trunk-or-Treat, Simmesport- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.- The Knights of Columbus Council #10564 will host a Trunk-or-Treat celebration Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church Hall (657 Main Street) in Simmesport.

The family-friendly event will take place following the Blessing of the Graves and is open to everyone.

Children are invited to enjoy an evening of Halloween fun, treats and community fellowship. Hot dogs, chips and juice will also be served to each child.

For additional information, call 318-941-2381.

• Marksville Library Halloween Dungeons & Dragons Event- 1 p.m.- The Marksville Branch Library, located at 660 N. Main St., will host a Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons adventure Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m.

The event is best suited for older children, teens and adults. Participants should bring a pre-made level 5 character or arrive early for assistance.