By james art Solve the mystery at Clue Night on Friday
Head down to The Tunnel in the city center on Friday 25 October for Clue Night.
Find the clues to solve complex puzzles, uncover secrets and solve the mystery. Participants will have a chance to win exclusive membership to The Kingfish Society.
Clue Night is from 5.30pm to 10.30pm. Book your place through SevenRooms. The tunnel is inside The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center at 201 Lafayette St. Find more information here.
Dance the night away at the Halloween Ball on Friday
Dress up in your best costume for the 2024 Fifolet Halloween Ball on Friday, October 25.
Each table has the opportunity to decorate and compete in the table decorating contest. There will also be a costume contest for funniest, scariest, best themed costumes, best couples and best group costumes. Food and drinks will be provided during the event. Petty Betty will be playing throughout the night. Given that this is a fundraiser for the 10/31 Consortium, there will also be a silent auction, raffle, alcohol raffle and more. Read more about the Fifolet Halloween Ball in this 225 function.
The Fifolet Halloween Ball is from 8:00 PM to 11:55 PM. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Tickets are $48 for one standing, $60 for one seated and $600 for a table of 10. The Lod Cook LSU Alumni Center is at 3838 W. Lakeshore Drive. Find more information hereand find full line-up of Fifolet Halloween Festival events here.
Join the witching hour on Friday
Have a laugh at Spoof Night!: The craft this Friday, October 25, at the Manship Theatre.
The interactive movie experience includes live commentary, drinking games and more provided by The Family Dinner Comedy Troupe. This event will lovingly mock the film about a group of rejected girls who practice witchcraft.
The show starts at 19:30 and will last for two hours. Tickets are $11 plus fees. Viewer discretion should be advised – enhanced content may be rated R. Manship Theater is at 100 Lafayette St. Find more information here.
Do the Time Warp again on Friday
“I can see you’re shivering with impatience… impatience” for The Rocky Horror Show on Friday, October 25, at the Manship Theatre.
Be sure to do your research and prepare for the interactive aspects of this show. During the show there will be captions and instructions for props to be used. A list of acceptable props is listed on the Manship Theater website.
The Rocky Horror Show will begin at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $11, but there is an option to purchase a double feature with Spoof Night!: The Craft. Manship Theater is at 100 Lafayette St. Find more information here.
Enter the world of Tim Burton on Saturday
13 Social is hosting a Tim Burton Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26th.
13 Social will serve seven eerie cocktails and decorate the bar in Burton-inspired details. Costumes inspired by Burton’s characters are encouraged.
Tim Burton’s Halloween Party starts at 9:00 p.m. This event is free to attend. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. 13 Social is at 350 N. Third St. Find more information here.
Shout “Throw Me Something Mister” at Saturday’s Halloween Parade
The 2024 Fifolet Halloween Parade takes place on Saturday, October 26th in downtown Baton Rouge.
Floats and costumes will be showcased by teams, local businesses and community organizations as they throw candy and treats into the crowd. Costumes are encouraged and attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Read more about the parade in this 225 function.
The Fifolet Halloween Parade will begin at 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The parade will begin in downtown Baton Rouge around the corner of River Road and Government Street. Find more information here and find full line-up of Fifolet Halloween Festival events here.
Bar Tour in the City Saturday
Attend the 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl on Saturday, October 26th.
Hop between selected bars and pubs in your best Halloween costume. Attendees can expect treats and food and drink specials throughout the night. There will be a $1,000 national costume contest and an afterparty. Two to three shots or drinks will be included with each ticket.
Check-in for the Halloween Bar Crawl is from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and the festivities continue until midnight. Participants must be 21 or older to attend. Ticket prices range from $20 to $30 for a group, individual or the day of the event. The crawl begins at George’s Place at 860 Saint Louis St. Find more information here.
Visit the LSU Museum of Rural Life on Sunday
Haints, Haunts and Halloween is this Sunday, October 27th at the LSU Museum of Country Life.
This family-friendly event will include storytelling, cake walks, games and treats for kids and parents alike to enjoy.
Haints, Haunts and Halloween will be from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm Ticket prices are $6 for ages 4 and up and $12 for ages 12 and up. Children under 3 enter for free. The LSU Museum of Rural Life is located at 4560 Essen Lane. Find more information here.
Head to the Main Event for a Spooky Sunday
Visit the Main Event on Sunday, October 27th for the Halloween Spooktacular.
Guests can enjoy spooky treats and spooky crafts during the event. Wear a costume to win free laser tag in the haunted arena. There will also be a costume contest for attendees to try their luck at winning a year of free laser tag.
The Halloween Ghost Event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the costume contest is from 1 to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. This event is free to attend, but be sure to reserve your spot online. The main event is at 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite 660. Find more information here.
Say “Boo!” in New Roads on Sunday
Fly to downtown New Roads for Boo & Brew, a family-friendly beer festival, on Sunday 27 October.
Local businesses will host trick-or-treat stations, kid-friendly activities or game tables. The event will feature live music, stilt walking, a costume contest and more.
Boo & Brew is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. New Roads Main Street is at 116 W. Main St. Find more information here.