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2024 Halloween & Trunk or Treat Guide in Acadia-St. Landry

All your Acadia-St. Landry Fall and Halloween events, attractions, trick or treating info, and more!

By Macaroni KID September 26, 2024

Fall is here, and Halloween will be just around the corner. That means Acadia-St. Landry is bursting with spook-tacular family fun! Whether you're searching for the perfect family-friendly pumpkin patch, fall festival, or trunk or treat event, Macaroni KID Acadia-St. Landry has everything you need to plan your ultimate fall and Halloween fun.


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Please note:

  •  Many fall and Halloween events are still being announced. We will add events as they come in, so please check back often for updates! 
  • Do you know of a 2024 family-friendly fall or Halloween event in Acadia or St. Landry Parish that isn't listed here? Please submit your event here to let us know about it!
  • We ALWAYS recommend confirming details with event organizers before heading out to an event, especially if you are traveling from another town to avoid any inconvenience in case of cancellation.

Family-Friendly Acadia-St. Landry Fall & Halloween Attractions Open All Season Long

These local farms, pumpkin patches, and attractions in Acadia and St. Landry Parish are open multiple weeks during the season, offering the perfect blend of fall fun and Halloween thrills:

  • PawPaw's Pumpkin Patch
    Opens to the public Oct 5-27, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm. 
    • Address: 3283 West Atchafalaya Levee, Rd. Krotz Springs, LA 70750
    • Details: hay rides, swings, hay mountain, corn maze, pumpkin patch, face painting
    • More Info: Admission: $10 per person, includes one small pumpkin while supplies last
  • Epiphany Opelousas Pumpkin Patch
    October 13-31, open weekdays Mon-Friday 2pm-6:30pm, Saturdays 10am-6:30pm, Sundays noon-6:30pm
    • Address: 1103 S. Union St. Opelousas, LA 70570
    • Details: Face painting, games, and more on Saturdays
  • St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery Tours
    2nd and 3rd weekends in October, 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th at 6pm

Halloween and Fall Fun Events in Acadia Parish 

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Library Activities and Events
Oct 7 - Halloween Toddler Time: Ghost Handprint craft- Crowley branch
          - Halloween Fork Paintings @ Estherwood branch
Oct 9 - Enchanted Bottle Craft @ Crowley branch (*sign up required)
         - Kids Scarecrow Craft @ Iota branch
Oct 15 - Enchanted Bottle Craft @ Rayne branch (*sign up required)
            - Halloween Wine Glass Adult Craft @ Iota branch (*sign up required)
Oct 16 - Enchanted Bottle Craft @ Church Point branch (*sign up required)

Oct 17 - Teen Halloween Art Party @ Crowley branch 
Oct 21 - Kids Fall Napkin Decorating @ Morse branch 
           -  Halloween Spider Handprint craft @ Rayne branch
           - Halloween Tin Can Craft @ Estherwood branch
Oct 23 - Adult Fall Craft @ Rayne branch (sign up required)
Oct 24 - Teen Book Club - Ghost Stories @ Crowley branch
Oct 28 - Spiderweb & Skeletons Craft @ Morse branch
           - Halloween Movie Matinee @ Rayne branch (call for movie title)
           - Monster Mash Halloween Slime Party @ Crowley branch

Oct 30 - Toddler Time@ the Church Point Library 10am (Dress as your favorite book character)
Oct 31 - Spiderweb and Skeletons Craft @ Mermentau branch 

October 5th

October 11th & October 25th

  • Haunted! History Alive Walking Tour - 6pm SOLD OUT

October 19th

October 27th

  • LSUE Trunk or Treat - 4:30-6:30pm
  • OLSH Church Autumn Fest, Church Point

October 28-30th 

October 30

  • Trunk or Treat at First United Methodist Crowley
  • Grace Community Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, 5-8pm

October 31st

Halloween and Fall Fun Events in St. Landry Parish 

October 12

Arnaudville Pumpkin Patch 

October 26

October 29-31

October 30

October 31

*May be subject to change


Fall and Halloween Fun in Surrounding Areas 


Trick-or-Treating Times

Looking for what date and time to go trick or treating this Halloween season? Here's where you can find times for Acadia and St. Landry Parish communities when they are announced. 

Please note: Due to the forecasted weather, many towns have moved dates for Trick or Treating to Wednesday. We will update this guide accordingly as we confirm date/time changes however we strongly recommend contacting your local municipality for confirmation. 

Acadia Parish

  • Crowley - Wednesday, 6-8pm 
  • Iota - Wednesday, 5:30-7pm
  • Church Point - Thursday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Estherwood - Thursday, 6-7:30pm
  • Mermentau - Thursday, 5:30-7pm
  • Morse - Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

St. Landry Parish

  • Arnaudville- October 26, 6-8pm
  • Krotz Springs - Wednesday, 5:30-7pm
  • Palmetto - Wednesday, 6-8pm 
  • Washington - Wednesday, 5:30-7pm 
  • Port Barre - Wednesday, 5:30-7pm
  • Eunice Wednesday, 6-8pm. 
  • Opelousas - Wednesday, 5:30pm -7pm
  • Cankton - TBA


Want to Add More Fall Fun in Acadia-St. Landry?

While Halloween may be the main event, don't forget to enjoy some classic fall activities and check our Events Calendar for more local family fun!


Click here to download our free printable Fall Bucket List


Check back often, as we’re adding more Halloween events and spooky fun happening in Acadia and St. Landry parishes all season long!

Know of a Halloween event in Acadia or St. Landry Parish that should be listed? Submit it here!