By Sun Online Times Staffย
Lafayette, LA โ October 2025 - Acadiana is gearing up for a Halloween weekend filled with spooks, sweets, and community spirit! From Lafayette Parish to St. Martin, neighbors are preparing for a safe, family-friendly, and frightfully fun celebration. Hereโs your comprehensive guide to local Halloween events across Acadiana โ plus one special community celebration at the former Truman Elementary site.
Official Trick-or-Treat
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Friday, October 31 | 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ฏ๏ธ Throughout Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish officially sets the tone for Halloween night as neighborhoods open their doors for candy seekers big and small.
Lafayette Police Department Trunk or Treat
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Thursday, October 30 | 5:30 PM โ 7:30 PM
๐ Cajun Field
Families can meet local officers, enjoy decorated patrol cars, and collect candy in a safe, supervised environment.
Halloween Art & Nature Festival
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Saturday, October 25 | 10:00 AM โ 10:00 PM
๐ Atelier de la Nature, Arnaudville
A full-day celebration of creativity and the great outdoors featuring an โEnchanted Forestโ theme โ complete with live art installations, storytelling, workshops, and nature walks.
Duson Trunk or Treat
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Thursday, October 30 | 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ Duson Community Center
Costume-clad kids and families can stroll through decorated car trunks, games, and giveaways.
Broussard Trunk or Treat
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Wednesday, October 30 | 5:30 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ St. Julien Park
Expect lively music, local vendors, and family fun as Broussard hosts one of Acadianaโs favorite seasonal traditions.
Breaux Bridge Pentecostal Church Harvest Fest
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Friday, October 31 | 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ 3454 Main Highway, Breaux Bridge
A community favorite featuring inflatables, popcorn, cotton candy, and fellowship for all ages.
Halloween Pub Crawl
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Saturday, October 25 | Starts at 4:30 PM
๐ Downtown Lafayette โ details on Eventbrite
Costumes encouraged! Enjoy themed cocktails and haunted stops while supporting local bars and restaurants.
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Friday, October 31
๐ Community Meeting 4:00 PM โ 6:00 PM
๐ฌ Candy Giveaway 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM
๐ 200 Clara Street, Lafayette, LA
The Sun Community Center team invites families to visit the historic former Truman Elementary School for a special neighborhood celebration. Guests can enjoy free candy, hotdogs, and snowballs, while learning about plans for the future Sun Community Center โ a redevelopment project aimed at revitalizing North Lafayette with family programming, resources, and small-business space.
Iberia Parish โ Frightmare on Main Street
Oct 10 โ Nov 1 | Fridays & Saturdays | 924 E. Main St., New Iberia
A classic haunted attraction inside the historic โHot Sauce House,โ featuring live actors and themed fear zones.
St. Landry Parish โ Haunted Yambilee House
Oct 29 โ 31 | 6:00 PM โ 9:00 PM | Yambilee Building, Opelousas
Admission only $2 per person โ family-friendly scares and community fun.
Evangeline Parish โ Books & Brews Candy Drive
Oct 31 | 8:00 AM โ 12:00 PM | Hundredfold Coffee, Ville Platte
A book-donation and trick-or-treat morning with Brightspeed and Little Free Library.
Carry a flashlight and reflective gear for visibility.
Inspect all treats before eating.
Follow official trick-or-treat hours (6โ8 PM on Oct 31 in Lafayette Parish).
Support local events โ most are free or low-cost thanks to civic and faith-based partners.
Acadianaโs Halloween isnโt just about candy โ itโs about community. From the haunted halls of Opelousas to the family lawn of Sun Community City, each event offers a chance to connect, create memories, and celebrate safely.
For additional parish listings, visit KATCโs Acadiana Halloween Events Guide and follow Sun Online Times for ongoing community updates.