SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Fall is around the corner, and everyone around ArkLaTex has plenty of options for seasonal events and activities. Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house, or a ghost tour near you, here are some of the best-known seasonal fun and frights in the ArkLaTex for all ages!

Check back for the latest information. These events are confirmed, but as more cities and event venues release their plans for 2023, we will add them to the list below.

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Ghost Tours

Famous haunted locations around the ArkLaTex offer ghost tours, where you can learn local history and possibly spot something spooky.

Louisiana / Arkansas / Texas
Shreveport, LA

Oakland Cemetery at Dusk
1100 Milam St., Shreveport, LA 71101
Oct 27, 29 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Admission $20

Washington, AR

Washington After Dark
Washington State Park
Oct 21, 28 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$15 admission
Registration required. Call (870) 983-3684 to register.

Jefferson, TX

Historic Jefferson Ghost Walk
123 W. Austin St. Jefferson, TX 75657
Meet in front of the Kahn Hotel
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Adults $20, Children 6 – 11, $10 Children under 5 Free
Can purchase tickets online or at 7:30 before the tour in person.

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Haunted Houses

Monsters and more wait to meet you in the dark; these are not for the faint of heart.

Louisiana Haunts / Arkansas Haunts / Texas Haunts / Oklahoma Haunts
Bossier City, LA

Necro Manor Haunted House: Funhouse of Fear
505 Boardwalk Blvd., Bossier City LA 71111 beneath the Texas St. Bridge
Sept 29 – Oct 31
Fridays 7:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturdays 6:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Sundays 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Halloween 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Adults $15.00, Children 12 and under $10, first responder and military discounts available when purchased at the booth

Shreveport, LA

Horror Adventure Halloween Carnival
State Fair or Louisiana
3701 Hudson Ave., Shreveport, LA 71109
Oct 11 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission $25.00
Haunted house, maze and carnival games.

Haughton, LA

The Devil’s Knot: Blood Bath “Kill, Kill, Kill”
2663 Mayflower Rd. Haughton, LA 71037
Oct 13-Oct 28
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
No Scare Night Sundays 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
$30 admission $65 fast pass
No scare night: Adults $20 Children 10 and under $10
Waiver required to enter. 16 and under must be with an adult.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Cash needed for merchandise and food trucks.

Monroe, LA

Evil Visions Haunted House
Closed for the 2023 season, reopening in 2024 in a new location.

Natchitoches, LA

Dark Woods Haunted Attraction
4343 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Oct 1-Oct 31
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Halloween 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
$35 general admission, $45 fast pass
One year and younger are not permitted. Older children are at the discretion of the parents.

Ruston, LA

Screaming Woods
285 Jed Rd. Ruston, LA 71270
Drought and heat caused significant damage to the trees on the trail, will be closed for 2023 season.

El Dorado, AR

El Dorado Haunt: Deadtime Stories
2974-2984 Haynesville Highway El Dorado, AR 71730
at the ballfields in Parkers Chapel off Highway 15 if the weather permits.
Oct 13-15, 20-22. 27-29, 31 7:00 p.m. – no closing time listed
$15 general admission

Marshall, TX

Trail of Terror: Haunted Hall
2501 E. End Blvd. S. Marshall, TX 75672
Marshall Convention Center
Closed for 2023 season.

Talco, TX

The Asylum Haunted House
205 N Broad St, Talco, TX 75487
Oct 6-28, 31
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Halloween 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
$20 general admission $30 general admission with fast pass

Broken Bow, OK

Holly Creek Haunted House
5539 Old Broken Bow Hwy., Broken Bow, OK 74728
Oct 6-28
Fridays & Saturdays
$10 general admission, ages 5 and under free

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Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, & Fall Fun

With pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, barnyard animals and more, these places are great places for family fun. Many have special activities for children, take reservations for groups or classes, and nighttime spooky events. Offerings and events vary, so be sure to check the websites of the location you plan to visit!

Louisiana / Arkansas / Texas / Oklahoma
Shreveport, LA

DixieMaze Farms
9596 Sentell Rd, Shreveport, LA 71107
Sept 23 – Oct 31
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$14.71 farm adventure pass
$26.88 farm season pass
$28.41 Fright Nights
$42.28 Fright Nights speed pass
$41.36 Fright Nights season pass
$55.15 Fright Nights season pass with speed pass

Shreveport, LA

Horror Adventure Carnival
State Fairgrounds
3701 Hudson Ave. Shreveport, LA 71109
Oct 11
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission $25
Haunted maze, carnival games food vendors and more.

Shreveport, LA

Pumpkin Shine On-Line
Betty Virginia Park
3901 Fairfield Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106
Oct 17
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
iShuttle provided at Sears’s 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
(Mall St. Vincent)
Admission is free
*Rain date is Oct 18

Shreveport, LA

JLSB Pumpkin Patch at Provenance
1968 Bridgewater Ave. Shreveport, LA 71106
Sept 26 – Oct 27
Tuesdays – Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
$1 to $35 depending on size and variety of pumpkin. All ages are welcome to walk around the patch. Various activities on Saturdays and Sundays.

Shreveport, LA

Shreveport Aquarium Pirate Adventure
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy. Shreveport, LA 71101
Oct 1 – Oct 31
Meet Captain Bones
Mondays – Fridays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meet a mermaid
Sundays 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Add Mutiny Pirate Passport package to general admission for $3

Shreveport, LA

St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch
6012 Youree Dr in Shreveport, LA 71105
Oct 1 – Oct 31
Mondays – Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
No pets or professional photography allowed.
Contact St. Luke’s for field trip info for teachers and daycares.

Bossier City, LA

SBC Zombie Walk
600 block of Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, LA
Oct 14 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Costume contest, door prizes, live music, dance competition, games, vendors, and food trucks.

Shreveport, LA

Haunted Illusions Magic Show
The Strand
619 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101
Oct 27
7:00 p.m.
Admission $29-49 dependent on seating section.
Magic show by master illusionist David Caserta.

Shreveport, LA

SPAR Fall Festival
Chris Hays Park
4300 Illinois St. Shreveport, LA 71109
Nov 4 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kickball games, live music, food trucks and a kids’ zone.

Bossier City, LA

Hoodoos
630 Barksdale Blvd. Bossier City, LA 71111
East Bank Theatre
Oct 13 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Many, LA

Fall Fest on Main
Main St. and Common Square, Many, LA 71449
Oct 28 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Minden, LA

Witches’ Ride & Block Party
1001 Gleason St., Minden, LA 71055
Oct 19 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Whimsical bike ride down Main St. benefitting the community and local charities.

Minden, LA

Minden FUMC Pumpkin Patch
1001 Recreation Dr. Minden, LA 71055
Oct 8 – Oct 31
Mondays – Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Fouke, AR

Dancing Ranch Farm
490 Miller County Rd. 218 Fouke, AR 71837
Oct 1 – Oct 31
Fridays & Saturdays 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Pumpkin patch, corn maze, haunted house and hayrides.
Admission for 3 years and up $15. Age 2 and younger free.

El Dorado, AR

Horror Adventure Carnival
El Dorado Conference Center
311 South West Ave. El Dorado, AR 71730
Oct 12
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission $25
Haunted maze, carnival games food vendors and more.

Texarkana, TX

Fall Festival & Spooky Trail
600 Martin Lake Rd., Marshall, TX 75672
Piney Park
Sept 29 – Oct 28 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Booths will pass out candy and set up games, and there will be a haunted house.

Texarkana, TX

Fall Ball
4203 Old Preston Rd., Texarkana, TX 71854
Oct 21 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission $12 per person, $20 per couple
Washington Vintage Dancers will teach and perform dances from the 18th and 19th centuries. No dance experience required. Period dress or Sunday dress attire requested.

Marshall, TX

Fall Festival & Spooky Trail
600 Martin Lake Rd., Marshall, TX 75672
Piney Park
Sept 29 – Oct 28 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Booths will pass out candy and set up games, and there will be a haunted house.

Carthage, TX

Horror Adventure Carnival
Carthage Civic Center
1702 South Adams St. Carthage, TX 75633
Oct 14 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Admission $25
Haunted maze, carnival games food vendors and more.

De Berry, TX

Panola Orchard Pumpkin Patch
1413 FM 1186, De Berry, TX 75639
Sept 9-Oct 31
Thursdays – Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pumpkins between 0-19 lbs are 75 cents per lb.
Pumpkins 20+ lbs are 50 per lb.

Broken Bow, OK

Fall in Love with Downtown
Downtown Broken Bow, OK
Oct. 13 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Oct. 14 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Local vendors, food trucks, art, live music and more.

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City Trick or Treat Times

Louisiana / Arkansas / Texas / Oklahoma

Louisiana

This information will be updated as cities release it.

Arcadia

Trick or Treat
Downtown Arcadia
Oct. 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Blanchard

Trunk or Treat
Poke Salad Pavillion
Oct. 28, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Bossier

Trick or Treat
Bossier Parish Courthouse, 3rd and 4th floors
Oct. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Greenwood

Trunk or Treat
William Peters Town Park
Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Homer

Trunk or Treat
The Square at City Hall
Oct. 31, begins at 5:00 p.m.

Logansport

Trick or Treat
Along the riverfront
Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Many

Trick or Treat
San Antonio Avenue
Oct. 31, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Neighborhoods
Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Minden

Trunk or Treat
Minden Recreation Center
Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Shreveport

SPAR Trunk or Treat
Cargill Sports Complex
Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Vivian

Trick or Treat
On the square
Oct. 31, begins at 5:30 p.m.

Zwolle

Trick or Treat
Businesses
Oct. 31, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Neighborhoods
Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Arkansas

This information will be updated as cities release it.

De Queen

Trick or Treat
The Square
Oct. 31, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Sports Plex
Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m

Hope

Trunk or Treat
Downtown
Oct. 28, begins at 6:00 p.m.
Haunted Drive Through
Fair Park
Oct. 31, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

Prescott

Trick or Treat
Elm Street and Residence Homes
Oct. 31, begins at 5:30 p.m.

Texarkana

Trunk or Treat
Spring Lake Park
Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Texas

This information will be updated as cities release it.

Carthage

Trick or Treat
On the square
Oct. 31, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Center

Halloween in the Hole
Center High School baseball field
Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Daingerfield

Trunk or Treat
Daingerfield City Park
Oct. 28, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Linden

Trick or Treat
On the square
Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant

Trunk or Treat
On the square
Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

New Boston

Trunk or Treat
Trailhead Park Pavilion
Oct. 29, begins at 4:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat
Citywide
Oct. 31, no set hours

Texarkana

Trunk or Treat
Spring Lake Park
Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Oklahoma

This information will be updated as cities release it.

Broken Bow

Trick or Treat
Main Street and Broadway
Oct. 31, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Idabel

Trick or Treat
Main Street
Oct. 31, begins at 3:00 p.m.

Neighborhood Trick-or-Treat Maps

Nextdoor’s Treat Map is an interactive local guide for neighbors to share if they will be handing out treats, decorating or both.

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