SBC 411: Halloween Events List

Halloween is just a week away, and if you're looking for something besides Trick-or-Treating to entertain your little goblin, here are some fun alternatives the whole family can enjoy!

Happy Halloween!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH


6 pm: ''The Scream House''and ''Little Goblin House'' @ Dixie Cotton Gin

• Come by the Dixie Cotton Gin for a very spooky experience!! Take a tour thru the "Scream House" where you never know what might be lurking around every corner!!
• Also, for the little ones, visit the "Little Goblins House" for a not so scary Halloween experience! Concessions available. Admission, "Scream House", $10 and "Little Goblin House", $5.
• Dates: October 24, 25, 30 and November 1 (6 pm opening for all days). Call 318-423-7513 to order.

6 pm: Haunted Tours @ the Municipal Auditorium

• Take a guided tour of the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium's unusual history. Hear the sounds captured by Louisiana spirits, a paranormal organization, during a recent investigation at the Municipal. Walk the historical hallowed halls and hear the stories of those who witnessed the unexpected.
• Admission is $10. Call (318) 220-9434 or 458-1666 for more information.

8 pm: 'ArtScare' A Devilishly Delightful Debauch @ artspace

• Ghoulish games, bewitching midnight breakfast, boo-tique, boo-ffets, costume contest, scare-ee-oke, disco dementia with Professor D, Takillya Jello Shots, and cash bar.
• Artspace is located at 710 Texas Street.
• Admission: $50, each; $250, super scary deal includes 4 tickets, 8 drink tickets, souvenir photo & gift.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH


10 am: Paint Your Pumpkin Day @ Yogie and Friends Exotic Cat Sanctuary

• Prizes will be awarded for the best painted pumpkins. See lions and tigers playing with the pumpkins.
• Admission: $6, includes supplies; $5, adults; $4, children ages 4-12; free, children 3 and younger.
• Yogie & Friends is located at 128 Fob Lane in Frierson, LA. Call (318) 795-0455 for more information.

1 pm: Cemetery Tour @ Oakland Cemetery

• A 90 minute tour of Oakland Cemetery, the oldest landmark in Shreveport. The tour also includes a walk down Austin Place, past the Logan Mansion and Municipal Auditorium.
• Cemetery Tour, 1 and 3 p.m.; Ghost Walk, 5 and 7 p.m. Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m., All Saints Sun day with costumed volunteers. Price: $10, adults; $5, children 12 and younger; $1, children on All Saints Sun day.
• The cemetery is located on Milam Street. Call (318) 865-1218 for more information.

1:30 pm: Spooky Stories and Creepy Critters @ Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park

• Spooky stories by master tale-weaver, Shirley Henry, creepy critters from the swampy depths, hooty owls from the forest primeval, tricky treats brewed in the witch's own cauldron. Hear eerie tales and encounter beastly creatures from the parks' exhibits and wear a costume.
• The park is located at 8012 Blanchard-Furrh Road in Shreveport. Call (318) 929-2806 for more information.
  
  

5 pm: Shreve Town Ghost Walk @ Caddo Parish Courthouse

• Walk and hear stories of the history and haunted places of Shreveport. Each walk lasts approximately 90 minutes, filled with nonstop storytelling.
• Walks are conducted in the downtown area, covering half a mile in total length, starting and ending at the Caddo Courthouse. - 5 and 7 p.m. every Sat. Cost: $10, adults; $5, children 12 and younger. For more info, call (318) 865-1218.
  

7:30 pm: "Ghosts of The Civil War" Program @ Mansfield State Historic Site

• A re-creation of the gruesome aftermath of a Civil War battle with a "special" night tour of the Mansfield battlefield. Authentically costumed tour guides will take visitors onto the battlefield by candle lantern, where reenactors and volunteers in period dress will act out various scenes at stops along the trail.
• The site is located at 15149 Highway 175 in Mansfield. Call (318) 872-1474 for more information. This event is free.

9 pm: Haunted Hayride@ Benton Parks & Recreation

• Benton High School Baseball team will host the Haunted Hayride. There will be a non-scary hayride held from 5 p.m. til dark. All proceeds will go to Benton High School baseball. Cost is $5. Call (318) 752-4526 for more information. Benton PAR is located on Red River Street in Benton.

9 pm: The Philadelphia Center's 2008 Monster Bal & Haunted House @ Municipal Auditorium

• Live entertainment, food, costume contest, and cash bar. The Haunted Basement of the Municipal will be available to all Bal guests for the first time in history.
• This event is a fund-raiser for the Philadelphia Center. The Haunted House will be open to the general public Oct. 29-31 from 7 p.m.-midnight.
• Bal tickets: $25, with costume; $30, without costume. Call (318) 222-6633 for more information.
  

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH


5 pm: Asbury Trunk or Treat & Ark Fall Fest @ Asbury United Methodist Church

• Trunk or Treat is a safe, fun and not-so-scary alternative to going door-to-door with the kids.
• Face painting, bobbing for apples, family friendly hayride, decorated car trunks with treats, and more. Bring flashlights, blankets, and treat bags. Prizes will be given to the best decorated cars and best costumes for children and adults.
• The church is located at 3200 Airline Drive in Bossier. Call (318) 746-5349 for more information.

5 pm: October Fall Fest @ Christ United Methodist Church

• Celebrating the Fall season with programs and events designed to encourage and strengthen your family. Dinner is at 5 p.m., classes at 6 p.m. Basic Bible led by The Rev. Tom Howe, A Study of Methodism led by The Rev. Joseph Robideaux, Scrapbooking 101 led by Tina Hughes, Teens vs Parents led by Sara Lafortune, Wild West Fall Fest (children preschool-fifth grade) led by The Rev. Caroline Wilkinson.
• Call (318) 686-2553 for more info. The church is located at 1204 Crabapple Drive in Shreveport.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH


Spooky Science Week - Monday, October 27 through Thursday, October 30

• Come watch as our mad scientists bring to life the eerie Frankenhand.
• See Glow Slime, learn the science behind strange spectacles in our CheMystery production and get your face painted like a ghost or goblin. Learn about the phases of the moon at our wacky La Luna planetarium production, make your own Itsy-Bitsy Spider or Edible Blood, and learn nighttime safety tips just in time for Halloween!
• Cost: $12; Free under 2 820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport Riverfront at 2 pm. each day. Call 318-424-3466 to order> official website
  

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Here are a few events happening on Hallow's eve:



HALLOWEEN DAY/NIGHT:



Minden Halloween parade and costume contest:

• The Fall Kindergarten/Preschool Parade and Costume Contest will be in downtown Minden at 10 a.m. Oct. 31.
• Children kindergarten age or younger can participate. The parade will go down Main Street, where businesses throughout downtown will be giving out treats. After the parade, cookies and punch will be given to each child. Costume contest awards will then be presented.
• Lineup begins at 9:30 a.m. in front of the First United Methodist Church. For more information, call Main Street Project Manager Judy Thompson at (318) 371-4258.

Friday Night Freak-Out!: October 31

• The Friday Night Freak-Out! returns Halloween Night (Friday, October 31) with the cult classic Donnie Darko starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
• Come in costume to compete for Halloween-themed prizes in Frank the Bunny's Costume Contest, hosted by Frank the Bunny himself. Tickets are now on sale.
• The film will be screened from a 35mm film print in the Willis Knighton Health System Theater at 10:00 PM and in high definition in the Kennedy Theater at 10:10 PM.

** And don't forget about the Maize (haunted and otherwise) ... for a list of events, hours, prices, etc ... go to http://countryfunfarms.com/index.html