Communities across Lafayette Parish are preparing for Halloween 2025 with official trick-or-treat hours, fall festivals, haunted attractions and family-friendly events scheduled throughout the city.
This year, the celebration takes place on Friday, Oct.31, with official trick-or-treat hours set from 6 to 8 p.m. under the guidance of Lafayette Consolidated Government. The two-hour window serves as a focal point for families to gather and safely enjoy the evening.
Safety First: LCG’s Trick-or-Treat Guidelines
Safety is the watchword this year. LCG has outlined several key precautions to ensure a fun and secure Halloween experience for all:
- Be visible: Carry a flashlight or glow sticks, and add reflective tape to dark costumes.
- Skip masks: Use face paint or fun hats instead — masks can block vision.
- Choose safe costumes: Wear flame-resistant outfits and use soft or cardboard props.
- Stick together: Kids should trick-or-treat in groups with adult supervision.
- Stay alert: Use sidewalks, walk on the edge of the road, and watch for traffic.
- Keep it familiar: Visit well-lit homes in familiar neighborhoods.
- Check candy first: Adults should inspect treats before kids eat them.
- Only wrapped treats: Give and accept sealed, packaged candy.
- Drive slowly: Be extra cautious when driving through neighborhoods.
- Adults, plan ahead: If attending parties, drink responsibly — never drink and drive.
Local Halloween Events & Family-Friendly Fun
Apart from door-to-door trick-or-treating, Lafayette is offering several themed events in the run-up to Halloween. Meanwhile, more adult-oriented celebrations — such as costume parties and pub crawls — are scheduled around the city, giving older residents and visitors plenty of ways to get into the spirit.
Halloween Events in Lafayette Parish
Trick or Treat at the BOO-seum! Saturday, Oct. 25 | 2–5 p.m. UL Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St. Enjoy a not-so-spooky afternoon of science demonstrations, STEM activities, and trick-or-treating. A costume contest runs from 2–3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission.
Broussard’s seventh annual Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, Oct. 25 | 5–8 p.m. St. Julien Park, Broussard Sports Complex A free, family favorite featuring decorated trunks, vendors, music, games, and the Safari Station Creepy Critters exhibit…