Halloween 2024 is here and we know your little ones are looking forward to a night of walking around when it's dark in and around the Lafayette, Louisiana area going from door to door begging for candy from strangers.

(Sounds weird when you word it like that, huh?!)

There have been a lot of great events and fun things to do in Acadiana leading up to the big day, from haunted houses to pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and everything in between.

But now all the Halloween celebrations culminate in a fun night when all good little ghouls and goblins hit the streets begging for candy and treats.

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Of course, we're talking about trick-or-treating in Acadiana.

Below is the information we've been able to gather so far regarding trick-or-treating. As you can see, several towns and municipalities have altered plans due to the impending rain.

If you have updated info about a specific town's trick-or-treat times or ones that we're missing, feel free to share that info by emailing jude@973thedawg.com and we will update the list as soon as possible.

ACADIA PARISH

Church Point: October 31, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Crowley: October 30, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Estherwood: October 31, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Iota: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Mermentau: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Morse: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Rayne: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm; Fright Fest at Civic Center, October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

EVANGELINE PARISH

Basile: October 28, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Chataignier: October 31, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Mamou: October 31, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Pine Prairie: October 31, 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Turkey Creek: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ville Platte: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Parish-wide: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

IBERIA PARISH

Jeanerette: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
New Iberia: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Delcambre: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Loreauville: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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JEFF DAVIS PARISH

Elton: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Jennings: October 30, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Lacassine: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Lake Arthur: October 30, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Welsh: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

LAFAYETTE PARISH

Broussard: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Carencro: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Duson: October 31, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Lafayette: October 31; Lafayette Police Dept.'s Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30 at Girard Park from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Scott: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Youngsville: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

ST LANDRY PARISH

Arnaudville: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cankton: October 31, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Eunice: October 30, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Grand Coteau: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Krotz Springs: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Lawtell - TBA
Leonville: October 31, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Morrow - TBA
Opelousas: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Palmetto: October 30, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Plaisance - TBA
Port Barre: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunset: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Washington: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Parishwide (outside city limits): October 30, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

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ST. MARTIN PARISH

Breaux Bridge: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Butte La Rose: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cade: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Catahoula: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cecilia: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Henderson: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Parks: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
St. Martinville: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Stephensville: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Unincorporated areas of upper and lower St. Martin Parish: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

ST. MARY PARISH

Amelia: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Baldwin: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bayou Vista: TBA
Berwick: October 29, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Franklin: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Morgan City: TBA
Patterson: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Parish-wide: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

VERMILION PARISH 

Abbeville: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Erath: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Gueydan: October 30, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Kaplan: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Maurice: October 31, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm


Here are some trick-or-tricking tips:

  • Be sure to be seen – Carry flashlights or glow sticks and add reflective tape or reflectors to dark-colored costumes
  • Consider face paint and decorative hats as alternatives to masks that can limit or block eyesight
  • Wear flame-retardant costumes and only carry costume props constructed of cardboard to avoid injury
  • Travel in groups under the supervision of parents or guardians
  • Use sidewalks where available, stay to the side of the road and watch for cars
  • Stay in familiar neighborhoods and only visit familiar homes with porch lights on
  • Adults should inspect all treats prior to the children enjoying them
  • Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only
  • Drive cautiously in neighborhoods and areas where children may be trick-or-treating
  • For adults attending parties, please plan ahead and practice responsible drinking. Do not drink and drive.

LOOK: How Halloween has changed in the past 100 years

Stacker compiled a list of ways that Halloween has changed over the last 100 years, from how we celebrate it on the day to the costumes we wear trick-or-treating. We’ve included events, inventions, and trends that changed the ways that Halloween was celebrated over time. Many of these traditions were phased out over time. But just like fake blood in a carpet, every bit of Halloween’s history left an impression we can see traces of today.

Gallery Credit: Brit McGinnis

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