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Halloween events in Natchitoches

Natchitoches does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Dark Woods Haunted Attraction

Dates TBA (Oct 2-31, 2026 season; Fri & Sat nights 7-11pm (box office closes 10pm); two haunted attractions - Deadfall Trail and Alice's Madhouse in 3D - plus a Buried Alive VR coffin add-on; NSU student night Oct 31 ($20 with student ID, box office only)) · Dark Woods Haunted Attraction More info

Natchitoches Pumpkin Glow

Dates TBA (One Thursday evening in late October annually, 5:30-8:30pm, Rue Beauport Riverbank in the historic district; free admission) · Pumpkin Glow - Rue Beauport Riverbank More info

The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row

Dates TBA (October season; Fri-Sun (Fri 4-7pm, Sat-Sun from 10am); $10 admission and kids get a free small pumpkin) · The Pumpkin Patch at Pecan Row More info

Witch Way to Main Street - Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Dates TBA (Halloween morning, Oct 31, 2026, 10am-12pm, alongside the Natchitoches Farmer's Market on the downtown riverbank) · Witch Way to Main Street · Free More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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