Alexandria Zoo Boo
Family Halloween fun with trick-or-treat stations, animal pumpkin treats, and games.
Alexandria Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026
6 family-friendly fall activities in Alexandria and nearby.
Family Halloween events are happening across Alexandria and nearby. For a classic downtown experience, consider Trick or Treat Street. If you're looking for an outdoor adventure, Zoo Boo offers a unique setting.
If you prefer a drive to Dry Creek, CM Farms Corn Maze provides a different kind of autumnal outing.
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Dark Woods Haunted Attraction
Natchitoches
Features an outdoor woodland trail and a disorienting 3D maze.
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Ghosts of Natchez Walking Tour
Natchez
Nightly walking tour through historic downtown Natchez guided by Scott McCoy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we prep for a corn maze with kids in Alexandria?
Closed shoes that can get dirty, water, and a bathroom stop before entering are the big three. Pick the short family maze over the flagship one for under-8s; a full maze runs 45-90 minutes and patience dies at minute 30. Photograph the maze map at the entrance, agree that kids stay within arm's reach at junctions, and go before dusk on your first trip.
Which weekend is best for family Halloween events in Alexandria?
The first weekend of October has full activities and the thinnest crowds; the two weekends before Halloween are wall-to-wall wagons. If you want the buzz, go peak; if you want photos without strangers in them, go early. Late September often means opening deals. For trunk-or-treats and costume parades, the weekend before Halloween is usually the only option, so book patches around it.
Are hayrides at Alexandria farms okay for babies and toddlers?
Daytime, non-spooky hayrides are generally fine from infancy if a lap adult holds the child the whole ride; wagons bounce hard over field ruts. Sit toward the center, away from wheel edges, and skip rides where kids sit on loose hay bales without sides. Evening "haunted" versions with actors are a different product, so check which one you're queueing for.