10/07/2025
👻 Major Seasonal Attractions 🤡
Boo at the Zoo 🐘🍬
* Location: Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way
* Dates & Times: Thursdays–Sundays now through Oct. 30, with entry from 5–9 p.m.
(Special Nights: Allergy-Friendly on Oct. 22, 5–7:30 p.m. Sensory-Friendly on Oct. 29, 5–6:30 p.m. entry.)
* Price (Non-Member): Adult/Ages 3+ $13.75 | Child/Ages 3+ $13.75 (Ages 2 & under are Free).
13th Annual Jack O'Lantern Spectacular 🎃✨
* Location: Iroquois Park, 1080 Amphitheater Road
* Dates & Times: Oct. 2 to Nov. 2. Sunday. –Thursday, 6:30–9:30 p.m. | Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30–10:30 p.m.
* Price (Sun–Thurs): Adult $16 | Child (3-12) $12
* Price (Fri–Sat): Adult $22 | Child (3-12) $15 (Ages 2 & under are Free).
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom 🎢🧡
* Location: Kentucky Kingdom, 937 Phillips Lane
* Dates & Times: Now through Oct. 26. Fridays, 5–9 p.m. | Saturdays, 1–9 p.m. | Sundays, 1–8 p.m.
* Price: $34.99 per person (A single ticket price for all ages).
Holiday World Happy Halloween Weekend 🦖🚀
* Location: 452 E. Christmas Blvd., Santa Claus, IN
* Dates & Times: Now through Oct. 26. Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
* Price (Online, Starts): Adult $51.99 (Sat) / $41.99 (Sun) | Child (Same as adult price, free for ages 3 & under).
🎪 Festivals & Outdoor Events
* Louisville Halloween Parade & Festival 🎈🥁
* Location: Along East Market Street (Main stage: 727 E. Market St.)
* Date & Time: Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Parade at 5 p.m.)
* Price: FREE
Halloween in Brown Park 🍂🏡
* Location: Brown Park, corner of Kresge Way and Browns Lane
* Date & Time: Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Trick-or-treating starts 11:30 a.m.)
* Price: FREE
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve 19th Annual Haunted Hike 🧚♀️🌲
* Location: Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve, 12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen
* Date & Time: Oct. 5, 3–7 p.m. (Rain date Oct. 12)
* Price (All Ages): $8 in advance / $10 at the gate (Ages 2 & under are Free).
Magic and Mischief Trail & Treat 🧙♂️🚂
* Location: Greenway Park, 400 Market St., Charlestown, IN
* Date & Time: Oct. 24, 5–7 p.m.
* Price: FREE
Boo Dell at Yew Dell 🌼👻
* Location: Yew Dell Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood
* Date & Time: Oct. 26, noon to 4 p.m.
* Price: Included with regular garden admission. Adult $12 | Child (6-17) $8 (Ages 5 & under are Free).
Barktoberfest at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens 🐶🍻
* Location: 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old LaGrange Road, LaGrange
* Date & Time: Oct. 10, 6–10 p.m.
* Price: FREE admission.
The Spirits of La Grange Ghost Tour 🕯️🏛️ (Note: Not for children 12 and under)
* Location: Meet at Welcome Center, 208 E. Main St., La Grange
* Dates & Times: Thursdays–Saturdays now through Oct 31, 7 p.m. | Also Oct. 17–18, 24–25, 7 & 7:30 p.m.
* Price (All Ages): $18 per person
🎭 Arts, Cruises & Entertainment
Louisville Orchestra: Disney's 'Hocus Pocus' 🎻🧹
* Location: Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St.
* Dates & Times: Oct. 29–30, 7:30 p.m.
* Price (Starts): Tickets start at $24.64 (Pricing varies by seating section).
'Spookkey the Square Pumpkin The Musical' 🎶🟥
* Location: Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr., Clarksville, IN
* Dates & Times: Runs Oct. 4 through Nov. 8 (Various show times, check schedule for Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner options).
* Price: $20–$25 per person (Includes meal options: Breakfast $20, Lunch/Dinner $25).
'Dead as a Dodo' 💀🎭
* Location: Pamela Brown Auditorium, Actors Theatre, 316 W. Main St.
* Dates & Times: Oct. 30, 7 p.m. | Oct. 31, 6 & 9:30 p.m. | Runs select dates through Nov. 9.
* Price (Starts): $30 per person (Single ticket price for reserved seats).
Costumes & Cobwebs (Louisville Ballet) 🩰🕷️
* Location: Louisville Ballet Downtown Studios, 315 E. Main St.
* Date & Time: Oct. 26. Games/Activities, 1 p.m.; Performance, 1:45 p.m.
* Price: Adult (Standard) $12 | Child (12 & Under) $8
Halloween Kids Cruise 🚢💃
* Location: Mary M. Miller, 401 W. River Road
* Date & Time: Oct. 26, 1–3 p.m.
* Price: Adult (13+) $39.99 | Child (3-12) $19.99 (Ages 2 & under are Free).
Trick-or-Treat at the Track: Family Adventure Day 🐎🍬
* Location: Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave.
* Date & Time: Oct. 26 (Times to be announced).
* Price (Starts): General Admission $11.25 (General Admission price for all ages).
📚 Louisville Free Public Library Events (All Free)
Spooky Halloween Escape Room 📚🔑
* Location: Highlands-Shelby Park Branch, 1250 Bardstown Road
* Date & Time: Oct. 1, 1–2 p.m. and 2–3 p.m.
Tricks or Treats at Northeast 🎁🎉
* Location: Northeast Regional Branch, 15 Bellevoir Circle
* Date & Time: Oct. 23, 6–8 p.m.
Halloween Party 🎨🎈
* Location: Western Branch, 604 S. Tenth St.
* Date & Time: Oct. 25, 2–4 p.m.
Halloween Party with Mr. Moustache 🎩✨
* Location: Iroquois Branch, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave.
* Date & Time: Oct. 30, 6:30–8 p.m.
Monster Bash 👾🥳
* Location: Parkland Branch, 2743 Virginia Ave.
* Date & Time: Oct. 30, 6:30–8 p.m.
