Halloween Events around Louisville

Louisville loves Halloween. There are so many events for kids of all ages and many are free. We even have a Halloween parade!

This Halloween events in Louisville post is constantly being updated for 2024. Check back often!

Trunk or treat events are also popular and abundant. We have a post dedicated just for those, click here for that info!

For spooky and fun decorated yards to go see, scroll down to the section for Halloween Weekend

Remember that individual locales will make decisions about 2024. Cities, neighborhoods, businesses may make adjustments to trick-or-treating!

What about Kids Eat Free deals for Halloween?  – click here. (pending updates for 2024 if businesses make the same offers)

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This Louisville institution is AMAZING for Halloween shopping!

Throughout the Season: Halloween events in Louisville

Louisville Halloween presents the Ultimate Halloween Fest! This has been postponed until 2025.

The American HorrorPlex: Walk through the rusted and ramshackle gates to enter the Louisville area’s award winning haunted attraction. Screams fill the air as you wait your turn to explore the haunted halls, wander through a maze of maniacs, and try to escape with your mind and soul intact. Open every Friday and Saturday night, from 8pm until 1am. Sep 13, 2024 – Nov 2nd, 2024.. Best for older teens

Halloween on Hillcrest is a legendary street for decorations in the Ville. If you are looking for a street to visit this Halloween, take a walk down Hillcrest to check out some of the most elaborate decorations you will find in any neighborhood in town. Most participating homeowners start decorating in early October and are fully decorated by the middle of the month. It is typically more crowded on the weekend than during the week. There are no set times, but it is best to come before 10pm to ensure the lights are still on in the yards. Parking is available on Hillcrest or any of the side streets.

Hillview Holiday Display – Their Halloween display is up and running to drive by and see! They will also be doing their 3rd Annual Scareforth Drive Haunt this year, check their Facebook page for all the details!

Baxter Avenue Morgue – September 13th – October 31st, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Haunted Hotel – Fridays and Saturdays in September, Friday-Sundays in October.

Danger Run – September 27th-October 31st.

The Spirits of LaGrange Ghost Tour every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from September 26th-October 31st. Discover the strange things that happen in La Grange, a historic city founded in 1827 that has a train that runs down Main Street. Watch for ghost sightings along this candlelit outdoor walk that takes you inside some of our oldest buildings and down the famous Alley Loop.

Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom – By day, fly through the crisp October air on world-class rides, savor tasty autumn treats and discover new fall fun around every corner. After dark, watch the park transform into a whimsical wonderland of larger-than-life glow with towering pumpkin sculptures, illuminating experiences and glowing orange gourds lighting the way for endless fall family fun, like trick-or-treating and carnival games. October 3-27, Thursdays-Sundays.

Waverly Hills Tours – Various days, check their website for more details.

The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back to a walking tour in 2024 and opens at dusk. October 1- November 2 at Iroquois Park. Guests are treated to an organic art gallery of more than 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins in themed settings. This family-friendly event has become an annual tradition for thousands, who come back each year to experience a variety of themed vignettes, set to music. October 21st is Sensory Night (5:00pm). Join them for a special sensory-friendly an hour before the event opens to the public: designed for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to enjoy while it is still light outside. 

More Halloween events in Louisville

Louisville Boo at the Zoo: September 28th-October 27th, Thursday through Sunday nights. Boo at the Zoo is rain or shine, no refunds or exchanges. To help manage attendance, all tickets must be purchased in advance on their website. Your party price includes ALL Boo at the Zoo rides, attractions and parking! Enjoy a spin on the Spooktacular Carousel. Get up close to REAL creepy crawlies at the walk-through, free-crawling “not-so-itsy-bitsy” Spider House. Hear the tale of the legendary Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

Tickets: Tickets are $13.50 for non-members (both adults and children) and $7.00 for members (both adults and children). Children 2 and under are free and do not require a ticket. Tickets include Boo at the Zoo admission, parking, Spooktacular Carousel, “not-so itsy bitsy” Spider House and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow attraction. Meijer Anytime Tickets are $11.50 and are available starting September 20th. On October 20th they will offer Sensory Friendly Hours.  October 23rd is allergy friendly night.

Halloween guests can begin entering the Zoo at their selected times, starting at 5 p.m. The trick-or-treat route closes at 10 p.m.

Halloween in Brown Park – Halloween events in Louisville – will be held on October 19th from 11:00am – 3:00pm!

Tailgate Treats – October 20th, 5:00-7:00pm, Middletown Christian Church. This is a free, safe community event. They will have food trucks with food for purchase, inflatables, and plenty of candy.  

Homerun Halloween – October 20th, 3-6pm. Ghosts and goblins at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory are ready to knock it out of the park once again with the 9th annual Home Run Halloween event. Kids receive free admission and adults are only $5.

Drive thru Trick or Treat at Farnsley-Moremen Landing on October 23rd from 5:30pm – 7:00pm.

Trick or Treat at the Ballpark, October 25th, 5pm. Louisville Slugger Field, The festivities include Trick-or-Treating around the concourse, pumpkin decorating, a costume contest on-field & a screening of Hotel Transylvania to end the night!

Real Haunted Happenings, Dark Corners of Corydon: Discover spooky and grim locations in historic downtown Corydon during this hour-long lantern-guided walking tour. Hear stories and legends of historic events that gives insight to the spirits thought to roam Corydon when the sun goes down. Recommended for ages 14+. October 25th & 26th (registration required).

Fright Fair on Spring Street – October 26th, 12:00-6:00pm, This FREE and Family Friendly Event will have over one 30 artisan booths, live music, beer, and grub. They will close the street from 12-6 to allow for shopping, trick-or-treating, street magic, face painting, aerial performances, and more!

Middletown’s Annual Trick or Treat, October 26th, 10am-12pm. Free trick or treating for children 12 and under, bounce houses, music, a booth decorating contest, and more.

Halloween MAINia in La Grange from 11am-3pm on October 26th. We will have booths with activities and the Candy Swap Shop for children who need to can swap out their candy for other treats.

Halloween Kids Cruise – Belle of Louisville, October 27th. This spooky (not scary!) family cruise departs at 1 P.M. and returns at 3 P.M. Halloween costumes and period apparel are encouraged for this Halloween cruise, but not required.    

Famiy Halloween Dance Party at Mike Linnig’s Retaurant on October 27th, 1-4pm.

Trunk or Treat event at Fern Creek Christian Church on Sunday, October 27th 5:00pm-7:30pm.

Crestwood United Methodist Church – Trunk or Treat, October 27th at 5:00-7:00pm.

And, here’s another great house to find. It’s in Lyndon on Fairmeadows Lane. This one is even fun to see during the day. Swing by in your car and check it out. 

Fairmeadows Lane Halloween House

Looking for fun with your older kids? Take a look at our Fright Guide.

Looking for some tips on safety for Halloween? Here is a great guide to help you out.