Downtown is celebrating Halloween all month long with loads of special events for all ages. Check back frequently for updates!
Do you have something to add to our Spooky Downtown list? Send it to us @dda@downtownshreveport.com.
Mutiny at Shreveport Aquarium
601 Clyde Fant Parkway
Daily through October 31st
The pirate adventure is back! The Aquarium has been taken over by pirates and you are part of the crew. Learn pirate skills and discover all kinds of cool (and creepy) sea creatures.
Ramble over a creaky bridge, hoist the sails, hunt for pirate treasure, wander down Sea Monster Alley, meet a mermaid, avoid the kraken tentacles and more on your way to meet the Pirate Captain Bones.
Pre-Halloween Tour, Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion
Visit the Historic Ogilvie-Wiener Mansion (The old Florentine Club and the True Blood House) for a fun walking tour of this 9,000sq historic Mansion on Friday Oct. 25th from 6-8 pm . You will enjoy learning the history of this fabulous Shreveport Mansion. Come see the Victorian decor and vintage antique as well as the original bar from the 1950’s where Elvis , Betty Davis John Wayne , Perry Como and many others performed and visited. The Cost is $10.00 per person, which is a donation that goes towards the continuing restoration of this beautiful home. For information please call (318)393-0668.
Outside With My Witches
The Remington Garage, 211 Market St
October 25, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
A night of costumes, cash bar, cocktails, food, dancing, and giveaways you will not want to miss!
Halloween Party at The Noble Savage
417 Texas St., October 26, 5:00 – 11:00 pm
Live Music
Costume Contest: Dress to impress, and you could win fabulous prizes! Show off your most creative, funny, or downright terrifying costumes. Our judges are ready to be amazed!
Themed Cocktails & Food: Our chefs and mixologists have concocted a spooky menu just for you! Sink your fangs into deliciously eerie dishes and sip on chilling cocktails.
Drink Specials: Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks with:
No Cover Charge: That’s right, admission is FREE, so you can save your mummy for another night!
Trick & Treats Night, Sci-Port Discovery Center
820 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA. October 26, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Get ready for a night of frightening fun and all things STEM at Sci-Port’s Tricks & Treats Night! Come dressed in your Halloween best and compete in our Costume Contest for a chance to win prizes! Explore the center during the Spooky Science Scavenger Hunt, where each gallery will host a thrilling experiment, demonstration, or activity. Solve the hidden clues to uncover where your treats are lurking—just beware of a few tricky surprises along the way! Please note that we’ll be open as usual from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, October 26. We’ll then close briefly before reopening from 4 PM to 7 PM for the Tricks & Treats Night event! Tickets.
450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Shreveport, LA. October 26, 7:00 – 11:00 pm
Paint session is $25 per person and the price includes all painting supplies.
Join the Monster Bash at Central Station Oct 26th. Doors open at 8PM. Dance side opens at 10PM with DJ Razzy Ross. Upstairs bar will be open and fully functional with Kip. Shot Specials through the night. Awesome Drag Show at Midnight hosted by Sarina Styles, featuring some of the best drag queens in the area. Costume Contest with 1st Place $700, 2nd Place 200, 3rd Place $100. 4th Place $40 bar tab. Can”t wait to get our thriller on with you!
Saturday, October 26th – National Pumpkin Day
We’re bringing back Pumpkin Chunkin! Bring your own pumpkin or watch as our demonstrators sling theirs. See how your pumpkin’s carving affects how far it can fly… in our SLINGSHOT! Join us from 4-7 PM for a night of tricks, treats, a costume contest, trick-or-treating stations, and plenty of spooky fun! Don’t forget to dress in your Halloween best!Sunday, October 27th – Scary Movie Magic with Robinson Film Center
Discover the secrets behind making scars, scabs, and more in film production! Learn how these creepy creations are brought to life—and maybe even leave with some spooky effects of your own! Wednesday, October 30th & Thursday, October 31st
The Halloween fun continues in our second-floor gallery Health Zone, where you’ll create Halloween Hemoglobin and PoP kiddos can enjoy THUMBody spooky activities in our paint shop and more! Stop by the Demonstration Theater to uncover the Chemystery of Halloween—a science show that’s sure to send shivers down your spine!Friday, November 1st – Day of the Dead Celebration
On this special day, we honor the vibrant cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos. Join us as we explore the science behind sugar crystallization by creating your very own sugar skull! Unleash your inner engineer with our ofrenda engineering challenge, where you’ll design structures inspired by the beautiful altars built to honor loved ones. Plus, get hands-on with a skull circuit activity and more. This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate through both art and science!Saturday, November 2nd – Science in the Dark
Our spooky science week will wrap up with a bang! Join us in our Light & Color Lab for exciting activities during Science in the Dark. Plus, take part in the dissection of owl pellets—an activity that uncovers the mysteries of the natural world! Join us if you dare!
Spooky Season at Robinson Film Center
617 Texas St. Various days and times through November 1st.
This October, do the time warp again at The Rocky Horror Picture Show, attend a magical glow stick dance party with Matilda, compete in our costume contest at RFC Trivia: Halloween Edition, and spend girls night with The Witches of Eastwick, only at RFC!
Showtimes and tickets are available at robinsonfilmcenter.org or 318.459.4122
Candlelight Concerts: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics at Scottish Rite Cathedral
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 725 Cotton St. October 31, 6:00 – 7:30 pm & 8:30: 10:00 pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween inspired music under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Halloween Weekend at Phoenix 2.0
400 Commerce St.
Kick off Halloween weekend with Emo Night featuring Backseat Heroes, October 25 starting at 9:00 pm.
Saturday night, October 26th is the return of the Phoenix Halloween Party and Costume Contest! Doors open at 9:00PM. Call 318-469-7263 for limited VIP Section reservations.
The Haunting at The Logan Mansion
725 Austen Place, October 31, 8:00 – 11:00 pm
The Logan Mansion is hosting a very haunting experience on Halloween which will include live music and food
will be available for purchase along with bartenders set up around the property to quench your thirst. Spirits roam freely at the Mansion, so be prepared to encounter them! This is an adult only event and all proceeds are considered donations towards the ongoing preservation and renovations of the 1897 Historic Logan Mansion. Costumes are highly recommended.
Halloween Zydeco Costume Party at Lake Street Bar
315 Lake St., Shreveport, LA. October 31, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am.
Get your costumes ready. It’s a Halloween Zydeco costume party at Lake Street Bar hosted by Kountry Smooth and featuring B Cam & the Zydeco Young Bucks. Doors open at 7pm happy hour. $10 entry. Food vendors on site. Halloween inspired drink specials. On the 1s and 2s is Dj Tony. RSVP for tables and sections.
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