Halloween Events & Trick-or-Treating
Trunk-or-treats, not-too-spooky trails, costume parties, and trick-or-treat times.
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Boo at the Zoo
Trick-or-treat, ride attractions, and spooky fun at Louisville Zoo's 40+ year tradition.
Jack's Lantern Trail
Walk a wooded trail lit by carved pumpkins; proceeds support Louisville's parks.
Spooky Ornament Craft for Adults
Spooky Ornament Craft for Adults at Meeting Room A at Clarksville Library
Boo at the Zoo (2026)
Halloween celebration at Louisville Zoo with trick-or-treating and spooky fun.
Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
Fall festival at Kentucky Kingdom featuring rides, pumpkins, live entertainment, and trick-or-treat fun.
The Ogle Center Presents: HAUNTED ILLUSIONS Starring David Caserta
Family magic show with illusions, comedy, and spooky fun by master illusionist David Caserta.
The Haunted Trolley Tour: 2-Hour Ghost Tour of Louisville
The Haunted Trolley Tour: 2-Hour Ghost Tour of Louisville at Meet your guide in front of the Conrad-Caldwell House on St. James Court in Old Louisville
Nature (+)2: Bookmaking from Scratch
Hands-on bookmaking workshop where kids create their own bound books from scratch.
Beetlejuice (1988)
Beetlejuice on a 4-story screen at Kentucky Science Center—immersive Tim Burton classic.
Jack's Lantern Trail
Spooky Halloween trail experience with Jack's Lantern-themed sights.
Louisville Roller Derby Double Header: Camp Crystal Skate
Spooky roller derby double-header with Halloween theme at Triple Crown Pavilion.
ARTHUR & FRIENDS MAKE A MUSICAL
Arthur takes the stage in a brand-new musical at Derby Dinner Playhouse.
Spooky Sprint-Louisville
Family-friendly spooky-themed run where kids and parents dress up and race together at a local park.
Boo at the Zoo (2026): 501st Legion Night
Trick-or-treat through the Louisville Zoo with rides and spooky attractions all in one admission.
Teen Craft: Doily Ghost
Teens create decorative doily ghosts for Halloween display at the library.
Special Storytime: Banned Books
Family storytime celebrating Banned Books Week through picture books and discussion.
Toddler Storytime: Fall
Fall-themed storytime for babies and toddlers at Clarksville Library—stories, songs, and simple crafts.
Not-So-Spooky Movie Night
Family movie screening of Spookley the Square Pumpkin with popcorn and coloring.
Paint and Sip: Haunted Moon
Paint and Sip: Haunted Moon at Pinot's Palette - Jeffersonville
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monthly volunteer-run book sale—great for finding treasures and supporting the library.
Chance The Rapper: Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Chance the Rapper celebrates a decade of his breakthrough album at Old Forester's Paristown Hall.
Paint and Sip: Midnight with My Boo
Paint and Sip: Midnight with My Boo at Pinot's Palette - Jeffersonville
HalLOUween Parade & Fest 2026
Free Halloween parade and festival in Louisville's NuLu District—costumes, community fun, and East Jeff Street celebration.
Louisville Book Festival
Celebrate books, authors, and reading at Louisville.
Skelebrations
After-hours Halloween celebration at Louisville Zoo with spooky fun and animal encounters.
Goatman Festival 2026
Four-day festival celebrating Kentucky folklore, cryptids, and local legends at Pope Lick Park in Louisville.
Goosebumps: The Musical
Goosebumps comes to life as a spine-tingling musical at the Kentucky Center.
Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas on a 4-story IMAX screen—Tim Burton's dark holiday classic.
Mash-Up Masquerade: A Spooky Silent Disco
Mash-Up Masquerade: A Spooky Silent Disco at The Carriage House at Howard Steamboat Museum
First Annual Trunk or Treat
Trunk-or-treat Halloween event where families walk decorated cars collecting candy and treats.
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Disney's Hocus Pocus on Kentucky Science Center's 4-story IMAX screen—witchy Halloween fun.
Churchill Downs Family Adventure Day: Trick or Treat at the Track
Family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat celebration at a historic racetrack.
Halloween Kids Cruise
Two-hour Halloween river cruise with crafts, trick-or-treating, and festive fun.
Trick or Treat at the Track
Daytime Halloween trick-or-treat at Churchill Downs racetrack with family activities.
Frankenstein
A gothic take on Mary Shelley's classic brings Halloween chills to the stage.
Frank & Paula Harshaw Pops Series: A John Williams Halloween
Halloween pops concert featuring John Williams' iconic film scores from Harry Potter, Star Wars & Jaws.
Trail & Treat Halloween Event - "Oh, the Treats You'll Find"
Trail & Treat Halloween Event - "Oh, the Treats You'll Find" at Greenway Park
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Candlelit concert of Halloween classics in an awe-inspiring museum setting.
Color Me CASA 5k & Family Fun Run
Silly Halloween 5K fun run & activities for kids at New Albany Riverfront.
Spooky Songs
Free Halloween concert blending ghost stories, classical music, and silly fun.