Monster Mash on the Wabash
Prepare yourself for a chillingly good time as downtown Lafayette transforms into a Halloween spooktacular festival during October 25-26. Enter the realm of ghoulish storefronts and encounter eerie costumed characters in the terror of October. Travel down our historic streets for a bone-chilling trick-or-treat, become bewitched in spine-tingling activities, and scream from the sinister fun that defines this haunted season!
FESTIVAL MAP
All events on this map are for October 26th. All times vary so please refer below. Thank you!
EVENT ACTIVITIES
HALLOWEEN WINDOW DECORATING | Oct 25 & 26
Vote on your favorite Halloween-themed window! All votes count and the winner will receive a special surprise. Cast your vote here!
TOUR OF TERROR | Oct 25 & 26 from 5:00-8:30pm
Come for the tour, stay for the TERROR! You’ll learn more about the best spooky and haunted places in Downtown Lafayette. This event is brought to you by Civic Theatre and Wabash Valley Trust.
MONSTERS INC. SHOWING | Oct 26 at 11:30am
Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Monsters Inc. at the Long Center, right before trick-or-treating. All movie tickets can be found here or by clicking the button below. This event is brought to you by the Long Center for Performing Arts.
DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREAT + COPS & GOBLINS | Oct 26 from 1:00-4:00pm
Truck-or-treat with the Lafayette Police Department at the Public Safety Complex. Also, trick-or-treat through downtown at your favorite small businesses. Be sure to wear your best Halloween costume! This event is brought to you by the Lafayette Police Department and the Downtown Lafayette Business Owners Association.
KID’S COSTUME CONTEST | Oct 26 at 3:30pm
Wear your best or most favorite Halloween costume at our Halloween costume for all the little ghouls and witches. The winner will be crowned and ride with the chief of police, as you lead the Halloween parade down Main Street to open the Hollow Market. This event is brought to you by the Lafayette Police Department.
COSTUME PARADE | Oct 26 at 4:00pm
To kick off the festivities Saturday evening, the winner of the kid’s costume contest, along with Chief Galloway, will lead the contestants down Main Street in a mini walking parade! This event is brought to you by the Lafayette Police Department.
HOLLOW MARKET | Oct 26 from 4:00-10:00pm
Join and support over 60 artisans, makers, and more at our Hollow Market! Spooky finds and delicious treats await you all along Main Street, under the flickering lights of our haunted downtown. You can find a list of vendors and their locations below. This event is brought to you by the Downtown Lafayette Business Owners Association.
PUMPKIN PATCH | Oct 26 from 4:00-10:00pm
A FREE pumpkin patch and pumpkin decorating area will be at First Farmers Bank & Trust located at 639 Main Street. All supplies and pumpkins are provided for the occasion. This event is brought to you by First Farmers Bank & Trust. William Tweddell from All Fun Twist will be at their location creating fun balloon twisting art for everyone from 2:00-6:00pm October 26th!
HAYRIDES DOWNTOWN | Oct 26 from 5:00-7:00pm
Jump on a good ole fashioned hayride with a tour of downtown at 5th and Main Street. Nothing could be better than going around the area in a wagon full of hay with the perfect autumn air and a cup of cider. This event is brought to you by McCord Candies and their family.
ZOMBIE CRAWL | Oct 26 at 6:00pm
Drag your legs down Main Street and be the slowest creepy zombie at the festival! Meet us at 8th/Main in your best zombie get up. Best dressed and slowest zombie win the crawl! This event is brought to you by the Downtown Lafayette Business Owners Association.
EVENT SPONSORS
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