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Packed costume crowd on Halloween night at House of Halloween in downtown Baton Rouge

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There's More Than One Way to Do Halloween Downtown.

House of Halloween is back for Year Two after bringing more than 1,500 people to Downtown Baton Rouge last Halloween.

1,500+
Last Year
4 Downtown
Venues
2 Nights
Oct 30 + 31
1 Wristband
Every Bar · 21+

The 3rd Street Halloween Bar Crawl That Already Happened Once

If you searched for Fright Fest on 3rd Street, you are looking for a Halloween bar crawl in downtown Baton Rouge. There is more than one. House of Halloween runs on October 30 and 31, 2026, starting at 350 3rd Street and spreading across 4 downtown venues.

More than 1,500 people came out for it last Halloween. One wristband covers every bar on the route, you walk it at your own pace, and the night is yours to build.

1,500+ People Came Out Last Halloween.

Now we're doing it again.

House of Halloween returns for its second year in Downtown Baton Rouge with multiple bars, Halloween drinks, costumes, food, nightlife and thousands of people moving throughout downtown.

Costumed crawlers filling the street in downtown Baton Rouge at the 2025 House of HalloweenHalloween 2025
Group of friends in costume on 3rd Street during House of Halloween3rd Street
Giraffe and lion onesies flank a corseted devil on a downtown sidewalkCostumes
Friends toasting in costume inside a packed bar on the crawlPacked Bars
Bloodied zombie couple grinning at a red-lit boothHalloween 2025
Couple in angel costumes with drinks at a red-lit barEvery Kind of Crew
High-energy costume moment in front of red Halloween decorationsNightlife
Downtown Baton Rouge · One Wristband

4 Venues. 4 Different Vibes.

Not every bar should feel the same. That's the point.

A cocktail bar is not a pub. A pub is not an oyster bar. Your wristband works at all of them, so you can change the whole feel of the night just by walking two blocks.

13 Social on 3rd Street in downtown Baton Rouge
Nightlife

13 Social

350 3rd Street — the crawl's downtown home base and where check-in happens.

Bayes Oyster Bar on North Boulevard in downtown Baton Rouge
Oysters · Food

Bayes Oyster Bar

315 North Boulevard — oysters and food when the crew needs to eat.

Blend wine bar on Laurel Street in downtown Baton Rouge
Wine

Blend

304 Laurel Street — a wine stop for the part of the group that wants one.

King Bar and Bistro on Convention Street in downtown Baton Rouge
Bistro

King Bar & Bistro

200 Convention Street — bar and bistro in one stop.

The River Room on Laurel Street in downtown Baton Rouge
Lounge

The River Room

222 Laurel Street — a lounge-style room to regroup in.

The Vintage on Laurel Street in downtown Baton Rouge
Café · Cocktails

The Vintage

333 Laurel Street — café by day, cocktails after dark.

All of it on one wristband.

Walk between them at your own pace. No assigned route, no single room you're stuck in all night.

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Explore the Bar Lineup

Lineup subject to change · Check-in details sent to ticket holders before the event

Pick Your Night

Friday, Saturday, or the Weekend Pass for both nights. Every price below is all in — ticket plus service fee — and your total updates as you pick. Checkout adds nothing.

Buy early to save money and get a Fast Pass for check-in.
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Current prices and availability for Friday, Saturday and the Weekend Pass are on the official ticket page.

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Prices step up as tiers sell · All sales final · 21+ with valid ID · Online only, none sold at the door

Going with friends? Send them the link so you can all go together.

Your Wristband. Your Route. Your Halloween.

Start with cocktails. Grab food. Hit a pub. Find a packed dance floor. Move to a lounge. Stay somewhere you love or keep exploring.

There's no assigned route and no single bar you have to stay at all night.

Cocktails → Food → Pub → Lounge → Late Night

Go where you want. Stay as long as you want.

Fright Fest Baton Rouge

Looking for a Halloween Bar Crawl on 3rd Street?

Fright Fest is one of the Halloween events happening downtown this year. House of Halloween is another option — and we're returning after more than 1,500 people joined us last Halloween.

What House of Halloween Is
01
Second Year Downtown

Not a first attempt — we ran it last Halloween and we're back.

02
1,500+ Attended Last Year

Downtown was packed with costumes on Halloween night.

03
Both Nights

Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 — pick one or do both.

04
4 Listed Downtown Venues

Across several downtown streets, all walkable from check-in.

05
Self-Guided

No set order, no schedule to keep up with. Your pace.

06
Different Kinds of Venues

Cocktails, a pub, oysters, wine, a bistro, a lounge and a café.

07
One Wristband

Honored at every participating bar, plus Halloween drink specials.

08
Food + Nightlife

Somewhere to eat between stops and somewhere to end the night.

House of Halloween is produced by 13 Festivals and is not affiliated with any other Halloween event in Baton Rouge. Details for other events are published by their own organizers.

Halloween Is Bigger Than One Night.

Night One
Friday
October 30
Night Two
Saturday
October 31

Choose your night — or make a weekend out of it.

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Why House of Halloween

Everything the wristband gets you, at a glance.

2nd
Year Downtown
1,500+
Attended Last Year
4
Downtown Venues
1
Wristband
Halloween Drink Specials
Food + Nightlife
Self-Guided
21+
Valid ID Required
Downtown Baton Rouge packed with costumed crawlers at House of Halloween 2025

You should have seen downtown last Halloween.

This year, be part of it.

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FAQ

What is House of Halloween Baton Rouge?
House of Halloween is a Halloween bar crawl in downtown Baton Rouge produced by 13 Festivals. More than 1,500 people came out in 2025, and it returns for its second year on October 30 and 31, 2026. One wristband covers every participating bar.
Is House of Halloween a bar crawl?
Yes. It is a self-guided bar crawl across participating downtown Baton Rouge bars. Your wristband is honored at every stop on the route, and you choose the order and the pace.
Where is the Halloween bar crawl in Baton Rouge?
Downtown Baton Rouge. Check-in is near 13 Social at 350 3rd Street, and the participating bars are within walking distance on and around 3rd Street, Laurel Street, Main Street, Convention Street and North Boulevard.
Is House of Halloween on 3rd Street?
3rd Street is where the crawl starts — check-in is at 13 Social, 350 3rd Street, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM — but the route is not limited to one block. Participating bars are spread across several downtown streets, all within walking distance of each other.
How many bars are part of House of Halloween?
4 downtown venues are currently listed for 2026: 13 Social, Bayes Oyster Bar, Blend, King Bar & Bistro, The River Room and The Vintage. The lineup is subject to change.
Can I visit the bars in any order?
Yes. The crawl is self-guided. There is no assigned route and no required order — start wherever you like, stay as long as you want, and move on when you are ready.
When is House of Halloween 2026?
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31, 2026, in downtown Baton Rouge. You can buy a single-night ticket for either night, or a Weekend Pass that covers both.
Is House of Halloween 21+?
Yes. This is a bar crawl, so it is 21 and over with valid ID required at check-in and at every bar.
What is the difference between House of Halloween and Fright Fest on 3rd Street?
Both are Halloween events happening in Downtown Baton Rouge. House of Halloween is a self-guided downtown bar crawl returning for its second year after more than 1,500 people attended last year. It currently includes seven listed venues with different styles and atmospheres and operates on both October 30 and October 31.

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Send the plan to the group chat and lock in your night. Tonight a single night is $28.80 all in.

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