Join us for the Premier Shreveport/Bossier Halloween Event hosted by Louisiana Association for the Blind.

This exciting evening will be full of entertainment, jump scares, and fabulous prizes! Dueling DJ’s, a thrilling costume party, delicious food, cash bar, and amazing prizes! Limited VIP seating available.

Proceeds from this event will go towards transforming Louisiana Association for the Blind’s headquarters building into the areas premier Assistive Technology Training Center where people who are blind or visually impaired can purchase and train on the latest technology that helps access the world around them.

Come and be part of a night to remember, all for a worthy cause!

“Annual Gathering Open House”
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum



Date: October 11, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
223 S. Academy Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Bright Yellow Train Station at Le Vieux Village
Phone: (337) 948-9922
Email: laorphantrain2009@gmail.com
Light refreshments provided by the
Louisiana Orphan Train Society, Inc.

FREE and ALL are welcome to come visit the museum, take tours, and learn more about the Historical Orphan Train Movement and hear the untold stories of the Louisiana Orphan Train Riders.

The Pumpkin Patch at First Christian Church is back! Open daily from October 10–31 at 1300 S. First Street in Lufkin, our patch is more than just a place to pick the perfect pumpkin — it’s a way to make a difference.

When you purchase a pumpkin here, you’re helping transform lives near and far. Proceeds support our mission partners in Cuba and Uganda, providing clean water, supporting local pastors and congregations, and making education possible for children through sponsorships. Every pumpkin sold helps bring hope, stability, and opportunity to families in need.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. The pumpkins themselves are grown by Navajo farmers in New Mexico, creating seasonal jobs and supporting Native American communities. So whether you choose a small gourd or the biggest pumpkin in the patch, you’re part of something bigger!

Along with rows of pumpkins, you’ll find specialty gourds, unique varieties, and perfect spots for family photos. Admission is free — you just pay for your pumpkins, priced by size and type.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy the season while supporting meaningful missions. Because here, every pumpkin has a purpose.

It's time to Wake & Shake the Dead! We're ready to Rattle Some Bones at this year's SBC Zombie Walk! Whether they're picked clean or still have a bit of meat on their bones, we're inviting every Spooky Skelly in the SBC to come and party in the East Bank District at the 2025 SBC Zombie Walk: Bone Bash!

This year's Zombie Walk will be Saturday, October 11th in the East Bank District & Plaza from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana will be joining us once again to collect canned food donations in their mission to Fight Hunger in Northwest Louisiana, LifeShare Blood Center will be onsite collecting Blood Donations from the freshest of Zombies, and this year's Tertiary Nonprofit will be the Shriners Children's Shreveport who will be collecting donations towards their Spinal Care Program!

We’re bringing back all of your Freaky Favorites of the Zombie Walk including the Macabre Vendor Market, the Zombie Costume Contests, Door Prizes, Live Music, Games, Food Trucks, and Much More - including Children's Entertainment and Activities!