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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Louisville, KY

Top Halloween picks in and around Louisville: Baxter Avenue Morgue, The Devil's Attic and The Haunted Hotel. We've mapped 10 events and attractions in Louisville and 1 more nearby (6 haunted houses, 2 Halloween light shows, 2 Halloween festivals). 4 are free. 4 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Baxter Avenue Morgue

Haunted house · Louisville, KY · 2026: $25 general, $50 SpeedPass; $5-off coupon on Sunday nights

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Boo at the Zoo (Louisville Zoo)

Halloween festival · Louisville, KY · 2026: $14.25 non-members, $8.50 members, age 2 and under free

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Grim Trails

Haunted trail / hayride · Louisville, KY

2027 dates TBA Spooky

Hallouween Parade & Fest (NuLu)

Halloween festival · Louisville, KY · 2026: free

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Halloween on Hillcrest

Halloween light show · Louisville, KY · Free

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Jack's Lantern Trail at Iroquois Park

Halloween light show · Louisville, KY · 2026: from $12; free parking

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

The American Horrorplex

Haunted house · Louisville, KY

2027 dates TBA Spooky

The Devil's Attic

Haunted house · Louisville, KY

2027 dates TBA Very scary

The Haunted Hotel

Haunted house · Louisville, KY

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Waverly Hills Sanatorium Haunted House

Haunted house · Louisville, KY

2027 dates TBA Very scary

Near Louisville (within 25 miles)

Malice Manor Haunted House

Haunted house · Clarksville, IN · Site listing (seen Nov 2026): $25 general, $40 fast pass, $60 front of line

2027 dates TBA

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Halloween in Louisville: common questions

Are there trunk-or-treats in Louisville?

None are mapped in Louisville yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.

What are the best haunted houses near Louisville?

Haunted attractions near Louisville include Baxter Avenue Morgue (2026: $25 general, $50 SpeedPass; $5-off coupon on Sunday nights), The Devil's Attic, The Haunted Hotel and The American Horrorplex. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.

What Halloween events in Louisville are good for little kids?

Family-friendly picks include Jack's Lantern Trail at Iroquois Park, Boo at the Zoo (Louisville Zoo), Halloween on Hillcrest and Hallouween Parade & Fest (NuLu). Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.

Are there free Halloween events in Louisville?

Yes. Free options include Jack's Lantern Trail at Iroquois Park, Boo at the Zoo (Louisville Zoo), Halloween on Hillcrest and Hallouween Parade & Fest (NuLu). Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.

Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Louisville?

Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.

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