Fall celebrations are filling the calendar across Red River Parish, with churches, businesses and community organizations planning festivals, trunk-or-treat events and family activities. From games and candy to food and entertainment, residents have several opportunities to enjoy the season together.

Hall Summit Trunk or Treat – October 17

The Town of Hall Summit will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hall Summit Community Park, located at 1170 First Street. Families are invited to enjoy candy, costumes and community fun. Residents and organizations interested in decorating a vehicle and handing out candy are encouraged to participate. For additional information, contact Hall Summit Town Hall at 318-304-8078.

Red River Tourism Commission Fall Fest – October 24

The Red River Tourism Commission will host its 2nd Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Coushatta Ball Park. The event will feature live music by Jeremy Fruge & the Zydeco HotBoyz, a performance by the Rangerettes, music from DJs Sirlo J and BJ Taylor, food vendors and other activities. For vendor information, contact Chandra Wilson at 318-564-0031.

Martin Baptist Church Fall Festival – October 25

Martin Baptist Church will host its Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25, beginning at 5 p.m. at 3191 Highway 507 in Coushatta. The celebration will feature games, food, cotton candy, a cake walk, an obstacle course and Trunk or Treat. Families are invited to enjoy an evening of fall activities and fellowship.

First Baptist and First Methodist Fall Festival – October 28

First Baptist Church of Coushatta and First Methodist Church Coushatta will join together for a community Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Alonzo and Edgar Streets in Coushatta. The free event will feature food, games, inflatables, face painting, Trunk or Treat, a costume contest, cake walk, toy walk, door prizes and drawings. For more information, contact First Methodist Church Coushatta at 318-272-1468 or First Baptist Church of Coushatta at 318-932-4023.

CHRISTUS Coushatta Trunk or Treat – October 30

CHRISTUS Coushatta will host a Trunk or Treat celebration on Friday, October 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the clinic parking lot. Families are invited to bring their children for an evening of Halloween fun, costumes and treats.

Trunk or Treat Under the Bridge – October 30

Linda Kay’s Bunch & More will present Trunk or Treat Under the Bridge on Friday, October 30. The event will offer Halloween fun for children, including free hot dogs and nachos while supplies last. Families are invited to come out and enjoy the festivities. An event time and specific location were not provided on the announcement.

New Life Church Fall Festival – October 31

New Life Church in Hall Summit will host its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 5047 Duke Avenue. The free event will feature the GameOn Video Game Truck from Shreveport, inflatables, a paintball shoot, face painting, games, food and plenty of candy. Activities are planned for all ages, and families are encouraged to stop by before heading out for trick-or-treating.

Zion Baptist Church Fall Fest – October 31

Zion Baptist Church will host its Fall Fest on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 6 p.m. at 174 Grappes Bluff Road in Coushatta. The church invites residents of all ages to enjoy an evening of games, food, fellowship and family fun.

Fairview Fall Fest – November 14

Fairview Fall Fest will take place Saturday, November 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 104 Highway 71/84 in Coushatta. The afternoon celebration will include games, food, activities, giveaways, candy and a cake walk. Families are invited to come out and enjoy the fall festivities together.

Have a Fall Festival to Share?

The Red River Parish Journal would love to help spread the word about upcoming fall festivals and community celebrations. Churches, organizations and businesses are encouraged to send event details and flyers to redriverparishjournal@gmail.com so they can be shared with readers.

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