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.

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.

Red River Parish Library Halloween Party – October 30

Red River Parish Library will host a Halloween Party Friday, October 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Families are invited to bring their children for an afternoon of fun, a lot of candy, and opportunities to take many pictures. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 from 5 to 7pm. 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.

Takuache Mexican Grill Trick-or-Treating – October 31

Takuache Mexican Grill in Coushatta is getting into the Halloween spirit with a special treat for little ghosts and goblins! Families are invited to stop by on Saturday, October 31, between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. for trick-or-treating and free candy. Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes, grab a delicious meal, and enjoy some festive fun while collecting sweet treats!

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.

The Pentecoastals of Martin Fall Festival – October 31

The Pentecostals of Martin will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at 159 Kellogg Road in Coushatta. Families are invited to enjoy an evening of fall fun featuring games, food and plenty of candy. Everyone is welcome to come out and join the festivities!

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.

Open Door Fellowship Fall Fest – November 7

Open Door Fellowship Fall Fest is Saturday, November 7 at 2pm. More information coming soon.

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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