Free events in Caddo Parish, LA

A free, confidential support group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia meets at First Presbyterian Church. Caregivers, spouses, and family members can connect in a welcoming setting, share experiences, and find understanding among peers. No registration or appointment is required.

Celebrate the season at a free community fall festival featuring trunk or treat, music, inflatables, face painting, family photo opportunities, and more. The event takes place outdoors on the SC Church campus, and attendees are welcome to wear their favorite outfits for festive photos and activities.

Enjoy a Halloween-themed evening filled with trick-or-treating, candy and festive fun for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, from ghosts and goblins to princesses, superheroes and other spooky characters, creating a cheerful, family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of smiles and sweet treats.

Noel Children's Center is organizing a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot of Noel Memorial United Methodist Church. Donations of candy without peanuts or other nuts, along with small trinkets, glow items, and stickers, are requested and may be placed in the buckets at the worship entrances. For more information, contact Nicole Coulter, Director of Noel Children's Center, at ncoulter@noelumc.org.

A warm meal is provided with friendly service. This is a takeout-only offering, and there is no dine-in available at this time.

Shreveport’s North Highlands hosts a free family festival filled with seasonal fun. Expect carnival games with prizes, inflatables for kids, Trunk or Treat with plenty of candy, an indoor zone designed for little ones, a market of local vendors, food trucks serving tasty options, a classic cake walk, and extra surprises. Admission is free, there is no charge for Trunk or Treat, and browsing the vendor market costs nothing. Games and inflatables run on tickets, generally one to three per activity, with presale pricing available online. Food trucks handle their own payments. Presented by Redefining Church, the event is open to families and community members and also welcomes local vendors, food trucks, Trunk or Treat hosts, and volunteers.